Among the three people, the one on the far left is Turgon, the Prime Minister of Gondor. He is tall but slightly stooped at this time. He holds a silver scepter in his left hand and stabs it heavily on the floor of the marble building.
This old man who is suffering from illness is trying his best to support his body and make sincere actions that are consistent with his status.
At this time, Turgon looked at his allies who were getting closer and closer, and a heartfelt smile appeared on his pale face.
The crisis of Gondor's destruction is finally over.
On the right side of the old man is a tall and strong young man. This is Denethor, who is sixteen years old this year and the youngest male in the Hurin family.
Although he bent down to support his grandfather, his handsome face was still raised high, and his pair of gray-blue eyes looked around at the people who came. The expression on his face was neither sad nor happy, as if everything in front of him was
, it doesn’t affect his thoughts at all.
The one standing on the far right is Gandalf who left without saying goodbye again after arriving in Edoras.
The gray-robed wizard who came to the White City immediately integrated into the residents, observed the development of the situation, and tried his best to inspire the people of Gondor and regain their confidence in resisting evil.
Judging from the performance of the people of Gondor, Gandalf's arrival with the help of reinforcements has successfully aroused hope in the hearts of the people.
And when everyone arrived at the door of the banquet hall.
"Keymaster" Galdo was the first to come to Turgon and introduced the guests one by one to his prime minister.
"This is Lord Childan, the ruler from Linton, and it is he who received your letter."
Following Galdor's introduction, Turgon tremblingly bowed slightly to Cirdan, and said in a low voice and hoarsely: "At such a critical moment, on behalf of the people of Gondor, I thank you for your kindness, and thank the elves for your kindness to us.
of assistance.”
Chierdan nodded slightly and responded calmly: "The light of friendship has always shined between humans and elves. We have fought against the darkness together. Today is a continuation of the past friendship and a new beginning.
"
Lindir on the side also said: "Lord Elrond of Rivendell asked me to bring a message. There was an ancient covenant between humans and elves. In the past, we lived and died together on the battlefield. Today, I also
It’s a pleasure to fight alongside you again.”
Galdo continued to introduce: "This is the elf from the valley, Lord Lindir."
"Thank you for Rivendell's help to Gondor, we will definitely remember it in our hearts."
Faced with Turgon's thanks, Lindir nodded and said nothing more.
For elves, the human lifespan is too short. In the blink of an eye, the old man in front of him may have left Arda.
As long as there are choices, Lindir doesn't really want to remember them.
For him, if friendship with humans reaches a certain level, it is actually a kind of pain.
At this time, Gandalf, who was standing quietly aside, came to Allen's side.
With a smile on his face, he introduced Turgon: "Please allow me to introduce you next. This is the young man I once mentioned to you, Allen from Rovanion. I heard that Gondor is in trouble.
He also led troops thousands of miles away to come to support, and the dwarf next to him was the heir of King Gushan, Feili, and this young elf was the son of Elf King Thrandu Yin, who came to Goras
.”
Before, Turgon knew that there were northern humans and dwarves among the reinforcements, and he also knew who the leader who led the army was.
Now that Gandalf said this, Turgon remembered more things.
Not long ago, I seemed to have written a letter to the young man in front of me, promising to help him deal with the Dongyi people who were invading the border.
But now, this young man has brought elite troops to support Gondor.
As the current prime minister of Gondor, Turgon received relatively detailed information from his subordinates early in the morning.
This young man brought all the elites. In addition to more than 300 heavy cavalry in armor and riding equipment, there were also nearly 500 assault cavalry. This was already a considerable force.
And Turgon, who had a vicious eye, could see from the beginning that the three people introduced by Gandalf were a force.
Whether it is the heir of the Gushan King or the son of the Elf King, they are all dominated by the humans in front of them.
Such a phenomenon has never appeared in ancient poetry.
This had to fill the old man's heart with curiosity.
Could it be that this young tribesman of my own has already established a prosperous human kingdom in the north?
No matter how surprised he was in his heart, Turgon did not show the slightest clue on his face. Instead, he steeled himself and said with a smile on his face: "My little friend, my blood relatives never thought that they could be here at this time.
Meeting you, no matter what, I am very grateful for your help, but has your trouble been solved?"
Allen solemnly replied: "Thank you for your concern. My troubles have returned to the east. Now, it is time to solve the troubles in Gondor. In the years when darkness is rising and the current situation is turbulent, I hope that our two countries will always be together."
We can all help each other.”
"sure."
As he spoke, Turgon looked at Aragorn beside Allen with some doubts, and asked: "Who is this?"
Allen pulled Aragorn to his side and introduced Turgon with a smile: "This is my relative and my student. His name is Estel."
The young Aragorn did not show any comfort, but saluted the old man in front of him very generously. Turgon nodded with relief on his face.
For a moment, he seemed to see a little light from the young man's forehead, but it was fleeting.
For a moment, Turgon thought that he might be a little out of his mind.
Turgon knew that the Númenorean blood of House Hurin was already thin, and most of them would not live to be a hundred years old.
I am getting old, getting old.
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Although the banquet was prepared in a hurry, the wine and dishes were by no means shabby. Lord Turgon did his best to entertain his allies.
Amidst the sound of music, Allen was chatting quietly with Gandalf beside him.
"Gandalf, my good friend, I heard that the master of Orthanc is also here. If I meet him, would you mind if I take back the humiliation I suffered in Lothlórien?"
Gandalf was shocked when he heard this, and then said with a smile:
"Alan, I never thought that the resentment between you has reached such an extent. In fact, I don't particularly want to stop you, but please consider that we are on the same front and don't embarrass him for the time being.
After this war is over, there will still be opportunities."
Allen smiled narrowly and said: "After the war is over, this guy will probably run back to Orthanc, close the door and make his ring. Do I have to knock on the door to ask for an explanation?
By the way, where is he now?"
Gandalf nodded understandingly. He also knew that if it weren't for Turgon's request, Saruman would never have been able to walk out of the tower.
"He should be in Osgiliath now, next to Turgon's son Ecthelion. There have been rumors in the city recently that there is a more evil force coming there and the help of wizards is needed. Saruman has been there for a long time.
let's go."
Allen nodded. In any case, Saruman had made considerable contributions in this war that lasted several years, but he didn't know whether his inflated desire to rule would change.
At this moment, the person presiding over the entire banquet and entertaining the guests was the "keymaster" Galdo, and he was assisted by the young Denethor.
Considering Turgon's physical condition, it is already very good to be able to come out and meet everyone.
While Allen and Gandalf were talking, James walked over from the side. At Allen's signal, he helped to check on the physical condition of Prime Minister Turgon.
Turgon also heard about James's name from Sengel and knew that he was a doctor with superb medical skills who could even save Fengel who was paralyzed in bed.
So he didn't mind letting James help him diagnose it.
James, who had just sat down, saw the two men staring at him. He shook his head and said: "No, the Prime Minister of Gondor no longer has enough vitality to complete the treatment. If I force the treatment, he is likely to
He will die in my hands. He is not only suffering from illness. In order to deal with this war, this old man has burned out his life."
After Allen heard this, he also silently gave up the idea of using his ability to help him heal.
His ability can indeed restore injuries and diseases, but it also requires the vitality of the patient and wounded to support it.
If by accident, the current prime minister of Gondor dies in his own hands, the matter will become completely unclear.
Maybe before the war with Mordor begins, I will have to fight Gondor first.
Such a mistake should never be made.
Just as Allen shook his head regretfully, young Denethor stood in the corner of the banquet, looking at the two people who were talking.
The young heir to the chancellor also knew that his grandfather had reached his end. Many doctors in Gondor had tried it, but the results were the same.
Even Turgon himself discussed this matter with Denethor. This old man did have a clear understanding of death.
But Denethor couldn't let go of this family affection. He was a sensitive person, and although he was reluctant to let go, he would never take the initiative to express it.
The arrival of James gave the young man a little hope, but in the end he still faced only disappointment.
However, Denethor will not be angry with Allen and James because of this matter. No matter what, they have good intentions.
It's just that one more person told him that his grandfather's time was running out, and staying with him was the only thing he could do at the moment.
This feeling was not pleasant. Denethor just wrote it down, and he probably won't forget it for a long time.
Perhaps due to the fatigue from the journey, the banquet ended quickly after everyone had had their fill of wine and food.
Most of the people, accompanied by the Royal Guards of the Royal City, left the seventh floor of White City and went to the camp on the first floor to rest.
But there are some people who have not left, such as Gandalf, Alan and his friends, Cirdan and Dillin of Rivendell, they have not left.
The fact that they attend the banquet is not just for a meal.
In the chancellor's conference room, Turgon took Denethor and "Keymaster" Galdor to discuss the current situation in Gondor with the group heading south.
The position of "Keymaster" is very important in Minas Tirith. From a certain point of view, it belongs to the prime minister's deputy.
If anything unexpected happens to the Prime Minister, the "Key Officer" will temporarily manage Baicheng until the new Prime Minister inherits the rights.
During this period of time, the power held by the "key officer" in Baicheng was no different from that of the prime minister, unless someone with a higher status appeared.
For example, the twentieth generation Prince of Doamroth at this time, Angelimir.
As the most prominent nobleman of Gondor, Prince Doamroth can also hold considerable power in critical moments. The "Keymaster" mainly plays a coordinating role.
During this meeting, Galdo spent most of the time speaking, while Turgon only affirmed and made a few additions.
Allen and Cirdan also learned about Gondor's predicament during the sharing of intelligence.
Although it is said that Gondor and Mordor have become a mess at this time, the situation is actually relatively clear.
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Their strength was not strong to begin with, but at this time, under the attack of the Umbar pirates, their strength was intercepted in Belfalas, and they could not reach the White City at all.
As for Lameton, which is closer, it is a fiefdom located inland, so it does not have the worry of being invaded by pirates.
The residents there who are good at fighting have already joined the battlefield early under the leadership of their lords.
This force was currently working with the local lords to defend the coastline of Benning, resisting the pirates who often invaded there. Although the intensity of the conflicts between the two sides was small, they were very frequent.
After all, most of the pirates are gathered in the Pelagir area at the moment, except for some ships that are entangled with the remaining Gondor navy in the narrow river.
The remaining ones will not just stay where they are.
Coming to Benning's main city, Pelargir, the current defense is very worrisome. If it weren't for the elite troops of Prince Amroth, who are camping near the town for defense.
This kind of seaport city may have been invaded by pirates who invaded several ways.
The troops of Minas Tirith and Arnach guarded the western city of Osgiliath.
Confronted with the Haradh people who had repaired the bridge across the river, brutal street fighting would occur from time to time.
As for Rohan's reinforcements and Anorion's own troops, they were held back by the enemy forces of Kelandros.
In fact, the Rohan cavalry led by Sengel at this time was by no means less than four thousand, but Turgon still had no intention of letting this cavalry force leave there.
Because he cannot afford the damage to the Pelennor Fields, he must not let the enemy cross there.
After a period of thinking and arguing, Childan and Allen agreed that it would not work to invest troops in the defense line of the Anduin River.
Passivity must be turned into initiative.
Although their support is powerful, it is still limited.