When he received the letter from Allen in need of mithril, Thorin, as the "King of Durin", was really surprised for a long time. He even forgot the pipe in his hand, and the burning "Old Toby" floated in the air.
The green smoke, filled with birds, spreads in the stone chamber.
There is the "Nemesis of Durin" who makes the dwarves suffer so much!
Is it possible that the courage of my human friend is enough to fight against such a terrifying darkness?
Dine, who was standing aside and discussing important matters with Thorin, had a solemn look on his face after hearing the news. He thought about it and said: "Perhaps Allen does have a way to avoid the enemy. In fact, it has already been
Ten years ago, when we first met, he mentioned Khazad-dûm, knowing that there was a terrible power there, and called it the Balrog. I think Alan should know exactly what he is going to do."
After hearing Dyne's words, Thorin recovered from the shock and took a long puff of the pipe in his hand.
It is certainly impossible to say that Thorin never thought that he would be able to bring the Durin clan back to Khazad-dûm in his lifetime.
No matter he, his father, or his grandfather, even going back nearly a thousand years, no King of Durin has ever given up on this idea.
But "Dulin's Nemesis" left such a deep impression on the dwarves that even the tough-tempered dwarves rarely dared to talk about the monster covered in fire, even if it was now called the Balrog.
The monster is only spread in the stories passed down by the dwarves orally, and no one has ever seen it with their own eyes.
Moreover, when Fili returned to the Lonely Mountain from Feslite, he also mentioned that the Balrog was still active in Khazad-dûm. This news was learned from the elves of Lothlórien, regardless of those guys and the dwarves.
What is the relationship between the two? At least Thorin knows that although the elves sometimes speak a little vaguely, they almost never lie.
So the news that Khazad-dûm has been vacant has been widely circulated in the Lonely Mountain recently, and it naturally became a rumor. Thorin also focused most of his energy on the plan to recapture the Gray Mountains.
But now, this matter has been brought up by his human allies.
Of course, the letter Allen sent to the Lonely Mountain was not an invitation to Thorin to send an army of dwarves to forcibly capture Moria, which was still shrouded in darkness. He just needed two guides who were familiar with the cave.
But even so, Thorin was very hesitant. Not only was he worried that the tribesmen he sent would never return, he was also afraid that his friend would unfortunately die in that dark and terrifying hall.
"Thorin, let me take Allen and I there. This matter is also very important to us."
"Snapped"
After thinking for a long time, Daine slammed the wine glass in his hand on the stone table in front of him and continued to persuade: "I know you have been thinking about taking back the Gray Mountains, but this does not prevent us from going to Khazad-dum to explore a place first.
Let’s make some preparations for the future.”
If a large number of tribesmen were to go directly to recover Moria, Dyne would not agree, because the dwarves had no way to defeat the Balrog. However, after following Allen to explore, Daine felt that it was not too big.
The problem.
By the way, you can also take a look at how confident your ally is that he can take out the mithril he needs under the eyes of the Balrog.
Thorin looked at the determined Dyne and finally nodded. Although Erebor was very rich, it was also a small place. If he could regain the dwarves' former kingdom, Thorin would not miss it.
Such an opportunity.
"Okay, I will arrange for Orui and Oin to accompany you. I know that they have been studying the terrain of Khazad-dum and should be able to help you and Allen."
After receiving permission, Dyne nodded, saluted the king, turned and left Thorin's room, looking for his two companions.
By the time the three dwarves arrived at Wintry Castle with the help of the rushing river, it was already half a month later, and Allen was almost ready to set off.
In Allen's view, although Moria seemed very dangerous at this time, it was no longer so scary to him now. He made a very detailed analysis before sending the letter to the dwarves.
First of all, the Orcs of Moria lost at least two-thirds of their power after a great battle in the Lonely Mountain. Although six or seven years have passed, the Orcs are reproducing fast enough.
But it is impossible to return to its strongest moment immediately.
And Allen doesn't plan to go alone this time. He plans to bring all his elf guards, namely Hermione, twelve Twilight Knights, thirty-six Noldor Rangers, and ten Girl Rangers.
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This kind of power, when faced with a small group of orcs and a not particularly large number of trolls, can quickly deal with them, not to mention that with Allen's current strength, he can defeat hundreds of orcs in one encounter.
, making dozens of trolls unable to move.
No matter what, there is no problem in running away with such power. Allen also prepared a Lothlórien cloak for all his men, which can hide their figures in the dark.
As for why they didn’t bring the Death Swordsman, the Gryphon Knight, and the Animal Friends with them, it was naturally because humans no longer had the ability to see in the dark, and the skin-changers were too big.
Allen didn't want his team, who was preparing to sneak quietly, to parade through Moria with torches. If he did that, he might as well lead thousands of troops, rush in and grab a wave of madness, and then immediately
It's safer to run here.
Secondly, the biggest threat in Moria is the Balrog that escaped in the War of Wrath, and Allen has been making preparations to deal with him.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! In response to the blazing flames of the Balrog, Allen prepared as many as six sapphire sigil bows. In recent years, the Dongyi people have also
The power of this weapon has been tested on ferocious behemoths, trolls, and ring spirits. The power of ice contained in it should suppress the power of the Balrog, and at the worst, it should have the effect of counteracting the flames.
The Rain of Tranquility that he just learned from the Magical Continent is Allen's biggest trump card when he is preparing to face the Balrog. With his current strength, this heavy rain that can suppress the power of darkness can last for at least three minutes, and this
Three minutes are enough for Allen and his guards to do something.
As long as the monster has no fire that can burn others within the range of the Rain of Tranquility, things will be much easier to handle.
Since Gandalf could kill the Balrog with a sword attached to lightning, Allen didn't believe that he and more than fifty Noldor elves with sigil weapons could still suffer at the hands of a Balrog.
If it doesn't work, it's like no one can fire a lightning bolt.
Moreover, Allen also has the ability to check the location of the Balrog once a day. No matter what, he will not put himself in too dangerous a state. If the situation goes wrong, he can just run away. He has no throne to protect.
Of course, this is just the worst plan. If possible, Allen hopes that he can quietly enter Moria with his guards, and then after getting a large amount of mithril, return home safely and be happy with the dwarves.
of the spoils.
As for the dormant guy, Allen plans to wait until he becomes stronger before coming back to kill him. Allen still likes the humane Gandalf now and does not want his old friend to experience death.
As for whether he can be upgraded to a white-robed wizard or not, that doesn't matter at all, because after defeating Sauron, Gandalf will return to Valinor by ship and resume his identity as Maia.
For Maia O'Loughlin, the wizard is just a valuable experience, not his end. So before his friends leave, shouldn't they get along more happily? Gandalf who turned into a white robe is really strange.
Already.
When Alan, who was well prepared, saw the arrival of Dyne, Orui and Oin, he was filled with joy after being surprised. Having several Durin dwarves who were familiar with the terrain as guides could greatly save him time.
, and the shorter the time, the lower the risk.
It's just that the arrival of Dyne and the three dwarves caught Alan a little off guard. He only asked for two guides in the letter, and he only prepared two more elven cloaks. This clothing is also available in Lothlórien.
It's considered rare, and you can't just get it if you want to.
In any case, by the time Allen led his troops and set off from Feslite again, it would already be the month of tree budding in 2948 of the Third Era, which was April.
Before heading to Dark Creek Valley, Allen still visited the Lady of the Golden Forest. If nothing else, he had to at least get another elf cloak for the dwarves. Otherwise, there would have to be a dwarf in Kalaska.
Razon kept company with Thrain II.
And when he learned that Allen was preparing to go to Moria, even a wise being like Madam showed a surprised expression. When Allen was fully armed, Galadriel could no longer see through his thoughts.
Already.
And Allen, who once looked ashamed in front of his wife, can fully achieve that special power with the help of the helmet, well, that "magic" that seems to be able to see through people's hearts.
Even though he cannot see through the heart of the human being in front of him at this moment, Galadriel, who is considerate, kind and kind, does not have too much suspicion about Allen. After all, in the past few years, this extremely young leader has
He accomplished many meritorious deeds.
So she very generously gave an elf cloak suitable for dwarves, and called Haldir, who often led a team to monitor the Dark Valley, so that this Galadhrim, who was proficient in Common Language, could assist Allen and his party.
People accomplish their plans.
With the help of the local elves, Allen and his party went very smoothly. Whether it was a sunny day with bright sunshine or a cloudy day with dense clouds, Haldir could always lead them through the overgrown weeds.
In the dense forest, he found an extremely secret trail and arrived at the northernmost defense line of Lothlórien in the evening.
This is also the frontline for the people of Galaz to guard against the orcs invading the forest. Further ahead is the valley leading to the gate of Moria, which is the famous Dark Valley.
The endless misty mountains became clearer and clearer in everyone's eyes, and the snow-capped Yunjiao Peak, Red Horn Peak, and Silver Teeth Peak also exuded a white sparkle.
The snow there will probably have to wait until the hottest summer to melt, and after the cold winter, the red-corner gate that can be used as a passage will be shrouded in raging blizzards, making it difficult for even powerful beings to pass through.
Oh, by the way, this is not the case for the elves who are as light as a swallow. They can stabilize their bodies in strong storms without letting their boots sink into the snow. I have to say, this is really
is a race that is blessed with special powers.
Under the shining of the bright stars, after dinner, Allen and his party lay down on the wooden platform of the Maolong tree to rest for the night.
I don’t know whether it’s because you can vaguely see the scenery of the Dark Valley from this place, or because it’s only half a day’s journey from the gate of Moria. The two dwarves, Oin and Orui, were very excited and chattering.
The sound never stopped in the first half of the night.
"I really can't imagine that we are so close to Khazad-dum. I want to be the first to enter that door." Ouyin's slightly deep voice was already starting to sound hoarse.
"Yes, and I, no matter what, must go to the beautiful Escalade Zalam to see it. No one can stop me. Anyone who stops me will let him taste the power of my dwarf axe." Orui's voice.
Ou Yin rang again.
"Who will stop you? If anyone stops the dwarves who want to stare at Escalade Zaram, they will have to step over our bodies." Oin's voice replied quickly.
"Okay, okay, can't you two think about which route you should take first after entering Moria tomorrow? Just calm down." Finally, Dyne's angry voice stopped everything.
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Everyone could finally fall asleep quietly.
The next day, the morning sun was extremely bright. After everyone had a simple breakfast and said goodbye to Haldir, they set off towards the Dark Valley.
In any case, the orcs always hate the sun, especially those Snaga. They almost never step out of the Misty Mountains during the day. Any traveler who understands this will take this opportunity to move forward quickly.
Soon, under the cover of trees and cloaks, everyone stepped across the small but extremely cool stream. If Allen remembered correctly, this should be the Silver Vein River, which comes from the Mirror Lake, which is also the mouth of the dwarves.
The river water flowing out of the Escalade-Zalam proved that everyone had reached the edge of the Dark Valley.
Allen used his own abilities to observe the situation in the valley as much as he could. After finding no trace of the orcs, he began to lead the team along the flat valley toward the Misty Mountains.
Moria's huge, broken door was already very close to them.