Different from those typical taverns that appear in fantasy stories, Feslite's Spear Tavern does not have idlers wandering the streets, nor are there well-connected brokers looking for opportunities, nor are there any non-staff members of secret organizations.
Some are just ordinary citizens enjoying their leisure time after a tiring day.
The ten Mettenheim Death Swordsmen were one of them. They were drinking mellow ale and chatting about the thrilling life in the past.
How can it not be exciting to seek a glorious ending every day on the battlefield?
Allen found them easily, because their table was the liveliest, and they were used to howling on the battlefield. Even in casual conversation, their voices were louder than the entire tavern.
However, Allen's arrival made the tavern quiet in an instant. Some people recognized the king and subconsciously became cautious. Some people were confused as to why the sounds around them suddenly disappeared and looked around to find out the reason.
Allen, who looked extremely calm, didn't care about the changes in the tavern, and sat directly at the table of veterans.
The customers sitting around also realized that their King was not here to drink and relax, so they were wise enough not to reveal Allen's identity on the spot.
Who are the people who can drink in the tavern near the castle? Apart from Allen's old subordinates, there are only young people who serve in the cabinet. They still have this bit of discernment.
The boss's wife, who had long recognized Allen's identity, quickly brought a glass of mead. She knew her boss's taste, and the wine was served in Allen's special cup.
As for the personal guards who follow Allen, well... they are not allowed to drink while on duty, and the smart and capable boss lady will not get into trouble with this.
Next, Allen's conversation with the veterans went very smoothly.
Perhaps it is because these veterans are accustomed to the leisurely life they live now and do not want to anger His Majesty the King who provides all this.
It may also be because they recognize Allen as their master from the bottom of their hearts, so they are willing to teach lifelong skills to people who have nothing to do with them.
It is not ruled out that these veterans who have been fighting on the battlefield all year round felt that Allen's calm face concealed an urgent mood like a violent storm.
All in all, Allen simply explained the predicament he was facing, and the ten veterans happily expressed that they could help.
They promised Allen that within half a year, they would teach the blacksmiths who had some forging experience how to make qualified metal armor, and they would also teach them the riveting skills of plate armor.
Allen's idea of five hundred pieces of mountain armor will definitely be completed as quickly as possible.
The unexpected smoothness made Allen's extremely irritable mood feel better. Therefore, even after getting an answer that satisfied him, he did not leave the tavern immediately.
Instead, he had a small gathering with the veterans and chatted about some topics related to daily life. He himself is not the kind of character who immediately throws people aside when he achieves his goals, and at the same time, he does not want his subordinates to think that he is that kind of person.
A mean and ungrateful lord.
Half an hour later, Allen, who couldn't find a topic to talk about, told the veterans that if they had any needs, they could come to Fort Winter to find him. After receiving a positive answer, he left the tavern and returned to his residence.
And the tavern became lively again, it seemed more lively than before Allen's arrival.
Not to mention the chattering drinkers in the tavern, Alan, who returned to the castle, dove into his treasure trove and began to rummage quickly until he found Tehar's share among the many gift boxes.
It was a dazzling silver necklace that flowed like a waterfall. The white gemstones dotted between the thin silver chains shone under the light, as bright as the stars.
Located in the middle of the necklace is a huge black gemstone, which shines with a breathtaking light against the backdrop of many gemstones.
Looking at such beautiful jewelry, Allen felt very heavy.
There is no need to speculate too much. The jewelry in front of you must also possess the magic that makes people addicted. And judging from the size of this gem, I am afraid it is more powerful than the ring that Allen picked up.
And who will be the final owner of this necklace?
There is no doubt that that must be the bride of the wedding, the king's newlywed queen Jamila, and this is the first thing that Allen thinks of, and the most irritating and angry point.
He knew that Sauron's methods were dirty and he would always do whatever it took to achieve his goals, but he knew that when his relatives became the target of the enemy,
However, Allen is now able to control his emotions very well, and he has also realized that when facing anything, calm thinking is always more effective than other emotions.
And the most important thing is that Jamila wears the necklace called "Vitality" that Allen gave her all year round.
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Other accessories spend most of their time gathering dust in the treasure house, or are given as gifts to others.
This also made the mastermind behind the scenes frustrated in his attempt to control Jamila, and these accessories inlaid with black gemstones seemed to be far less powerful than the Supreme Ring.
They do not have their own ideas like the Supreme Ring and have the ability to actively seduce others.
Only when these ornaments come into contact with people can the evil magic hidden in their beauty be able to affect people.
Allen could imagine why the accessories in the dwarf shop were snapped up by people as soon as they were put on the shelves.
You must know that human nature is like this. After some people get something they love, they will hide it quietly.
But some people are different. They will show off to their neighbors and relatives, and in the process of showing off, someone will inevitably come into contact with these beautiful-looking small objects.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! This provides convenience for the magic hidden in the jewelry, allowing the greedy desire to spread among the crowd like a contact-type infectious disease.
Allen can't even estimate how this snowball called desire has rolled into his own territory.
At present, there is not much he can do other than asking Manid and Kress to monitor all affected residents.
Because Allen didn't want to arouse the vigilance of the mastermind behind the scenes, he let the envoy from Mordor come to implement this plan to run away. Anyway, he would not believe that Sauron would leave Barad-dûr and come to the north to deal with him. Then
Not very realistic.
As for Tehar, who was apparently in charge of the dwarf shop, Allen really couldn't imagine that this extremely enthusiastic and seemingly not very smart dwarf could perform such a task.
Compared to humans, dwarves are very resistant to abnormal conditions. Allen is more inclined to believe that Tehar, a dwarf, does not feel that bronze jewelry is special at all, but treats them as ordinary jewelry.
Sold out.
Regarding the investigation of this matter, Allen believed that it would start soon. If he guessed wrong, he could only lament that in these turbulent years, even the dwarf's acting skills were so good.
In fact, there was another thing that surprised Allen, that is, there was no bloodshed caused by jewelry in the city, which was a bit unusual.
You know, he has personally experienced the power of that magic. It is impossible for ordinary people to get out of it with their own willpower.
After thinking about it, Allen could only guess that Sauron's strength had not recovered much, or that the influence of magic was relatively weak.
Think about it, hundreds of years ago, it only took one glance at the Supreme Ring to make Gulu kill his best friend.
These accessories obviously did not have such power, and after Allen put the ring back in the box, he immediately stopped feeling the impact of the ring on him.
On the other hand, Allen felt that it might also have something to do with the wallets of citizens. The price of these brass jewelry was not expensive, most people could afford it, and the cost was not even a thorn in the side.
If you want to get them, you just have to wait until the products are on the shelves, and there is no need to fight for them.
You know, if you rob openly in the city, you need to risk being hanged by the officials.
It's just that Allen doesn't think Sauron's final purpose is just to arouse people's greed, which is not in line with his nature.
Control and destruction are what he wants. Just like the fate of Numenor, after things have fermented for a period of time, Rovanion's ending will not be much better.
Thinking of this, Allen glanced far to the southeast from the high tower of the castle. The war between him and Sauron had begun again, and it was still a battle that did not require the use of weapons.
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In the early morning, some lazy sunlight passed through the dense and green black forest, awakening the sleeping Feslite, and the residents of the city once again started their busy day.
But some quick-thinking residents suddenly discovered that there seemed to be more small animals in the city than before, and the birds hovering in the sky kept landing on the eaves, observing the pedestrians walking on the road.
Soon, two or three messengers on fast horses rushed out of the castle and rushed along the main road to the north gate, attracting the attention of a large number of residents and their complaints.
"You're still riding so fast in the city. What's the urgency?" "Yes, we won't have to fight again, right? How many days have we been resting?"
The citizens' doubts were quickly solved, because the news spread throughout the city in one morning.
It turned out that the mission of the messenger was to go to the Muma Village to gather the five hundred herdsmen who were preparing to migrate, because His Majesty the King, who was restless, planned to arrange for twenty gryphon knights around him to train the herdsmen and start doing pre-migration preparations.
preparation.
Most of the citizens suddenly came to their senses and returned to their work one after another, because this matter had nothing to do with them, and the pastures continued to move north. There had been rumors in the city for a long time, and there were some reports.
Young people who were unwilling to farm went to the cabinet to sign up.
It is said that there are still traces of orcs there, and there may be sporadic battles. The young man who has some confidence in himself feels that this is an opportunity to prove his ability.
The salary of being a professional soldier in Rovanian is very good, but it is not as easy as in previous years to join. Even if you want to find a backdoor through connections and want to be a reserve, you must have some achievements, because in the war
At that time, these paid soldiers were on the front line.
If the will is not strong enough and the combat skills are not proficient, it is really necessary to leave one's life on the battlefield just to earn a few months' salary, and the consequences of desertion are also very serious.
There has never been a lack of fighting in Middle-earth. These soldiers who have been stable for a few days are always ready to go to the battlefield. They will not accept people who are incompetent, and Allen's castle is there, and they will never refuse soldiers.
their audience.
Any officer with a little bit of power would not take the risk of going mining and bringing the army into chaos, because although there are not many lessons learned from the past, there are still some, and the screams when being whipped can still be heard clearly.
And their king can always find evidence, it's just a matter of time.
When the cavalry from Muma Village came to the outskirts of Feslite, a caravan from Eriador to Rovanian also came to the market outside the city, led by a burly and gorgeously dressed man.
A young man speaks a common language with a local style.
It is said that he is a member of the "Butterfly" business family in Bree Town, and the Prancing Horse Inn there is one of their family properties.
After the caravan arrived at the market, within a few days they started spending a lot of money to buy goods, especially jewelry and other products.
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They were taken down together, and they looked like they were not short of money.
Moreover, the caravan leader also discussed with Tehar, hoping to get a large number of dwarf goods before leaving here, whether they are fine products or bronze jewelry.
Because according to him, the customers of his caravan in other places include both nobles and commoners. Whether it is cheap goods or expensive treasures, he can be the right buyer. In short, there is no shortage of money.
And he will leave Rovanian in a week, leaving Tehar with little time.
In fact, the leader of this caravan is certainly not a member of Butterfly. He is the bait sent by Manid to fish for law enforcement, because Allen wants to know where Tihar's brass jewelry comes from.
When there is an order, Tehar should contact his supplier, and there are as many as four animal friends arranged near the dwarf shop, and Allen is always ready to use his ability to track Tehar
Now it depends on whether this dwarf will take the bait.
Of course, there is indeed a "Butterfly" family in Bree Town, but their family does not have a caravan. The Prancing Horse Inn is their only family property.
As for the five hundred trainee cavalry from Muma Village, on the one hand, they do need to undergo training, and on the other hand, Allen also wants to have a mobile force around him for him to dispatch when an accident occurs.
After discovering the enemy's conspiracy, Allen provided a way to deal with it in a very short period of time, and time will do the rest.