save the bachelors

Chapter 5055 [How do you want to die]

"You are talking about me? I came from the bottom of the mountain and climbed over the mountains. I can travel through the air and walk in the shadows. I am the carrier of luck, the maker of riddles, the man riding on a barrel..." Bilbo made up a series of titles for himself, and there were reasons for those titles.

He did pass through the Long Lake Town and cross the Misty Mountains. He could become invisible after wearing the ring. He also guessed riddles with Gollum and escaped from the Elf Kingdom on a barrel...

"This is getting more interesting. What about your dwarven friends?" Smaug asked. "Where are they hiding?"

"Dwarves? No, there are no dwarves." Bilbo was startled and quickly denied it.

"Do not deceive me, for I know all," Smaug shouted. "They sent you to steal, and you hid up here."

"No, you are really mistaken, the most feared Lord Smaug." Bilbo continued to deny. At this moment, his eyes lit up and he noticed that under the many gold coins, there was indeed a gem as big as a goose egg, sparkling and shining all over.

That gem was much brighter than the other gems, and it looked like there was a galaxy inside it. He could hardly take his eyes away after just one look.

It was the most beautiful gem he had ever seen. Compared to it, all the rubies, sapphires, crystals, etc. were garbage.

"No wonder Balin said so. I can tell at a glance that this gem is indeed so beautiful." Bilbo exclaimed in his heart.

"You are indeed polite for a thief and a liar, but I am not so easily fooled." Smaug sneered, "I know the smell and taste of dwarves better than anyone! They come for gold! They love gold like flies love rotten meat. Do you think I don't know that this day will come? Don't you know that those hypocritical dwarves will climb up the mountain one day?!"

Smaug became more and more excited as he spoke, and he pulled down a pillar with one claw.

The collapse of the pillars weighing several tons shook the entire Gushan Mountain in an instant. Because the Gushan Mountain was already hollow, it was like a bell hung on the ground, and the slightest impact would cause resonance.

Bilbo was so frightened that he ran away, but as he ran he headed in the direction of the Arkenstone.

"The King under the Mountain is dead. I sat on his throne and ate his people." Smaug said proudly as he chased him. "Like a wolf among sheep, I kill whenever and wherever I want. My armor is indestructible, my swords are invulnerable, and no one can defeat me."

……

Thorin and his companions also felt the vibration inside the Lonely Mountain from outside.

"It's a dragon, and Smaug is still alive." Balin said immediately, "Oh my God, what about Bilbo?"

"Give him some time." Thorin waved his hand.

"What's the point of giving him some time? Waiting for death?" Balin asked puzzledly.

"Are you scared?" Thorin looked at Balin.

"Yes, of course I am afraid. I am afraid of your current appearance." Balin looked at Thorin and said, "That treasure will bring greed. Your grandfather was so crazy."

"But I am not my grandfather," Thorin denied.

"But you are becoming more and more like him now." Balin looked at Thorin and said, "If it was the Thorin I knew before, when he heard the noise coming from inside, he would rush in to save people without hesitation."

"I will not risk saving a thief." Thorin shook his head. "He has a name, his name is Bilbo, he is our companion." Balin looked at Thorin disappointedly, he did not expect him to say such chilling words.

Bilbo followed them all the way, and although his fighting ability was not high, he also had his moments of glory. In the Elf Kingdom, if Bilbo had not found a way, they would still be imprisoned in the Elf dungeon.

When everyone in Lake Town didn't believe in Thorin's credibility, it was Bilbo who stood up and made guarantees for him. It was also he who took the risk and entered Erebor to find the Arkenstone.

Such a partner, who is loyal, brave and resourceful, is now just an unknown "thief" in Thorin's mouth. This is really heartbreaking.

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"It was Oakenshield, that hateful dwarf usurper, who sent you to get the Arkenstone, right?" Smaug said coldly in the treasure house.

"No, no, I don't know what you are talking about." Bilbo denied as he slowly approached the Arkenstone.

"Don't deny it. I have already guessed his conspiracy. But it doesn't matter. Oakenshield's plan will not succeed. Darkness is coming and will flood every corner of the world. The damn dwarves are nearby. I can smell them." Smaug said coldly.

"You have been used, thief hiding in the shadows. You are always only a means to an end. Cowardly Oakenshield has weighed the value of your life. You are worthless."

"No, no, you are wrong," Bilbo denied. He thought he and Thorin were friends.

Although Thorin looked down on him at one time, after many battles and adventures, they had become good friends who shared life and death.

This is also the reason why he was willing to take the risk and come to steal the Arken gem.

In fact, Bilbo didn't care too much about money. After all, Hobbits were naturally indifferent to fame and fortune. They were just keen on gardening, entertainment and food, so a little money made them very happy.

Millions of gold coins or thousands of gold coins are the same to him.

"What did he promise you? A share of the treasure? He spoke as if the treasure belonged to him. I will not give up a penny, not even a penny," Smaug said angrily, "My teeth are as sharp as swords, my claws are as sharp as spears, and my wings are as strong as the wind..."

The dragon has a stronger and more stubborn greed for wealth than the dwarves.

In fact, they don't need to spend money at all, but they are still obsessed with accumulating wealth, and are unwilling to give even a penny to others. They are more greedy than the most stingy and greedy person in the world.

"It turns out that the legend is true. The mayor of Riverdale really shot off a scale from its belly." Just as the dragon spread its wings to show its power, Bilbo noticed that there was indeed a missing scale under the belly of the dragon Smaug.

This left that part of its muscles exposed. If another sword were to penetrate through that gap, it would definitely cause huge damage to the dragon.

"What did you say?" Smaug cried.

"I mean, I have heard of your name for a long time. You are indeed the unique and invincible king Smaug in the world." Bilbo said with a smile.

"That's enough. The game is over. Now, thief, how do you want to die?" Smaug glared at Bilbo and then swallowed him whole.

Bilbo immediately took out the ring and put it on, avoiding Smaug's swallowing. Then he picked up the Arkenstone at his feet and ran out in a panic.