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Chapter 587 Arrival at Shire
"Haha, today you must taste my treasured colorful fruit wine..."

Soon Tom came out holding a small jar of wine as if he was presenting a treasure. This naughty boy who never grew up seemed to be full of vigor and vitality no matter what he did.

Behind him, Jinmei also prepared food, including some fresh fruits and vegetables that she grew herself, baked bread with a malt aroma, and an extra-large vegetable salad.

Full of pastoral characteristics...

"Let's toast to today's reunion and the joining of new friends~"

After everyone sat around the table, Tom couldn't wait to pour each person a large glass of colorful fruit wine.

This fruit wine is made from seven different colors of fruits. It has an amber-like texture and distinct layers, while exuding a rich wine aroma.

Seeing everyone raise their glasses, Tom took the first sip.

Then, after drinking the colorful fruit wine, his face first turned red, and then a colorful smoke spewed out from his nose and ears.

Finally, a satisfied smile appeared on the face of the mischievous forest ranger, and he became more and more radiant.

Seeing this, Michael and Gandalf looked at each other and raised their glasses to their lips at the same time.

After taking a sip of the fruit wine, Mike felt like he had eaten an entire orchard. The aroma of various fruits became even stronger after fermentation and sedimentation.

Instantly, the fragrance filled my mouth and I had nowhere to vent...

Until one moment the fruity aroma of wine completely blooms, as if penetrating every pore, and the taste is indescribable.

"I dare say this is the best fruit wine I have ever tasted, even more delicious than the elves' wine..." After tasting the fruit wine, Gandalf felt refreshed and all his fatigue was gone. He couldn't help but say, "Thank you for your hospitality, Tom. I feel full of energy."

"It's a great experience..." Mike, who was savoring the taste of the fruit wine on the side, also gave praise.

Mike was sure that even the fine wine from God was not as delicious as this fruit wine.

"Haha, I'm glad you like it~" Hearing the two people's praise, Tom smiled again, and then said: "Unfortunately, this colorful fruit wine is very difficult to make, and I only have this small jar left."

"But if you like, you can stay here for a while, and I will brew a batch just for you..."

It can be seen that Tom is a very hospitable ranger.

"If possible, I would like to stay here for a while longer and enjoy this wonderful life..." Gandalf smiled and shook his head, "It's a pity that I have another mission. I will leave after enjoying this delicious meal. I can only taste your wine next time."

As a Maia sent to Middle-earth to maintain the "balance" of the land, Gandalf's job is not easy and he often needs to travel around.

He couldn't even imagine living a leisurely life like Tom.

"Is it because of the demonic energy? I can feel that the remnants of Morgoth are reviving, and the evil power is about to cover this land..." Tom restrained his emotions and said, "Unfortunately, my power is only enough to protect this old forest. I can't help you drive away the darkness of Middle-earth."

Tom's strength is very dependent on the surrounding environment. Once he leaves the forest he manages, the strength he can exert will be very limited.

"You have already helped a lot in protecting this pure land." Gandalf knew Tom's situation, so he didn't force it.

Besides, the Old Forest managed by Tom is located right between Rivendell and the Shire, not far from the Gray Lane Port.

This left a retreat route for all creatures in Middle-earth.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's talk about something happy. Radagast told me to let him say hello to you when he sees you." Feeling that the atmosphere was a bit heavy, Gandalf changed the subject to a lighter one.

The brown-robed wizard Radagast is also a Maia, and he is very good at communicating with the small animals in the forest.

He was born close to nature and had a very good temper with Tom. "Radigast? Is he still living in the Mirkwood? It has been eroded by black magic for many years and is not an ideal place to live..." Tom said, "I once invited him to the Old Forest to be my neighbor, but he seemed to have his own ideas."

Black magic is also a kind of evil force. Even Maia will be infected by the evil spirit if exposed to it for a long time, and problems may arise at any time.

But then again, it is also the Maia's duty to help Middle-earth resist the erosion of black magic.

It's not that Radagast didn't know that life in the Old Forest would be easy, he just felt more responsible.

Voluntarily staying in the Mirkwood to suppress the evil spirit...

Next, Gandalf and Tom talked about many unknown secrets surrounding Radagast and the evil forces in Middle-earth.

Of these two men, one has been carrying out a mission in Middle-earth for more than two thousand years, and the other has lived in this continent for who knows how many years.

Their casual chat also helped Mike understand more about this continent.

So the scene became that the two old men were drinking and chatting, while Mike was listening quietly on the side and would occasionally interject with a question.

On the other side, Jinmei was in a similar situation as Mike. She just watched her husband chatting with his friends silently, without showing any impatience.

Time passed little by little, and when the sun set, the fruit wine Tom had taken out was almost gone.

And because Gandalf had agreed to meet with the dwarves the next day, after the party Gandalf declined Tom's invitation and insisted on going to the Shire overnight.

In the end, Tom respected Gandalf's choice, but before watching his two friends leave, he summoned a group of horses from the old forest to serve as a means of transportation for Michael and his friend.

Gandalf picked out a tall black horse, while Michael picked out a handsome white horse.

"Goodbye Gandalf and Mike. Please come to the Old Forest more often when you have time. I will prepare more colorful fruit wine for you next time..." Tom and his wife sent Gandalf and Mike to the edge of the Old Forest.

Watching his new and old friends leave, Tom kept waving his arms until the two of them disappeared into the twilight.

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"We have entered the Shire and are not far from Hobbiton. So let's rest here for a while and continue our journey tomorrow morning." In the moonlight, Gandalf reined in his horse and stopped on a small hill covered with weeds.

In the distance, you can vaguely see the outlines of some villages.

If the old forest is regarded as a protection, then beyond the old forest to the west is a protected "paradise".

There is no trouble of demonic erosion here, and even ferocious carnivores are rarely seen in the wild.

This is also the reason why Gandalf praised Tom before. The other party’s old forest has maintained a glimmer of hope for Middle-earth.

The Hobbits, who are optimistic and kind-hearted by nature, happen to live in this safe zone.

"Would you like some barbecue?" After setting up camp on the grass, Mike couldn't help but take out a few skewers of ready-made barbecue to satisfy his craving.

The fruit wine at Tom's place is delicious, and the vegetarian food is also delicious, but there is no meat at all, which always makes people feel like something is missing.

"Thank you, but no thanks~" Gandalf shook his head and refused the barbecue. He found a comfortable place to lean against, smoking his pipe and looking in the direction of the Shire.

You can feel that he has something on his mind.

As for Mike, after eating the barbecue, he built a comfortable tent for himself and fell into a good sleep.

(End of this chapter)