American TV series: Start with the little Sheldon's wool

Chapter 759 Old Friends and Farewell

"I was wondering why you'd been gone for over ten years. Turns out time flows differently in each world. In your world, only a dozen days had passed..."

After Baggins left, Mike explained the concept of the multiverse to the Elf Princess and the others.

Just like being honest with Mia and the other girls, even if we don't tell them now, Alvin and the other two will find out sooner or later.

After all, Mike already planned to take them back to the main world.

Middle-earth is home to the supreme creator god Ilúvatar, as well as various gods and demigods such as the Valar and the Maiar.

Therefore, the three fairy princesses were quite accepting of supernatural powers.

Hearing Mike's explanation, the three elf princesses seemed quite relieved about Mike's disappearance for over a decade.

After all, from Mike's perspective, more than ten years is only equivalent to more than ten days, so it's understandable that he can't take care of everything.

"Why don't you take Éowyn to Rohan first? Sophia and I can take some time to hand over the matters here at Lonely Mountain." After Mike's explanation, the elven princess was clearly in a better mood.

“OK, we’ll be back soon.” Mike didn’t say much more, opened a portal, called Iowa, and headed towards the capital of Rohan.

……

The two stepped out of the portal and appeared not far from the gates of Rohan.

"You've worked hard all these years." Instead of rushing into Rohan, Mike conjured a soft white light in his hand and focused it on the woman beside him.

Before Mike left Middle-earth last time, he had not actually officially confirmed his relationship with Éowyn.

At most, it's just a tacit mutual attraction.

At least that's what Mike thinks.

And that's how it turned out. After Mike left, the girl actually went to Lonely Mountain and waited for him for more than ten years.

She has gone from a spirited young girl to a middle-aged woman.

Yes, more than a decade has passed, and although Éowyn’s appearance has been well maintained, some traces of time can still be seen.

After all, she was different from the elf princess Alvin and the half-elf Sophia; she was just an ordinary human.

More than a decade is enough time for her best years to slip away.

Thankfully Mike came back; otherwise, in just a few decades, her condition would probably be no better than Baggins'.

"It's all worth it for you." Feeling her body regain its youth, Iowa gave him a passionate kiss.

This passionate kiss was filled with almost all of her strength and emotion.

"Don't worry, everything will be alright." Mike put his arm around Iowa, who was a little exhausted from being so engrossed in the moment, and offered her words of comfort.

"I believe you." The girl blushed and nodded slightly, looking like she was surrounded by happiness.

Sometimes a woman chooses to believe not for any other reason than because she is willing to believe you.

Just like when Mike explained the multiverse before, the fairy princess and Sophia must have realized that Mike had been to other worlds besides his own.

If we really want to delve deeper, simply stating that only a dozen days have passed in the main world is clearly insufficient to explain his whereabouts over the years.

The reason I'm willing to believe in Mike's time paradox is...

This only proves that the girls really love him and are willing to be "deceived".

“Alright, now you’re back to being that dashing Rohan warrior. Next, we should say goodbye to your brother.” Mike took the girl’s hand and walked towards the gates of Rohan.

As for Éowyn, she was in the midst of happiness, so naturally she would do whatever Mike said.

"Yes, yes, it's Lord Healer and Princess Éowyn! They actually returned to Rohan together!!"

"The healer? Is it the healer I'm thinking of?..."

……

Back then, Mike helped Gondor defend against the Orc invasion, and during that time he used the power of his faith to save many Gondor warriors. Therefore, his title of "Healer" spread widely throughout the human kingdoms.

Even though he had not appeared in the Middle-earth for more than a decade, people still remembered him.

Not to mention, when he traveled from Gondor to Rohan, he also helped the then-King of Rohan escape Saruman's control.

This indirectly saved Rohan.

Therefore, his standing in the hearts of the Rohan people is probably no less than that of Gondor.

"It really is the [Healer] himself! I'm so lucky!!..."

"To witness the reappearance of the [Healer] after more than a decade is something I can brag about for the rest of my life..."

……

More than a decade has passed, and not all the soldiers who participated in the Battle of Rohan have grown old.

Some of them even had the honor of fighting alongside Mike.

Upon seeing Mike again, everyone's faces were filled with excitement.

He looked as if he had met his idol.

However, these people were all very sensible. Although they were all extremely excited, none of them rashly came up to disturb Mike and Iowa.

Even as the two approached, all the city gate guards fell silent and solemnly paid their respects.

To express one's respect.

……

"Did you just see that? Lord Healer was actually holding the princess's hand. Don't you think they were...?"

"Of course I saw it. I also noticed that Princess Éowyn seems to be even more beautiful than before."

"Doesn't that mean something good is going to happen in Rohan...?"

……

As Mike and his companion walked away, the guards began gossiping excitedly again.

That's the Healer, and he also has another identity—the Lord of Lonely Mountain. If he really gets together with Princess Éowyn, it would be an absolutely fantastic thing for Rohan.

"Mike, my friend. It's been over a decade since we last met. I never expected to see you in Rohan!"

Éomer had already learned from the communications officer that Mike and his sister had come to Rohan.

So he personally led the Lohan ministers to the entrance of the kingdom's main hall to greet them.

Upon meeting, he warmly gave Mike a hug.

Then, looking at his sister who was beaming with happiness, he said with satisfaction, "Congratulations, sister. Your wait has not been in vain. You have finally found the happiness you wanted."

For the past decade or so, Éowyn has spent almost all her time on Lonely Mountain, and even her brother rarely sees her.

Personal matters, starting a family, and raising children are out of the question.

As Éowyn gets older, her older brother Éom is also getting anxious for her.

Fortunately, it seems that things have finally turned out well.

"Have you become younger?" Then, Éomer also noticed his sister's condition, which seemed a little too good.

“I have to thank Mike for this,” Éowyn replied with a smile.

It's a bit like a man showing off.

“So it was Mike who did it, that makes no surprise.” Éomer glanced at Mike and nodded knowingly.

This world is inhabited by nature-loving and peace-loving elves, as well as powerful and mysterious wizards.

They all possess the ability to live forever.

Mike was able to kill Sauron, the Dark Lord, back then, so he obviously had his own trump cards.

It's not hard to understand why such a powerful entity could help people regain their youth.

"Let's not talk about that anymore. I've already had a banquet prepared." Éomer looked at Mike and extended an invitation with a smile, "It's rare for you to come, so we must drink to our hearts' content."

……

"What are your plans this time you've returned? Or is there another operation by Lonely Mountain?" Iome asked during the banquet.

Because of his sister, Éomer knew more about Michael than anyone else.

He knew that Mike had not been in seclusion for the past decade or so, contrary to the statements made by Lonely Mountain.

Instead, they left the Central Plains.

The reason for his sudden return must be more than just a simple one.

Of course, this is all what Éomer himself thinks.

“No, I brought Éowyn here to say goodbye. We’ll leave together afterward,” Mike stated his plan directly.

“That’s a real shame. If you had stayed, with my support and the support of Gondor, Lonely Mountain might have been able to rule Middle-earth.” Éomer’s eyes were filled with a hazy light as he tentatively spoke.

Since the magic faded in Middle-earth, elves, orcs, and dwarves have all, either passively or actively, disappeared from the stage of history.

The Middle-earth has now undoubtedly entered the human era.

Without external pressure, humanity itself launched many wars of varying sizes on this continent in order to acquire resources and territory.

Countless small nations and human tribes were also established during this period.

It can be said that, apart from the alliance of Valley State, Rohan, and Gondor in the eastern part of the continent, led by Lonely Mountain, the only other group that can ensure the stability of the people under their rule is the one that can protect them.

Elsewhere, the war had already thrown everything into chaos.

As for Mike, with his abilities and the power of Lonely Mountain, if he seizes this opportunity to rise up strongly, he might be able to unify Middle-earth in one fell swoop.

To accomplish a feat that even Sauron, the Demon Lord, couldn't achieve more than a decade ago.

Such temptation and such achievements would be irresistible to Éomer if he were in Michael's position.

"Let's drink. Today we're just catching up, nothing else," Mike said, raising his glass without replying.

Mike had no interest in becoming the lord of the entire continent.

His name is still valid in Middle-earth, allowing him to continuously earn Faith Points.

Given this premise, if he can enjoy himself comfortably, he doesn't need to bother finding things to do for himself.

Even if he were to cause trouble, he would only consider it when everyone in Middle-earth had completely forgotten him, in order to collect faith points again.

"Sigh! Time for a drink!"

Éomer sighed, seemingly regretting that Mike had given up the opportunity.

However, Mike, with his keen senses, could detect a hint of relief in the other person's eyes.

As for what he was celebrating, Mike didn't want to delve into it. His purpose in coming today was simply to see old friends and say goodbye.

……

After drinking freely, Éomer soon slumped onto the table. Compared to more than a decade ago, his physical condition was much worse now.

Not only has she gained weight, but the wrinkles on her face also make her look like she's from a different generation compared to her previous self.

Judging from his years as King of Rohan, he must have had a lot on his plate.

Mike looked at Éomer, who was still frowning and slumped over the table, and finally gathered a ball of healing power and threw it at him.

Although this healing power did not make the other person younger, it cleared away the negative hidden dangers in his body, ensuring that he would have a healthy body in the future.

"Alright, let's go." After doing all this, Mike called out to Éowyn.

“Hmm.” Éowyn nodded and stood up, glancing at her brother before following Mike out of the palace.

……

(End of this chapter)