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Chapter 760 Meeting and Saying Goodbye to Old Friends (Continued)
After leaving Rohan, Mike opened another portal to Gondor.

The two places are not far apart, and since he's already here, Mike decides to visit Aragorn.

Although the two had some friction back then, mainly because Aragorn was wary of Michael's strength, they were still friends in the end.

"Mr. Mike, welcome!"

Upon receiving the message from the messenger, Aragorn, accompanied by his family, met with Michael at the gates of Gondor.

Unlike Éomer, the middle-aged king of Rohan, Aragorn, who had Dúnedan ancestry, remained exactly the same as he had been over a decade ago.

The Dunedan people were descendants of the earliest gods, and their most notable characteristic was their longevity.

“This is my wife, Ultra, and that little guy is my son. I will name him ‘Bigfoot’ and hope he grows up healthy…” On the way to Gondor Palace, Aragorn happily introduced his family members to Mike one by one.

Especially the little guy lying in his mother's arms, whom Aragorn spoke of with particular affection.

Things are different now. The once solitary and down-on-his-luck royal descendant has become a dutiful husband and a great father.

Even his friendly attitude towards Mike shows that his personality has matured a lot.

"Do you have any intention of ending the war this time?" Aragorn asked frankly during the family dinner.

Rohan and Gondor are both powerful nations with deep-rooted histories. Although Middle-earth is currently in turmoil, it has not yet reached the point where it can affect them.

But if a highly influential person steps forward to expand the battle, then things become unpredictable.

Mike met the requirements for the appeal.

Therefore, like Éomer, King of Rohan, Aragorn was also very interested in Micah's thoughts.

"No, I just came to see you, and I'll leave again afterward," Mike explained his motives once more.

"A bit of a shame. But for Gondor and me, it's good news." Aragorn raised his glass with composure. "Cheers to the good news!!!"

Gondor is located in the southeastern corner of Middle-earth, on the very edge of the continent, and its geographical location makes it easy to defend and difficult to attack.

It was precisely because of this geographical advantage that they had resisted countless invasions by the orcs.

Now that there are no powerful external threats, Aragon, or rather the people here, just want to enjoy a peaceful life.

It's a win-win situation that Mike isn't planning to cause trouble.

"Cheers!!!" Mike raised his glass at the same time.

Looking at the candid Aragorn, he finally felt a bit of the other's personal charm as a king.

During the subsequent banquet, Aragorn, supported by his powerful bloodline, did not get drunk as quickly as Éomer.

He drank several barrels of fine wine with Mike, but only got slightly tipsy.

"That's enough for now! I'll come find you for drinks again next time I'm free." Feeling that the other person had probably had enough, Mike got up to say goodbye.

“Then it’s settled. Let’s drink again next time we have time…” Aragorn, who had already had his fill of drinking, also smiled and got up to say goodbye.

……

When Mike reappeared at the Lonely Mountain Palace with Éowyn, Alvin and Sophia had already finished handing over their work and were waiting there.

On the other side, Baggins, carrying a package, was also waiting there, looking like he was about to go on a long trip.

After greeting the two elves, Mike went to Baggins and asked, "Have you decided on your wish?"

“Yes, I’ve made up my mind. I want to spend the most important moment of my life in the Shire,” Baggins said slowly.

It has a connotation of returning to one's roots.

“No problem, but would you mind if we visited a few more places along the way? Like, Moritz and the Old Forest?” Mike asked again.

“Of course, I couldn’t be happier. I haven’t seen my dwarf friends in a long time. And Tom Bombadil, I wonder if he’s still as lively as before?” Baggins’s face lit up with a nostalgic smile as he spoke of his old friends.

“OK, let’s go! But before that, you might need some help.” Looking at Baggins’ hunched back, carrying a package bigger than himself, Mike conjured a ball of white light and threw it at him.

Like the white light emanating from Éomer, this healing power can help Baggins rid himself of his ailments.

“The power of magic is still so amazing~” Baggins straightened up, as if he had instantly regained his usual vitality. “Let’s go, I’ve never felt so good.”

Sometimes people are like that; they only realize how precious health is after they've lost it.

For a moment, Baggins even regretted not agreeing to Mike's offer to make him younger.

However, the thought only flashed through his mind for a moment before he stopped thinking about it. Mike then opened a portal, and the group first went to the Kingdom of River Valley.

However, the former king, Bad, whom Mike was familiar with, had died of old age, and the kingdom was succeeded by his son, Bayin.

Mike, who had only met Bayin a few times, did not stay in the river valley for long due to the difference in their generations.

Afterwards, the group went to the Moria Mines. More than a decade later, the dwarf king Thorin established a vast dwarf kingdom there.

They make a living by mining and crafting weapons.

Because of the constant internal wars among humans in recent years, the dwarves' business has been unexpectedly booming.

"Mr. Mike, it's been a long time!!!"

Jin Pi was the first to see Mike and his group, and jumped up enthusiastically to give Mike a hug.

“Do you remember my father, Groin? He mentioned you the other day, saying he would be very happy to see you here…”

Before long, the dwarves, including Balin and Qili, who had rushed to the scene, organized a grand banquet on the spot.

This was a special trip to welcome Mike and Baggins.

As the magic fades, the dwarves' power is actually weakening little by little, but for the old dwarves who have an average lifespan of over two hundred years, this has not had a significant impact.

Therefore, the dwarves who had previously participated in the Lonely Mountain Expedition and the Battle of the Five Armies did not show significant changes in their appearance at this time.

"To be honest, all Thorin cares about now is selling weapons and making money. His old friend has been here for so long, and he hasn't come over yet..."

"Exactly, money, which reeks of greed, is nowhere near as important as entertaining friends..."

“Barkins, tell me. Isn’t Thorin being a terrible friend???”

……

The dwarves' characteristic loud voices and uninhibited manners led them to say anything after a few drinks.

He expressed his dissatisfaction with the leader, and also vaguely his dissatisfaction with the fast-paced life, and he said it all at once.

Meanwhile, Baggins, who was caught up in the situation, simply echoed and smiled obsequiously, seemingly quite happy.

"Kiri, were you talking about me behind my back?" Just then, the door was pushed open, and Thorin, with his lion-like hairstyle, strode in imposingly.

Unlike Éomer, King of Rohan, who is now preoccupied with trivial matters, and Aragorn, King of Gondor, who is content with the status quo and only wants to live a normal life, Thorin, the Dwarf King, now looks even more splendid than before.

"No, it wasn't me who said it, it was Phil who said it..." Under immense pressure from the Dwarf King's gaze, Qili didn't hesitate to betray his own brother, "Yes, it was Phil who was talking badly about you!!!"

"Me?" Philip, who was engrossed in eating his meat, pointed at himself in confusion. Then, realizing what he had done, he charged at his brother with a furious expression, shouting, "How dare you frame me! I'll show you what I'm capable of today..."

Then, while the two brothers were causing chaos, the dwarves around them laughed and enjoyed the spectacle.

Some people even offered dirty tricks to the two brothers who were fighting.

Ultimately, the farce was brought to an end only after Kili's wife, the former Elven squad leader Tauriel, intervened.

"Buggins and Mike, long time no see!"

After the atmosphere quieted down, King Thorin the Dwarf, holding a large glass of fine wine, solemnly walked up to Mike and Baggins.

Both of them had saved his life.

"Everything's in the wine, I'll drink it first!"

Thorin downed his wine in one gulp, drawing cheers from the dwarves around him.

It's clear that the dwarf king, who was arrogant and haughty more than a decade ago, has changed a lot in personality.

However, he now seems to have the demeanor of a true king.

Because of the dwarves' enthusiasm, the feast lasted from noon until night, and the empty wine barrels on the ground were replaced several times.

In the end, most of the dwarves were drunk out by Mike, and the banquet finally came to an end.

Afterwards, considering Baggins's physical condition, Mike and his group decided to stay in Moria for one night.

The next morning, amidst the dwarves' pleas and farewells, Mike and his group embarked on their journey once again.

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(End of this chapter)