Bringing the MC system to Middle-earth.

Chapter 61 Bewitching
[Misty Mountain Orc Reputation -1000]

Current reputation: -3456 (enemy)
thump.

Before the flames could even be lit, the Orc King's health points were directly reduced to zero, and he fell to the ground without a sound.

At the moment of his death, the word "enemy" on the reputation interface suddenly turned scarlet, as if it had been activated.

"The king has been killed!"

I don't know which goblin shouted, but immediately all the goblins became agitated. Some wailed, some were at a loss, some were afraid, and some picked up weapons and rushed forward, trying to cover up their confusion with violence.

But it's all in vain.

"Run now!" Gandalf shouted hurriedly and led the way.

Levi pointed his sword forward, forcing back a few scattered mad goblins, fighting and retreating as he went.

However, soon, these goblins accepted the reality and realized that their king was really dead. They turned their eyes to Levi and his group at the same time, and gathered from all directions in unison, with a certain anger.

Levi looked up and saw that the rock walls, the wooden bridge, and even the top of the cave were all covered with goblins, occupying every corner like a flood. Once submerged, not to mention the dwarves and Gandalf, even he himself would be in trouble.

"It's too open here, I can't stop them!" Levi said quickly.

As he spoke, he took out a pickaxe and started digging a hole, and placed a few blocks behind him to block the hole.

"Quick, everyone, get in, let's dig it out!"

"Stop, don't jump!"

Gandalf quickly grabbed a dwarf and said to Levi: "We may not have enough time. Don't forget that there are thirteen dwarves here."

"I see light over there. It should be the direction of the back door. Follow me, hurry up, let's run straight out. These cave goblins dare not be exposed to the sun!"

"Run!" With a loud shout, Gandalf led the way nimbly in front. Seeing this, Levi had no choice but to put away his pickaxe and run after him while looking around.

As yet he had not seen Bilbo, and had no idea what the hobbit's situation was.

Boom!

While he was thinking, a thunder exploded. There were too many goblins blocking the road ahead, so Gandalf had to use lightning again to clear a path. However, compared with the previous one, the momentum of this attack was much smaller, and it was just enough to clear the way.

As the crowd continued to move forward, the intersection became brighter and brighter, and a faint sound of wind could be heard.

The exit is right in front of you.

The dwarves slipped out one by one, followed by Gandalf.

Levi lingered at the exit for a moment, looked left and right, and then ran out again.

wow-

The sunlight was so bright that everyone couldn't open their eyes, but no one dared to stop. They ran for a long distance before stopping to catch their breath.

"There are thirteen dwarves in total, just..." Gandalf counted the number of people.

"Wait, where's Bilbo?"

He suddenly froze and looked around.

Let’s go back to when everyone just escaped to the back door exit.

Bilbo followed Gollum all the way to the back door and saw the exit not far away, but this cunning guy just stood there, blocking the way out.

It was obvious that Gollum did not have enough strength to guard this exit. As Levi and others approached, he immediately hid behind a rock and dared not make a sound.

Bilbo saw a group of his companions running away, and wanted to shout for help, but before he could shout, the group of people ran away.

Gollum breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Gandalf and the others leave, and planned to go out and continue looking for the Hobbit thief.

Bilbo was forced back into his cave.

At this moment, suddenly, a black figure turned back, and scared Gulu so much that he immediately shrank back, holding his head, not daring to make a breath.

Damn, Gollum...what a scary person.

He thought to himself.

The man stood at the exit for a while, looking around, his eyes sweeping over every corner.

For a moment Bilbo felt that his eyes were meeting his own, and he took several steps forward and almost shouted.

"Wait"

Yet the man left.

Bilbo sighed inwardly.

I missed another chance to ask for help. Now I can only rely on myself.

He drew out his dagger, held it high, and stared at Gollum who was still looking around.

As long as he swings the sword down, as long as he swings it gently, this strange creature that has tried to kill him several times will die on the spot.

“True courage lies not in deciding when to kill, but in deciding when to forgive.”

Looking at Gollum's big eyes, Bilbo suddenly remembered what Gandalf had said. Finally, he shook his head, put away his sword, kicked Gollum over, and ran away.

"Damn thief!"

Gollum was shouting behind him, but Bilbo ignored him and ran down the forest following the dwarves' trail.

"keep the change."

Thorin stepped forward and answered Gandalf's question. "He has probably left us and gone home alone."

"NO, I have not."

Bilbo suddenly appeared behind them.

"Bilbo..." Gandalf went forward and said, "I have never been so happy to see anyone in my life."

"How did you escape from there?" a dwarf asked curiously.

Bilbo was startled, and his hand unconsciously went into his pocket, touching the ring inside.

Do you want to talk about this?
But why do I feel reluctant?

It's just a found ring, with some magical powers on it at most, and it wasn't originally mine.

Bilbo took a deep breath and hardened his heart.

"What does it matter? He's back anyway."

Gandalf suddenly interrupted his movements with a word.

"Of course it matters." Thorin stepped forward and stared at the hobbit.

"I want to know...why you came back."

"I know you have always doubted me. In fact, I really miss home. There is a beautiful garden, comfortable chairs, and a warm cottage. This is my home, but you don't have these. You don't have a home..."

"So, I will do my best to help you take your home back."

After hearing these words, the dwarves fell into silence, and Gandalf showed a gratified look.

Levi patted Bilbo on the shoulder to show encouragement and support.

He looked down at Bilbo.

Suddenly, he noticed something shining in his pocket. The light was dim but eye-catching, and it reflected into Levi's eyes through the gap in his pocket that was opened by his hand.

The One Ring.

Subconsciously, Levi took a deep breath and even had the urge to take the ring out of Bilbo's pocket.

【Bewitching: 3s】

There is an additional buff icon on the status bar.

When Levi noticed that he was bewitched, the buff disappeared.

[Degree of Corruption: 0%]

In the system interface, a new entry appears.

"What are you doing, Levi?"

Everyone was dumbfounded when they saw Levi suddenly pick up a big bucket of milk, stand there and start chugging it.

Let's not talk about where this iron bucket and milk came from. Can you really drink so much? Not to mention milk, even wine can't be drunk like this!

"It's okay, I'm thirsty."

Levi burped, signaling everyone not to worry. However, no matter how much milk he drank, the corruption bar in the system interface still did not disappear, as if it had become a permanent state.

This thing is really evil
Levi raised his head and didn't look down.

The light flashing on the ring went out unwillingly.

On the other side, on a small hill not far from the back door of the Orc Town, Azog looked at the goblins who came to deliver the message, and heard his men's report on the miserable conditions in the Orc Town. He was so angry that he gritted his teeth.

Not only did the dwarf run away, but the Orc King was also killed?
"Chase!"

Ouch——

There were wolves howling on the hills, and Gandalf looked up suddenly and saw a white figure followed by a large group of wargs and orcs.

The number... at least a few hundred.

"run!"

After just taking a short breath, the group of people started running again, avoiding the pursuit of the wolf army behind them.

"I run around every day, and I don't have a moment of peace."

Levi muttered something, turned around and passed the dwarves, his sword drawn, shining brightly in the dusk.

Packs of wolves howled and lined up in a row, plowing down from high above like a mountain torrent, leaving no corner untouched.

However, this fierce charge was cut off at some point, as if it had hit a huge rock. No matter what, he remained motionless.

Roar!
Densely packed wargs surrounded Levi, and the thin shield brought by the golden apple was quickly consumed. However, although the shield was thin, the armor was thick. Some of the sensitive wargs even bit their mouths crooked, and could not leave any scratches.

Levi can be attacked many times, but as long as the wolf is hit by Levi's sword, it will basically be turned into a charred corpse.

Soon, Azog, who was hunting dwarves in front, noticed the unusual movement here. He first ordered the rest of the wolves and orcs to continue chasing the dwarves, and then he turned around and walked towards Levi.

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