Bringing the MC system to Middle-earth.

Chapter 79 Plan
Sometimes, some things seem useless simply because they have not been used for the right purpose.

Just like fireworks.

In my world, fireworks are actually harmful, but they are usually released into the sky and cannot reach the enemies.

However, there is a way to correct its trajectory, and that is a crossbow.

By loading fireworks onto a crossbow, you can make it shoot straight in the direction you want until it hits something or reaches the maximum distance before exploding.

The explosive power of fireworks is proportional to the amount of firework stars, or gunpowder, filling it. It can be as high as more than ten points, which is similar to the power of an arrow shot by Levi's fully enchanted bow, but it is a range splash damage, so the benefit is greater.

For weak creatures without armor, this thing may still have some lethality, but for a dragon whose armor is thicker than netherite...

"Are you celebrating for me?"

"You seem to be talking too much."

Levi put away the flare bombs and firework crossbow, drew out his sword and cut Smaug's claw, then went out of the cave amid its melodious roar of anger.

Documenting Experiment: Fireworks.

The maximum damage is similar to that of a fully enchanted bow. Like Flare Bomb, it is a range attack and consumes several times more materials than Flare Bomb.

Neither of them was able to penetrate the dragon's armor, but judging by Smaug's expression and level of anger, the fireworks should have had some effect and could not be considered completely ineffective.

Rated as being suitable for use against targets with relatively low armor, such as Orcs or Wargs.

The range of flare bombs depends mainly on arm strength, while the range of fireworks rockets depends on the amount of gunpowder loaded, ranging from thirty meters to seventy meters, which is not far, but it is useful.

If the soldiers can be equipped with it, the scene of firing at the same time should be quite nice...

In the corridor, Smaug stared at the two-block-high hole, waiting for the human, with some rock fragments prepared behind his body.

After being ambushed by Levi many times and then running away, the dragon finally learned its lesson. It planned to wait for the next time the human came out and quickly block the entrance of the cave with large rocks to prevent him from getting out.

However, what Smaug didn't know was that Levi had the same idea as him. At this moment, Levi was digging behind the corridor, intending to block Smaug's retreat so that he would know what a trapped beast meant.

In less than a day, without Smaug noticing, many of the routes leading to the cellar were completely blocked.

At this moment, Smaug did not know that he would never be able to return to the treasure house full of gold.

Just as Levi completed the road blocking project and arrived at the conference hall again with full combat gear, ready to take a few bottles of medicine and go in to kill the boss who had nowhere to escape, a group of dwarves rushed in breathlessly.

"Wait, wait, don't go yet!"

"No need, no need!"

The note of the incident was reversed.

"Huh - we're back, Levi. Looks like we caught up."

The dwarves stopped the aggressive Levi, and sweating profusely, they put down a pile of parts with a clang and collapsed to the ground. Many people were so thirsty that they took out their water bags and drank from them.

Among them, Bombur even lay down beside the infinite water and started drinking it like a draught. He almost fell into it after a few gulps.

"Drink slowly."

Levi picked up the dwarf, who was of balanced length and width, to prevent him from falling into the puddle.

"What a surprise. I thought you would have to wait a few days before coming back. I've even figured out how to prepare the dragon meat."

"Since we left, we haven't dared to stay for a moment, and haven't rested for a second."

Balin said this exhaustedly.

Dwarves have poor endurance to begin with. If you calculate that they have been traveling at full speed since they left, it would be really hard for them to not be exhausted to death.

Not to mention old Balin and fat Bombur, even Thorin, who was the strongest, was too tired to speak and had no strength to get sick.

"We can't let you do everything, right? Look, we brought back everything that can restrain the dragon."

"This will surely help you."

The dwarves made way and showed Levi the human behind them who had been frowning the entire time and almost never relaxed.

The man had a longbow on his back and a huge black arrow like a spear in his hand.

Good guy, he just kidnapped the person.

"Are you the legendary warrior, Levi?"

Before Levi could speak, Bud spoke first.

"Do you know me?" "No, we have never met before, but I have heard of you. A few months ago, Long Lake Town received some refugees. They chanted your name and told stories about your deeds."

"It is said that there is a black-armored warrior wandering in the Anduin Valley. The sword in his hand can ignite fire, which makes all the Orcs in sight tremble with fear. He faces the fierce Orcs and the wolves alone, and saves the people on both sides of the river together with the wise wizard."

"Greetings, I am Bard from Long Lake Town."

Bard bowed, actually quite surprised that the dwarves had never mentioned that they knew this man.

You should have told me earlier. I would have helped you if I had told you earlier.

Although he did not have a very good impression of the dwarves in general, Bard showed considerable respect towards this fellow tribesman who had actually saved many people.

"Greetings to you, Bud."

"I think you should know the purpose of our trip. The dragon is inside now."

Levi pointed to the hole in the wall in the distance. Bud couldn't help but look over there, and out of curiosity he took two steps closer.

"No, I suggest you don't go over there. This dragon's curse words are very unpleasant to hear. If you don't want to dirty your ears, don't get too close."

Smaug is still speaking. His voice is truly golden. He doesn't even feel any pain after talking for such a long time.

"Now what do we do, assemble the wind crossbow and go in and shoot the dragon to death?"

"But we only have one chance, and this arrow must hit its heart."

Everyone looked at Bud.

"I will."

There was no fear in the archer's eyes, as if this was just an ordinary hunt.

Levi looked at the sharpshooter and nodded.

Bard's character is still trustworthy. Not to mention a caged dragon, even if it was a dragon flying in the sky and breathing fire, as long as it threatened the townspeople, he would dare to rush up and use an ordinary bow and arrow to attract its attention.

"I have a plan."

After resting for a while, Thorin suddenly spoke.

"There is a secret passage across the corridor, just big enough for the dragon to swoop in."

"If it wants to get in, it must expose its chest, and once it gets in, it can't turn back. We can place the wind crossbow at the end of the passage to lure it over. After that... it'll depend on our sharpshooters."

Thorin looked up at Bard and said seriously, "If this operation is successful, I can give you a promise, a promise from the king. You can make any request as long as it does not involve the bottom line of the dwarves."

Bard glanced at Thorin and nodded.

"I hope you're nothing like your grandfather."

Thorin was stunned, clenched his fists, and said nothing, but his expression became obviously much gloomier.

No one paid attention to this little action.

Soon, thirteen dwarves, two humans and a hobbit gathered in a circle to discuss the details.

Levi asked about the direction of the secret passage, and suddenly clapped his hands:

"Oh, the direction leading to the secret passage you mentioned has been blocked by me, but it doesn't matter, I will demolish it later."

Blocked?
Thorin was a little confused at first. How could such a large secret passage be blocked? But when he caught a glimpse of the huge stone wall blocking the entrance to the conference hall, he was relieved.

That can indeed be blocked.

"That's good."

Thorin chose to obey and no longer tried to understand what Levi said, as long as the result was right.

"But the key to this plan is to have a bait."

"It would be best if this person is agile and can flexibly cross various terrains. He should not be too tall, otherwise he may not be able to pass through many passages that are only for dwarves. After all, there is a dragon chasing behind him. If he is bumped or tripped, it will be more than just a matter of multiple wounds."

"Those of us who best meet these requirements—"

Bilbo looked around, took a deep breath, and squeezed to the front: "I..."

"I think it's me." Thorin put his hand on Bilbo's shoulder and pushed him back.

(End of this chapter)