I reforged the glory of the magic ring in Middle-earth

Chapter 17 A Massive Attack by Orcs?

Perhaps because of the company of the dwarves, Tanes did not feel bored even though the scenery along the way was rather monotonous.

Because dwarves like Dwalin always remain cheerful and enthusiastic, and when they are resting, they will use simple and easy-to-understand melodies to weave catchy folk songs according to the situation on the scene.

They even use their eating spoons and plates to form simple percussion instruments to play the tunes that match the folk songs they weave!

Especially the dwarf brothers Fili and Kili, who seemed to be coming out of the Blue Mountains to such a remote place for the first time. Coupled with the mystery of Tanes himself, they chattered a lot with Tanes about dwarves and the Blue Mountains along the way.

Of course, Tanes also told them some of his experiences and experiences about the border area.

Dwalin occasionally heard a conversation between Tanis, Fili and Kili, and followed silently beside them.

In the end, it developed into a situation where every time the dwarves took a break or had a meal, they would hold their glasses filled with ale in their hands, waiting eagerly for Tanes to tell them stories about his adventures in the borderland.

Even the chef who was in charge of lighting the fire and cooking pricked up his ears while busy with his work.

Tanes noticed two young dwarves, Fili and Kili, who loved listening to stories about the heroes of the borderlands and were often moved by them.

So Tanes told Fili and Kili the stories of the friends and enemies he met at the border.

When telling the stories of these characters, Tanes discovered that the elder brother Fili preferred the story of [King of Blessings] Mungat defending the isolated city alone, while the younger brother Kili preferred the story of [Iron Fist] Alexander the Great who stood up from setbacks to challenge powerful enemies and surpass himself.

This may be due to the different personalities of the older and younger brothers.

These days, Tanis also learned the identities of Fili and Kili from Dwalin.

Fili was trained by Thorin as the heir to the royal family, so Thorin was more strict with him. Tanes could sense that compared to Kili, Fili knew how to restrain his curiosity and paid more attention to his words and deeds.

Qili, on the other hand, is more of a carefree and cheerful person. Whether he's happy or sad, it's clearly visible on his face. This is the case when he listens to stories. When he hears a happy story, he laughs out loud; when he hears a sad story, he cries silently; when he hears an exciting story, he becomes very excited.

Tanes could see that Thorin obviously wanted Kili not to bear the responsibilities of the royal family, but to grow up without worries.

Amid the aroma of food, the folk songs of the dwarves, and the heroic epics told by Tanes, the carriage team arrived safely outside the ruins of the city where the golden tree was located.

Oh, and a special thank you to the Orcs for not spoiling the fun by interrupting us, otherwise we wouldn't have arrived within the time estimated by Tanes.

"Everyone, we're almost there."

Under the clear afternoon sky, Tanes shouted enthusiastically to the dwarves behind him, whose faces showed some tired expressions.

Then he rolled over and landed on the ground. After patting Torret affectionately, he blew a whistle and put it back into the spirit horse whistle.

Dwalin shouted a few words in short Dwarven language, and the carriage convoy that was moving at full speed gradually slowed down, but did not stop.

Qili was the first to ride to Tanes, but what he saw was the ruins of a city that had been eroded by time for at least hundreds of years.

He was slightly stunned, and asked bluntly: "Mr. Tanes, are these stones your hometown?"

Dwalin coughed heavily when he heard Kili's question.

"Snapped."

Fili was a step behind Kili, and just happened to hear Kili's somewhat reckless question. He looked up and slapped his brother on the back of the head.

Then he gave Tanes an apologetic look, looked around at the ruins covered by trees and green grass, and changed the subject by asking, "Where should we park the carriage next, Mr. Tanes?"

"Just follow the road to the entrance and you will find the way in no time. Qili, these ruins are just relics left by the locals and have nothing to do with my hometown. I don't take what I said just now to heart." Tanes said gently, which made Qili, who was worried that he had said something wrong and looked at a loss, breathe a sigh of relief.

Dwalin nodded and told his compatriots to follow Tanes' instructions and drive the carriage slowly and carefully into the ruins of the city.

The wooden wheels rolled over the fist-high grass, leaving deep ruts in the dirt.

Tanes walked at the front of the caravan, leading the way for Dwalin and the others.

But soon, there was no need to lead the way.

Because Dwalin, Fili, Kili and all the dwarves in the caravan saw from afar a tall golden tree and trees that seemed to be dyed golden.

"Are those all gold?" Qili was the first to exclaim. The nature of dwarves made them attracted to the golden scene.

Fili squinted his eyes to identify it carefully, and finally shook his head: "It's not gold, it's just leaves that have turned into gold."

Tanes heard the dwarves shouting and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He was also very happy in his heart. After not seeing it for ten days, the golden tree had grown about three or four meters taller than when he set out.

The golden tree seemed to notice Tanes' return, emitting an increasingly brighter golden glow, and its branches swayed automatically without wind, welcoming its owner.

The Grek soldiers responsible for guarding the golden tree immediately noticed the unusual movement of the golden tree. Two Grek soldiers holding crossbows immediately stood up from the watchtower of the outpost, looked around, and saw the convoy and Tanes wearing the iconic White Wolf War Ghost armor in the front from a distance.

The spirits of Greg's soldiers were lifted. One soldier stayed on the watchtower while the other hurried down the tower and told the knight captain about his discovery.

"Tanes is back? And he brought back a convoy of supplies?" When Nefeli Lu, who was doing push-ups, heard the report from Knight Greg, her red eyes lit up and sweat slid down her wheat-colored abdominal muscles.

She immediately stood up, picked up the battle axe lying on the stone nearby, and went to greet him with the Greg Knight.

On the other side, the dwarves' heartbeats quickened as the footsteps approached.

Their eyes were fixed on the golden tree that seemed to appear only in legends, its trunk gleaming brightly in the sunlight.

Above the treetops, the golden leaves swayed gently in the wind, making a rustling sound, like ripples in a golden ocean.

Dwalin stepped carefully onto the ground covered with golden grass and marveled at the golden splendor.

Qili, who was the most curious, squatted down and gently touched the grass with his fingers. He felt the softness that plants should have at his fingertips.

He couldn't help but pluck a blade of grass and examined it carefully. The golden stem glowed softly in the sunlight, not as dazzling as gold, but possessing a calm beauty. After seeing Kíli's actions, Fíli, even without Thorin by his side, couldn't help but be curious and gently plucked a leaf from a low-hanging branch.

The other dwarves followed suit, carefully picking a few golden leaves or golden grass from tree branches or the ground.

Their faces were filled with curiosity and excitement. Although these golden grass and golden leaves were not real gold, they were beautiful enough for them to keep as a souvenir.

Although Tanes wanted to remind them that ten days ago these golden grasses and golden leaves were just ordinary weeds and green leaves and had no collection value.

But seeing how happy the dwarves were, he didn't have the heart to expose them.

Then wait until they go back and give them some truly memorable gadgets.

Tanes thought to himself and looked around.

The stone house nearby, previously covered in vegetation, seemed to have been cleaned up by Neferi Lu and her soldiers during his absence. It looked more like a place where humans lived than it did when he left.

A road was also cleared on the ground for carriages to travel. Looking along the road, Tanes saw Nefeli Lu leading the Knight Greg over.

Then he heard Neferi Lu's welcoming voice.

"The breeze blowing across my face tells me that the great king has returned to his hometown. Welcome back, Tanes." Nepheli Lu walked quickly over, opened her arms and gave Tanes a warm hug.

Then she let go of Tanes and looked at the dwarf behind him who was looking at her with curiosity.

The knight Greg, who arrived with him, saluted and stood still like a statue, holding a large shield and a spear, the moment he saw Tanes, without moving an inch.

Neferi Lu had never seen dwarves before. When she saw these dwarves whose height only reached her waist, she thought they were the equally short and evil soldiers from the border area.

But Neferi Lu soon realized that they were completely different from the evil soldiers who were ashamed of their height. Tanes also noticed Neferi's confusion and whispered, "These are dwarves. They brought the supplies we need."

Neferi Lu nodded and welcomed the curious dwarves. "Thank you for your help. May the winds always protect you. My name is Neferi Lu, and I serve under King Tanes of Elden. You can call me by my first name, Neferi."

After hearing what Neferi Lu said, Fili suddenly looked at Tanes and asked in surprise, "Wait, Mr. Tanes. She called you 'King of Elden'. Are you actually a king? Then I didn't show you the proper courtesy on the way..."

He thought about how he had been chatting and laughing with Tanes along the way, and then remembered Thorin's instructions to him, and suddenly felt a little bad.

The same went for Dwalin, but Kili was a little heartless and thought the two people's reactions were a little strange.

Tanes took off his helmet and took a breath of fresh air.

He was speechless after hearing Fili's words, but finally shook his head and said with a smile, "The Fili I know is not as frightened as he is now. He should be very happy to come to his friend's hometown. Isn't Thorin your king too? I don't see him putting on airs in front of you. What's more, you came to help me voluntarily, so I should express my gratitude to you."

Qili didn't think it was a big deal and nodded repeatedly as he listened to Tanes' words.

Fili and Dwalin looked at each other, and when they thought of Tanes' easy-going attitude along the way, the tense expressions on their faces relaxed.

Tanes stopped chatting and instead waved to the motionless Knight Greg and gave an order: "Go find three soldiers to help the dwarves unload the food and livestock. Among them are experts in raising livestock and growing crops. Provide as much space as possible according to their requirements."

After receiving Tanes' order, Knight Greg stabbed the ground with the butt of his spear as a knight's salute and left.

Then Tanis turned and called out to Fili, Kili, and Dwalin, inviting them warmly, "This isn't the place for idle chat. Let's go somewhere else. You can also see the golden tree from a closer distance."

"It's up to you." Fili nodded, and the three dwarves followed Tanes towards the golden tree.

Neferi Lu then took the initiative to approach Tanes and report the information he had received during his absence: "In the past few days, the Orcs have launched two more night raids. However, their numbers were not as large as the first time, and their bodies were absorbed by the golden tree."

Tanes' expression suddenly grew serious. "Two more attacks. What about our casualties? Did we spare any of them to interrogate their reason for attacking us?"

Nepheli Lu nodded at first, but then felt a bit amused when she talked about the reason for the attack.

"This group of Orcs couldn't even break into the outpost. Their numbers couldn't overwhelm us, and their coordinated efforts made them vulnerable to King Greg's army. Not to mention Roger and I, who were there to support them."

"As for survivors, we left one alive each time. But they claimed they saw the light from the golden tree while passing by at night and thought humans were there, so they decided to attack on the spur of the moment. Honestly, this is the first time I've seen such a ridiculous excuse for an attack."

The corners of Tanis' mouth twitched as he remembered Gandalf's comments on the Orcs: they were born to destroy peace and create bloodshed.

The two of them didn't deliberately lower their voices when talking to each other, because it wasn't a secret that needed to be kept secret.

So when Fili heard that Tanis's hometown was attacked by the Orcs again, he asked, "Mr. Tanis, can I say a few words about the Orcs?"

Tanes nodded cheerfully. "Of course, Fili. I am not very familiar with orcs, and I welcome the reminders of something from a dwarf like you who is familiar with them."

Fili said, "Mr. Tanes, I heard correctly. The home you rebuilt here has suffered at least three night raids by Orcs. The first and second raids might have been accidental Orcs passing by, but the third raid was definitely not accidental. Orcs are not unorganized beasts. If several of their groups disappeared in a single place, their commander would surely notice the place."

Tanes stopped, his expression became serious, and he even half-knelt down and begged Fili: "Please continue, Fili."

Fili swallowed and said, "I have heard from my uncle Thorin that not all Orcs are fools. There are some among them who know how to use tactics. We of the Ulin clan have suffered great losses at the hands of an Orc. I fear that this third attack on your homeland is intended to test the strength of your defenses. After all, Orcs are rarely considered to be capable of using their minds."

Dwalin said in his gruff voice, after Fili had finished, "Fili is right. There are some very cunning Orcs among them."

Although Qili was a little surprised, he nodded to everything Fili said.

Neferi Lu's words reminded her of the last Orc attack, and her expression changed as she spoke. "Come to think of it, during the third attack, there were about nine Orcs who seemed desperate to break into the outpost, completely ignoring the Grek soldiers who tried to stop them. I was there, so I remember it clearly. The one who survived was one of them."

Fili and Dwalin exchanged a glance, and Fili spoke. "Mr. Tanis, if that is true, then during the third night raid, several Orcs must have stayed out of the fight, observing from the shadows. The fourth attack will likely be a general assault, potentially involving every Orc in Minhiriath. There will likely be hundreds of Orcs and Wargs."

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