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Chapter 148: Killing the Giant Spider

"I said something to you, and you're not happy?"

Dui looked at the eaglet, which was taller than him, and patted him on the head in amusement.

"I heard from Edward that you haven't been eating well recently. It turns out you've been cheating on Arwen."

Upon hearing this, Sorondo felt guilty and didn't dare to look at Dui, like a child who had made a mistake.

Ever since Dui moved the bird's nest from the tower to the Mauron tree, Thorondor became familiar with Arwen, who often lived in the tree house, and accepted food from Arwen from time to time.

As a picky eater, he naturally prefers food made by elves rather than some ordinary dried meat.

"Okay, Duil, Thorondo is still a child. He likes to eat Lembbas, so I will make more for him." Arwen said, caressing Thorondo with a loving look.
"Besides, his body is still growing and he needs nutrition. The energy contained in Lembbas is beneficial to his growth."

Well, since both parties are willing, what else can he say?
He just looked at the guy rubbing against Arwen with some envy.

Man is really worse than bird. He hasn't even tasted lamb !
People have already eaten it as a meal.

"Arwen, are you interested in visiting the Woodland Kingdom?" Dui invited.

Arwen was a little surprised when she heard this, "You're going to the Woodland Kingdom?"

Dewi nodded. "Didn't the Woodland Kingdom suffer an invasion of giant spiders before? They're planning a counterattack this time to drive the giant spiders out of Mirkwood. Legolas is going back to join the battle and has invited me to go, which I've already accepted."

Arwen did not hesitate. "Then I will go too. I have never been to any other Elven land besides Rivendell and Lórien."

Dui smiled when he heard this.

"Then get ready. We'll be there tomorrow."

Sorondo beside him also made a cooing sound and said something in a hurried tone.

Dui rolled his eyes at him and said unhappily, "What are you doing here? You can't even fly. If you go to Mirkwood, you'll only be a snack for giant spiders."

Thorondo immediately became unhappy, turned around and pointed his butt at Dui, then looked at Arwen pitifully.

But this time Arwen did not agree. She smiled and shook her head. "Thorondor, you are still too young to fight. You should wait for us at home. When we return, I will make you Lórien's mau nut cakes."

Sorondo was somewhat comforted by what he heard, and after some bargaining, he added another month's supply of Lambas, and finally he calmed down completely.

Dui watched from the side and shook his head, thinking that a loving mother often spoils her child.

The pitiful little fellow who was about to be abandoned by the tribe has now been spoiled to the point of being lawless.

On the second day,
Let Edward stay in the castle and take care of Queen Thorondo.

Dewi and Arwen, Legolas, Elrohir, and Elladan all set out for Mirkwood.

As for Beorn, he had long since returned to the Vale of Anduin to tend his livestock.

When he left, Dui also took a suitcase with him.

Several people were curious about what was inside, but no one asked.

Dui did not take the initiative to explain.

The group passed through the fireplace and were transported to the palace of the Woodland Kingdom one by one.

Thranduil was already waiting in the hall.

"Welcome, welcome to the Woodland Kingdom, Lord of Amon Sul!"

Thranduil stepped down from the throne, opened his arms, and gracefully welcomed Dui.

At the same time, I did not forget Elrohir, Elladan, and Arwen.

"Of course, there are three of my relatives!"

Perhaps because of the upcoming battle, Thranduil was wearing a gorgeous armor at this time, and his noble majesty was accompanied by a bit of sharpness.

"Your Majesty Thranduil, it's been a long time since we last met. I haven't thanked you for the gift you gave me last time." Dui nodded slightly in greeting and showed the white gem brooch on his chest.

The white sapphire brooch contains the blessings of the wood elves, can form a secret communication with nature, and is protected by the forest.

Dui wore it specially when he came out this time.

Thranduil's smile deepened when he saw the brooch Dui was wearing, and he nodded reservedly.

"As long as you like it, there's no need to thank me."

"On the contrary, I would like to thank you for taking care of Legolas. He seems to be much more energetic and has made more progress than the last time I saw him."

Thranduil looked at Legolas with a look full of love, and at the same time, he could see at a glance the traces of magic that he had learned from Thranduil.

Thranduil was very grateful for this.

Magical knowledge has always been in the hands of a few people. Dui was able to selflessly teach it to Legolas, and Thranduil remembered this favor.

Legolas looked at Thranduil's fully armed appearance and couldn't help but frown and asked:
"Father, are you planning to take action today? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Thranduil nodded and said in a serious voice:
"Those wicked spawn of Ungoliant are very cunning. They seem to have sensed something unusual and are already summoning their allies from the southern forest. To prevent them from organizing a resistance, we must exterminate them with the force of thunder and lightning!"

"Father, please allow me to join the battle!" Legolas immediately said to Thranduil seriously.

Thranduil did not refuse Legolas' request and nodded in agreement.

He then said somewhat apologetically to Duir and the three elven siblings, "I'm afraid I can't host a welcome feast for you all today. I'll host a banquet after the battle is over and we've cleared away the scourge from the forest." Duir shook his head, "Your Majesty Thranduil, there's no need for such formalities. We've come here at Legolas' invitation, intending to do our part. Therefore, please allow us to accompany Your Majesty on your journey!"

Elrohir, Elladan, and Arwen also nodded and asked to do their part.

Thranduil did not refuse this. He had originally planned to catch all the giant spiders in the Mirkwood this time. Naturally, he was happy to get the help of Dui and others.

Soon, with the sound of a horn, all the elven warriors of the Woodland Kingdom gathered together.

Legolas separated from Due and the others, joined the army, and became a vanguard leader.

The elven army quickly shuttled through the dark forest, forming a horizontal column and moving southward.

And Dewi, Arwen, Elrohir, and Elladan went with Thranduil.

Dui rode a large elk, one of the several mounts Thranduil kept in his stable, and the gentlest of them all.

It was Dui's first time riding an elk, and he was a little curious looking at the huge antlers on the elk's head.

Seeing that Dui was interested, Thranduil said directly and generously: "If you like it, this elk is for you!"

Dui waved his hands repeatedly, saying that there were already enough animals at home.

If we keep adding more, we can open a zoo.

Seeing Dui's refusal, Thranduil did not insist, and his attention began to focus entirely on the upcoming war.

At this moment, Dui's attention was focused on the white gem brooch on his chest.

The brooch began to work in the forest. Dui felt that he and the surrounding environment had become very close. Even the surrounding trees seemed to come alive, and had a close connection with him.

He seemed to be able to sense the nearby situation through the surrounding trees, such as the breathing of trees, the crawling of insects, the panicked fleeing animals... and the giant spider hidden in the tree a hundred meters high!
Dui was startled and instantly looked towards the giant spider in the distant tree that was about to launch a sneak attack.

However, before he could open his mouth to remind them, the elves had already discovered it. In an instant, several arrows hit the head of the giant spider on the tree. When it fell down, an elf warrior quickly killed it with a single blow.

The entire process, from reaction to completion, took only a few seconds, and the movements were quick and decisive.

Dui swallowed the reminder that had yet to come out of his throat.

In Mirkwood, the elves displayed a fighting power much higher than that in Lonely Mountain.

However, he looked at the corpses of the giant spiders that were thrown there by the elves, and said to Thranduil beside him: "Your Majesty, can you leave these corpses of giant spiders to me?"

Thranduil was a little surprised when he heard this. He didn't understand what Dui wanted these spiders to do. After all, these dark creatures would pollute the environment when they died.

But since Dui wanted it, he naturally wouldn't refuse.

After all, he had originally planned to pile up all the giant spider corpses together and burn them after the battle was over.

Otherwise, if we leave it where it is, not only will no grass grow around it, but it will also pollute the surrounding land and water sources.

Now that Dui needs it, he is happy to give it to him.

With Thranduil's consent, Dui immediately used the Flying Spell to bring the giant spider's body over.

Then he got off the elk and used the glass bottle that appeared to collect the giant spider's venom, and then put the giant spider's body into a space bag.

Seeing Dui's behavior, Elrohir asked curiously, "Dui'er, what do you want the giant spider to do?"

Dui didn't hide anything. He shook the bottle of green venom in his hand and explained with a smile, "Giant spider venom is very useful. Not only can it be used to make a powerful antidote, it can also be used to enhance magical items."

Dui had long discovered that the giant spider was not only similar to the eight-eyed giant spider in the magical world, but its venom could completely replace the eight-eyed giant spider, and was even more effective.

The venom of the giant eight-eyed spider is very expensive in the wizarding market and is a rare resource coveted by many wizards.

There was no reason for Dui to let go of a giant spider whose venom was stronger than that of the eight-eyed giant spider.

In his eyes, these giant spiders are a rare source of potion materials.

He planned to catch a few more live giant spiders during this trip to the Dark Forest, and then set up a special breeding space in the tower to raise these giant spiders.

Otherwise, once all the giant spiders in the Mirkwood are eliminated, they will become a rare species.

In addition to using the giant spider's venom, Dui also did not intend to let go of the giant spider's corpse.

He planned to collect the nerves of the giant spider and use them as the core material for his wand.

Then the giant spider's corpse was used as food for the basilisk Herpo.

The eight-eyed giant spider is the favorite food of the basilisk, and the giant spider is the most delicious of delicacies and the most tonic of all.

The two giant spiders that Dui originally kept in the tower were killed by the basilisk Herpo.

The giant spider is a dark creature that exudes a dark aura and its flesh and blood are poisonous. If eaten by other animals, even a giant eagle will be poisoned.

But for the basilisk, it is a great tonic.

After eating the two giant spiders, the basilisk Herpo underwent a molting process, becoming larger and possessing increased magical power.

So Dui came this time not only to accept Legolas' invitation but also to destroy the giant spider in Mirkwood.

It is also a journey to collect pet food reserves.

(End of this chapter)