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Chapter 32 Gandalf's Speculations
In Gandalf's eyes, Duir, a young wizard who claimed to be from outside Middle-earth, was full of mystery.

When he tried to see into the soul of this mysterious young wizard, he was blocked by an incomprehensible force, as if hidden in a fog, making it impossible to see into the essence of the soul.

He also felt a familiar divine power from him - it was the blessing from Ilúvatar.

Gandalf was shocked to discover this secret.

As one of the five wizards sent to Middle-earth by the gods Valar, and the last wizard to arrive, Gandalf was sure that apart from the five of them, no one else went to Middle-earth according to the will of the Valar.

But looking at the young wizard in front of him who was favored by Ilúvatar, he was a little unsure.

Or did the All-Father, who dwells in the Temple of Eternity, intervene and send down His messengers?
Feeling Gandalf's piercing eyes, Dewi felt as if he had been seen naked in an instant. Goose bumps appeared all over his body. He asked in confusion, "Gandalf, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with me?"

Gandalf's thoughts were interrupted by Dewi's words, and he instantly came back to his senses. He looked at Dewi with a friendly and gentle look. He glanced at Bilbo beside him and asked tentatively in an obscure tone: "Wizard Dewi, are you coming to Middle-earth on a mission?"

Dui's pupils shrank and his heart was in turmoil. Could it be that he had discovered the system in his body?
"Gandalf, I don't understand what you mean?" Dewi tried to remain calm and not reveal any flaws.

But what surprised Dui was that Gandalf gave him an expression that said, "I understand." Instead of asking further questions, he took the initiative to say, "Wizard Duiel, if you need anything in the future, you can ask me for help."

"Uh, thank you!" Dui was a little confused. What did this mean? Didn't they discover the system on him?
Noticing that Gandalf's attitude had changed and he had become more approachable and proactive, and thinking back to what he had just said, Dui suddenly had a guess in his mind.

He looked at Gandalf opposite him in disbelief.

Could it be that this guy thinks of himself as one of the same kind?

Feeling somewhat guilty, Dewi didn't want to continue discussing this topic, so he quickly changed the subject and asked, "Gandalf, did you come from the East on any mission this time?"

Perhaps because he considered Dewi one of his own, Gandalf did not hide anything. He nodded and said, "I discovered the dark shadow in Dol Guldur in the east and met an imprisoned dwarf king. He asked me to pass his relics to his son."

"The imprisoned dwarf king?" Dui was surprised.

"Yes, he was Thrain II, the previous king of the Dwarves of Durin. Over a hundred years ago, the dragon Smaug descended on Lonely Mountain and plundered the Dwarf Kingdom there, forcing the Dwarves of Durin to flee. Thrain II was unwilling to give up the Lonely Mountain. On his way to explore the Lonely Mountain, he was captured by orcs near Mirkwood and imprisoned in the fortress of Dol Guldur, where he was severely tortured. By the time I saw him there, he was already on the verge of death."

When he said this, Gandalf looked a little serious.

Hearing this, Dui also remembered that Thráin II, who was imprisoned by the orcs, should be Thorin Oakenshield's father.

So Gandalf's trip should be to hand over the relics of Thráin II to Thorin Oakenshield, thus starting the dwarf's expedition to the Lonely Mountain.

This means that the time for the expedition to Lonely Mountain is not far away.

He couldn't help but look at Bilbo who was standing beside him. The hobbit was listening with great interest at the moment and had no idea that he would soon be the protagonist.

And seeing that Gandalf came to Bilbo's house on purpose, it was obvious that he had made reservations with Bilbo long ago.

Given Gandalf's cunning and shrewdness, the poor hobbit was clearly no match for his scheme. While Duy sympathized with him, he wouldn't intervene.

After all, this expedition adventure is an opportunity for Bilbo, and also a chance to find the One Ring.

The One Ring is now in Gollum's hands and is hidden in the Misty Mountains. If it were not for Bilbo, the chosen one, even the prophet Dewy would have no chance of finding it.

After finishing their afternoon tea, Bilbo and Gandalf shared a glass of Longgrass tobacco. The two old smokers puffed out clouds of smoke, choking Dewy so much that he had to retreat.

Seeing this, Gandalf laughed and encouraged Dewy to taste the tobacco as well.

Dui declined the offer and prepared to go to the glass greenhouse to see his two mandrakes.

After hearing about the magic of Mandrake from Bilbo, Gandalf became very curious and wanted to go and see it.

Arriving at the glass greenhouse, Gandalf looked at the transparent glass and immediately saw that it was transformed. He still exclaimed in amazement, "What a wonderful magic of transformation! It can actually change the form of matter and transform one thing into another. This is a very rare ability!"

Gandalf believes that he does not have this ability. Although he can use sleight of hand to change things, he cannot transform the form of matter like Dewi can.

Moreover, he has already seen the huge potential of this transformation magic. As long as there is enough magical power to support it, everything in the world can be transformed, even to the deepest level, and perhaps it can even touch the transformation of the essence of matter. At that time, it will be possible to turn stone into gold and create things out of the void!

Thinking of this, Gandalf became more certain of his previous guess. After all, even the Valar did not have such authority and ability. Who else could give such power except Ilúvatar, the Lord of All Things?

As soon as he entered the greenhouse, Dui carefully checked the two pots of mandrake to prevent them from making sudden noises.

The cries of the mandrakes that were about to mature were already very dangerous. As soon as Dui removed the glass cover, he cast two petrification spells on them.

If Dui had not learned the ear-closing spell or the silencing spell, there would not have been so much trouble.

Gandalf looked at the human-shaped mandrake root pulled out by Dewi in the basin. The limbs were complete and the facial features were clear and vivid. Gandalf was amazed. After obtaining Dewi's permission, he picked up a mandrake and observed it carefully.

"I sensed a rich magical energy and vitality from it. If I hadn't known you bred it, I would have thought it was a variant of the Treeman!"

Gandalf admired Lianlian and enthusiastically followed Dui's example, changing the Mandrake into a baby's outfit and then changing the soil.
"I think Darrigast will have something in common with you. He's another wizard who lives in the forest and likes to take care of plants and animals. I'll introduce you to each other if I have the chance."

Darragaster the Brown? Dewi knew him, a wizard who loved forests and nature. Unlike Gandalf, who traveled around organizing the fight against darkness, Darragaster the Brown preferred to live with birds and beasts.

Because of his idleness, he was unable to obtain the permission of the Valar to return to Valinor after the War of the Ring.

However, this may not be difficult to accept for the brown-robed wizard. Compared to returning to Valinor, he may prefer to stay in Middle-earth and be accompanied by flowers, birds, insects and fish.

(End of this chapter)