The Journey of the Demon Hunter

"Time is too late." Brand said: "People are unwilling to destroy their homes with their own hands. This is also a big blow to the morale of the soldiers. Let's not consider this matter. Even if people agree, it is impossible. The chariot people completed so much work before they arrived. River Valley City is no longer a small city 50 years ago, and so many residents are exhausted just to bring enough food to Gushan. ."

"Then we must consider placing the battlefield in a place that is beneficial to us." Altea glanced at the others. She is not a local, people here trust her because of Zelin. She was very happy to be involved in such a command, just as she did when commanding the night watchman. Although she expected to live in retirement, no matter what she considered, she did not want to live a luxurious and decadent life, just like her father did, otherwise the Duke of Eberlock and his family would never leave Stormwind: "I recommend On the plain between the lone mountain and the river valley. We can get fire support from the two city walls without worrying about the back and the flanks. There is no better location than here, unless you have other places to recommend."

"I agree with this too." Thorin touched his beard: "And it can't be the plains. The enemy's tanks are a huge threat to us on flat ground. We must build fortifications in advance..."

Suddenly, there was a commotion in the square outside the chamber, which was heard by everyone present through the closed conference room door.

"What's the matter?"

Altea looked at the others, and she saw confusion on their faces.

After a few seconds, she sabre in advance: "I'll go out and take a look."

After that, she stood up, pushed aside the chair, and walked to the chamber door. Putting both hands on the doorknob, pulling outwards, the sun shone into the hall, and the dazzling light made Altea squint her eyes slightly.

Many people gathered in the square. They all raised their heads, looked towards the sky, and pointed their fingers at the sky.

Altea followed their gaze and raised her head, and then she couldn't help but widen her eyes in surprise.

The figure of the Griffin crossed the sky and slowly landed on the square in River Valley City.

The 2476th Chapter River Valley Defense Line

"Holy Light, Ze Lin, why are you back?"

Altea squeezed through the crowd around the square and walked towards the Griffin parked in the middle of the square with a little surprise. After so long separation, Altea did not expect that Zelin would suddenly come to River Valley City: "If it were not during the day, I would almost think it was an illusion."

River Valley City is not small in scale, but because it is located on a hillside, narrow streets and undulating roads, only the square in front of the city hall can ensure that this flying behemoth will not encounter the crowded in the city when it descends. Citizens.

"I heard some bad news." Zelin turned over and jumped off the Griffin. Altea noticed that another elf ranger came with him: "The situation at the portal is not so good, so I rushed over as soon as possible."

Zelin loosened the reins, and the Griffin immediately flapped its wings, and flew to the sky again amidst people's exclamations. Griffins never like to stay in crowded places, or crowded and cramped places. Whether it is the Eagle's Nest Mountain where a large number of griffins thrive, or the animal pens elsewhere, even in towns, they must be placed on wide or sparsely populated high places. Zelin didn't want griffins to injure curious onlookers, these behemoths were not as docile as horses.

"Is the message passing so fast here?" Altea raised her eyebrows unexpectedly. She looked around, and many people gathered nearby, curiously watching what happened here: "You are...Where did you come from, where are the others?"

"They have some other things, which is more convenient for me, so I rushed over as soon as possible. Enid and Joseph said that you had returned to Mahakam before." Zelin walked to Altea and lowered his voice. : "The situation is particularly bad, right? What is this doing now? People are preparing to retreat?"

"It's to evacuate the civilians to a safe place first." Altea glanced around, "We discuss the battle plan, wait a while outside, and I'll tell them about your arrival. Do you want to come together?"

"No, go ahead." Zelin shook his head: "I won't interrupt your meeting. After the meeting is over, you can tell me what is going on here."

"Well, no problem." "Then wait until the meeting is over, and then tell me what is going on."

Seeing Altea and Zelin, and Altarel walking towards the chamber, the people quickly dispersed, and it seemed that they had already been surprised by the strange people appearing in the chamber of River Valley City. Many people carry packages and luggage, or push trolleys, which are filled with vegetables and bread, and many carry jars. There was very little conversation, Zelin did not see many women and children, only the young and middle-aged were carrying daily necessities and food. The sun was shining, and before flying into River Valley City, he saw a camp on the opposite bank of the long bridge at the city gate. Many soldiers gathered in the camp.

When Zelin learned that the lonely mountain in the north was in danger, he immediately thought of the possibility of riding a griffon to the valley.

The flying speed of the Griffin is very fast. If it is riding from Luohan to Gushan, it may take a month or two, or longer. Because this road requires a detour, walk along the river bank, and then pass through the dark dense forest. But for Zelin, he might go straight to the Gushan Mountain in a straight line.

"If you can provide more flying beasts like this, will we still be afraid of Sauron?" Altarel looked up at the sky, until the Griffin disappeared out of sight: "Our strongest warrior can get from one Place, reach another battlefield in the shortest time."

"There is such a way." Zelin stayed outside the chamber, he did not go in directly. After all, the people inside are still in a meeting. He is going to wait until the meeting is over before saying hello to his acquaintances and friends: "But it may be different from what you think."

Although Gandalf opposed the demon hunter going to Gondor, so as not to attract Sauron's attention. Unlike the others, Zelin and Alta Riel are the few people who have ever walked to the Evil Black Pagoda, and Sauron will not fail to notice them. And Aragorn is the descendant of the human emperor, his ancestors once cut off Sauron's finger, causing it to lose the Supreme Lord of the Rings. They will be deliberately noticed by Sauron.

But in Gushan, Sauron's power still has not recovered from the war fifty years ago, and his control of the north is still insufficient, so that he can only mobilize troops from the east to attack the mountain kingdom and the woodland kingdom.

Moreover, when he knew that there might be trouble in the portal, he could no longer stay in Rohan indifferently.

He could not ignore the threats that the portal might face when he was in another world. He can't let an enemy from another world cross the portal into his world, no matter what the name of the enemy is.

When Zelin arrived, the strategy meeting was almost over. Outside the chamber, the demon hunter and his old friend met and greeted each other. But now I am afraid that no one has time to relive the past. Thorin wants to return to the Lonely Mountain, mobilize dwarf soldiers to participate in the battle, and recruit craftsmen to build more heavy crossbows and crossbow arrows, and build fortifications at the predetermined battlefield location. The distance between the river valley and the lone mountain is thousands of meters, and when fighting on the plains, only these heavy ballistas can assist the troops below, and archers cannot shoot that far. And Brand, Bard's grandson, summoned everyone in River Valley City to deliver more supplies to Gushan City as soon as possible to ensure that nothing useful was left in the city.

The Ironfoot Army camped outside Gushan City, while Jaques's troops moved into Long Lake Town.

"It's great to see you, wizard. We lack all kinds of assistance. No one would have thought that you would come here." Groyin, who followed Thorin to the valley, gave Zelin a hug. "The last time Azog’s army was killed like this, and then we drove them all back and killed all the orcs. This time we can also succeed. Tell me, the wizard, what is my son Jinli doing now? How is it?"

"Jin Li is now in the court of the Luo Khanate. He participated in the Battle of Isengard. On the battlefield, no human infantry can be more brave than him." Zelin learned about Jin Li during this period of time. What I did told Groyin: "The last time I saw him, it was at the celebration banquet of King Rohan. He was still competing with King Surandui and Prince Legolas for alcohol."

"Then he must have drunk that elf under the table, right?" Groyin asked, "There is absolutely no one in this world who can drink more than a dwarf!"

"I don't know the result, because I was rushing here at that time. When he comes back, you can ask him personally." Upon seeing this, Zelin decided not to tell Groyin. His son was drinking. At that time, Legolas didn’t even get dazzled: “But it’s better not to be careless, Groin. I heard that this time the invaders are called chariot people, human forces from the east? In Rohan’s At that time, I had fought against a human force like this. They were Loenians. These Eastern humans are much better than half-orcs."

"Ah, I know the people of Ruen. The end of the rushing river outside Changhu Town is the Ruen Inner Sea. Those Ruen people live on the inner coast." Groyin touched his beard: "But it's not the first time we have fought with them. In the past, the dwarves of the Iron Hills fought against the chariot people and the Luen people more than once. They always wanted to rob our mines and hills, and we had to use weapons to tell them that this is not theirs, they better go back obediently. ! Will you fight with us?"

"Of course." Zelin said lightly: "Otherwise, what do you think I am here for?"

"After we feel these invaders, we will have a good chat. I have to go back and pack up the armor and weapons." Groyin patted the waist: "It's been so long, but I can still get it. Weapons. There is always a group of young dwarves who say that I am old and unable to fight and can only stay behind and wait for the news of their victory. I bet with them, and when I prove them wrong, each of them must give it to me. Ten gold coins!"

"Be careful on the battlefield." Zelin and Groyin clapped their hands: "When you win, don't forget to treat you."

Chapter 2477 Armed Trading Company

Compared with the last time I came here, there were significantly fewer people in River Valley City.

"Half of the civilians have been placed in the lonely mountain."

After the meeting, Altea returned to her house. Her residence is not far from the city hall: "The rest of the people were originally arranged within two weeks according to the plan. But after the Iron Foot Army retreated here last night, we decided to speed up. Maybe alone. The mountain is temporarily unable to properly house so many people, but it is better to go to the solitary mountain and sleep on a cold stone slab than to stay outside and face the army of chariot people."

"It's just like Azog's invasion back then." Zelin followed Altea and stepped up the stairs: "But fortunately, at least this time we are prepared, and we have enough time to prepare. Unlike last time, go up. Once, we learned that Azog’s army had approached Gushan in less than a day’s journey before the start of the war. But why do you seem to be sure that River Valley City must not be able to defend it? When Azog invaded, Pakistan The militia formed by the refugees led by Germany did not lose River Valley City."

"Holy Light, I don't know. Don't ask me about it. I have only been here for a few months. I just got acquainted with the local situation." Altea smiled helplessly: "They all agreed that they could not hold onto the valley. To be precise, River Valley City must be the first place to fall. The current plan is to fight the chariot people on the plains outside. If the battle fails, the troops will retreat to the lone mountain, and River Valley City will only leave a small number of defenders. Operate heavy crossbows and arrow towers, and then they will retreat to Long Lake Town. Jaques’s troops will take over."

"Good plan." Zelin said, "In this way, they must also be forced to divide their forces. There is a coalition of humans and dwarves in the mountain kingdom, and a coalition of humans and elves in Long Lake Town... Will the Woodland Kingdom support it? "

"They will, I think, they must support. The chariot people will not only target the lone mountain, and if the lone mountain is lost, the woodland kingdom will not be spared." Altea opened the door, it was a small one. There is only one single bed in the room. There is a small table and a wooden chair on the opposite side of the bed. There is a shriveled package on the bed and a sheathed long sword: "I am going to leave too, and go to the loneliness with me. Mountain. Everyone will go."

"No, I'm going to Long Lake Town." Zelin said: "The portal is just outside of Long Lake Town. I must ensure the safety of the portal."

"Didn't Her Majesty have blocked the portal?" Altea was a little surprised: "I remember I warned that it is best to close the portal to prevent the enemies here from breaking into another world."

"It's not that simple, Altea, this portal is not like the portal of Azeroth..." Zelin thought for a while: "Do you think that the dark door is closed and the other is closed? Is the teleportation channel in the town the same? No, that's why someone was required to guard it at first, and a warlock chose me."

Last time, Francesca closed the passage with Saidas and gathered several top-notch warlocks. With the help of the Chaos Artifact, the portal was successfully sealed. But now, the world of the Demon Hunter no longer allows Francesca to do so. The Civil War has reached a decisive moment, and any disturbance may affect the nerves of many people. The gathering of top warlocks is easily reminiscent of the battle of Sutton Hill. The Nilfgard Legion was once defeated by the Warlock Order, but the current Warlock Order has not recovered to a level where it can fight Nilfgard again.

Moreover, Zelin didn't want to remind people all over the world that there is a portal to the world so far. It’s better to be forgotten in wars and conflicts, and never remembered again, and truly become the secret of only a few people.

"I want to keep the portal safe there."

"I don't recommend you to do this and stand directly next to the portal. It is impossible for the chariot people to find a problem there, right?" Altea asked, "I remember that the portal was in the ruins in the lake. The ship may pass by the ruins without realizing anything inside. Maybe it’s because I don’t know much about the portal. After all, I have been here for a short time. But I still want to say that your worries may be unnecessary. Here There are almost no spellcasters, and no wizards to cover the army. This world seems to have no magic at all, so an invisible thing is very safe."

"No, because I discussed things with Enid. When the war breaks out, I don't think the portal will be in a silent state." Zelin said slowly: "You are right, but this war is going on. There was an outbreak outside the portal, and... the situation is no longer what it used to be. When encountering a strong enemy, you can only hide, or use the power of the locals to protect the portal from falling into the hands of careerists. Here. We have a force, no, I’m not talking about Jaques’s force."

"Wait, what you want to say is..." Altea suddenly thought of something: "Your Majesty decided to do this?"

"This portal has brought great benefits to her. Now, she decides to use the power in her hands to ensure the safety of her interests in other worlds." Zelin nodded: "The dwarves of Lone Mountain can create extremely fine gold and silver. The elves of the woodland kingdom can make a large number of fine handicrafts. Compared to some worlds, the price of this kind of handicrafts in Middle-earth is not that expensive. You may not know that she is in a place called Tamriel There is a well-known trading company in the world, and now she is ready to use it to expand her business."

"....... I really can't imagine." Altea rubbed her forehead: "A noble queen will conduct trade and business activities in person like anyone can be a businessman. Well, but think about it. What she has done before her Majesty the Queen, she is indeed not an ordinary king. So she is going to send an army?"