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Sam dutifully shielded Lord Frodo behind him.

"I told you not to get too close, you've been spotted!"

"What does this have to do with me? You're the one who made the noise and exposed us..."

"..."

A moment later, two hobbit children, disguised with weeds on their heads, emerged from behind the tree, arguing.

There wasn't a hint of embarrassment on their faces, which shows they have very easygoing personalities.

“Pippin and Merry, what are you doing here?” Frodo relaxed after recognizing the people.

It's all Gandalf's fault. He made the situation sound so serious, which made him a little paranoid just now.

“We heard you and Sam are going on a trip, so we came to see you. Can we come along? Merry and I have never left the Shire before~” Pippin pretended to be pitiful in order to go on a trip.

Merri, standing beside him, nodded vigorously.

These two little guys are cousins ​​of Frodo, going back three generations. As a branch of the Baggins family, they also have a touch of adventure in their blood.

Coupled with their fearless personalities, they naturally hoped for a thrilling adventure.

“We’re going to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring, it’ll be very dangerous, so you’d better not get involved,” Frodo said, refusing.

It was just because I was too relaxed that I revealed things I shouldn't have.

"Mount Doom? Lord of the Rings... what are those?" x2

Sure enough, after hearing about the danger, Pippin and Merri became even more interested in the journey.

"Did I say something?" Frodo realized he had said something wrong and tried to cover it up.

However, his little bit of "disguise" obviously couldn't fool Pippin and Merri.

“Okay…” Looking at the two little friends’ bright, pleading eyes, Frodo turned to Mike helplessly and asked, “Mr. Mike, can you take them with you? I promise they won’t cause you any trouble.”

Now, Mike truly understood what Gandalf had felt before.

What can we do? Of course, we'll bring these two little ones along.

“Great!” Seeing Mike nod, Frodo happily explained to his two newly arrived companions, “Mr. Mike is the legendary Lord of Lonely Mountain. He will take us to Rivendell later.”

Judging from Frodo's tone, there was a hint of boasting in his voice.

But who told him to get to know the legend Michael first?

It just goes to show how simple a child's competitive nature can be.

"Dragon Slayer... Ogre Killer..." x2

Upon learning Mike's identity, Pippin and Merry, just like Frodo had before, immediately looked at Mike with admiration.

This is a living legend!!!

As for Mike, he knew something was wrong as soon as Frodo spoke.

As expected, the journey to Ravendale should be quite lively.

……

Chapter 630 Giant Spider in the Old Forest

After several days of travel, Mike and his group left the Shire and passed through Brie, arriving at the dense forest outside the Old Forest.

After several days of travel, Pippin and Merri, these two energetic little guys, finally calmed down.

Having never traveled far from home, they exhausted almost all their strength trying to keep up with Mike.

Of course, this was something Mike did intentionally.

At least the physical exhaustion will stop the children from asking too many questions.

"Frodo, do you need me to carry you?" Surprisingly, after several days of intense travel, Sam still had energy to spare.

Seeing the tired look on Frodo's face, the simple hobbit asked a question.

"No, no need, I can manage." Frodo shook his head, not wanting to trouble his companions.

After all, while Sam was physically stronger, he was carrying the luggage of several people. All things considered, his physical strength was probably not much better than the others.

"Sam, why don't you ask us?"

"Yes, we're tired too, we need someone to carry us..."

"..."

Pippin and Merri exchanged a glance, then looked at Sam at the same time.

It was clearly meant to tease the other person.

"If any of you can help me with the luggage, I can carry the other person on my back." Sam's honest nature led him to give an honest answer.

"Oh, then let's forget about it. We can still manage..." x2

Pippin and Merri looked at the huge package behind Sam and shook their heads in refusal.

In terms of weight, that enormous suitcase was not much lighter than a hobbit child.

Although Pippin and Merri wanted to slack off, neither of them really wanted to take on that arduous task.

"Mr. Mike, how much longer until we reach the old forest you mentioned?" Frodo asked, taking a moment to catch his breath.

If the itinerary is arranged reasonably, everyone should be able to rest in Brie.

Mike just found it too much trouble, so he encouraged everyone to rest together after they reached the old forest.

"See that lush forest ahead? That's the Old Forest. So hang in there, everyone, we'll be able to rest soon," Mike explained with a smile.

This place is only two or three kilometers away from the old forest, or rather, it's already on the outskirts of the old forest.

"Great!!! Merri, can you hear me? We can rest soon~"

"Of course, once we get to the old forest, I'm going to get a good night's sleep..."

"..."

Seeing hope within reach, Pippin and Merri instantly "came back to life".

Using their last bit of strength, the two continued on their way, laughing and joking, which livened up the dull atmosphere.

"Stop for a minute!" After walking about another kilometer, Mike suddenly called out to the group and asked, "Is any of you afraid of spiders?"

“Spiders? Who’s afraid of such little things?” Pippin replied casually.

“I’ve seen spiders the size of a fist in Hobbiton, and they didn’t scare me at all…” Merry chimed in.

Meanwhile, Sam and Frodo also wore expressions of disapproval.

Hobbits love nature, and their dwellings are mostly built on hillsides and under large trees.

In that kind of environment, you inevitably come into contact with small animals, such as spiders and beetles, which are commonplace.

If a hobbit said he was afraid of bugs, he would probably be laughed at.

“Good, get ready!” Mike said to the four hobbit children. “A large group of spiders is approaching us.”

Seeing how serious Mike was, the others initially thought he was joking.

However, as the rustling sounds from the surrounding jungle grew louder, he immediately dropped his indifferent expression.

“Mr. Mike, are you sure it’s spiders and not some pack of wild beasts?” Frodo had already drawn his thorny sword and stood back-to-back with Sam in a defensive stance.

Piping and Meili each picked up a branch from the ground to use for self-defense.

It's no wonder everyone reacted so strongly; the commotion around them was terrifying, as if a massive army was surrounding them.

"They're here!" Mike called out to remind everyone.

As soon as he finished speaking, more than a dozen spiders the size of watermelons suddenly crawled out of the jungle.

"What? It's a bit big, but it still can't scare me~"

"So the spiders outside are this big..."

"..."

Pippin and Merri still looked surprised, but much better than when the spider hadn't shown up.

Perhaps annoyed that they had been frightened by the commotion caused by the spiders, the two mischievous little creatures immediately raised their branches and hurled them at the spiders.

As the spiders were smashed and their juices flowed freely, the two little guys wore smug expressions of satisfaction, as if they had avenged their previous defeat.

Frodo, who had been watching Mike's expression closely, was more cautious and was observing Sam while holding him back.

Just then, the death of more than a dozen small spiders seemed to enrage the "monster" in the forest.

Amidst the overwhelming force, countless tree branches snapped, and then hundreds of giant spiders, each the size of a water buffalo, appeared before the crowd in a frenzy.

Its eight compound eyes are arranged in two rows like countless tiny lamps, and its fangs are as sharp as sickles.

"My God!!! Is that still a spider???"

Pippin and Merri were startled by the sight before them. After dodging the first wave of attacks from the giant spider, they quickly came up behind Mike.

"Are you a dragon slayer or an ogre killer? You should be able to handle these spiders, right?" Pippin asked, his voice trembling.

It was as if they were clinging to Mike as their last lifeline.

"Of course, these spiders aren't actually that scary, except for their larger size. You can kill them by piercing their heads or the heart in their chest armor..." Mike erected a protective barrier of holy light, preventing the giant spiders from advancing, and continued, "Your journey to Mount Doom will be even more dangerous, so you can practice your courage here first..."

"Go for it, I'll protect you from behind."

Mike will need to return to Lonely Hill to lead the Lonely Hill Allied Forces, so he can't stay with the four little ones as a babysitter forever.

Therefore, it is necessary to cultivate their courage.

"I really can't get in..." Once Pippin realized he was safe inside the barrier, he immediately stepped forward and barked at the giant spider outside, "Big guy, come bite me!!!"

Amidst his smug laughter, he even patted his buttocks in a provocative manner.

On the other side, Merri followed her friends forward and tentatively stretched out a branch to tap a giant spider on the head.

"Interesting, these big guys can't do anything to us!!!" Merry, who had just completed the feat of attacking the giant spider, then showed a happy expression.

So, around the edge of the barrier, the two lively hobbit children began repeatedly leaping and attacking the giant spider swarm.

They had a blast playing for a while...

"Is that what you want us to do?" Frodo, at the center of the barrier, seemed to have seen through Mike's intention to train everyone.

“Yes, now that you’ve chosen to embark on the journey to Mount Doom, you’ll encounter many dangers along the way. These giant spiders are just the beginning; the journey ahead will only be more difficult,” Mike kindly explained.

The dark forces of Middle-earth are dependent on Sauron, and Frodo's desire to destroy the One Ring, which is tied to Sauron's fate, at Mount Doom will certainly face numerous obstacles from these forces.

This is more like a war between the forces of darkness and the forces of light.

Frodo, who wields the One Ring, is at the center of this storm.

“I understand~” Frodo understood what Mike was trying to say, and then he also raised his spiked sword and walked towards the edge of the barrier.

Sam, standing nearby, found a wooden stake and followed behind Frodo to protect him.

After getting used to the giant spiders' attacks, Frodo led Sam out of the barrier.

An eagle cannot fly out of a birdcage, and a flower cannot grow in a greenhouse.

Frodo understood that only by facing real danger could he truly learn from it.

This way, Mike's "arrangement" wouldn't be in vain.

Before long, Frodo chose a lone giant spider, and with Sam's support, he finally managed to plunge his thorny sword into the spider's chest.

'This doesn't seem difficult~'

Frodo, having secured the first kill, was greatly encouraged.

In the short time he was distracted, several giant spiders surrounded him.

"Frodo, you must go quickly, I'll cover your retreat!" Seeing the two of them in dire straits, Sam swung a tree stump and stood in front of Frodo.

They had already disregarded life and death.

"No, we'll go together!!!" After the initial panic, Frodo raised his thorn sword again and walked alongside Sam, severing several giant spider legs in succession.

However, compared to the ever-growing swarm of giant spiders around him, Frodo's destructive power was clearly far inferior.