People in the heavens are as rich as the enemies of the country

This creature that looks a bit like a dragon at first glance actually has no blood connection with the dragon.

Their name is "Vicious Behemoth". They are just dark creatures with the ability to fly. They are rough-skinned and thick-flesh, probably similar to trolls, but they are naturally incomparable with the indestructible dragon scales.

The attack method only relies on sharp claws and bites. The only troublesome thing is that this thing is not small in size and very fast. In particular, its scream is very unpleasant, making people unconsciously irritated and frightened.

In the blink of an eye, three ferocious beasts had approached the fleet. After experiencing the initial fright, the elves quickly reacted, quickly drew their bows, and shot at them.

The ferocious beast flapped its wings and stirred up strong winds, causing many arrows to deflect. The arrows that occasionally hit were also reduced by most of their strength. They were only lightly inserted into the rough skin of the ferocious beast and did not cause too much damage. Big damage.

At this time, the ferocious beasts had already pounced down, and their target was obvious, which was Tang Sen standing on the deck.

"Get away!"

Shalin swung the mithril hammer and hit it directly on the ferocious head of a ferocious beast. The beast's body tilted and plunged diagonally into the lake water on the side of the ship.

The other dwarves also rushed over and surrounded Tang Sen. The weapons in their hands flew into the sky crazily, forcing the beasts to be unable to approach smoothly.

Whoosh——

An arrow flew out from Legolas' hand. Compared with other elves, it was more powerful and heavier. Before the beast could react, it penetrated directly into the opponent's eye socket.

There was another goosebump-inducing scream. The arrow was actually not fatal. It just made the beast give up its attack and spread its wings to fly high.

The ferocious beast that fell into the lake also broke out of the water and flew into the sky crookedly.

They did not leave, but hovered high in the sky, like three small black dots. Legolas tried to shoot a few arrows, but because the distance was too high, the beasts easily dodged them.

"We're being targeted." He looked unhappy.

"Just a few beasts." Shalin said nonchalantly: "As long as they dare to fly down, my hammer is no joke."

Legolas glanced at the giant hammer in Sarin's hand and was a little surprised by the dwarf's fighting prowess. Of course, as an elf, he, like Tangson, could not tell Sarin's gender.

He didn't even tell that the dwarf's armor was made of mithril. Although they looked a little different from ordinary silver metal, most people wouldn't think of it this way.

"They just came here to test it." Tang Sen said solemnly: "You wouldn't think that Sauron only has three of these things."

"Speed ​​up, we rush to the Lonely Mountain overnight." Legolas made a prompt decision, "Always be alert to the sky to prevent sneak attacks by these ferocious beasts. Traveler, you'd better not run around during this period. If you are taken into the sky by a ferocious beast, , we are beyond our reach.”

"If I am caught in the sky, then the next time I land, I should be in front of Sauron." Tang Sen smiled helplessly: "Don't worry, I care about my life more than you think."

Dusk fell, and the thin moonlight reflected on the surface of Chang Lake. Everyone could see the lights of Chang Lake Town dimly in the night. The dwarves put down their full-body visors. They did not want the elves to see their naked bodies. side.

Tang Sen looked at the sky. Under the cover of night, the figures of the three ferocious beasts were no longer visible, but everyone knew that they had not left.

It was a sleepless night. The elves and dwarves rowed their boats sleeplessly, allowing the fleet to cross the long lake at nearly the limit speed. Whenever everyone relaxed a little, the screams of the ferocious beasts would sound, They no longer take risks to make surprise attacks, but they always fly lower to show their presence.

Until the sun rises from the east, the long lake has been left behind, and we move forward along the river until the river gradually narrows and boats can no longer be passed, and the lonely mountain is already in front of us.

"The Day of Durin has come."

The dwarves looked at the lonely mountain one by one. In addition to excitement, there was also a thick haze in their hearts.

"We have to cross the plain at the foot of the Lonely Mountain and reach the door marked on the map before sunset."

This is not an easy task. Although Oak has not been seen on the shore for the time being, everyone knows that the road ahead is not easy.

"Get off the boat and get ashore."

Thorin flipped over the side of the ship and shouted, "Before the enemy reacts."

"Don't take chances, dwarf." Legolas carefully looked at the plain ahead, "We will face a fierce battle."

"Nothing can stop the dwarf from returning home!" Shalin waited for Tang Sen to get off the boat, then jumped off and hit the ground like a weight, causing a burst of dust.

The dwarves took the lead and surrounded Tang Sen in the middle according to a familiar formation, while the elves followed lightly, each holding a bow and arrow in their hands, ready to draw the bow and fire at any time.

The journey that followed was rare and peaceful, with no obstacles other than the ferocious beasts hovering and monitoring in the sky. However, the more this happened, the more gloomy the hearts of everyone became.

It's like a sharp sword hanging above your head, no one knows when it will fall.

But it will eventually fall, showing its blade and blood.

Tang Sen could already hear the reverberation composed of countless breathing sounds, mixed with the panting of wargs, the collision of Orc armor, and the vibration of trolls stepping on the ground.

Everyone unconsciously slowed down and walked up the low slope until they reached the top of the hill.

Then, a chilling scene appeared in front of everyone.

First was the Lonely Mountain, the foothills that stood in the north of Middle-earth and was called home by the Durin dwarves. She was already within easy reach.

Then, there is the abandoned city at the foot of Lonely Mountain, River Valley City.

When Gushan had not yet been invaded, River Valley City, as a city connected to Gushan and the outside world, was extremely wealthy. Countless merchants and travelers came here to take away the exquisite craftsmanship of the dwarves and an endless stream of money. gold.

But it was destroyed by Smaug's disaster and destroyed by the dragon's fire. At this time, only the ruins of the eaves and walls were left.

And among these broken eaves and broken walls, and even behind the city, on the plains of River Valley City and Gushan Gate, they are all densely packed with dark creatures.

Orcs, wargs, trolls, and even the giant spiders that emerged from the dense forest, their breathing and hissing made a loud noise, like a terrifying nightmare entrenched at the foot of the lonely mountain.

This army, which had been waiting for a long time, formed a natural chasm between the crowd and the isolated mountain.

"Your Majesty Durin——"

Even Thorin took a breath: "Even though I am mentally prepared, this is too exaggerated."

"Unless there are a thousand heavy cavalry, it is absolutely impossible for us to penetrate their formation." Legolas's face looked uglier than ever before: "This is only a part of the Lonely Mountain, and the more elite ones are coming. on the way.”

"I said that Sauron will use all his strength to take back the Supreme Lord of the Rings with overwhelming force and sweep across the north." Tang Sen said silently: "Most of these Oaks don't have armor, and they don't even have complete weapons. None, which is good news.”

"Good news? Even if they don't have weapons, they can just use their claws and fists to drown us. Travelers, don't ignore that we only have more than a hundred people here, and some of them are dwarves." Legolas said: " My suggestion is that we turn back immediately and get back to the ship."

"We have no room to look back." Tang Sen shook his head: "Don't be frightened by these formations. We don't need to run through the center of their formation. What they are guarding is the gate of Gushan. We don't want to go there." Daomen.”

Obviously these dark creatures lacked leadership. They did not have the courage to wake up Smaug, but just followed the order and came to the Lonely Mountain. This is normal, because Smaug will not distinguish between ourselves and the enemy and dare to wake it from its slumber. Even Sauron will not. It will give face.

Moreover, they don't know that Gushan has more than just one door.

Thorin quickly took out the map and looked at it.

"We really don't need to face these dark creatures directly. The secret door is on the side of the lonely mountain. We can follow the foothills and bypass River Valley City."

"Even so, it is impossible for us not to be discovered by them. The ferocious beasts are still above our heads, and our every move cannot be hidden from their eyes." Legolas said.

"Courageless elf, if you don't dare, go back to your tree hole!" Thorin was angry.

"Brainless courage can only be called recklessness." Legolas glanced at him contemptuously, not bothering to argue with him, and turned towards Tang Sen and said:

"Traveler, although I think it is not wise to continue to the Lonely Mountain, if you insist, I can only continue my mission."

"I will lead my clansmen to River Valley Town and lure as many enemies away as possible to buy time for you and these greedy and rude dwarves."

Being able to achieve this step can be regarded as keeping the promise of the elf. After all, in Legolas' view, Tangson's behavior is meaningless, and the elf is good at long-range shooting, and close combat protection will only waste the elf's combat effectiveness.

He didn't believe that the dwarves could really enter the Lonely Mountain. After all, he didn't know the existence of the curse, nor did he know that what they were wearing was a full set of mithril armor.

But for the sake of the mission, he was willing to help Tang Sen to the greatest extent while ensuring the safety of his tribe.

Tang Sen did not try to infect the elves with the curse. He knew very well that this had no meaning other than making the elves disgusted. No elves would be willing to let their bodies and souls be contaminated. They really did not want to die, but they also They are not afraid of death, after all, death is not the end for them.

"The help of the elves will not be in vain."

Tang Sen could only say: "Watch, when the sun rises again, the situation will be reversed."