[Lord of the Rings] Green Leaf's Blessing

During the next few days of getting along, Thranduil had to admit that his child had really grown a lot.The pain in his clear eyes has not completely faded away, but he resolutely plays the role of a leader, shuttles among the crowd to give comfort and encouragement to them, discusses with several noble lords in the southern border on how to deal with it, and calmly guides his subordinates Training martial arts... Thranduil saw all of this, Prince Green Leaf did not disappoint his subjects, and even made his father proud of it.

He is so resolute, always making decisive decisions on some controversial issues, even if his father is around, he will not hesitate for a moment, and only when the two of them are alone, Legolas will whisper thoughtfully. Ask your father: "Ada, is my decision correct?"

And Thranduil would only answer: "Don't ask me, Legolas, you are the leader who leads the people in the south."

When those humans who lived outside the border of the forest also rushed to seek the aid and shelter of the elves, the captain of the southern patrol made another decision, that is to let Fino escort His Majesty the king away.

"In any case, Ada, you should leave here. His Majesty the King should not be on the front line of the war."

He used the word "war", which made Thranduil's heart ache.Those fleeing crowds, many of them were horribly injured with broken hands and legs, but none of this was as scary as the news they brought. Legolas finally knew what those dark monsters were. attacked, so they could see clearly—spiders, giant spiders, murderers of their own kind, threats to the peaceful green forest.

In just one day, half of those who fled here died of their injuries.Legolas had to immediately issue an order to send several detachments to recall the civilians who were still stranded at the border, and mobilized more people to station on the stone wall, waiting for the final arrival of the huge threat with fear and anxiety. .

Thranduil couldn't find any words to refute his son. Yes, he had experienced wars more terrifying than this, more than once, but this time was different. He was already the king of the Great Greenwood, so he could no longer be the king of the Great Greenwood. A warrior who would risk everything to charge into battle simply because of his valor.He should return to his high throne and become the firm backbone of everyone. Even if the shadows invade all the way and tear and destroy his kingdom, he must ensure that he is the last to fall.

But he didn't want to stay because he was a king.

"Come on, Ada." Although he didn't say anything, Legolas immediately saw through his mind. "If you really stay, I will be distracted. I'm afraid I can neither protect you nor protect you." I can’t protect my subordinates, let alone protect myself.”

"Okay, I'll leave..." Thranduil gently pulled his son over and embraced him, "But you have to promise me—"

"I'll protect myself, Ada." The son's arm patted his back lightly.

"Listen to me, if you get hurt, even if it's just a slight injury, I'll send you back immediately, and I won't let you step outside the palace again."

"Ada!" Legolas struggled helplessly in his father's arms to protest.

"This is the king's order, don't disobey it." Thranduil said sharply, but the hands holding his son were infinitely gentle.

If possible, I really want to never let you stay away from my protection range...

"Let's make a bet, Thranduil." When the king's team set off to return to the palace, Fino said riding beside Thranduil.

"What bet?" Thranduil frowned.

"How can you not know what I want to bet with you!" Fino laughed loudly, "But I certainly hope that His Majesty the King will not embarrass me, otherwise Legolas will never forgive me—you know , to some extent, you father and son are not easy to mess with, especially when it comes to each other's safety."

Thranduil snorted mockingly: "If I really want to leave, do you think you can stop me, Fino?"

"Of course I can only raise my hands and surrender, but you have to think clearly," Fino put away his laughing expression, "Rushing to his side again and again regardless of everything... Can you protect him like this forever?"

Thranduil was silent for a while, and then said: "I can't be sure, the life of elves is so long, and the world of Arda is always unpredictable. I used to think that the evil power had stopped, but now it has come back with a new look. We Destined to accept a new test, what will be the ending this time? No, I don't know... If possible, I really want to protect him like this forever, but I am afraid, afraid that one day the invisible force will Strength and change will separate me from my child, and then he will be far from my protection, and no matter how fast I ride my horse, I will not be able to catch up..."

The voice became low and gradually disappeared.Thranduil looked ahead complicatedly, he really wanted to turn around, but he was afraid that once he looked back, he would not be able to bear it anymore.

That night, when his father was on his way home, Legolas was busy deploying his men and comforting the wounded.Fortunately, all the people he sent out brought back all the people at the border, but many of these people in the southern border also claimed to have been attacked by giant spiders, and some of them were seriously injured, even though they now knew what it was No matter what caused the trouble, the chief physician still seemed worried, because the antidote previously reserved was almost used up.

When the chief physician told him that the most effective antidote herbs grow near the border, Legolas suggested without hesitation, "I'll take someone to pick them."

"But it's dangerous..."

"The people on the hospital bed are also dangerous." Legolas looked at the people around him calmly and firmly, "I know what you are thinking, but I am your leader, so I have the responsibility to protect your safety. And in the face of For such a terrifying monster, heavy and calm archery is especially important, if any of you think your archery is better than mine, then I will not go."

What responded to him was the expected silence, and a smile involuntarily floated on the lips of the young general: "Since no one has any objections, let's make this decision."

Legolas set out in the night with several elf warriors and healers.Since night is more conducive to dark monsters hiding and ambush, he kept walking through the team, standing at the front to watch the distance for a while, and retreating at the end for a while to feel the breath of the forest.At the same time, he was also recalling the night when he first met the spider swarm. At that time, the spider swarm had already fled far away in fright, so he didn't see it clearly. Huge eyes.Maybe there were not many of them that night, so I was afraid of them, but now?

"If we encounter those enemies unfortunately, remember to avoid their sharp claws and the venom sprayed from their mouths, and shoot their eyes first." Legolas told his men calmly while observing the night.

Not since the Battle of the Last Alliance 1000 years ago have Silvan warriors been in such a serious state of preparation.They went all the way south, and finally found the desired herbs near the river.When the doctors were busy picking, Legolas keenly caught a trace of movement, he jumped onto the branch, narrowed his eyes in an attempt to let his gaze penetrate the thick night.

"What happened?" one of the subordinates looked up and asked.

After closing his eyes for a short while, he opened them again. Although he didn't really see anything clearly, the familiar foggy shadow reminded him heavily: this vicious battle was inevitable.

"Tulun, escort them away," Legolas pointed to several doctors, and ordered, "The rest follow me in the rear. Warriors of the Great Green Forest, raise your bows and arrows."