Sword and Magic and Taxi

Zhao Mai felt that things were a little strange. In the meeting just now, Elrond did not ask for his opinion on whether he should immediately set off to cross the Misty Mountains, which was a bit unreasonable. It is true that Frodo is the ring bearer, Aragorn is the adopted son of Elrond and the future king of Gondor, and Boromir is the current high general of Gondor, but the Elf King should know that among all people, he should show himself The combat effectiveness is the strongest.

With questions in his mind, Zhao Mai and everyone came to Elrond's residence. After opening the door, he saw an old man sitting inside holding a teacup, and the heat enveloped his gray hair and beard. Gandalf! Frodo was so surprised that he squeezed past everyone and threw himself into the old man's arms.

Gandalf chuckled, quickly put down the tea cup, and then gently patted the halfling on the back. On his wrinkled face, you can vaguely see some unhealed scars. I believe there should be more wounds on his body. Gandalf did not mention the torture he suffered at Saruman's place, but asked about everyone's situation with concern.

Oh, Frodo, I really regret not being able to pick you up and letting you go through so many hardships along the way. But fortunately, I have not forgotten Aragorn, and he has not forgotten my instructions. You are in the power of destiny. With the help of Glorfindel and Tverdor, we finally managed to get here.

Saruman captured you, how did you escape? Frodo asked.

Oh, I'm really lucky. At first, when Saruman decided to come here to attend Lord Elrond's meeting room, I was almost despairing, thinking that all hope was gone. But then I saw his anger Rush back and you will know that you have successfully reached Rivendell and the Lord of the Rings has appeared, but for some reason Saruman did not get it. I was so excited at the time that I tried to control myself not to cry with joy. Gandalf's eyes were soft, with a smile on his face. He said with a smile: Because of his anger, Saruman decided to continue torturing me, so he locked me up at the top of Orthanc Tower, where only magic can go up and down. No one expected that the Eagle King Guanhe would visit in a few days. He originally wanted to ask Saruman how to deal with Sauron's actions of cultivating the evil dragon, but unexpectedly he saw me first. I begged him to take me to escape from Orthanc Tower, and his power was enough to escape from the top of the tower. Taking off and landing in magic.”

Gandalf breathed a sigh of relief and continued: However, Guanhe was also injured and could not carry me over the mountains to Rivendell, so I asked him to put me in Rohan. Guanhe went back to heal, and I was in Rohan found his horse and rode it all the way. This is my story.

No worse than ours at all! Frodo said: Are you coming here to join the Fellowship of the Ring? It would be great to have you here!

Zhao Mai also nodded and admitted that Frodo's words made sense. Although Gandalf's current physical condition is not good, he possesses a powerful power of light, and the will of the world protects and cares for him. Although this power is not as powerful as the Lord of the Rings, it is enough to protect Frodo's kind heart from harm. This is very important, because Frodo is the ring bearer, he is directly affected by the ring, and his every move will directly affect the success or failure of this mission.

Although the insect heart ring was forged, Zhao Mai could only use it to protect himself, Z insects, and at most, reserve grain and flowers. He can prevent the dark power from affecting his own people, but he cannot use this to dispel the influence that has already occurred.

It's great to have you join us. It can greatly increase our chances of winning! I guess Saruman is already furious at this time! Zhao Mai said with a smile.

Gandalf looked at Zhao Mai and nodded with a smile. I definitely want to join the Fellowship of the Ring. I have already missed your previous heroic stories, how can I miss the rest? However, there is one thing I need to say to Tverdo.

Me? Zhao Mai thought about it, what could it be?

Elrond and I have discussed it and hope that you can carry out a dangerous mission. We hope that you can act as a decoy to draw the enemy's attention.

Wait a minute, show me the map. Zhao Mai said to Elrond. The Elf Lord took out his map from his sleeve and handed it to Zhao Mai. It not only marked the terrain, but also the latest enemy and friend situations. Zhao Mai looked at the picture, moved his fingers over the city and mountains, and then said: In other words, I won't follow the Ring Guard team?

Elrond nodded and said: Yes. We hope that you will join up with Glorfindel, and then break through to the south together, attract Saruman's attention, mobilize his army, and buy time for the Fellowship of the Ring.

Strategic deception, right? This is indeed a good idea. Saruman would not have thought that Glorfindel and I, such an elite force, are only used to deceive people. But even if he had doubts, he would have to besiege us. Zhao Mai nodded. During the Normandy landings in World War II, America's most famous General Patton frequently appeared in Dover, England, tricking the German defenders into placing their strategic direction on the wrong coast of Calais, thus reducing the pressure on the real battlefield, Normandy. But one thing I don't know if you have thought about it is that Saruman knew that Gandalf had escaped, and he also knew the importance of Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings incident, so he would not have been fooled if he had not seen Gandalf. I’m just a strong thug at best.”

We will also send people to dress up Gandalf. He has been tortured, injured, and lost the Ring of Fire. He does not need to fight, so he will not be easily exposed. An elf child will dress up as a halfling, which is also used to confuse the enemy. of.

Elf child? You must be underage, right? Zhao Mai waved his hand: This won't work. I'll solve this problem and just make my followers look like Frodo.

You are really not affected by the Lord of the Rings at all. Even if you want to leave the Supreme Lord of the Rings, you can immediately agree? Gandalf's face was full of surprise: I have studied many documents and stories. Anyone who has ever held the Lord of the Rings , will be affected to a greater or lesser extent.”

The impact does exist, but it's not enough to affect too much. Zhao Mai didn't want to show off his insect heart ring, so he didn't discuss this topic in detail. Actually, I really want to stay in the Fellowship of the Ring. And I didn't say it during the meeting just now. In fact, I can defeat Saruman's army. Apart from Sauron and the Supreme Lord of the Rings, I am not worried about any opponents.

But I'm worried. Gandalf said: The Lord of the Rings brings cruelty, deception and many dark powers, and it can also become stronger in this power. Before, it was in the hands of Gollum, hiding in the Misty Mountains. Deep underground, far away from right and wrong; later kept by Bilbo in the Shire, there was also a lack of dark power, which greatly delayed the recovery of the Demon King Sauron. I am worried that if I use violent means to fight my way out, even if it is for A fight for justice and victory, but in the end the road will lead to the Dark Tower rather than Mount Doom.