Chapter 1064 1046. Sense of familiarity
“What enemy?”
As soon as Gandalf finished speaking, Saruman said in surprise. It seemed as if he couldn't understand what Gandalf was saying at all.
“Where are the enemies?”
Saruman raised his hands and opened them, looking left and right. What he saw was the comfortable and peaceful beautiful scene of Rivendell.
Those beautiful woods maintained by magic are even more beautiful under the mixture of dawn and moonlight at this time.
The air is fresh and there are leisurely chirping of birds from time to time.
"This is a time when the sun is shining and the world is at peace, Gandalf. Don't talk nonsense, it will only cause panic."
Saruman patiently advised his old friend .
"Sauron has failed, Gandalf. He will never recover, never gather the power of darkness."
"The last time he let the power of darkness sweep over the world, it was because of his former master. The legacy left by Morgoth greatly strengthened his power."
"And now, he has been completely defeated. ! In the final alliance battle!”
“That is truly the ‘final’ battle!”
Saruman said unhurriedly.
Lan En also pieced together some context from these words.
The dark power of this world seems to be accustomed to surrounding a certain powerful subject, manifesting itself in the form of legions and forces.
The dark enemy of the previous generation was Morgoth. He increased his strength and created a race of monsters such as dragons.
It sounds like he was exiled by the Western Powers in ancient times and reached the realm of emptiness.
According to the context, it is equivalent to being thrown out of the world.
Morgoth's former servant Sauron inherited Morgoth's legacy and became the new dark enemy.
But they were also beaten to the point of being completely destroyed physically and mentally by the so-called 'Last Alliance'.
If these statements are indeed correct, then perhaps now can really be called a 'peaceful year'.
But amid the sound of the waterfall on the cliff, facing Saruman's question, Gandalf put his two hands together on the stone table, his eyes sincere.
“The elves of the world forged three rings
The dwarves of Stone Hall got seven rings
Mortals who live a long life must keep the nine precepts."
Gandalf first said a poem in a low and solemn tone, and then said.
"We all know why Sauron became a descendant after his fall. Maiya was so easily destroyed physically and mentally on the battlefield - because he condensed all his power into the ring! "
"And now, four of the seven rings of the dwarves have been destroyed by dragon flames. Two were taken back by Sauron himself before he lurked in Mordor. The only one left now is the one worn by Thrain, the father of Thorin Oakenshield. "
".It disappeared not long ago along with Thraine himself! That was just a few decades ago! ”
"Is this really a coincidence that happened in the 'peaceful years', Saruman?"
According to what Lan En knew during this time, the narrative poetry among the elves.
The elves call the creator god of this world [Eru·Ilúvatar], the supreme good.
In the process of creation, Ilúvatar first created the Ainur, which are the slave gods. Then Ilúvatar directed the Ainuzi to sing the Great Movement of Creation and create the world.
After the creation of the world, Ilúvatar and the Ainur entered the newly born world of Arda from the realm of emptiness.
The fourteen strongest and best among the Ainu are called "Vara" and "Vili" according to the division between men and women, and the other Ainu are collectively called "Maia".
Sauron is the fallen Maia, that is, the ‘god who fell from the great music of creation’.
Galadriel and Elrond were silent, but Saruman retorted.
“But, without the control of that crucial ring, the Ring of Power! The remaining rings are of no value to Sauron at all!”
“Darkness The enemy hid his identity in the past, infiltrated the camp of good people, spent his strength and creativity, and made many powerful and beautiful rings, which were then given to great kings and heroes of various races.”
"Then he secretly forged the most powerful and evil Supreme Ring, so that he could control all the rings and everyone who wore the ring. He transformed into the dark enemy after Morgoth."
< br>"He is just a bad gambler and schemer! He put all his plot and power on the ring! Without the Supreme Lord of the Rings, he can't do anything!"
"And that ring, Not long after the beginning of the Third Age, Isildur was intercepted by the orcs and fell into the Anduin River, sinking into the ocean with the rolling waves. "
Elrond here. At that moment, he happened to be pacing behind Saruman, and he was also trying to persuade Gandalf.
"Mithrandil, we have been at peace for four hundred years, a peace that is hard won and always vigilant."
"Is this considered peace?"
Gandalf said pretending to be surprised.
“Trolls came down from the mountains and openly robbed travelers on the Eastern Road. Orcs and wargs attacked everywhere, plundered villages and destroyed farmland!”
“But this doesn’t count after all. Go to war, Gandalf," Elrond retorted. "This cannot be used as a basis for the return of darkness. Even this intensity is not even a precursor."
With the support of Elrond, Saruman became more confident in his speech.
He spread his hands and looked at Gandalf helplessly.
"You are always like this, making trouble and being suspicious! You also surprised everyone. These are obviously great years!" But in Elrond and Saruman When they all opposed Gandalf, Lan En straightened his body and stood up straight from the stone pillar he was leaning on.
Then he stood behind Gandalf's seat.
This is a statement to some extent.
"Please allow me to say a few words? Since I am already a participant."
Elrond was polite and thoughtful. He stopped talking as soon as Lan En passed by and nodded to him.
The young witcher looked at Saruman.
"In addition to what Gandalf said, I must declare: Radagast and I also saw something very strange in Mirkwood. There are also rumors from the residents around the forest."
“Wait, Mirkwood? Where is that place?”
Saruman asked in confusion, and Gandalf opposite him explained.
"It's been too long since you cared about that place, Saruman. It's the Green Forest, and people now call it this new name, because it's creepy enough and so fitting."
"Okay, can Green Forest be so bluffing by changing its name?"
Saruman didn't take it seriously and smiled at Lan En. Under that aquiline nose, the smile was shadowed.
"Please go on, young Lann. Tell us more about the rumors of the woodcutter."
Regarding Saruman's high-profile speech, Lane did not have any emotional fluctuations.
The intensity of this trash talk is far from enough.
"Residents say that there is a necromancer in Dol Guldur. The necromancer can recall the ghosts from the world of the dead."
Saruman tilted his head impatiently. Tilted his head.
"How ridiculous! You want to say that there is a necromancer in this world who can drag people out of the halls of Mandos?"
"As far as I'm concerned, this is just a mortal pretending to be a ghost! At most, this mortal has learned some black magic or sorcery to scare people."
Faced with Saruman's doubts, Lan En was calm. said something.
“This is what Radagast and I saw with our own eyes.”
And looking at Saruman’s frozen mouth, Lan then patted Gandalf on the shoulder.
"And we have brought physical evidence. Bring it out, Gandalf."
Suddenly, Lan En felt a line of sight. It was Galadriel, who didn't talk much in the meeting.
Gandalf pursed his lips, reached into his arms, took out the short sword wrapped in leather by Radagast, and placed it on the table.
The leather rope wrapped and tied around the sword had been removed by Gandalf in advance, leaving only a loose piece of leather wrapping the sword.
As soon as it was placed on the table, Elrond looked at the thing in surprise, as if he could feel the evil power inside it through a piece of leather.
“What is this?”
Elrond murmured in shock. In the past two weeks, Gandalf had not revealed the secret of this dagger to Elrond, perhaps because the Holy White Council had not yet started and no one had arrived. information.
In shock, the elf lord slowly walked to Gandalf's side of the stone table and reached out to lift the loose leather cloth.
"That is." I don't know when, Mrs. Galadriel also walked to the side of the stone table where Gandalf was sitting, and said softly.
"Relics of Mordor."
Hearing this word, Elrond almost subconsciously retracted his outstretched hand a little, but then he stretched it out without hesitation. He went over and immediately opened the leather cloth.
The pure black dagger was revealed again, exuding an abnormal chill.
"This is the sword of Morgul!"
Elrond said almost sighing.
Galadriel's tone remained calm, but it was a little colder.
“This is the sword made for the Witch King of Angmar and buried with him. After the defeat of the Kingdom of Angmar, the northerners found the Witch King’s body and utensils and sealed them to Ludo Under the rocks of the Er plateau, the cemetery is buried deep and never seen.”
"But it's impossible!" Elrond said, bending down and supporting the stone table with both hands. "Those tombs were cursed, how could they be opened?"
"Don't rush to a conclusion yet." Saruman pursed his lips and said, "First, let's prove to us that this sword may not be the same. Didn't it come from the tomb of the Witch King of Angmar?"
At this time, Lan En frowned slightly and pointed to the black dagger lying quietly on the table.
"Okay, now we still need to prove the origin of the evidence?"
"Otherwise, young man?" Saruman said matter-of-factly. "This is a major event related to the world situation, so of course we must be cautious."
"You have never experienced those cruel and dangerous pasts, so of course you can use frivolous thoughts to speculate on things, but we are different! We have heavy responsibilities on our shoulders! We must investigate everything before we can draw a conclusion!"
"But with all due respect." At this moment, Lan En finally found a sense of familiarity in this world.
This sense of familiarity, in the Magical Middle Ages, was "the scalps of tree spirits in exchange for money", and "the remote kingdoms sold arms to both sides of the war".
And in front of Saruman.
"I think you are appeasing, right? Your Excellency the White-robed Wizard?"
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(End of this chapter)