Chapter 259 Stubbornness from the same origin

"Everyone, please listen to me, please listen to me." Bard looked at everyone anxiously, "Has everyone forgotten what happened to River Valley City? Has everyone forgotten those who died in the sea of ​​fire?"

The enthusiasm of the townspeople was immediately poured cold water on, and many people lowered their heads, hesitant in their hearts.

"For what?" Bard looked at Thorin in disappointment, "For the ambition to become the king of the Lonely Mountain, he was driven by greed and blinded by his own desire."

"Quiet, quiet, everyone, don't rush to shirk responsibility." The mayor suddenly interjected, "Don't forget that it was Ji Ruian, the mayor of Changhu Town, your ancestor, who failed to save the dragon. Kill."

"Jillian is your ancestor?"

Aaron looked at Bard in surprise. If this is true, it means that Smaug's left wing may have been hit by a black arrow, and the dragon has a fatal weakness.

Alfred helped, "We all know the story. He shot arrow after arrow but failed to hit."

The direction of the wind changed again, and the originally hesitant townspeople began to lean toward the dwarves' actions.

Bard walked up to Thorin and said, "You have no power, no right to enter the mountain."

"I am the only one who has the authority to enter." Thorin said calmly, and then looked at the mayor, "May I ask the mayor of Changhu Town, are you willing to see the prophecy come true?

Are you willing to share the great wealth of our clan? "

A heavy hammer hit the mayor's heart. Of course he was willing. Who doesn't like money?

"I will tell you..." the mayor smiled and rubbed his hands, "Welcome.

Welcome, once again, welcome, King Under the Mountain. "

The mayor had spoken, and the townspeople naturally did not waver and laughed one after another, as if they had seen a bright future waving to them.

Bard could not dissuade Thorin, nor could he dissuade the townspeople, so he reluctantly returned to his home.

The mayor warmly entertained the expedition team and brought out all the fine wines he had collected. As for weapons, armor, supplies, and food, he naturally patted his chest to ensure that they had been prepared beforehand.

"Don't you want to live anymore?" Aaron looked seriously at Qili, who was sitting alone in the living room, with a hint of oppression in his eyes. "The poison in you is difficult to cure, but I am sure to suppress it. The medicine is already there." Cooked.

But the premise is that you must cultivate yourself well. You cannot move around before I prepare the antidote, let alone participate in the next actions. "

"How long will it take?" Qili asked weakly.

Aaron raised his eyebrows, thinking he had figured it out.

"You are lucky. Although the orc's poison is weird, it is too crude and not carefully prepared at all.

And I happen to be a student of a potion master. I can develop an antidote using only ordinary herbs, and it doesn't take seven days to detoxify.

But because the injury on your leg was not treated in time, it will take longer to recover. "

"I'm asking you how long it will take for the medicine to boil?" Kili said with a sad smile, "This expedition is too important to the dwarves, I must be there when the door opens."

Aaron: ...

Your mother was right, you were being too reckless.

"Kili, do you really not take your life seriously?"

"Some things are more important than life."

Snapped!

Aaron slapped him directly.

"Why did you hit me?"

"Let you sober up." Aaron said angrily, "If you are really hopeless, I will definitely respect your opinion. Dying on the expedition is considered a man's romance.

But now you have a chance to live, and I am sure to cure you, but you are still thinking about seeking death. Either toxins have penetrated into the brain, or there is water in the brain. "

"I don't."

"You have." Aaron knocked him on the head. "I am the doctor. Besides, we escaped by water. It is normal for you, a severely wounded man, to have water in your brain."

"But this expedition..."

"Shut up." Aaron took off the black stone hanging from his neck. "Before you want to die, please think about your mother first."

Kili was silent for a moment, "Fili will take good care of her."

"Your uncle." Aaron patted his forehead, "Thorin is your relative! I don't believe this stubbornness unless you say it's the same blood."

"How do you know? He is my biological uncle."

Aaron: ...

Enough is enough, I really have had enough.

Aaron grabbed his hair, upset, and even had the urge to hit someone.

"You want to die, don't you? I'm going to find your uncle and your brother and see what they think.

If everyone agrees that you are committing suicide, then I will not treat you. "

"Don't." Kili grabbed Aaron's arm tightly and begged: "Don't tell them, I beg you."

"Haha!" Aaron smiled and opened his hands, "Are you teaching me how to do things? If you don't let me tell them, I have to tell them."

A few minutes later, Aaron brought Thorin and Fili to Kili.

"You two, by doing this, I have done my utmost to be benevolent and righteous.

What happens next is up to you. "

"You were poisoned." Thorin looked at Kili angrily, "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"Uncle." Qili stood up with difficulty, "I must be there when the hall of my fathers opens."

"Kili, I understand you, very much." Thorin helped him to a chair, "But you really can't go now, not only for yourself, but also for this expedition, you will seriously slow down our speed. ”

"You must stay here." Feili advised earnestly, "You must have a good rest, detoxify and heal your wounds.

I promise, brother, the first thing we will do after we succeed is to take you to Gushan. "

Seeing the two people's resolute attitude, Qili showed a forced smile and nodded regretfully.

Fili stayed to comfort his brother, while Thorin pulled Aaron aside, "Gaius, tell me the truth, can you really cure him?"

"Don't worry, I'm 90% sure." Aaron said easily, "But it's best to send him to Bud's house tomorrow. The mayor's character cannot be trusted at all."

"Will he agree?" Thorin asked doubtfully. After all, he just slapped Bard back hard. It can be said that no one in Lake Town hates dwarves more than Bard.

Aaron shrugged, "I'll convince him."

After the dinner, the members of the expedition team were lying on the ground to rest, snoring one after another.

Aaron slowly opened his eyes and tiptoed away.

He came to Bud's house and knocked on the door.

Bud opened the door and saw Aaron, and said coldly: "Take your medicine and leave. You are not welcome in my home."

"Don't be so open-minded!" Aaron laughed, "I came here this time to ask for your help with something."

"I don't dare to help you anymore." Bud sneered, then waved, "Give him the thing."

Barn put the medicinal materials Aaron bought outside the door. Sigrid put a set of casseroles and two bottles of lavender medicine in his hands. As for the younger daughter, she put three gold coins in Aaron's pocket. inside.

The meaning is obvious, we will never have any relationship with each other again.

"Your medicine, casserole, and gold coins are all here. Leave now."

Bud was about to close the door as he spoke, but Aaron stopped him quickly with quick hands and eyes, "Things predicted may not turn around."

Hearing this, Bud hesitated for a moment and said helplessly: "Come in!"

Aaron shrugged and walked into the house. As for the three brothers and sisters, they moved the medicinal materials back.

"What do you want me to help you with?" Bud asked sitting on the chair.

"I'll stay at your house for a few days.

Of course, it’s not just me, but also Qili. If that guy’s poison is not resolved, he will really be close to death. "

"I agree." Bud nodded hesitantly, and then looked at Aaron seriously, "Now tell me how to change the prophecy."

"It can't be changed." Aaron said straightforwardly, "If Thorin and the others hadn't killed Smaug in the Lonely Mountain, he would definitely have come here."

"Didn't you just say there was a turning point?" Barn said angrily.

"The turnaround I'm talking about is only for your family." Aaron spread his hands, "I am a wizard, and I will have no problem protecting your family with my ability."

"What about the others?" Bud asked eagerly, "What about the residents of the town?"

"Uh... I have to tell you a cruel fact. I can't save everyone." Aaron said very straightforwardly, "I will carve a defensive magic circle near your home. Even the dragon flames can't save you." It cannot be destroyed easily, you can survive as long as you hide in the ruins."

"There is no way to survive. Winter is coming soon. If Changhu Town is destroyed, we will either freeze to death or starve to death."

Aaron's eyes twitched, "Can't we change places?"

“We have nowhere to go, and once we leave this town, we are homeless refugees.

If we were escaping in winter, we would probably die on the way before reaching other towns. "

Aaron: ...

Hao Nima is pessimistic, but there is truth in the pessimism.

"Alas!" Aaron sighed and put all the gold coins he had collected in the Troll Cave on the table. "This is all the money I have. It will be enough for you to gather enough supplies to survive this winter and spring." You can also take your whole family and live somewhere else.”

Bud looked at the bag of gold coins, and a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Have you made arrangements for our family?"

"So be it! You and your family are worth saving.

As for other people, I will not save them, but that is within my ability. "Aaron said, he is not a saint, he will not risk his life to save a group of strangers who are blinded by money.

"Thank you for your kindness, but I can't let go of the residents here." Bard pushed the gold coin back. "My ancestors failed to kill the evil dragon, so what qualifications do I have to leave them and escape alone."

Aaron was stunned for a moment, then looked solemnly at Bud and the three brothers and sisters standing firmly behind him.

"I really saw the right person." Aaron clapped, "Before I kill Smaug, I will ensure the safety of your family, in the name of Gaius.

As for what happens next, I have no control over it. Anyway, Thorin has promised to help you rebuild this town. "

"Wait, you mean you will kill Smaug?" Bard looked at Aaron seriously, "Really?"

"Of course it's true. Thorin wants to rebuild the dwarf kingdom, and my purpose is just to kill the evil dragon." Aaron said casually, "Originally, there was a gray-robed wizard in our team. , but he has something to do temporarily, and I, as a wizard, only have a 20% chance of winning.

But your son Baan told me that Smaug was shot through a dragon scale by Jirian. This is a fatal weakness. It counts as 20%. Plus the prophecy, I can make some preparations in Lake Town in advance. Again One percent.

That adds up to a 50% chance of winning, which is enough to give it a try. "