Chapter 79 Plan

Sometimes, some things seem useless just because they haven't found their correct use.

Just like fireworks.

In my world, fireworks are actually harmful, but usually they are placed in the sky and cannot explode the enemy at all.

However, there is a way to correct its trajectory, and that's with a crossbow.

By loading fireworks on a crossbow, you can make it launch in a straight line in the direction you want. It will not explode until it hits something or flies to the maximum distance.

The explosive power of fireworks is directly proportional to the number of fireworks stars or gunpowder filled in it. It can reach a maximum of more than a dozen points. It is similar to the power of an arrow shot from Li Weiman's enchanted bow. However, it is a range of splash damage, and the benefits are greater. .

For weak creatures without armor, this thing may still have some lethality, but for dragons whose armor is thicker than netherite...

"Are you celebrating me?"

"You seem to be talking too much."

Levi put away the flash bombs and firework crossbow, drew his sword and slashed Smaug's claws, and followed the hole out with its melodious angry roar.

Recording Experiment: Fireworks.

The maximum damage is similar to that of a fully enchanted bow. It is a range attack like the Flare Bomb, and consumes several times more materials than the Flare Bomb.

Neither of them could penetrate the dragon's armor, but judging from Smaug's expression and level of anger, the fireworks should still have some effect and cannot be considered ineffective.

It is rated as suitable for use against targets with relatively low armor, such as Orcs or Wargs.

The range of flash bombs mainly depends on arm strength, while the range of firework rockets depends on the amount of gunpowder loaded, ranging from 30 meters to 70 meters. It is not too far, but it is also useful.

If the soldiers can be equipped with equipment, the salvo scene should be very good...

In the corridor, Smaug stared closely at the two-block-high hole, waiting for the human, with some rock fragments ready behind its body.

After being attacked by Levi many times and then running away, the dragon finally became wiser. It planned to wait for the next time the human came out, and quickly block the entrance of the hole with big rocks, not giving him a chance to get out.

However, what Smaug didn't know was that Levi had the same idea as it. At this moment, Levi was digging behind the corridor, intending to block Smaug's retreat so that he would know what a trapped beast is.

In less than a day, without Smaug noticing, many of the paths leading to the cellar were completely blocked.

At this moment, Smaug still doesn't know that it will never return to the treasure house full of gold.

Just when Levi completed the road blocking project and arrived at the conference hall again with full combat readiness, ready to take a few bottles of medicine to kill the boss who had nowhere to escape, a group of dwarves burst in panting.

"Wait, wait, don't go yet!"

"No need, no need!"

The note of the event is reversed.

"Huh - we're back, Levi, ha, it looks like we've caught up."

The dwarves stopped the aggressive Levi, put down a lot of parts with sweat, and collapsed to the ground. Many of them were so thirsty that they took out their water bags and drank.

Among them, Bomber lay directly next to the unlimited water and started drinking. After a while, he almost fell into it.

"Drink slowly."

Levi carried the dwarf, who was well-balanced in length and width, back to prevent him from falling into the puddle.

"What a surprise. I thought you would have to wait a few days to come back. I had already thought about what to do with the dragon meat."

"Since we left, we haven't dared to stay for a moment or rest for a second."

Balin said weakly.

The stamina of the dwarves is already low. If they had been running at full speed since they left, it would be a hard work for them not to die from exhaustion.

Not to mention old Balin and Fat Bomb, even Thorin, who was the strongest, was too tired to talk at the moment and had no energy to fall ill.

"I can't let you do anything, right? Look, we brought back everything we need to restrain that dragon."

"This will definitely help you."

The dwarves made a way to show Levi the human behind him who was always frowning and barely letting go.

The man had a long bow on his back and a huge black arrow like a spear in his hand.

Good guy, I just kidnapped someone here.

"Are you the legendary warrior, Levi?"

Before Levi could speak, Bud spoke first.

"You know me?"

"No, we have never met before, but I have heard of you. Changhu Town received some refugees a few months ago. They chanted your name and told your story."

"Legend has it that the black-armored warrior wandering around the Anduin Valley, the sword in his hand could ignite fire, making all the Orcs he saw frightened. He faced the ferocious Orcs and Wargs alone, and worked with the wise wizard to save them. People on both sides of the river.”

"Greetings, I'm Bud from Lake Town."

Bard bowed, actually quite surprised that the dwarves had never said they knew the rumored man.

If you had told me earlier, I would have helped you.

Although his overall impression of the dwarves was not very good, Bard showed considerable respect for his fellow dwarves who had actually saved many people.

"Greetings, Bud."

"I think you should know the purpose of our trip. The dragon is inside now."

Levi pointed to the hole in the far wall, and Bard couldn't help but look over there, and took two steps closer out of curiosity.

"No, I suggest you don't go there. This dragon's curse words are very unpleasant. If you don't want to get your ears dirty, don't get too close."

Smaug was still speaking, and his voice was truly a golden one. He couldn't help but feel pain after talking for so long.

"What do we do now, assemble the wind crossbow, go in and shoot the dragon to death?"

"But we only have one chance, and this arrow must hit its heart."

Everyone looked at Bud.

"I will."

There was no fear in the archer's eyes, as if this was just an ordinary hunt.

Levi looked at the marksman and nodded.

Bard's quality can still be trusted. Let alone a locked up dragon, even a fire-breathing dragon flying in the sky. As long as it threatens the townspeople, this guy will dare to rush up and attract it with ordinary bows and arrows. its attention.

"I have a plan."

After resting for a while, Thorin suddenly spoke up.

"There is a secret passage beyond the corridor, just big enough for the dragon to dive in."

"If it wants to go in, it must expose its chest, and once it goes in, it can't go back. We can place the wind crossbow at the end of the passage to attract it, and then...it depends on our marksmen."

Thorin raised his head and looked at Bard, and said seriously: "If this operation is successful, I can give you a promise, the king's promise. You can make any request, as long as it does not involve the dwarves' bottom line."

Bard glanced at Thorin and nodded.

"I hope you're not like your grandfather."

Thorin was startled, clenched his fists, and said nothing, but his expression was obviously much gloomier.

No one cared about this little gesture.

Soon, thirteen dwarves, two humans and one hobbit gathered in a circle to discuss the specific details.

Li Wei asked about the direction of the secret passage and suddenly clapped his hands:

"Oh, the direction leading to the secret passage you mentioned is blocked by me, but it doesn't matter, I will remove it later."

Blocked?

Thorin couldn't understand this statement at first. How could such a big secret passage be blocked? But when he caught sight of the huge stone wall blocking the entrance to the conference hall from the corner of his eye, he felt relieved.

That can indeed be blocked.

"That's good."

Thorin chose to obey and no longer tried to understand what Levi was saying, as long as the result was correct.

"However, the key to this plan is to have a bait."

"This person should be agile and able to flexibly cross various terrains, and his stature should not be too tall. Otherwise, he may not be able to pass through many dwarf-specific passages. After all, there is a giant dragon chasing behind him. If he gets knocked or tripped, it will be dangerous. It’s not just about multiple wounds.”

"The one among us who best meets these requirements—"

Bilbo looked around, took a deep breath, and squeezed forward: "I..."

"I think it's me." Thorin pressed Bilbo's shoulders and pushed him back.