Chapter 84 The army sets out
People in Changhu Town quickly returned to their homes and began to pack up the belongings and food they could take away.
This time no one was injured and no one died. Everyone was preparing to evacuate in an orderly manner and headed for the promised safe place.
"This might be the beginning of a new life."
"To be honest, I don't feel any difference."
Some townspeople complained: "Almost all the wealth is in the hands of the mayor. Apart from a house to live in, do we have anything else?"
“If it weren’t for Bud’s ongoing welfare efforts, many people would still not have enough to eat.”
"that is."
"I heard that near Gushan is the Valley City where our ancestors lived. The people there were once rich and happy, and the city was prosperous. I really hope to experience that kind of life."
Bud was silent while listening to the discussions of the townspeople.
He thought of the king's promise that Thorin had said - perhaps, this promise could be used to rebuild people's former homes and restore the grandeur of Riverdale City.
Even without the invasion of the Oak army, Changhu Town is actually not a very suitable place to live.
After all, it is a floating city in the center of the lake. Due to building materials and construction technology, as well as long-term lack of maintenance, the area of Changhu Town is shrinking every year, and it can accommodate fewer and fewer people. Sooner or later, it will have to go through A big change, whether it's rebuilding or renovating, or relocating, will inevitably cause trouble.
It would also be a good thing if we could take this opportunity to move some of the townspeople to live on the ground.
While the action was being carried out in full swing in Changhu Town.
In the Black Forest, almost the same day, the elf who was sent to deliver the message returned to the king's throne and made a series of reports.
“Gundabad…”
Thranduil muttered the name of this place in a low voice, feeling a headache.
Why are you hanging out there? I wonder if that place is full of Oaks.
The old father sighed.
But at least nothing has happened yet.
After knowing that Legolas was still safe and that Tauriel was with him, Thranduil continued to ask:
"Any other news?"
This question is a big deal.
The evil dragon was killed by Levi and another human, and the dwarves successfully recaptured Erebor. When he heard the news, Thranduil immediately had the urge to send troops directly to ask for his treasure.
However, following this news came tens of thousands of elite Oak troops.
Thranduil fell into thought.
Gandalf also said this, begging the Woodland Kingdom to send troops.
Erebor and Long Lake Town are very close to the Woodland Kingdom, closer than Levi's home to Bree Town. They are really close neighbors, and it takes less than a day to visit them.
No one can run away if something goes wrong.
If the Lonely Mountain and River Valley regions are all occupied, then the Woodland Kingdom is likely to become a real isolated island, surrounded by Orcs and spiders on all sides.
In addition to these problems, there is another thing - Legolas is still there now. With his stubbornness, he will definitely not choose to escape. He can be seen 100% on the battlefield.
no.
Thranduil immediately stood up and gave an order to the adjutant beside him:
"Prepare armor and weapons, gather the elite, and let's go get back what belongs to us and support our allies."
"ally?"
The adjutant was a little confused, weren't they just dwarves?
"Levy and Gandalf, and the humans of Lake Town, they're going to need help."
"As for the dwarves, if they are willing to return our things and beg sincerely, then it is not impossible to give them some help."
An elite army of elves set off with a bunch of aid supplies.
The Iron Hills far to the east of Lonely Mountain.
Dain looked solemn as he listened to the news conveyed by the thrush.
"Looks like Thorin could use some help."
"All the lads whose shields are stained with Orc blood, follow me!"
The dwarves roared and prepared their armor and chariots, mounted their goats and wild boars, and headed towards the lonely mountain.
The number of this team is smaller than that of elves, but it is elite enough.
The reason why the Iron Hills are called Iron Hills is because the iron ore content in that area is extremely high, but compared to other metal mineral deposits, there are very few, especially gold and silver.
Weapons, armor, chariots, heavy crossbows, all the equipment are enough, but if you want money, you really can't squeeze out any money.
It can be said that they have everything but no money.
The two armies of dwarves and elves marched towards Gushan one after another.
But in Gushan, Li Wei looked at the vast deep valley and urban ruins and felt like he was going bald.
To build a wall that can effectively defend this place is not a small project that requires hundreds of thousands of squares. Even if it is poured with lava and water, the workload is painful.
But the problem is not big, Levi's liver will not be bad.
It would be impractical to cover the entire battlefield with a wall, but a city would be more than enough.
It's time for the Orcs to experience what the Wall of Sighs is.
In a few days, the spectacle of a huge amount of work such as three circles inside and three circles outside will definitely not be completed, but it is still possible to build a circle of effective defense.
On top of the ruins of River Valley City, Levi stood on a high place and tried to claim this place as his own territory, but a prompt came quickly:
[Declared failure]
"Already have a master?"
Levi cannot claim the land and buildings that already have owners or are occupied. Just like the small towns and camp main cities encountered so far, they all belong to other people's "territory".
Yes!
Levi slapped his head.
Although the Dale City was destroyed and turned into a ruin, Bard, the descendant of the lord of this area, is still there. He has the legal right to inherit the Dale City recognized by the world.
"Bard... Fortunately it's Bard."
If it was Bard, just say to him "You don't want to see the townspeople suffer, right?"
He would definitely give up the territory.
But this matter has to wait until he arrives. Now.
Levi held magma in his left hand and a bucket in his right hand. His backpack was full of materials. He started to build the wall directly. While building the wall, he ran to Lonely Mountain from time to time and asked the dwarves to start the furnace to melt some magma.
"What do you want so much magma for?"
In the smelter, Duvalin wiped his sweat and operated the mining cable car to rumble into the huge furnace to pour stones and slag.
"That's a wonderful tool that will be used in a few days."
"A few days later? Are you going to use this magma to burn the Orcs to death? Excuse me, although their brains are not very good, they won't jump into it by themselves."
"It's okay, just burn it hard, the magma will come in handy."
Levi said mysteriously, and then asked: "By the way, where is your storage room? I may need some."
"Mine... You may need to ask Balin or Thorin, they are more familiar with the structure here."
"Mine?"
Thorin thought for a while in front of the king's throne.
"I can take you there. Are you going to build something?"
"Yes, to build something to deal with the Orc army in a few days."
Thorin nodded and said, "If you need help, I can provide some help. Although I have been wandering for many years, my forging skills have never fallen behind."
"No, I can do it myself, but... do you have enough mineral reserves here? I probably need a lot of iron and a certain amount of gunpowder."
This sentence made Thorin laugh directly.
"Levi, you may not know that although Erebor has been occupied for more than a hundred years, the various mineral deposits and metal reserves in it have never been touched. If you have the ability, you can use them to make thousands of sets of armor."
"It's just a little ore. You can use as much as you want. That's what I said."
Thorin said generously.
Ha, what a joke.
Can one person empty the Lonely Mountain in a few days?
