Chapter 251 The King's Obsession with Gems

Legolas takes Thorin, Aaron, and Bilbo from their prison cells, and takes them to his father, Thranduil King of the Woodlands.

In front of the throne, Sorin stood there expressionless.

Aaron and Bilbo kept giving him winks, trying to make him see the situation, but he ignored them all.

Thranduil stood up slowly. He had long silver hair and was as handsome as the other elves, but there was a hint of indifference hidden deep in his eyes.

"Some thought it would be a holy journey to slay the dragon and take back their homeland.

I suspect the real motives are less noble, theft of treasure, or some other attempt.

You have found the secret way, trying to retrieve the jewel that gave you dominion, the King's Stone, the Arkon's Stone. "

Thorin's face changed slightly, but he quickly adjusted.

"So, the Arken gem is what you want us to find?" Aaron said thoughtfully, "What we are looking for is not a gem, but a throne!"

"That's right, with that gem and Turin's bloodline, maybe we can really unite the power of the dwarf tribe." Thranduil smiled contemptuously, "To you, its value is inestimable, I understand that.

There is also the jewel I want in the lonely mountain, white gemstones, as pure as starlight.

I will help you. "

"That's great," said Bilbo happily. "You let us go first, and we'll give you the white stone when the adventure is over."

"Heh!" Sorin shook his head inappropriately, "I won't agree."

"Sorin." Aaron said with some tiredness, "The white gem is nothing to you, and it doesn't hurt to give it to the king of the woodland, right?"

"Don't you know the grievances between dwarves and wood elves?"

"Yes, we all know.

But there is a way to show your face and dispel your long-cherished wish, and smile to wipe away your grievances..."

Before Aaron finished speaking, he was interrupted by Thorin directly, "I'm not that generous."

"Okay." Aaron pursed his lips and forced a smile, "Then I'll change to a more realistic one.

We have no choice but to cooperate. "

"Smart man, Thorin Oakenshield, you should really learn from them." Thranduil said lightly, "I promise you in the name of the king, as long as you return my things to me, I will let you go immediately." leave.

In addition, I will provide you with enough help, weapons, food, and even guarantee that you will be unimpeded until you reach the Lonely Mountain. "

Hearing this, Bilbo's and Aaron's hearts beat in disappointment.

This road is too bitter, either being hunted down or on the way to be hunted down, it would be great if it could be a little easier.

"It sounds good, it's very exciting." Sorin smiled, and then his voice changed, and his face became serious, "But I don't believe you, Thranduil.

A great king will keep his promise, even if the end comes. "

"You," Thorin yelled at Thranduil, "have no credit."

Legolas immediately pulled out the beast-biting sword and put it on Thorin's neck, "Watch your tone, dwarf."

"Legolas." Thranduil waved his hand, Legolas glared at Thorin fiercely, and took the sword back.

"I have witnessed you betraying your allies with my own eyes. Once we were starving, displaced, and sought your help, but you turned your head and left.

It was you who abandoned the suffering of my people and let them be devoured by destruction. cursed Thorin viciously, "may you die in flames." "

"Don't mention Dragon Burn to me." Thranduil suddenly walked up to Thorin, bent down and looked straight into his eyes, "I know its destructive power."

After the words fell, half of Thranduil's face became dry and festered, without the slightest trace of blood.

grunt! x3.

"Father, you..." Legolas said in disbelief.

"I have faced the dragon of the north, and this is the price." Thranduil's face returned to normal, "I warn your grandfather, what will happen to his greed.

But he refused to obey, he only knew how to guard his treasure, and very stubbornly believed that the rule of the dwarves was indestructible.

You are exactly like him. "

Thranduil waved his hand, and several elf guards came over to escort them back to the cell.

"Stay here if you want, until you rot!

For elves, 100 years is but a moment.

I'm patient and I can wait. "

"Wait." Aaron patted the hand holding his arm away, looked at Thranduil awkwardly but politely, "His stubbornness is his business, it has nothing to do with us, humans and hobbits There is no grievance with the elves."

"Yes, that's it," added Bilbo hastily. "We'll try to convince Thorin."

"Go ahead." Thranduil was a little impatient, "I'll wait for Oak Shield to change his mind."

"Wait." Aaron said again, "How about we change the deal?

Let us go, I'll help you heal half of your face. "

"Are you serious?" Legolas was a little moved, he naturally wanted his father to restore his appearance.

Thranduil looked deeply at Aaron, "Why should I trust you?

The damage caused by Dragon Burn cannot be healed. I have tried many people but nothing can be done, and you are just a child. "

"But not an ordinary child, Legolas should have mentioned me."

"so what?

A wizard may not know as many spells as an elf, and it's not like I haven't looked for a wizard. "

"There is still a difference between a wizard and a wizard. If they can't do it, it doesn't mean I can't do it." Aaron said meaningfully, "Just say it, whether you agree to this deal or not."

Thranduil pondered for a moment, "If it's what you said, it's not impossible to let you go..."

As soon as Aaron breathed a sigh of relief, he heard the word 'but', and the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

"But what?" Aaron asked anxiously.

"But I can only let you and this hobbit go." Thranduil sneered and touched his face, "If it was before, I would definitely agree to your conditions impatiently.

But in the past so long, I have become accustomed to this face, and the appearance is far less than the treasure of the elves to me. "

Aaron smiled shyly, "Understood, I'll think about it."

The elf guards put the three of them back into the cell, but they were more polite to Aaron and Bilbo. After all, these two might become the king's benefactors, and there was no shame in their politeness.

boom!

The door of the cell was closed again, and nothing seemed to have changed.

"Has he made a condition with you?" Balin asked eagerly.

"Take it," said Thorin, "I made him wait for me to spit on his grave."

"Pull you down." Aaron said speechlessly, "Elves can live longer than you, even if towering trees grow on your grave, or even a forest, he will not have a single wrinkle.

It's not that I'm talking about you, do you know what it means to be stronger than others?Can't you let go of your goddamn arrogance once in a while? "

"That's right." Bilbo thought deeply. "Thorin, we are prisoners now."

"Don't you?" Thorin sneered. "Men and hobbits have other ways of getting out of this cage, don't they?"

Bilbo froze for a moment, then turned to look at Aaron, "You really have a way to heal his face?"

Aaron sighed heavily and nodded slowly.

He has two bottles of potions with heaven-defying effects, whether it is the moon drop or the resurrection potion, they can heal Thranduil's face.

But using the latter is a shameful waste. If part of the bottle of medicine is consumed, it can only be used as a life potion.

It is better to use the Drop of the Moon to relieve the sequelae left by Dragon Flame, and then add some potions for a long-term treatment.

"I advise you not to do that?" Thorin said, "or you have to be prepared for him not to keep his promise."

"I'm sensible, because my trading partner is not Thranduil." Aaron yawned and leaned against the wall boredly, "If I guess correctly, someone will come to me soon. "

"Legolas?" Bilbo suddenly thought of something. "It might work if it's him."

Thorin was silent when he heard the words.

He didn't trust Thranduil at all, but he did have a little confidence in his son, although not much.

"Even so, he wouldn't necessarily let us all go."

"We'll go to Gandalf," promised Bilbo, "and he may deal with the King of the Woodlands and he may let you go."

"Thinking too much." Aaron curled his lips. "Thranduil may give Gandalf face, but as long as the stubborn dwarf does not agree to hand over the white gem, he will never think about going out."

Bilbo glanced at Thorin through the cell door, and then heaved a long sigh. "Is there no other way for him to let Thorin go?"

"Of course there is."

"What?" Bilbo opened his mouth wide in astonishment, and just as he was about to say something, Aaron made a silent gesture, and immediately closed his mouth.

Legolas walked slowly down the stairs and came to Aaron.

"You can really heal my father's face."

"It is possible, but the degree to which it can be cured depends on your sincerity." Aaron looked at the other cells, and the meaning was quite obvious.

Although it is somewhat unkind to take advantage of other people's filial piety, there is nothing he can do in the current situation.

"No." Legolas shook his head lightly, "I know what you think, but you should also understand my difficulties.

Our king's desire for white gems is deep, and I cannot let the dwarves out without permission. "

Aaron rolled his eyes. Although he guessed the result, he was still a little disappointed.

"Okay! Then give me back my wand."

"This doesn't work either." Legolas chuckled and took out two wands, one black and one white, from behind his back, "Do you think I'd be so stupid as to give you the power to escape from prison?"

"Well... would you give me my sword back if you could?" Bilbo interjected.

"Do you think he will return the weapon to the prisoner?" Aaron said with a wry smile, "Impossible."

"This is fine." Legolas directly threw Sting into the cell.

"Thank you." Bilbo drew out his dagger and heaved a sigh of relief.

This is his first and only weapon, it has been with him for a long time, and it is of great significance.

Aaron was immediately dumbfounded, what do you mean?hit me in the face?

As if sensing the resentment in Aaron's eyes, Legolas explained, "He's weak, so it doesn't matter if you give him the sword."

Bilbo:  …

Although this is the truth, can you not say it in front of me, it hurts your self-esteem too much.