Chapter 466 Giant Banquet
The sky gradually broke, and the morning light fell like fine sand, dyeing the entire forest a light golden color.
Madame Maxime carefully arranged her clothes under the soft light.
She tilted her head and did not look at Hagrid beside her. Two blushes appeared on her face unconsciously, which formed a strange contrast with her huge figure. Her height was really suitable for such an expression. , but Hagrid likes it very much.
After tidying up, Madam Maxime returned to her former elegance and calmness.
She took out a piece of Kublai fairy fire from the delicate pouch she carried with her and handed it to Hagrid.
Hagrid blinked, took the fairy fire, raised it high, and then the two walked side by side down the mountain.
Levin quietly observed all this from a high place. His eyes passed through the gaps in the leaves and accurately captured their target - Gu Ge of a hundred people.
"Guge" is a giant language, meaning leader.
He lay in a depression surrounded by four high mountains, near a tranquil mountain lake.
This Gugo is the largest among all the giants. He is twenty-two or three feet tall and weighs as much as two bull elephants. His skin is as rough as rhinoceros leather, and he also has the most irritable personality. Lazy.
At this moment, Karkus was sitting on the ground, roaring loudly, ordering other giants to prepare food for him and his wife, such as dead sheep and so on.
His voice echoed across the valley like 843 thunder, making people shudder.
Hagrid and Madame Maxime walked down the hillside. Hagrid held the gift high and stared at Kakus, ignoring the others.
The other giants were originally a little uneasy because of Karkus's roar, but when they saw Hagrid and Mrs. Maxim walking towards the leader and presenting gifts, they all calmed down and watched them walk over.
Hagrid and Madame Maxime walked to Cacus' feet. They bowed deeply.
Hagrid carefully placed the Gubulai fairy fire on the snow at the feet of Karkus.
He cleared his throat and said in a loud voice: "This is a gift from Albus Dumbledore to the giant Gogo to express our deep respect. That's right.
Karkus looked at the small flame doubtfully, and then called two older giants.
These two giants once lived in human society and can understand English fluently.
They translated Hagrid's words for Kakus, and explained in detail the magic of the ancient fire of Gubler - it can continue to burn and never go out.
When the two giants conveyed the news to the giants present, the camp immediately boiled.
The giants cheered and gathered around to see this magical gift.
This is the sad thing about giants. They are so powerful, but so stupid that they can't even light a fire. That's why they attach so much importance to Gublei's Immortal Fire.
At this time, Hagrid took the opportunity to say: "Albus Dumbledore asked me to tell you that the messenger will come to visit again tomorrow with gifts. At that time, please Gugo to talk to us."
It was not that Hagrid and Madame Maxime did not want to start a conversation with Gugo that day, but Dumbledore had warned them to proceed step by step.
They want these giants to see their sincerity and credibility - if they really come again tomorrow with gifts, they will undoubtedly leave the impression that they are trustworthy.
Moreover, this will also give the giants enough time to test the value and significance of this gift, thus stimulating their desire for more gifts.
Hagrid knows very well that giants like Gugo are simple, straightforward and irritable. If you talk too much at once, it will arouse their resentment and even lead to death.
So Hagrid and Mrs. Maxim bowed to Gugo again, and then slowly returned to their camp.
They found a suitable small cave nearby as a temporary shelter and prepared to spend the night here.
Night falls and the stars are shining.
Just as Hagrid and Madame Maxime were preparing dinner, a giant translator suddenly visited and brought them unexpected news:
Gu Ge decided to hold a grand welcome banquet for them to express respect and friendship to them.
As night falls, a bonfire is blazing in the giants' camp, and the firelight shines on each giant's face, adding a lively atmosphere to their dinner.
On top of piles of bonfires, the giants set up huge grills and pots, preparing to cook their dinner.
There was obviously a banquet, but most of the giants were lying lazily on the ground, motionless.
Only the relatively short-looking giant men were busy preparing ingredients.
They skillfully cut wild onions, pounded wild garlic, peeled chestnuts, and cut wild boar into small cubes.
These tasks seemed so easy in their hands (aecc), but other giants looked at them with contempt.
Because they have a lower status in the tribe, they can only undertake these chores.
"When these ingredients start to emit heat, we will put the elk dung in it, and then pour in the horse urine," an old giant who was responsible for the translation said with sadness in his eyes.
When Mrs. Maxim heard this, she couldn't help but feel sick.
She forcibly controlled her urge to vomit and turned her head.
Hagrid would not say those false flattery words, he just scratched the back of his head with his big hand, looking a little embarrassed.
Seeing their reactions, the old giant sighed: "Please forgive our way of life for making you feel uncomfortable. Because of our lack of material, we giants can only obtain so-called 'spice' from these things. For you, it may It’s hard to accept, but for us, it’s an essential part of life.”
He paused and continued: "You can just eat the barbecue later, with only salt sprinkled on it. Remember to be more rude when eating, because the giants will not be careful enough to observe while eating. It’s your preference.”
This old giant seems to want to try his best to help them and integrate into this strange environment.
Finally, he introduced himself: "Please forgive me for not communicating with you for so long that I have forgotten your etiquette. My name is Moholt."
"Thank you, Moholt." Hagrid patted his arm gratefully.
While eating barbecue, Hagrid's eyes wandered among the figures of many giants, trying to find something.
"What are you looking for?" Moholt's voice interrupted Hagrid's thoughts.
The old giant was also observing them, with a curious light shining in his eyes.
Hagrid looked up at Moholt, with a tremor in his voice: "Friedvafa, I'm looking for her, she is my mother. Moholt, do you know where she is?"
After hearing this, Moholt lowered his head, as if he was remembering something. Hagrid couldn't see his expression clearly, and could only hear him saying slowly: "Let me think...Ah, I remembered, Friedvafa, that poor woman. But... "
He paused, as if he couldn't bear to say it, "She has been dead for several years."
When Mrs. Maxim heard the news, her heart tightened.
She looked at Hagrid and saw a flash of sadness on his face.
She patted Hagrid's shoulder gently, and her eyes conveyed comfort and encouragement.
Hagrid took a deep breath and tried to calm down.
"It's okay with me, Olim," he looked at Madame Maxime with a trace of tears in his eyes, "Actually...I don't really remember her...she was not a good mother.
Moholt looked at the scene in front of him and couldn't help feeling a little emotional.
He bowed slightly and said, "I'm sorry to hear this news. Please allow me to leave first."
After saying that, he turned and left.
However, at this moment, Guowen's spiritual power keenly captured a trace of strangeness in Xiaholt's words.
He frowned, looked at Oriana aside, and whispered a few instructions.
Oriana nodded, quietly sent out a clockwork scout, quietly followed Moholt, and disappeared into the valley with the old giant's figure.
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