As Bard approached the gate, a black raven suddenly flew out of it and flew into the sky.

Bard didn't care, and continued to the only diamond-shaped gap left in the door wall.

"I'll hear what you want to say." Thorin stood inside the door wall and said coldly.

Bard sighed and said humbly: "Thorrin, no, Your Majesty, I would like to ask for assistance from you on behalf of our refugees, as long as you can give us some gold to let us survive this cold winter, we are willing to return to the Lonely Mountain and be the subjects of the Lonely Mountain forever." We don't want much, just the part you promised us. ”

This condition is already the last humility.

Ebad's temper, of course, he didn't want to beg the arrogant-looking Thorin like this, but, for the sake of the refugees, he had to give up his personal dignity.

Thorin said coldly, "Oh yes? Permanent subject? Will you deal with the elven guards in golden helmets and armor for me? ”

Bud said, "We, we're just unarmed refugees! How can we fight those well-trained elven guards? ”

Thorin sneered, "If you can't fight for me, how can I trust you aliens to be sincere?" ”

Bud said, "You're a strong man." You know, if we go to war with the elves like this, we're all going to be cannon fodder in no time. ”

Thorin sneered and said, "If that's the case, I naturally don't doubt your loyalty as my subjects. ”

Bud said, "Can't you just take a step back?" Even if we are given some wealth first, so that we can survive first? In this way, we can naturally offer our faithfulness. ”

Thorin sneered and said, "Really? So how do you want me to give you this gold? ”

When Bard heard that there was a door, he hurriedly said: "Of course, open the city gate, we will come in and move out by ourselves, there is no need to bother you, of course, how much to take is also up to you." ”

Thorin sneered, "Yes, open the gates and let you in...... Then the elven guards suddenly took the opportunity to kill us, and you two joined forces to kill us all and occupy our lonely mountain, isn't this a strategy? ”

Bard was stunned for a moment, and then said, "No! King Thorin! I think you're overthinking! We don't like war! ”

Thorin sneered and said, "I don't like it either, but when it's time for war, I, Thorin, will definitely not be soft." ”

Bard sighed faintly, "Lord Thorin, you know that if I go back like this, it will mean that the war between us has begun. ”

Thorin laughed, "I said a long time ago, you just didn't have a good heart for our treasure in the Lonely Mountain. ”

Bud said in a deep voice, "No, in fact, you promised us wealth, and we just want to get that part back and get through it. ”

Thorin said coldly: "Then don't you know that since I promised you, I also have the right to withdraw my promise." ”

Bard frowned and said, "After our Changhu Town has been destroyed and more than a thousand innocent people have died, you tell me that you have retracted your promise?" Thorin, don't be too ruthless. ”

Thorin said coldly, "Your threats are of no use to me. ”

Bard said angrily: "What about your conscience? Don't you know the justification of my reasoning? My people, who have lent you a helping hand when you need it most, have brought them death and destruction in return! ”

Thorin scoffed, "Don't speak of you as noble! The people of Changhu are only willing to help me because they covet my gold! ”

Bard said angrily, "But this is obviously a fair deal we negotiated!" ”

"Fair Trade?!" Thorin said angrily, "What choice do we have but to exchange the wealth that belongs to us for food and blankets? Sacrificing the future for the freedom of the present, do you call it fair trade? We were clearly coerced by you! If I don't say yes, will we be able to leave Long Lake alive? ”

Bard pursed his mouth.

Thorin said coldly, "Tell me, Dragon Slayer Warrior Bud, why should I risk being raided by you to fulfill a deal that was originally coerced by you?" ”

Bud said, "Because you promised, is it really worthless?" ”

Thorin walked away from the conversation, and looked back to see the dwarves all looking at him with solemn faces.

This annoyed him, and he shouted to Bard outside the wall, "Let's go!" The talks are over! If you don't leave, what awaits you is a sharp arrow! ”

Bud thumped the thick wall in exasperation, then flipped on his horse and ran in the direction of Riverdale.

"What are you doing!" Bilbo angrily confronted Thorin.

Thorin said coldly, "I'm doing something to protect us, Bilbo, you're not a king, and I don't expect you to understand me. ”

Bilbo said angrily, "But you can't go to war!" This is not what we want, and it is not what refugees want! ”

Thorin pointed to the golden-helmeted elven soldiers in Riverdale and said, "That's what they want." ”

"But what does this have to do with refugees? You already have so much gold and silver treasure, why don't you just give them some of them? ”

Thorin said coldly: "Of course, it's okay to give some gold and silver treasures casually, but if Bard can accept Thrandil's unicorns, then, when they come in to get the gold and silver treasures, it may attract an army of elves." ”

Bilbo said angrily, "Thorin, you're thinking too badly of everyone! ”

Thorin frowned and said, "Yes! But what can I do? You have nothing to worry about, it's a big deal to lose and go back to the bottom of your bag, and be your rich second-generation Baggins! And me! What I have on my shoulders is the revival of the entire Lonely Mountain Dwarf clan! I don't care what people say about me! It doesn't matter if I am ungrateful, if I don't keep my promises, if I am hard-hearted, if I am mad and delirious by treasure! I'd rather bear the infamy of a lifetime than let the Lonely Mountain Clan rise again! As for the reputation of the Lonely Mountain, it can be re-established little by little by my successors! ”

Bilbo said helplessly: "But, Thorin, the current situation is very unfavorable for us! There's an army of elves out there! And hundreds of refugees who are angry because you broke your promises! As for me, there are only a dozen of them! How can we win this battle! ”

Thorin smiled coldly, "Why, you don't believe in my abilities? ”。

Bilbo shook his head and said, "If you were Diedi, I wouldn't say a word, but, Thorin, you're not Diedy, you can't win this battle!" ”

Thorin didn't get angry, but smiled faintly, "Yes, if I didn't know Diedy, I would think you were insulting me, but I know Diedy, and I know that I am not as good as Diedy's ability to change my life." But, Lord Baggins, never underestimate dwarves. ”