Chapter 167: Chaitling Town
Bilbo hurriedly said: "It's not like this, I have heard many legends about the elves, they selflessly help humans and dwarves, and also created a lot of weapons with elven magic, even the initial form of the ring is also created by the elves, I don't know about King Thrandil, but I know the King of Rivendell, he is a very good elven king, especially we hobbits are extremely friendly, our hobbits' happiest goal in life is to be able to retire in Rivendell." ”
Balin shrugged, "I'm not going to judge this, anyway, I've been through the war in Smaug, and I've seen Thranduil turn around and walk away, so I can understand the dissatisfaction in Thorin's heart at this moment." ”
“…… All right. Bilbo sighed helplessly.
It seems that it is impossible to convince Bahrain that they do not hate the elves.
If the easiest way to get to the Lonely Mountain was to take Rivendell, and they had to ask the elves where the key to the underground entrance to the palace should be inserted, Thorin would not have taken this route if they were killed.
Bilbo leaned closer to Xufeng and whispered, "Diedi, do you think the elves are really as unbearable as the dwarves say?" Aren't they the most perfect race in Middle-earth? ”
Xu Feng smiled faintly, "It's about to pass through the Achet Valley, and the town of Chaitlin is in front of us, so let's hurry up." ”
“…… All right. Seeing that Xu Feng was not interested in discussing this topic, Bill Bo said no more.
Actually, of course, Xu Feng disagreed with the dwarves.
The dwarves of the Oak Shield tribe and the Elven King of the Dark Forest, Thrandil, have a story that goes far beyond what the dwarves think.
The dwarves only saw Thranduil die at that time, but they didn't realize that the first person to see death was actually their old king Thor.
And even if the old king Thor did not save Thrandil when he saw his death, after Thranduil received the distress signal from the old king Thor, he still abandoned his previous suspicions and came to support with his elven troops.
However, Thranduil did not expect that the enemy faced by the dwarves was the last dragon, the terrifying Smaug.
Intellectually speaking, this situation is difficult to control with the dwarven forces that have fallen into chaos and the crazy King Thor, even if Thranduil can control it, it is impossible to hurt Smaug with only the five hundred elven fast cavalry he brought.
The fall of the Lonely Mountain Palace was itself expected.
There is too much wealth accumulated here, and the dragon's favorite thing is wealth, and the old king Thor does not know how to restrain himself, does not know how to benefit his people and the neighbors around him, but keeps digging lonely mountains, and keeps accumulating wealth, which leads to Smaug's patronage, and it is only a matter of time.
Therefore, the biggest reason for the disaster of the Oak Shield tribe is himself, and he can't complain that Thranduil "will not save him when he sees death".
If Xu Feng sat in Thrandil's position, Xu Feng would not have let the entire elven army risk being burned to death by the dragon's fire to save a neighbor who didn't know how to be grateful at all.
Of course, he was now in the dwarven expedition, so he naturally couldn't say what was in front of Thorin, otherwise, it would probably lead to a fierce quarrel.
Xu Feng didn't have any interest in the quarrel, he just wanted to end this bounty as soon as possible, and not make any extraneous complications.
The Lonely Mountain Expedition continued its walk in the Achet Valley, stopping at noon to rest, having a meal of instant noodles, and continuing in the afternoon, until dusk fell, when they finally walked out of the valley and saw the town of Chaitlin in the distance.
The town of Chaitlin is a special village.
It is a long way from the kingdom of Arnor, and it is located next to the territory of the Dark Forest and Rivendell, so although the kingdom of Arno claims sovereignty over this place, it does not send guards to guard it.
After all, the act of sending troops to garrison could anger two powerful elven allies.
Besides, Chaitling isn't really a town, it's just a place to stay.
It has a population of less than 500 people, and it is scattered and has no fences.
The pace of life here is also slow, with a preference for comfort and elegance.
Even when they farm, they always dress neatly, comb their hair meticulously, trim their nails cleanly, and even have to do nail art before they are willing to work in the fields.
After all, they are next to the elves, and they will be more or less influenced by the elven thinking.
Several of the other towns did not like the people of Caitlin Town, and the people of Caitlin Town considered themselves to be the elves of the human race, and did not disdain to be associated with humans.
However, in the eyes of the elves, the people of Caitlin are no different from other humans.
So, this is embarrassing for the town of Chaitlin.
However, the people of Caitlin Town did not feel that they were so embarrassed.
While the Dwarven Expedition was heading through the Achet Valley to the town of Chaitlin, a group of robbers was ambushing the town of Chaitrin.
That's right, it's the bandits.
After several blows, the gang of robbers not only survived tenaciously, but also continued to recruit troops with the equipment of their dead brothers!
By now, they have become a team of 100 people!
The leader of the robbers, riding on his tall horse, surrounded by his men, walked triumphantly through the town of Caitlin.
The residents of Chaitlin were all closed to their homes, afraid to go out.
And the bandit leader is not targeting these civilians who live in very ordinary conditions, but only to use this transportation artery to rob passing traders.
This is the only way for the Arno Kingdom and the Rivendell Elven Kingdom, the Arno Kingdom and the Rivendell Kingdom have always been very friendly, and there are many merchants on both sides.
So, theoretically, it's really a good idea to choose this place to rob.
It's just that the buildings in Caitlin Town are too scattered, and there are no city walls, so it is not so easy to control this hub line.
What's more, if they really anger the elves of Rivendell, the elves can kill these rabble in minutes.
"Boss, are we really going to rob here?" The little brother who followed the robber leader for three life and death hurdles asked uneasily.
The robber leader sneered, "What are you afraid of, wealth is in danger!" Besides, as long as we don't rob both kinds of people, there is no danger! ”
The younger brother hurriedly asked, "Which two kinds of people?" ”
The bandit leader said, "The first type of people are the elves of Rivendell, and we will not touch them, whether they are merchants or not, and no matter how much wealth they have. ”。
"Understood!" The younger brother then asked, "What about the second type?" ”
The robber leader looked at the sky forty-five degrees and sighed faintly: "If we meet that man, we can run as far as we can, I don't want to ...... Humiliated by him again. ”