Through the efforts of Thorin and the other twelve dwarves, the only cave to enter the dwarven king's capital of Irubor was also walled, and most of the cave was sealed.

The wall has a number of holes that allow the dwarves to shoot bows and arrows, and the dwarves can use ladders to crawl around the walls and shoot any enemies they try to get close by.

Such a defense alone is enough to become a nightmare for the attacker.

After all, it was not easy to run in front of this hole, at least to climb the huge rock blocking the main entrance to face the wall, so the attackers could not gather many troops in front of the wall.

No matter how many attackers there are, when they really face the city wall, they will only be a few dozen or nearly a hundred at most.

In this way, Thorin and the other twelve dwarves naturally don't have to worry about the comparison of numbers.

At the same time, Thorin and the other dwarves, with the help of the waterway that flows out of Irub, formed a small lake in front of the wall, as if he had made a moat in front of the wall.

Now it is impossible to get close to the city walls without swimming through the small lake and crossing a narrow path that clings to the mountain wall.

In the process, Thorin and the other twelve dwarves could naturally shoot the attacker several times.

In terms of such a defensive state, although it cannot be said that it is impossible to fight alone, it is not so easy to really kill Irubi, even if there is a huge disparity in manpower between the two sides.

You must know that dwarves are known for their stamina, and it is also difficult to exhaust the strength of thirteen dwarves by sacrificing numbers.

Thorin will definitely make a rotation arrangement, and in the event of a critical moment in the battle, he can be divided into two shifts to save the dwarf's physical strength.

It's no wonder that in the original plot, Thorin dared to use thirteen people to fight against thousands of refugees from River Valley Town and elven warriors from the woodland kingdom outside.

Irub's current state of defense is the source of Thorin's self-confidence.

Of course, Thorin had already sent a message to Dane in Iron Hills via Raven. Let him bring the dwarves of the Iron Hills to support him, so as long as Thorin can defend for a while, it is natural that more dwarves will return to the royal capital of Irubor to help him protect Irub's treasures.

And now that almost half a month has passed, it won't be long before Dane of Iron Hills will come with reinforcements.

Anyway, Thorin was ready for war, which made Zhu Linglu and Bud, who were ready to negotiate, naturally a little surprised.

Of course, Zhu Linglu and Bard were followed by a general of the woodland elves, and as for Serrandui, he didn't bother to come over to negotiate with Thorin at all, and he was not optimistic about such negotiations.

The general of the woodland elves was looking at the results on behalf of Thranduil. Basically, they don't interject to say anything.

There are also several woodland elves and Riverdale refugees, holding high the green flag representing the Woodland Kingdom and the blue banner of Riverdale, representing that this time it is the Woodland Kingdom and Riverdale Town who are looking for Sollin. Oak Shield negotiations.

When Zhu Linglu and Bard were watching the main gate of Irubi, Thorin inside the city wall naturally saw them as well, so he shouted loudly outside.

"Who is it that came to the king's gate under the mountain in full armor with the intention of starting a war?"

"Hello Thorin! Why do you lock yourself in the door like a desperate poor man? We are not against you, and we are glad to see that you are still alive. We weren't expecting anyone to survive when we came, but since there were still people guarding here. Then it's time for us to meet and talk to each other. ”

Zhu Linglu didn't speak directly, so Bard took a step forward and shouted back to Thorin who was hiding behind the city wall with a gloomy face.

The state of preparation on Iruber's side made him feel troubled. If there was a real war, he would find it difficult to take the wall.

"Who are you and what do you want to discuss?"

Thorin clearly recognized Bud, but at this time he deliberately shouted proudly to the bottom.

"I'm Bud. It was I who shot the dragon and liberated your treasure. Doesn't that have anything to do with you? In addition, I am also the son of Girion, the King of the Vale. Part of your treasure is something that Smaug stole from my ancestors. Aren't we qualified to discuss this with you? ”

Of course, Bard had already thought of what he could say before he came to find Thorin to talk, so he repeatedly questioned Thorin on the city wall.

"Not only that, but in the final battle, Smaug also destroyed Riverdale on Long Lake, and now I am the representative of all the refugees in Riverdale, and I want to ask you if you were aware of the tragedy that will befall Riverdale when you bring Smaug to wreak havoc! And they have reached out to you in your hunger and cold, and you have so far rewarded them with calamity and death, though I know that you did not mean to do so, so I have come to seek you to fulfill your promise. ”

To be honest, Bud said these words very powerfully, even if Zhu Linglu heard it, he also agreed with it.

It's a pity that Zhu Linglu knows that Solin will not be easily persuaded, and now Solin is completely fascinated by the treasure, and he can't listen to any words anymore.

"You have put your most selfish reasons last and foremost, and no one is entitled to share in the treasures of our people, for Smaug has likewise taken their lives and dwellings. This treasure does not belong to it, nor should it be used to repair the damage it has caused. ”

Thorin responded to Bard's words with contempt, but considering his promise, he didn't quite take what he said as a fart completely, so he continued, "When the time comes, I will return to you in gold for the assistance and goods that Riverdale gave us." But no one can force us to give away a penny, and as long as you still lay heavy troops in front of my house, I will treat you as enemies and thieves. I can't help but wonder what kind of compensation you will give to our fellow citizens if you come and find that we have been killed. ”

"That's a good question, but you're not dead, and we're not robbers. And you are now rich, and you should repay those who helped you when you were in need. Besides, you still haven't responded to my other requests. ”

Bard understood what Thorin meant, and Thorin was only willing to pay the price of supplies and supplies that Riverdale had given them, which was too far short of what he had promised.

Of course, Bard would never let Thorin play tricks like this, so he questioned Thorin again...... (To be continued......)