Because of Aragorn's tolerant policy, many humans in Gondor began to gather around the descendants of Isildur. At that time, the humans in the south all hoped that someone would appear to save them. Although the Prime Minister of Minas Tirith protected the Holy White City very well in those dark ages - we all know that it was Sauron's concern that if He does evil openly, and the Silver King will personally lead his army in advance; on the one hand, he also hopes to bewitch the descendants of the Númenóreans in order to increase his power - but for many years, he has only 'protected' Minas Tirith did not free Gondor from the invasion of the barbarians from the east.
Therefore, when the descendants of Isildur, son of Arathorn, reappear, it is difficult not to feel excited among the people of Gondor. The identity of the civilian hero Thorongil also makes Aragorn more popular.
During those days, Aragorn gathered a force of his own. Although the numbers are far inferior to the military strength of the Northern Kingdom, it is true that the prophecies made by Gandalf and Elrond many years ago are coming true, and he is already a king.
Moreover, Éomer also led the Rohirrim to follow him. They fought together and shared the joy of victory, just like Eol, the founding king of Rohan, and the twelfth king of Gondor more than five hundred years ago. The regent Qirion united against the enemy Balchoth who migrated from the inner sea of Loen. The Balchoth are a ferocious eastern people controlled by the shadow of Dol Guldur. They exist with the chariot people. blood relation.
So, Aragorn and the others headed south with great momentum.
Sauron looked angry and frightened at the same time. For he never forgot that it was Isildur who cut off his finger, ending his reign in the Second Age. That was the shame he felt as a Maia but lost to a mortal. Even though countless suns and moons had passed, Sauron still felt unbearable and angry.
So, after hearing that the broken Holy Sword of Narsil had been reforged, and that Isildur's descendants returned to Gondor, Sauron cursed Aragorn in all the most vicious words - it was later proven that this curse was to some extent As far as he was concerned, it did come true; then while hiding in the towering Tower of Ecthelion and plotting his conspiracy, he secretly sent messengers to issue orders to the legions of Mordor and South Ithilien, asking them to The coalition forces of elves, humans, dwarves and trees were attacked from the north and south.
Yes, although Aragorn's march made Sauron extremely angry, he was still more afraid of the military power of the northern kingdom and the high elves in the west. At that time, there was still news that the silver-white king had been awakened by the half-elf princess. It has not spread to the south, so Sauron feels that his real enemy is the high elves returning to the west headed by Olofenwe.
In his opinion, this was a signal for the mighty powers of the West to intervene in the affairs of Central Asia, so at that time Sauron was bent on eradicating these disturbing first-born children; he vowed to make the eldest son of the Silver King pay the price. Sauron laughed mockingly at the news.
"If it were their father, I might be a little afraid, but Hinako's sword dance will only scare people who don't know how to do it. To the real demon, his power is nothing more than the light of a firefly!"
As a result, countless Dongyi people with strange costumes and ferocious faces poured out from the gap in Mo Lannong, leaving only a small number of people to guard them. They followed the northern road, crossed the war plains, and headed south. When they left, the plains of Gordorus seemed lonely and quiet.
In the south, the Variags from Far Harad also crossed the Poros River and came north;
This is almost the entire military strength of all the evil forces in Middle-earth. Their number was even more than twice that of the army led by Aratu. They were bustling and noisy, trumpets and horns were blasting as they marched, their armored feet stamped on the ground with a rumble, and their weapons were sharp scimitars and black crossbows, which was really scary.
However, thankfully, the most dangerous chariot people and the Swutin people who drove mammoths were basically wiped out by the Northern Kingdom in the Battle of Destruction. The remaining barbarians were far inferior in terms of combat power and morale. Their allies, they would gather at Osgiliath, where they would cross the Anduin and attack the armies of the Northern Kingdoms.
At the same time, due to Sauron's deception and bewitchment, the humans of Gondor may also become enemies of the Northern Kingdom in this battle. The fortified stone city and the long defense line of Ramas Ehor would become pawns to attenuate and fend off the forces coming from the Northern Kingdoms. Even in the darkest times, these two lines of defense have never been captured by the enemy.
However, the overwhelming number of enemies is not without its benefits. Because the enemies are rushing out, the enemy's lair will become empty. In this way, the success rate of Frodo and Norathu's mission will be greatly improved.
But Sauron didn't know it at the time. He never imagined that the enemy would destroy the Ring, because Sauron longed for dominance and power. This was his nature, so he thought that others would do the same. Like Morgoth, he cannot understand goodness and love, and he abandons the weak as if they were old shoes; although they were once noble, they have already fallen into evil. He more believed that enemies would use the power of the ring to attack him, or that someone would take his treasure for themselves.
In fact, Sauron hopes for this, because the Supreme Ring brings together all his evil thoughts and part of his power. If someone becomes greedy, he will inevitably fall into madness amid endless temptations and whispers. By then, A new demon king will be born.
However, Elrond of Rivendell has been using the Air Ring among the three elven rings to isolate his home and protect the despicable ring bearer - the Hobbit's tenacity is beyond people's imagination, Fro Duo used all his will and love to resist Sauron's temptation.
And the Umbar pirates he sent out to attack Rivendale were all wiped out, greatly reducing his strength.
Coupled with the news of the failure of the Battle of Collapse, Sauron knew that he would not be able to regain the ring in a short period of time. However, all the forces led by the Silver King's son and Aragorn have gathered in the Pelennor Fields. In desperation, the Dark Lord also began to mobilize his troops to prepare for a battle with the Northern Kingdoms coalition forces here.
June 14, 3019 of the Third Era.
The people of Minas Tirith faced the final battle in despair. It was dark and gloomy all day, from dawn until dusk when the sun was not seen, the heavy shadows became deeper and deeper, and everyone in the White City felt depressed. High in the sky, a huge dark cloud rode the wind of war and slowly surged westward from the dark place, swallowing up the light. The air under the clouds was stagnant and suffocating, as if the entire Anduin Valley was waiting for a devastating storm to hit.
Looking out from the towering walls of the White City, beyond the long stretch of Ramas Ehor, countless royal banners unfurl across the Pelennor Fields. Look, on the left are six thousand Rohirrim cavalry led by Éomer. The green white horse flag is fluttering in the wind. The tall knights are wearing armor and their spears are standing. On the right are the strong men that Aragorn has recruited during this time. The white seven-star crown flag of the Dormans and Khazad-dûm, as well as the Ellin Vorn people, shines through the ages.
The central army consisted of more than 60,000 soldiers from Elpera. In the battle of collapse, nearly 30,000 soldiers from the Northern Kingdom fell forever, but the enemy fell much more than they did. Almost all the tank people in Central Continent fell. and the Siutin people were all wiped out in that battle; the remaining warriors still had high morale, and they gathered around the eldest son of the Silver King, vowing to take revenge.
Under the early morning sunlight, the fluttering dragon flag fluttered into the sky and blocked out the sun. The white and golden armor reflects the dazzling light, and the thick lineup stretches for miles, making people feel desperate.
The elves were the smallest in number, but the faces of the firstborn children shone with the starlight of Varda, looking majestic and powerful. Especially the group of elves who returned to the west, they were taller and more powerful, because the light of Valinor had not disappeared from them at that time, but they could stand up to all the Rohirrim and Gondor humans. .
Olofenwei, Gemir, and Elladan, Elrohir are the generals of the elves. They are wearing exquisite golden armor and looking at the stone city in the distance in the morning light.
The tree men led by Treebeard stayed behind, because Huorn seemed dangerous and violent. Aragorn did not want these terrible creatures to be dispatched in large numbers in this battle. He still sympathized with the compatriots of Minas Tirith. Thinking they can already be saved.
After hearing the opinions of most people, Aratu agreed to his request. But at the same time, Aratu also said: "I heard the voice of mankind, but I am the commander of this coalition. I will devote all my strength when I feel it is necessary, even if I break Minas Tirith. Aragorn, You can have hope, but eventually the city will be in flames."
"No one denies this. No one will challenge your authority. Whether it is public or private, I obey your orders." Aragorn replied: "But I only ask that your highness will allow Gondor to have more I want nothing more than to discern the time between ourselves and our enemies.”
"You will have one morning." Aratu said, looking at the magnificent seven-story stone city and the long defense line of Ramas Ehor: "Then no matter what the outcome, I will order the siege. Because Soo Ren will not give up so easily, Mordor, Minas Morgul and his many legions, we cannot spend too much time here."
At that time, the leaders of the coalition felt the evil wind blowing from the north and south, and the shadow continued to spread to the Pelennor Plains. Then the generals knew that the enemy was also on the move, so Aragorn left the commander's camp, went to the side near Osgiliath, and set up camp.
And Treebeard also said firmly and seriously in his slow tone: "Young Celedorien (Sindarin, son of the Silver King), the trees will ensure the retreat of humans and elves, no matter who the enemy is. "
"I believe it," Aratu said.
But no matter which camp you belong to, one thing is certain for everyone. If the one in the royal court refuses to lower his high head to the King of the North, then today will be a tragic decisive battle.
So will the 'Prime Minister' surrender?
Many people looked up at the royal court above the seventh ring. But all they heard was a clear ringing of bells from the royal court, which was a signal for battle and an order for them to die.
As a result, the humans of Gondor despaired.
A few days ago, Minas Tirith sent half of its soldiers to strengthen the outer defenses - the Prime Minister's order was: We should not give up the outer defenses easily. Lamas Ehor is the Gondor humans who have spent great efforts. Even in the darkest times, it was never conquered. Unless they are willing to pay ten times the price as us.
This combat order cannot be said to be wrong. Whether the humans in Shicheng were deceived by him or they were sober and self-aware, they could only obey the orders from the royal court. The guards of Ramaseihor walked out from behind the hidden stone wall and stood on the long city wall——
The guards of Minas Tirith all rushed to the top of the city to watch the last elegy of their compatriots.
In the royal court, the Prime Minister - or in other words, Sauron laughed triumphantly. He was extremely happy and content with human beings killing each other. He thought that although his plans often failed, at this point he was successful. of.
"Kill, burn." The devil's laughter echoed in the empty hall, "No matter who kills whom, doesn't this benefit me?"
Legend has it that Sauron's hearty and vicious laughter spread out of the royal court and reached the vast Pelennor Plains, making both sides more dignified.
Finally, the trumpets sounded, and all three armies stood in silence.
Aragorn went out at the head of the army, and his people followed him. Halbarad followed, holding the royal standard of Isildur. In this battle, he did not serve as Elpera's deputy, but instead participated in the battle as a Dúnedain. For he had sworn to Arathorn that he would protect the son of the old lord until the royal banner was planted on the head of the royal city of all the Dúnedain.
In this regard, Aratu chose to agree to his request.
"If this is what you wish for, then go ahead and do it, but there will always be a place for you in the King's Court of Annuminas. I hope you remember that," he told his deputy.
"Yes, I am forever grateful for this." Halbarad, who has devoted decades of hard work for the Northern Kingdom and watched the north transform from a desolate land into the most beautiful place in Middle-earth, said: "But I have a feeling for the Sons of Arathorn. Responsibility, this responsibility started long before I served the Silver King. When I complete this responsibility, I will return to Annuminas and never leave again."
Then he left the order of battle at Elpera and came to Aragorn's camp.
Aragorn was very happy for the arrival of his father's former general, but at the same time, Aragorn also expressed his unwillingness to accept his salute. Because Aragorn knew that the world had changed, the wanderers had split into two parts over the long years: one part had chosen to join the Kingdom of Elpera as early as the rise of the north; the other part had been wandering outside the north until Aragon The Sons of the Pine grew up, raised the old banner of Isildur, and rejoined Aragorn.
He said: "Halbarad, I am sincerely grateful for your arrival, because it proves that the Dúnedain have not forgotten their old oaths. But I will not accept your allegiance, and do not salute me, because you They are the subjects of the Silver King, we should all remember this.”
But Halbarad thought he was questioning his loyalty, and he shouted: "Then the Son of Hadoreth can only use the blood of his enemies or his own blood to prove that the accusations of the Son of Arathorn are unfounded, because I have never forgotten that I The oath to your father. It’s just that the son of Arathorn has grown up under the protection of elves, so I am not allowed to use my sword to protect him. But if he blames me for this, then I can only accept it."
"Doesn't it hurt my heart to say this? Just because I don't mean to accuse." Aragorn shook his head and said, holding the arm of this tribesman with an outstanding reputation in the north, with a sincere look in his eyes: "I just I never thought that you would condescend and come back to me, a vulgar person. If my words make you angry, then I apologize to you. But I just ask you not to say those terrible words again, because my people have already Not many, even one less would break my heart.”
Halbarad then turned from anger to joy. He looked at the son of Arathorn and saw that he was taller and more majestic than his father. The Star of Elendil and the reforged Anduril make him as good as any king, or even better.
They came out of the camp together and came together to the walls of Ramas-Ehor.
At that time, tens of thousands of soldiers from both sides were watching this small group of Dúnedain. There was silence.
In full view of the crowd, Halbarad held up the King of Gondor's flag, stepped out from the crowd, and shouted loudly: "The true king of Gondor has returned, and he will take back the entire land that belongs to him. All Gondor kings People, you should put away your weapons and open the city gates wide to welcome the return of the king!"
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