The wind blowing from the east howled more and more shrilly, and in an instant it condensed into a manic storm. The descendants of Thorondor spread their huge wings and flew across the deep blue sky.
As a messenger, it participated in almost all major events at the end of the Third Age.
"The evil is always restless, which makes me tired of running around here and there."
The descendants of Thorondo looked through the 10,000-meter-high sky and saw the running Dongyi people with eyes sharper than those of the elves. Their shining weapons and menacing iron helmets were as bright as ice and snow in the sunlight.
That was the Demon Lord's legions in Mordor, and they were all out.
And it also saw the fire clouds erupting from the Orojuin volcano, lightning and thunder in the east, and the black pressure of the Ephelduas Mountains spreading southward.
"Behold, they are at work again, and I hope young Celedorion is ready this time."
The travel-worn messenger glanced at this marvelous scene and flew high through the towering clouds. It crossed over the Shadow Mountains and the land called Ithilien by humans, and arrived at the Pelennor Fields.
But I saw several snow-covered peaks guarding a castle. The castle was integrated with the mountains, as if it was growing in the mountains. Many towers complement each other, and the reflections of the lower towers can be clearly reflected on the dome of the main tower. The steel brackets are like sharp claws, tightly grasping the white load-bearing wall.
It was the human stone city of Minas Tirith: a vast army was confronting the men in the stone city and the walls of Lamas Elhor across the vast Pelennor Fields. The flags of the firstborn and the secondborn fluttered in the wind, and the cold metal light was as bright as day, just like those ancient battles in the first era.
It chirped, passed through the thick clouds, and began to dive downwards. The wind whistled in its ears, and the wind blew through its bright and soft feathers, shrouding the head of the eldest son of the silver-white king like a shadow.
At that time, both sides looked at the Great King's envoy with surprise and uncertainty. Aratu below recognized the identity of the messenger, so the sharp arrows of elves and humans did not fall on its head.
"Young Aratu." Whitehill hovered over the battlefield, bringing the latest news from the north, which was extremely exciting news for the coalition forces. "The Silver King has awakened! Humans, elves, and dwarves are besieging that place. An ancient fortress."
Aratu straightened his back excitedly, and an uncontrollable excitement surged into his heart. He shouted joyfully on his white horse: "auta i lome! The darkest hour has passed! Rejoice, all people with hope! Victory belongs to us!"
Cheers sounded like thunder over the battlefield.
"victory!"
The soldiers of Elpera were the first to cheer excitedly. The sound shakes the world.
This overwhelming roar reached the left wing. Éomer excitedly pulled out the sword Herugrim given to him by King Théoden and shouted: Victory!
Infected by this, the Rohirrim could not help but bang their shields, draw their swords and raise their spears, and follow their leader Shan to shout: Victory!
Findin II on the right was even more excited, his beard trembling with excitement. He was riding on a strong horned sheep, and his thick steel helmet was even held up by his thick beard and hair. "Baruk Khazd! Khazd ai-mênu!"
He brandished his ax and hammer and let out a thundering war cry.
Although dwarves are rude and stubborn, stingy, and even greedy, they are synonymous with enthusiasm and bravery, and a little spark can make them excited. Then nearly 4,000 dwarves also cheered, and their shouts shook the sky.
The humans of Gondor and the Ellinvorn people who had submitted to Aragorn's banner saw this and shouted the same without hesitation. Finally, all the mountain calls converged into one voice: Wan Sheng!
It is said that at this moment, the cheers of the northern kingdom were like the roar of giants in the sky and earth. The endless peaks of Mount Domingo and Ephilduas echoed this vast cheer.
When Olofenwë heard this voice, he couldn't help but sigh, and said: "I understand Fëanor a little bit. Although he was harmed by pride, now, facing the cheers of creating history, I can't help but say: Even the immortal elves can't help but sigh. How can we resist this voice of freedom?”
At that time, when Gemir, Elladan, Elrohir and other Noldor elves heard what the son of Orwë said, they couldn't help but look at each other with complicated emotions.
The guards of Lamas Elhor and Minas Tirith were even more shaken.
Their morale was visibly collapsing, they were hesitant, the crossbows in their hands were as heavy as mountains, and the heavy armor could not make their cold hearts and bodies feel any warmth;
But at that time, Berigand II, son of the brave Berigand, shouted: "If the invaders can call themselves kings, then I am willing to give up my loyalty to the light; if victory is destined not to belong to us, then I I am willing to use my life to prove my loyalty to Gondor! Go back, the people below, maybe you are a descendant of the royal family, maybe not! But the people of Stone City will never surrender to the plunderers who come with their troops. Even if we surrender, it is not our sincerity. Will! Unless he is willing to withdraw his troops and use a gentler way, using the way of our Dunedain people, to gain more people's recognition! So, go back, I will not warn you a second time!"
As he spoke, he opened the bow and arrow in his hand and aimed at the people of Aragon and Halbarad below. Berigand II was the general of Lamas Ehor and was responsible for the peripheral defense battle. He His father, Baron Beregond of Pelargir, was even one of the heroes who conquered the pirates of Umbar. It was he who defeated the pirate coalition led by Angamait II at the Strait of Umbar, thus laying the foundation for the southern expedition in 2941 of the Third Age.
The son of the foolish and loyal Beregund, he was one of the many Gondor humans who were bewitched by Sauron in the Dark Ages.
Many people were infected by his bravery, and timidity and cowardice immediately disappeared from their hearts; as he said, if the barbarians from the north insist on using intimidation and swords to make them surrender, then so be it, they will prove it with blood , the humans of Gondor are not cowards! Even if the other party is the prestigious Silver King.
"Gondor will never retreat!"
The deceived and bewitched people of Gondor shouted, but in fact it was entirely due to the terrible shadow posed by Sauron and not their will;
Listening to the depraved words of human beings before killing each other, Sauron sat cross-legged on the cold stone seat and laughed.
Looking at his stubborn compatriots, Aragorn felt sad and sad. He was really unwilling to let the blades of the coalition be stained with the blood of the Gondor people if it was not necessary; but at the same time, he also knew that the eldest son of the Silver King would not allow the proposal to withdraw. .
He stepped out from the crowd, identified himself amidst cheers and angry curses, and shouted: "Listen, listen, my compatriots, this is the voice of light, this is the voice of mercy: What you are saying is wrong. You are sincere, because your hearts, your eyes, and your ears have been deceived by Sauron! Yes, the person sitting on the throne of the prime minister is not a good person, Orlandil is just his alias, his His real name is Sauron, the Lord of Deception, the despicable betrayer, and the Dark Lord! It was he who killed Turgon II, seduced Ecthelion, murdered Denethor, and even took his The two sons have driven out of Minas Tirith! The wise should see him for what he is!"
"This is nonsense!" Beregund II glared at him, the crossbow in his hand trembling. But a voice roared in his heart, fighting with the shadow entrenched in his heart, which made him look pale and helpless: "Leave, I will not believe the words of an arrogant person, because he has brought weapons and malice." !”
"Then you are a fool!" Aragorn said loudly: "A wise man not only listens with his ears, but also thinks with his heart: Please think about who caused the endless war! And I am the son of Aragorn, Aragorn, I naturally have the right to promote the royal power, and the shadow in the royal court is the trespasser!"
At that time, many people on Ramas Ehor heard their conversation, and the morale that had been slightly restored became low again. Especially those who are calm and sensible. They looked at each other in fear, raised their crossbows and put them down again.
The prime minister is Sauron?
Oh my god.
This accusation is truly horrific.
they thought.
"Go back!" Berigand II shouted with a pale face. The star of Elendil on Aragorn's forehead stung his eyes. A sense of despair and fear occupied his heart. He really couldn't accept Aarandil. He became frightened and uneasy at the accusation made by the Son of the Pine. "What you said is more frightening than the most vicious curse. I will not listen! Nor will I admit it! Unless the man who claims to be the King of Gondor has a more direct statement." evidence!"
But at the same time, Aratu also learned from the eagle Whitehill that the enemy was coming straight from the north and south, so after cheering, he couldn't help shouting: "Come back, Aragorn! I have given them a chance." But human beings' short-sightedness and stubbornness prevent them from listening to the advice of wise men! Now, the enemy is coming, and we have no more time to waste here."
At the same time, the flag bearer galloped endlessly, and the order was conveyed to every general fighting. As a result, the elves, dwarves, Rohirrim, Ellinvorn and the Ent clan led by Treebeard began to quiet down, everyone cheered up, and the war was about to break out.
Aragorn's heart indeed stood with his compatriots, but he could not disobey the order of the eldest son of the Silver King. He tried to persuade the humans of Ramas Ahor again and persuaded them not to help the evil, but with Berigand The humans of Gondor, led by II, refused to accept it.
At this moment, two horses came running like the wind from the south.
"Please stop it!"
Gandalf rode on the Swift Shadow, like a saint coming, with hope and light, "Stop! Everyone, whether they are the sons of the Silver King or deceived humans!" His voice echoed in the battlefield like thunder: "If the descendants of Isildur cannot calm you down, then please listen to me: the usurper is not Aragorn, but the prime minister Orlandil, or Sauron!"
The figure next to him lifted the cloak on his head, and the sun shone on his rumored handsome face. He looked majestic and worried at the same time. He was the swan knight whom he had not seen for a long time.
He said: "Men of Gondor, please open your eyes and cleanse your ears. The shadow has been above us for too long. Now let the light shine again on this great white city: above the throne is It is the devil incarnate, and it is he who seduces the son of Turgon!”
At that time, fate made Ecthelion wake up when he was at his craziest and did not ban the king's title of Doamroth. Therefore, his appearance could not help but shock many people.
"Prince Do Amroth!"
"It's me!" Adrasil said: "In the name of my father, I swear that Mithrandir's words are true! The chancellor is the devil! Son of Berigand, put down the sharp arrow in your hand. , the person you should be loyal to is the human being in front of you, he is the son of Arathorn and the descendant of Isildur!"
The shadow in Beregond II's heart rose like fire. He was not a coward, but he had to think about who was telling the truth and who was lying.
At that time, many humans like him were also in great panic.
However, at this moment, a rapid ringing of bells came from the city. Sauron noticed something uneasy about the development of the incident. He seemed angry and frightened. He ordered the humans of Ramas Ahor to attack the coalition forces of the Northern Kingdom.
But his too hasty and inconsiderate orders made him self-defeating. The shadow in Berigand II's heart receded like the tide, and the light returned to his heart. He dropped the crossbow in his hand and sighed.
"Okay, let fate decide whether we are right or wrong! I don't recognize the royal power of the descendants of Isildur, but I can't just watch innocent people die here! The man on the throne will only let us die, But he doesn’t understand the fear we face at all, let him deal with the anger of the King of the North by himself, this is not an act of treason, it is just a helpless compromise!"
Just like that, the city gate of Ramaseihor suddenly opened.
The humans who had previously been at odds with Aragorn and the others chose to hand over their weapons and submit to the Northern Kingdom. Most of the humans who did not want to submit were arrested by Berigand II's order, and some die-hards were killed. , but compared with the number of people who died in the war on both sides, it was much less.
It was also from that time that Aratu understood that the tragedy of roommates fighting has never been eradicated from mankind. Even Gandalf and Aragorn were unable to do anything about this.
Sauron, who was entrenched high above the royal court, saw the armies of the Northern Kingdom pouring into Ramas Ahor like a tide, and understood that all his sinister intentions were under the plans of the coalition forces and wizards, just like snow in the sun. In an instant, fleeting.
His smile stopped on his face, and anger welled up in his heart. His unparalleled beauty could not hide his terrifying and ferocious anger. He cursed those cowardly humans, and cursed their country to eventually be destroyed.
He said: "If they think they can escape, then let them embrace this false hope, but one day, they will know that even without my hands, everything they have will eventually turn into dust. The old palace There will be collapse, stone walls will be pushed down, metal will rot in the mud! Yes, it will all come!"
(End of chapter)
