A large open space was opened in front of the city wall of Minas Tirith, and both sides of the city gate were crowded with handsome people wearing colorful clothes and wreaths on their heads.
People are like silver waves, advancing row after row, shining brightly in the morning sun and rippling constantly. The soldiers of Elpera watched from a distance. They were arranged in a neat square formation, with strict discipline and high spirits. Even the warriors of Gondor are no match for them.
As the commanders of this army, Aratu and Noratu participated in this grand event, but they will not appear as protagonists, but as witnesses of the northern kingdom.
In this way they came to the entrance of the city gate, and stopped a furlong from the wall. Since the city gate had not yet been rebuilt, a fence was set up at the entrance. Guards in silver and black uniforms stood guard there, holding unsheathed swords. In front of the palisade stood Faramir the Chancellor, Hurin the Keymaster, and other generals of Gondor, as well as Princess Eowyn of Rohan and King Théoden, as well as many of Mark's cavalry. They all came urgently after receiving the news from Gondor's messenger.
As a group of Dúnedain dressed in silver and gray came out of the army, everyone fell silent.
Lord Aragorn was the first to come slowly. He was wearing black armor, a silver belt around his waist, and a pure white cloak. He did not wear a helmet crown on his head, and only had a bright star tied with a thin silver belt in front of his forehead. With him came Éomer of Rohan, Prince Adrasil, and Halbarad. He still attended the enthronement ceremony of the descendants of the Old Lord as a Dúnedain.
Gandalf the Grey, the Saint, was also among them, and beside him was a small man - many people were surprised to see them.
Frodo came to Minas Tirith on the evening of the next day. When Smaug's huge body came to the White City again, the Gondor humans who had just experienced the pain of the city's destruction were initially shocked. It wasn't until they saw that the visitor was the guardian of the north that those who had heard the legend of the Silver King suddenly shouted in surprise, "The dragon is coming! It has brought the messenger who destroyed the devil's weapon!"
Norathu lifted the exhausted Frodo off Smaug's back and gently placed him on the ground. The gray robe wizard, who had already received the news, immediately stepped forward and put his warm hand on Frodo's head: the hobbit trembled all over, closed his eyes tightly, and said nothing.
Gandalf could feel that the life of the ring bearer had been greatly consumed, because Sauron himself cursed him at that time. It was the most vicious curse that Sauron longed for. He tried to kill Frodo, but in the end the Hobbit Man's persistence in love and faith resisted Sauron's magic. But even so, Frodo's time in Middle-earth is running out. He must go to the blessed land in the west.
"I can't make him fully recover. Sauron's curse lingers on him. Only the blessings of the Western Holy Land can save our hobbit from an untimely death. Perhaps the mighty ones foresee this, so It was fate that made him and Bilbo hold the Supreme Ring." The former Gandalf, now Maia Oluolin, said this to Norathu and others.
"Maybe we can get Sauron to undo his curse," Findin II said.
"His power has been disintegrated in this battle, and the many evils he left behind may last for a long time, but he has lost control of all the evil he created. I don't think he can do his best in this matter, even if he wants to ." O'Loughlin said.
"Ai! laurië lantar lassi súrinen,
It’s a great experience!
Yéni ve lintë yuldar avánier
mi oromardi lisse-miruvóreva
Andúnë pella, Vardo tellumar
nu luini yassen tintilar i eleni
ómaryo airetári-lírinen.
Sí man i yulma nin enquantuva?
An sí Tintallë Varda Oiolossëo
ve fanyar máryat Elentári ortanë
ar ilyë tier undulávë lumbulë;
ar sindanóriello caita mornië
i falmalinnar imbë met, ar hísië
untúpa Calaciryo míri oialë.
Sí vanwa ná, Rómello vanwa, Valimar!
Namárië! Nai hiruvalyë Valimar.
Nai elyë hiruva. Namárië!" Aragorn sang the song about the blessed land of the west, the city of the gods, then shook his head and sighed: "Velima! Velima! A place that is inaccessible to mortals! It enjoys eternal happiness, but it is holy and immaculate! Al Pharazon once tried to stand up for the gods with thousands of troops, but in the end he sent the Númenóreans into the ocean. Now it will be open to two great hobbits! If possible, I would trade everything here for this opportunity. "
At that time, Olofenwei was also standing among the generals. He said proudly: "No mortal in Shouding can set foot on that sacred land, even if he is the king among men."
Although the words of the son of Orwë were cruel, they revealed the fate of mortals and elves. Many dwarves and humans who heard the words of the high elf prince of the west were deeply saddened.
But Orolin said: "The fate and operation of the world are the authority of Ilúvatar, and death is the most holy gift given to the second-born children, not even the Valar has the right to take it away. And the reason why death makes You grieve only because it comes under the shadow of Morgoth, so that you feel as if you are surrounded by great darkness when you face death. This is one of the most terrible evils he has ever wrought. Moreover, the Elves do not die. It is neither a reward nor a punishment, but a manifestation of their nature. They are bound to this world and cannot escape. Because the life of the world is their life until they are exhausted. If you think there is a higher or lower level between the two, then only It can be said that you are all blinded by obsession."
However, he then looked at the two sons of Turka, "But now, the third destiny has appeared. It is still in Ilúvatar's heart and has not been revealed to anyone. Maybe many generations later , He will reveal His purpose, but now, let us look forward to everything."
The humans and dwarves who heard this suddenly woke up. Olofenwe also looked at the twins, and everyone bowed to the son of Turka.
Alatu and Nolatu looked at the generals without saying a word.
Next, everyone stopped talking about this topic.
When Frodo woke up, he found himself lying on a soft bed. The roof was of a style he had never seen before. The beauty of different elves and nature blended together. They were thick and heavy with a hint of history, just like Same as Annuminas. The sunlight shines through the windows on the smooth ground, and the interplay of light and shadow makes people feel warm.
"God forbid!" he thought silently, "how long have I been asleep?" For a moment, he even thought of the time when he was playing in the sunny Shire. It was as if he couldn't remember anything before. He stretched and took a deep breath. "Oh, what a dream I had!" he muttered. "What a joy to wake up!" He sat up, and then saw Gandalf looking at him with a smile on his face. But if you look closely, it's different.
His hair and beard were still as white as ever, his eyes were as bright as stars, he had a kind smile, and he held a familiar smoking gun in his hand. There was no sword, and the cane was not there.
"Good day, Frodo. Seeing you wake up is the happiest thing I've heard in a while." The old man who looked like Gandalf but was not quite Gandalf said.
All the memories came flooding back, and Frodo shouted: "That was not a dream! This scene is familiar, Gandalf, where are we again this time?"
"Gandalf," the old man repeated, as if he was recalling a long-lost word from his past memory. "Yes, that's the name. I used to be called Gandalf. You can still call me that, Frodo." As he spoke, he laughed like music, like a spring of water flowing into a dry land. As Frodo listened, a thought suddenly occurred to him - it had been so many days since he had heard laughter, the sound of such pure joy. It sounded to his ears like the echo of all the laughter he had known in his life, but he himself burst into tears.
Then, just as the sun shines brighter after the sweet rain has stopped on the spring breeze, he stopped his tears and burst out laughing, laughing as he jumped out of bed. "Gandalf!"
They hugged each other like old friends reunited after a long absence.
After a long time, Gandalf said softly: "Now, I answer your question: We are in Minas Tirith, the city of kings and chancellors! Although it is dilapidated, yes, it is still great! Frodo, everything is over Sauron has been defeated in the past, and Aratu defeated him just as Noratu defeated the Blue Wizard. Yes, I have heard your story from the second son of Turka. I have to say , You have done well, Frodo, Lord Elrond said: Even if all the great Elven friends of old, Hador, Hurin, Túrin, and even Beren himself were gathered together, you should be There is a place among them. Now I say: He's right!"
This makes Frodo feel a little ashamed, because only he knows that maybe he is not that great after all. He thought of what he had said and done on the stone platform of Samasnaul: but nevertheless, it was all over. Frodo looked at the smiling wizard and felt relaxed.
"I just tried my best, Gandalf! Maybe I won't think about what happened that day again, because it will only cause me pain." Frodo said softly.
"Then you can rest well." Gandalf stared at him, a hint of concern for the Hobbit flashing in his eyes. "We all know what you have faced, Frodo, and no one will blame you. The rest. During the days, the only thing you have to do is to have a good rest under the king's care."
After he finished speaking, Gandalf stood in front of him. At this moment, the sunlight passed through the window, making his beard shine like white snow. "Because soon, a grand event will require your presence. As one of the greatest heroes of this era, you have the qualifications." He said.
Frodo blinked hard, and for a while he was caught between confusion and ecstasy, unable to answer even a single sentence. Finally, he took a breath and said: "Gandalf! What did I miss? What happened in this world? What's the date today?"
"You have too many questions, which will have no effect on your recovery, but I can still answer a few of them for you." Gandalf said with a smile, "Today is June 18th. Or, if you want to know, it is Summer The twelfth day of June in the year of I. But in Gondor, from now on, the new year will always be on the fourteenth day of June, the day when Sauron was defeated and you were rescued from the fire and came to the king. He looked after He is waiting for you. Eat with him. When you are ready, I will bring you to him."
"You keep talking about a king?" said Frodo. "What king? Who is he?"
"King of Gondor, Aragorn." Gandalf said, "He has recovered all the ancient lands and will soon ascend the throne, but he is waiting for you."
That’s all for Frodo’s arrival in Minas Tirith.
Now, a trombone sounded, followed by silence. Then, Faramir and Hurin, the keymaster, stepped out of the city gate. There was no entourage behind them, only four men wearing high helmets and armor from the royal city, holding a hoop made of black Lebeslon wood edged with silver. big box.
Faramir met Aragorn in the center of the gathered crowd. He knelt and said: "The family of Hurin once fell into the devil's conspiracy and committed transgressions. But today, the descendants of Hurin will return their power. Please forgive me, king." Such is the crime my father has committed. Boromir's sacrifice will not be in vain." Then he presented a white scepter.
But after Aragorn took the scepter, he handed it back to him and said: "I forgive! Boromir used his life to prove the loyalty of Hurin's family, but this authority has not ended. As long as my family can continue, It will belong to you and your descendants. Now, fulfill your duties!"
Then Faramir stood up and said in a loud voice: "Now, O people of Gondor, listen to Faramir of Hurin's house! Behold! At last someone comes again to claim the throne. This is Allah Aragorn, son of Pine, chieftain of the Dúnedain of Arnor, direct descendant of Valandil son of Isildur, son of Elendil of Númenor—he wore the Star of the North and rode the Forged Sword, triumphant on the battlefield, defeated Sauron's plot, and recovered the southern kingdom. Should he be crowned king, enter this city, and live here?"
The entire army and all the people shouted in unison: "Yes!"
"My people of Gondor, it is the custom of old, as the learned say, that a king should receive the crown from his father before he dies; but if circumstances do not permit, then he should go alone to the place where his father lies. The mausoleum, and took the crown from his hands. However, because some changes must be made now, I took today from Rasdinen the crown of Ejanur, the last king, who died in ancient times in the time of our ancestors. "
So, four guards stepped forward, Faramir opened the box and took out an ancient crown. Its shape is very similar to the helmet of the Imperial Guard, but it is taller and all white. The wings on both sides are made of pearls and silver to imitate the shape of seabird wings, symbolizing the kings coming across the sea. The crown's ring is set with seven diamonds, and the top of the crown is set with a single gemstone, which emits light like a flame.
So Aragorn took the crown, held it high and said:
"Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta!"
We have said that these words were spoken by Elendil as he crossed the sea on the wings of the wind and stepped ashore: "I have crossed the sea and come to Middle-earth. I and my descendants will live here until the end of the world. The end.”
Then, everyone was surprised to see that Aragorn did not put the crown on his head, but handed it back to Faramir. He said: "I am able to inherit the throne today because of the hard work and bravery of many people. To commemorate this, I would like to ask the ring bearer to bring me the crown. If Mithrandir is willing, I would like to ask him to give me the crown." The crown rests on my head - for he has been the driving force behind all things that have been accomplished, and this victory is his."
So Frodo stepped forward, took the crown from Faramir's hand, and handed it to Gandalf. Aragorn knelt and Gandalf placed the white crown on his head and said:
"Now, the age of kings has come! As long as the thrones of the Valar are here, may these years be blessed!"
When Aragorn stood up, everyone who witnessed it stared silently, because they felt that this was the first time he showed his true face to them. He was as tall as the king of the sea kingdom in ancient times, towering over all the people standing around him; he looked old, but he was still in the prime of life; there was wisdom between his brows, and his hands held the power of strength and healing. There seemed to be a ray of light emanating from it. Then, Faramir said loudly:
"Behold our King!"
In an instant, all trumpets sounded, and the king stepped forward to the fence. Hu Lin, the keykeeper, pushed the fence back. Amid the music of harps, lyres, flutes and the loud voices of singers, the king walked through the streets strewn with flowers, came to the royal city, and walked in. The king's flag with seven stars on the white tree was raised to the top of the tower and fluttered, and the rule of King Telkan Tower, which was narrated in many songs, began.
During the reign of this king, the White City was built even more beautifully than in its first heyday, with trees and fountains everywhere, gates made of mithril and fine steel, and streets paved with pure white marble. The people of Gushan come to work hard, and the people of the forest are happy to visit. Everything has been healed and perfected, every household has prosperous men and women, and is filled with the laughter and laughter of children. There are no longer dark windows or empty courtyards. After the Third Era ended and the world entered a new era, Baicheng preserved the glory and memories of the bygone years.
Witnesses include Aratu and Noratu of the Northern Kingdom, Olofenwë, the son of the Elf King of Teleri in Alqualondi Port, Fangorn Treebeard and Vladlef, the kings of the treants, and Findin II of the Turin dwarves. All this.
