Hearing Ji Mo's words, Gandalf was thoughtful, but Thranduil chuckled and said: "Kael'thas! What is Smaug's status? How could he look down on those disgusting orcs, and The possibility of the orcs reaching an agreement is really... pitifully low!"
"What if it's their master?" Ji Mo added faintly, and asked Gandalf: "Do you still remember the mark in the Dark Forest?".
"What are you talking about!?" Gandalf's expression changed. Sauron's mark, the attacking Orcs, Smaug from the Lonely Mountain, and the Orcs' purpose. When all these questions were put together, Gandalf instantly figured it out. Then he said: "Yes, as their master, it is easy to reach an agreement with the evil Smaug, and the goal of the orcs is to ensure that the Lonely Mountain is under their control, because in addition to countless gold and silver, Erub In addition to the treasure, there is also a very important strategic location, which is the key to retaking the northern kingdom of Angmar!"
"Yes, yes! That must be the case, so the orcs will not be afraid of Smaug of Iluberi, because they are allies with Smaug! That's why they will hunt down the dwarves!"
"I thought wrong at the beginning. I thought Azog's purpose was to take revenge on Thorin for cutting off his arm. But now that Azog is dead, instead of calming down, the orcs rushed towards the Lonely Mountain in large numbers. ! There is only one reason for this, and that is their original purpose, which was to prevent the dwarves from approaching the Lonely Mountain!"
As if he had been awakened, Gandalf recalled what happened and the clues along the way, and finally guessed the other party's purpose.
Seeing this, Ji Mo curled up his lips in an indelible manner. What he wanted was this effect, a slight reminder of the key points. Relying on Gandalf's experience and wisdom, it was not surprising to guess this.
"Their master?" Thranduil frowned and said, "Who is so capable? Can he reach an agreement with Smaug?"
Gandalf opened his mouth and hesitated to say the name, but Ji Mo didn't hesitate at all and said directly: "Sauron!".
"No, it's impossible! Sauron has been eliminated!" Upon hearing this name, Thranduil's face became very ugly.
Gandalf sighed and said: "We found Sauron's mark in Mirkwood, a new mark, and the Sword of the Dead appeared in Dol Guldur...".
"Sauron!" Thranduil's face straightened. If it involves this character, he needs to get serious!
"So where is the Orc army now?" Thranduil asked Gandalf.
Gandalf, who felt the change in Thranduil's mentality, said: "Radagast sent their traces in the southernmost part of Mirkwood, more than a hundred kilometers north of Dol Guldur. His animal friends Tell him what you heard!".
The brown-robed wizard Radagast keeps company with animals every day. Animals are his best companions, and his transportation tool, a wheelless wooden sled that is similar to a sled but can run on various terrains, is also made of some extremely fast runners. rabbit as motivation.
"Can't we ensure their current traces? If that's the case, I..."
"Your Majesty, there is a human outside! He said he is from Changhu Town and his name is Bud! He said he has something very important to see you!"
Just as Thranduil was thinking about what to do, Tauriel walked in and brought unexpected news.
"Human?" Thranduil was a little confused. Although he was close to Changhu Town and could do some trade, why would a human come to see him at this time?
Just when Thranduil was confused, there was something unexpected at the end of the season.
Because that human’s name is Bard, and he comes from Changhu Town!
"It should be Bard who killed Smaug with a black arrow in the original movie..."
He murmured in his heart. After seeing Thranduil asking Tauriel to bring the human over, Ji Mo threw away the thoughts in his mind. Anyway, he would see that person in a while.
Four or five minutes later, Tauriel brought in a man with a beard, wearing coarse clothes, and his hair looked a little dirty.
Seeing the other party's image, Thranduil frowned. Although he felt that the other party's appearance was a bit rude, but out of the attitude of an elf king, he still remained elegant and said: "What's the matter? Human?".
"Your Majesty!" The visitor lowered his head slightly, then raised it quickly and said, "My name is Bard. I am a human from Changhu Town. I am now the mayor of Changhu Town. Changhu Town has been attacked by a large number of orcs. The town has been destroyed by the attack and we need help!".
"You said that Chang Lake Town was attacked by orcs!" Thranduil and Gandalf, who were still puzzled about the traces of orcs just now, shouted out in unison.
"Yes, they relied on sandworms to suddenly appear from the ground. We had no precautions and rushed into our town. After burning the entire town to the ground, they went directly to River Valley City!" Bard's tone was low but difficult to understand. Cover up sadness.
Riverdale City is located under the Lonely Mountain and is very close to Erub. If you want to get up to the Lonely Mountain, the fastest way is to pass through Riverdale City. Riverdale City was also destroyed when Smaug captured Erub.
Hearing this, Gandalf and Thranduil looked at each other, with a flash of surprise in their eyes.
Immediately, Thranduil said: "It turns out to be Sandworm. No wonder no trace of the other party was found, but why did they destroy Changhu Town!?".
Ji Mo thought for a moment and said: "To clear the place!".
After hearing what Ji Mo said, the others thought for a moment and thought it was very possible. Then, Gandalf asked Bard: "Did you just say that they went to Riverdale City?".
"Yes, and defenses have already been built in River Valley City!" Bard said another piece of news that shocked Thranduil and both of them.
"If they build Riverdale City into an indestructible fortress and form a scene of mutual care with Smaug who occupied Irubor, then everything will be too late!" Gandalf said anxiously and looked at Thranduil.
The only one who has the possibility to change all this now is Thranduil, who is the closest. Even if they cannot defeat the orcs, even if they delay the enemy, don't let the enemy build a defensive fortress, giving them enough time to put together enough to defeat the opponent. The army is also good!
"I understand, I will ask the army to prepare now, and we will set off immediately!"
If the orcs established a fortress so close to their woodland kingdom, this would also be a very big threat to them!
When it comes to the safety of his own clan, Thranduil will naturally not hesitate!
