Build the Traveler Alliance from Scratch

Chapter 233 Allocating the Lonely Mountain Treasure
In the camp at the ruins of River Valley City, Bilbo Baggins, a comatose hobbit, slowly woke up.

As soon as he woke up, Bilbo quickly reached into his pocket. When he touched the cold metal ring, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and began to recall the things that happened before he passed out.

At the beginning of the war, the panicked Bilbo put on the Lord of the Rings, and used the ability of the Lord of the Rings to hide from everyone's attention, but this does not mean that he can avoid all dangers, the Lord of the Rings can only make him Invisibility, unable to provide magic protection, let alone resist swords and arrows.

However, relying on his nimble posture and short stature, Bilbo managed to avoid the frontal battlefield and hid in the ruins of River Valley City.

Hiding on the tall city wall of Riverdale City, Bilbo was fortunate enough to watch the whole battle. He saw the bloody battle between the dwarves and the orcs, and also saw the three giant dragons hovering in the sky and the magic soldiers descending from the hillside. At the end of the memory, Legolas personally led troops to support River Valley City, saving Bard and the human army who were struggling against the attack of the orcs.

Seeing Legolas' familiar face, Bilbo took off the ring excitedly, wanting to come forward to recognize him.

But just as he walked down the steps of the city wall, he was knocked unconscious by the Dothraki cavalry who suddenly rushed into the city gate.

Fortunately, the Dothraki cavalry entering the city had already slowed down their horses, and he was wearing Mithril chain mail with strong defense and shock-absorbing effects, which saved him from this sudden car accident.

After sorting out his thoughts before he passed out, Bilbo quickly turned over from the bed and sat up, and opened the curtain of the tent.

In an instant, bright sunlight shone in from outside the tent.

Bilbo narrowed his eyes subconsciously, covered them with his hands, and looked at the sky through the gaps between his fingers, only to see that the dark clouds shrouded in the sky had long since disappeared, and the sun at noon was hanging so brightly in the sky, exuding a comforting warmth and bright.

Outside the camp, there were hurried figures coming and going, and those brave and skilled human cavalry were cleaning the battlefield under the command of a group of black armored soldiers, cleaning up the corpses of humans and half-orcs in the ruins.

The melancholy elf prince and the silent dwarf king sat on two stones at the entrance of the tent, each wiping their blood-stained sword and battle-axe, as if they were waiting for him to wake up from his coma.

"Legolas, Thorin!"

Bilbo smiled and waved to them both.

Legolas and Thorin got up together and smiled at the lively Bilbo.

"My friend, it's good to see you all right!"

Thorin laughed and stepped forward, taking Bilbo into his arms and hugging him tightly.

Legolas was more reserved, but Bilbo could feel his genuine joy.

After celebrating the rest of his life after the war and the reunion, Bilbo asked with concern: "How is the war going now?"

Legolas said with a faint smile: "It's over. The king of the half-orcs in the north died at the hands of Thorin. More than [-] half-orcs were defeated by the joint army of dwarves and humans. Most of the half-orcs were defeated Annihilated on the spot, only two thousand half-orcs are still fleeing, I have ordered people to go after them, and I think I will be able to capture all those defeated soldiers before sunset."

"That's great!"

Bilbo breathed a long sigh of relief.

Thorin showed a smile on his face, and wrapped his strong arms around Bilbo's shoulders: "Come on, my friend, it's time to meet our partners and discuss the distribution of the Lonely Mountain's treasure!"

Hearing these words, Legolas stopped, looked at Thorin and said softly, "Are you really planning to distribute the treasure of Lonely Mountain?"

Sorin glanced at him, and said calmly: "Of course, I have already said that I am not my grandfather, and I will definitely not be swallowed by the dragon disease."

The corner of Legolas' mouth curled up, he shook his head and said, "You have already been swallowed, but you have pulled your feet out of the vortex again..."

Sorin curled his lips: "Schadenfreude, I advise you not to be too happy, the treasure of the Lonely Mountain has nothing to do with you, and your share was given to the humans in Changhu Town, and now you regret it It's too late!"

Legolas said lightly: "I won't regret it. I wasn't interested in your rags from the very beginning."

Looking at the elves and dwarves who were bickering and mocking each other as in the first adventure, Bilbo couldn't help showing a knowing smile on his face.

As a hobbit who loves peace and good food, nothing could be more gratifying to him than this scene.

Soon, the three of them came to the largest building wreckage in River Valley City, which was the former Lord's Mansion of River Valley City.

The hall of the lord's mansion had been cleaned up by the soldiers. Although there were still traces of nature such as vines hanging on the walls, the conference table and stone chairs had been cleaned to look brand new. At least Bilbo would not mind sitting down to discuss issues.

Bilbo happily hugged the relieved Gandalf, and sat down beside him.

Sorin, who was the new King of the Mountain, pulled out the stone chair and sat at the top of the long table.

Opposite him was the silver-haired queen, Daenerys Targaryen, wearing a dragon-shaped crown.

So far, the participants with relevant interests have all sat on the long table of the conference. They are Daenerys, the queen of dragons, Bilbo the hobbit, Gandalf the gray robe wizard, Legolas the elf prince, and King of the Mountain. Thorin, Dyne, the lord of the Iron Hills, Bard of Long Lake Town, and the twelve dwarf companions who recovered the Lonely Mountain with Thorin, a total of 19 people.

Looking at the people on the long table with different expressions, Sorin endured the reluctance in his heart, and solemnly announced: "According to the contract signed before, except for the gray-robed wizard Gandalf, the remaining 15 people in the team will Having the right to distribute the treasures of the Lonely Mountain, Legolas took away the white diamond necklace and gave one-fifteenth of the share to the humans in Long Lake Town..."

Having said that, Thorin looked at Legolas and Bard, as if asking if they were sure.

Bud was a little hesitant. After all, one-fifteenth of the treasures in the Lonely Mountain were too much. They would not spend so much money, but they would bring disaster, but Legolas nodded without hesitation, confirming this. The accuracy of the allocation.

Stimulated by Legolas' attitude, Thorin's tone became more natural.

He continued: "Her Majesty Daenerys Targaryen, Queen of Dragons, and my cousin Dyne, Lord of the Iron Hills, helped save the Lonely Mountain and Long Lake in the Battle of Five Armies. To express my gratitude, I will take one-tenth of the shares of myself and the twelve companions, and give it to you two as a thank-you gift..."

"I don't have to!"

Dyne said with a smile: "As a dwarf lord, answering the call of the king under the mountain is the right thing to do, so why bother to be polite!"

Sorin shook his head and said: "You still have to be grateful. If you are not willing to accept gifts of gold and silver, then stay with the army. I will hold a grand banquet for you to reward you in the Five Armies." The contributions and sacrifices made in the battle!"

Dyne laughed loudly: "That's the deal!"

Sorin smiled slightly, and turned to look at the silver-haired queen who was silently looking at them.

"What do you think, Her Majesty?"

"Yes." Daenerys nodded and said softly, "But I don't need gold and silver. If I can exchange all my share with mithril, crystals and gems, that would be great!"

"no problem!"

Sorin readily agreed, and then he looked around the long table and said softly: "If everyone has no objection, then I announce that the remaining treasures of Gushan will be distributed in accordance with the previous contract..."

"and many more!"

Bilbo mustered up his courage, raised his hand and said, "I have objections!"

Thorin and the others were slightly taken aback, and looked at Bilbo suspiciously.

Bilbo swallowed, and said softly to everyone's eyes: "I want to give up one-fifteenth of my share."

"Why?!" Thorin stared at him incomprehensibly and said, "Do you know how much wealth that is, even many kings of the Middle-earth world can't own such a huge property, with it, You will be the richest hobbit in the world!"

"That's the problem!"

Bilbo pursed his lips, and met Thorin's eyes and said seriously: "I'm just a hobbit from Bag End. Happiness, food, and a carefree life are what I pursue. For me Said, it’s easier to take nothing, because I really can’t think of how to transport the treasure back home, so as not to encounter ugly scenes of scrambling and intrigue on the road..."

"Mr. Baggins." Daenerys said with a smile, "I appreciate your courage and kindness. If these are the only problems you worry about, then I can help you. You only need to spend a very small part of your wealth. I can hire soldiers under my command to escort you home."

Bilbo was flattered, but he still shook his head and said softly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness, but it's still unnecessary. Even if I can really bring these treasures home, I don't know what to do with them."

Thorin frowned and said, "Then you want to go back empty-handed?"

"Going back empty-handed? How could it be!" Bilbo smiled. "Compared to me who just walked out of Bag End, now I have a precious chain armor made of mithril and a sting sword forged by elves. And a thrill of adventure and fond memories, enough for a hobbit who never got out of Bag End!"

Hearing Bilbo's sincere confession, Gandalf smiled gratifiedly.

The others looked at each other in blank dismay, feeling regretful, guilty, and faintly happy about Bilbo's choice.

After all, not everyone can look down on gold and silver treasures. Although they feel great admiration for Bilbo's decision, it is absolutely impossible for them to follow Bilbo's example and give up their due share.

(End of this chapter)