The Journey of the Demon Hunter

"The evil dragon has been in Lonely Mountain for nearly a hundred years. Do you think it will be willing to watch these arrows that have hurt itself continue to exist?" Bud shook his head. "Smaug would not like such a treasure. What the evil dragon likes is Gold jewelry."

"Well, what you said makes sense."

But anyway, they have at least one treasure that can directly kill the dragon. Although Zelin wanted to give it a try, whether this can shoot through the scales and shoot the dragon's black arrow sharper, or his ebony blade is sharper. But he didn't want to ruin the last black arrow because of a small test. He couldn't let Bud shoot the ebony blade as an arrow at that time. How could an archer use a sword as an arrow.

Bud returned home with Black Arrow. His children, especially Barn, were surprised that his father actually had such a treasure, but they didn’t ask much. Bud asked them to pack their luggage and prepare to leave. Lake Town.

Zelin took the opportunity to count his losses during the battle. The bombs were basically exhausted, and the materials he carried with him could still make some new bombs, but they could never be used like the last time.

It's a pity that there doesn't seem to be anything like saltpeter in this world, and the demon hunter has not found any materials that can make explosives. It's really amazing, as if there is some power that doesn't want explosives to appear in this world, the only thing that can produce sparks is flint, which can be used to make fires.

In the afternoon, people gathered in the square of the town hall one after another. The boat that the mayor planned to drive away was still aside. Many of the gold jewels on it were left in the water, but now, no one cares anymore. The gold that reflects the dazzling golden light in the sun. After this fierce fight, at least many people have begun to realize that compared with gold, there are some more valuable and precious things in the world, but there are always people who realize this after losing.

Bud stood on the square and began to tell the townsfolk about his plan. Everyone went to the abandoned River Valley City, but for the elderly and children, Bud planned to let them go to the woodland kingdom city to take refuge. He has sent people to the dense forest to ask for help from Thrandil, the Elf King of the Woodland Kingdom, hoping that he can extend a helping hand to Long Lake Town and accept these old people and children.

At the same time, Bud hopes that brave people can come forward. He needs people who are good at archery. This is a plan that the Demon Hunter and Bud have discussed together. In any case, even if they really want to face Smaug, they definitely can't choose the battlefield in River Valley City.

Several young people stepped forward, hoping to join Bard.

No one raised objections to Bud, and going to River Valley was the best way out. Farther north is the place of Dongyi people, while the south is an uninhabited grassland and forest. According to Bud's distribution, people began to pack their luggage, carrying the last food they could in the ruined and complete warehouse, as well as warm blankets and cotton clothes. Someone used a wooden boat to traverse the destroyed part of the long bridge to create a simple passage for the townspeople to evacuate. After all, the canoe has been destroyed a lot in the battle, and it is unrealistic to want everyone to evacuate in the canoe.

However, on the square of the town hall, Zelin also saw several people who were not residents of Changhu Town. Although he is not a resident either.

"Are your companion's legs better?"

Next to the town hall, the few dwarves who remained were here, as well as the captain of the Elf Guard, Tauriel, but Legolas was nowhere to be seen.

"The first time we saw the magical medical skills of the elves, it was amazing." Compared with the gloomy-looking Thorin, the few dwarves who remained were much more cheerful, and they all praised Tao Rui. Er, thanks to her for saving Kelley at a critical time, she couldn't see it at all. Just two days ago, the captain of the guard, Tao Ruier, threw them into the jail.

"Killie can walk normally." If Zelin remembers correctly, the dwarf in front of him is Bofer, and the other is Philip. "Where are you going? Are you going to move?"

"That's right." Zelin nodded. "We are going to collectively move to River Valley City. What are you going to do? To catch up with Thorin?"

"We can help." Kili said, "We are all going to the wasteland. You rescued us last night, and we can help you carry your luggage and belongings."

"Yes, don't underestimate the dwarf's physical strength." On the other side, Philip said, "We can help a lot and help you, and we can also repay you."

At the same time, Bofer and Ori also nodded, indicating that they could come to help.

"Then come together." Zelin pointed to the back "People just need you."

After all, the demon hunter turned to Tauriel.

"Where did your companion Legolas go, I didn't see him?"

Chapter 729: Plan and Long Lake

"He went to track the orcs."

Tauriel lifted off the hair that was blown in front of him. "The orcs who commanded the attack on Long Lake Town escaped. There is something wrong. There are too many orcs. Since the collapse of the Angmar Kingdom, the north should not gather so many. Orcs."

"Maybe they have a way to avoid everyone's sight. Don't forget, hundreds of orcs escaped the guards of the woodland last night and walked through the entire dense forest and appeared directly at the gate of Long Lake Town." Zelin folded his arms. Looking at the lonely mountain in the distance, "Even if a group of orcs suddenly emerge from the ground under our feet, I won't be surprised."

"Are you blaming us?" Tauriel raised an eyebrow. "Are you blaming us for not stopping these orcs in advance?"

"Of course not." Zelin shook his head. "Now what is the point of considering who is responsible, it would be better to save energy to consider the next step."

The townspeople of Qingzhuang will bring food and tools to the ruins of River Valley City, where they will rebuild the city, at least before the arrival of winter, as soon as possible to repair the abandoned city as a place for people to live, can be sheltered from the wind and cold. If the Woodland Kingdom can accept those old people and children, it would be better. The woodland elves’ city is warm and there is plenty of food.

The sun shines through the black smoke floating in the sky and falls on the old wooden boards. Burnt residues floated in the sparkling water, giving the water a greasy color glow.

Zelin never thought that one day he would consider the future of a town, how to keep people alive, how to deal with the invading orcs, or what preparations should be made for the coming winter, for a demon hunter This is really strange. But when considering how to deal with monsters, he can really help.

Let the people spread out. Once the dragon Smaug rushes out of the lonely mountain, he will not notice that any townspeople have taken refuge in the valley city and woodland. Zelin specifically told those who went to River Valley City not to light a fire in the open air, and not to let anyone see the fire from outside. The dragon knew that after River Valley City was destroyed by it in the past, the remaining survivors lived in Long Lake Town, and it would come straight to Long Lake Town.

But it will only see an empty Long Lake Town.

There are soldiers inside who are already ready to face it.

Long Lake is a good place to fight against Smaug. The flames in the dragon's body can burn everything, but the water in Long Lake is deep enough and cold enough. As long as it falls into the lake water, the steam from the flame and cold water can envelop the area around the long lake and dense forests in mist, enough to last for several days. But the power of the lake is above the dragon. Before it escapes from the lake, its flame will be cooled and destroyed along with its life.

This is why the survivors choose Long Lake, and the lake water will protect them.

Bud's black arrow is a good choice. He shot the dragon to death with one arrow, and the archer was confident about it. He only needed one arrow, as he said. His ancestors only shot an arrow to kill the evil dragon, and he was sure to do it. However, Zelin still hopes to be able to prepare for the second kind. Once Bud's black arrow fails to kill the dragon, they can still have a second way to choose.

Backup plan.

Whether it is dealing with monsters or fighting, there must be a backup plan, whether it is a counterattack or a way to help yourself escape.

"It's time for us to leave. Before the battle, evacuate the civilians, the elderly and the children. Faced with Smaug's attack, it is difficult for them to survive. Enough people died last night."

According to the plan negotiated by Zelin and Bud, people began to get busy with their own affairs. Bud came up with some plans to ensure the survival of the people in Long Lake Town, and Zelin began to let young people who stayed willingly to deal with some preparations before fighting the dragon. The demon hunter originally thought about whether he could use explosions to deal with monsters like in other worlds, but after learning about the flames possessed by the dragon itself, he gave up this plan.

As for this evil dragon, there is not much news available. No one knows its origin. It is a fire-breathing dragon, with fangs and claws that can cut through steel, and a long tail and rest. Huge wings folded at the time. Smaug is dark red all over, covered with hard scales. His lower abdomen is softer but has a hard shell of gemstones. If Bud's statement is correct, there is now a gap in the hard shell of the gemstone.

Some people say that Smaug's gaze can cause people to fall into the dragon curse and be forced by his mind. No one had ever confirmed this sentence, but as I thought about it, the people who looked at Smaug almost turned into charred corpses.

But when everyone implemented the plan, the presence of one person became a problem.

"How can you treat me like this!"

Alfred didn't know where he came out suddenly, as if he had just climbed out of the river. He stood in the crowd and shouted at the people, asking for blankets and food, but everyone seemed to have not seen him, and was busy with their own affairs. Some people suggested that he should be expelled from Long Lake Town, others said that he should be hanged because of Alfred's oppression of the mayor while they were still alive. But Bud is unwilling to let people focus on revenge and grievances at this time.

"But we can't let an idle, messy guy stay here at this time."

How Bud handles it is his business, Zelin just has some simple suggestions.

"I don't want him to carry the urgently needed materials and food in River Valley City. I bet that as long as no one looks at him, he will throw things away and run to a place where no one is lazy." Zelin held out his finger. A river not far away "But there are some things, it can definitely be moved over."

The mayor’s ship of treasure is still on the river. But no one cares about these things. The dazzling gold is just thrown away at will. What people need is food and supplies, not gold.

"You can keep these things, then go to the woodland kingdom and ask the king of the elves if he is willing to continue trading with you."

"That ship of gold coins is very sinking." Bud glanced at what was left on the ship. Even if a lot of them fell into the water, there was enough money left over for unknown families.

"I think whether it is heavy or not varies from person to person," Zelin said confidently "and he would never throw it away halfway."

Everything was agreed, and when Zelin walked to the shore of Long Lake, a fast horse was running over from the other side of the woodland. The rider who urged the horse was Legolas who had gone to track the orcs before.

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ps: The description of Long Lake is from the original Hobbit

Chapter 730 Gongdabad

"Legolas, have you followed the orc back?" The horse stopped, and the elf rolled over and got off the horse. Zelin looked at his mount and shook his shoulders. "It looks like you are lost."

"Gondabad Mountain, I found the source of these orcs." Legolas led the horse to the shore of the Long Lake. I tracked it all the way until it fled into the foothills of the north. I rushed back for this reason and warned you of the dangers that were coming."

"Sounds like a very important orc?"