Facts have proved that the terrain of the Misty Mountains is indeed rugged, and the climate and environment are also different from day to day.
After five days of running around, the people of Karl finally walked out of the snowy area.
Slowly climbed down the mountain peak, and after climbing down the mountain, walked down the valley formed by the melted glaciers. After walking for half a day, the green scene finally began to appear in front of us.
Grass began to appear, and the front began to become a smooth road again.
Everyone's footsteps began to become brisk, and the dwarves and Bilbo's croaking voices began to resound in the team, discussing everything that had happened before, bragging about each other, and Thorin's frown that had been tightly frowned also loosened.
Now, after crossing another obstacle, they are getting closer to the lonely mountain. This is indeed something to be happy about.
With such joy in mind, everyone moved faster, and finally found a village of houses that appeared under the setting sun in the distance, emitting smoke from cooking houses, before dark.
"Ah, there's a village over there!!" cried Bilbo.
"I see!"
The people were not blind, and of course they all saw it, but seeing Bilbo's excited appearance, they could also understand his joyful mood at the moment.
After all, along the way, they encountered poor mountains and evil mountains, and they kept rushing on the road, and after going through several storms, they couldn't stop. At this moment, their spirits were already exhausted, and they were eagerly looking forward to eating and drinking, and then have a good sleep.
Everyone walked towards the village.
It is not surprising that there are villages not far from the Misty Mountains, because since the defeat of Sauron, the dark creatures on the mainland have died or been injured. They were either driven to remote mountains, or they were like goblins Hide underground.
In short, as long as you don't go to the depths of the Misty Mountains or other dark places, you will generally not encounter those cruel creatures.
And because of this, the multiplied people gradually began to develop and settle in suitable places. Over time, human villages and towns could often be seen on the plains or next to the forest.
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"Who are you!" Karl followed the dwarves along the continent, and just before they got close to the cottage, suddenly a few strong men jumped out.
Holding spears in their hands, they looked at Karl Solin and the others, their eyes full of vigilance and vigilance.
As soon as he came up, he was pointed at with a gun and questioned sharply, but Sorin felt a little displeased.
But thinking that everyone was going to stay here to rest, it was not easy to get angry, so I could only explain patiently: "Your Excellency, I am Thorin Oakenshield. promise."
"No, we don't keep outsiders here!" The leading man shook his head and shouted, "Go find a place to sleep elsewhere."
"Hey, what do you mean, do you know who you are talking to now!" Groin jumped out.
As early as when these men pointed guns at them, Groin was already displeased, but now seeing his "king" being treated so rudely, he couldn't help it.
"I don't care who you are, anyway, you can't stay here, hurry up!" the leading man shouted.
"You want to fight, don't you!" cried Groin. After all, he walked out, and it seemed that he was about to make a move.
Sorin also felt a little uncomfortable at the moment. As the lord of a kingdom, he was blocked by a few humans, which was too embarrassing.
But after going through so much, he is no longer as high-spirited as before. After stopping Groin, he said to the man:
"We can pay, you can make a price, and we won't take your things for nothing."
Facts have proved that Thorin has indeed grown a lot.
After hearing Sorin's words, several men looked at each other. Then he asked Thorin a few questions, and asked them to reassure him.
After Sorin rummaged through Groin's pocket and took out a few round coins shining with golden light and handed them to some men, he was allowed to enter the village.
The crowd followed the headed man named Rogge and walked inside.
Except for Groin, who looked a little worried, the others looked around intently.
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At first glance, this seems to be just an ordinary and simple village.
There are old wooden houses along the way, a few barely fenced fences, and a few vegetation decorations, which look ordinary and mediocre.
The village doesn't look very big, but with twenty or thirty houses stacked together, the population must not exceed a hundred.
Passing by along the way, old people and children stood by the door, looking at Sorin and the others.
They talked and pointed.
"Who are these guys?"
"It should be dwarves. Look at their size, they all seem to be small, short and ugly."
"But there are two guys who are very tall."
"Well, like elves and humans..."
"What a strange team."
"What do you think they came to our village for?"
"I don't know, but since Captain Rogge allowed them to come in, they should be good people."
"..."
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"Tsk tsk tsk, I didn't expect the people here to be so hospitable that they would send us off." Looking at the staring eyes around him, Bilbo said with emotion.
"Haha," said Gandalf, stroking his gray beard, "Middle-earth is like this, and everyone has kindness in their hearts. This trip did not disappoint you, Bilbo."
At any rate, he was the one who encouraged Bilbo to go out into the muddy water, and Gandalf had a chance to prove that his instigation was beneficial to Bilbo.
"Hehe, yes." On the side, Carl also laughed, "Bilbo, this place is indeed much more interesting than your hometown, Shire. You can always welcome unexpected surprises at unexpected times."
Carl said, his eyes turned away, and he looked at the people watching around him, but there was an inexplicable smile in his eyes.
Although the expressions of these people looked the same as those of ordinary villagers, Karl still felt something strange. These people are on the alert. Be wary of them, no, or something else, something foreign.
So, what is it? What happened in this village?
Carl thought about it, but he was patient and didn't ask any more questions. After all, their current identities are not very welcome outsiders.
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"Okay, you can stay here." The man who led the way led the people to a low bungalow, and then said, "Although I believe your purpose, please stay in the house at night. go out."
After all, he turned and left.
Although the attitude was not very good, everyone didn't care anymore, because there is nothing more important than a good meal nowadays.
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Bilbo started to get busy again. Everyone set up shelves together, cleaned up the room, and processed the ingredients. After a while, the small table was full of food.
The huge grilled meat with oil, the steaming thick soup, the mellow wine, all kinds of vegetables and berries are all prepared.
Following the light of the fire, the red faces of the crowd showed laughter and satisfaction, and Karl joined the crowd with joy on his face.
This rare excitement should indeed be enjoyed.
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