chsdbacks Chapter 417 Taking Over the Valley
Chapter 417 Taking Over the Valley
Chapter 417 Taking Over the Valley
Dui used the power of the Earth Ring to revitalize the Valley of the Dead, which pleased Elrond greatly. However, he still shook his head and said to Dui, "There's no need to go to such trouble. You still have Hogwarts to maintain. Adding the Valley of the Dead would only increase your burden and pressure, and it would be a losing proposition."
Furthermore, we are about to cross the sea to the west, and this place will gradually become deserted and uninhabited. You don't need to waste your energy maintaining a wasteland.
Upon hearing this, Dui shook his head. Looking at the beautiful scenery in the valley, he sighed, "How could I bear to let such a beautiful place disappear? Besides, this is the hometown where Alwen was born and lived. I must give Alwen a place to remember her."
Moreover, with her current strength at the Duimaia level, and without any restrictions on her power, coupled with the power of the Earth Ring Kaya, she would have no problem maintaining the prosperity of both Hogwarts and the Valley of the Dead. She wouldn't even be afraid of adding a few more.
Moreover, the Earth Ring Kaya can communicate with the power of the earth, giving her an advantage that none of the three Elf Rings can match in terms of transforming the landscape, fertilizing the soil, and promoting vegetation growth.
Even in the desert, Dui can completely transform it into a fertile land with lush vegetation and towering trees by relying on the power of the Earth Ring, Kaya.
Therefore, Dui used the power of the Earth Ring, Kaiya, to maintain the scenery of the Valley, so that his wife, Alwen, could return to the Valley to live temporarily when she missed her loved ones.
After all, he and Arwen certainly wouldn't go to Valinor before their two children grew up. By then, almost all the elves in Middle-earth would have left, and although he and the women would be with him, there would inevitably be times when he felt lonely.
On the other hand, Dui was also reluctant to see such a historically rich and beautiful elven homeland fall into ruin after the elves migrated.
The buildings and gardens in this secluded valley contain the essence of the spirits' art and wisdom; it would be a great pity to leave them to decay.
Hearing Dui's words, Ellund was very pleased and happy.
There was both relief at Dui's cherishing of his daughter and joy that the valley could continue to exist.
As the lord of the Valley, Elrond has the deepest affection for this place. He accepts his fate of crossing westward, wanting to reunite with his wife Celebrian in Valinor, but he is also filled with reluctance to leave the Valley.
Now that the power of the Earth Ring Kaya surrounds it, even if the elves leave, the valley will remain prosperous, and it will not wither or decay even as time erodes it.
This is a comforting thing for Ellund.
With this in mind, Elrond earnestly and solemnly entrusted the matter, saying, "Duir, after we leave the Valley, I wish to hand it over to you to govern, making it one of your territories. At that time, I will entrust all affairs of the Valley to you, and I believe you will manage the Valley very well."
Upon hearing Elrond's words, Dui paused for a moment. He could sense Elrond's sincerity and seriousness, and he understood his thoughts.
He didn't refuse, but looked him in the eye very seriously and nodded: "Rest assured, I will definitely continue to manage the Valley. Even thousands of years from now, future generations will be able to see this scene today, and the deeds of the elves will not disappear!"
Elrond smiled and patted Dui on the shoulder: "I believe in you!"
After spending a few days in the valley, Duy and Alme took Elses and Ellos to Loreen to visit Galadriel and Celeborn.
The signs of decay in Lorien Forest are even more pronounced than in the Valley.
Lorraine's vitality and beauty depended entirely on the Ring of Water, Nanya, held by Galadriel. Now, the Ring of Water has lost its power, and without the ring's magical blessing, the forest's enchantment has faded, and time is accelerating the erosion of the forest's charm and vitality.
The ever-blooming Elano flowers are gradually fading, and the lush, evergreen forest is filled with the desolate air of autumn, with leaves constantly falling.
The Maurice tree, from which the Golden Forest gets its name, has become particularly withered, with its golden leaves falling one after another, and no sign of new leaves growing.
It can be said that the entire Maurice forest is gradually losing its vitality and becoming withered.
If this continues, perhaps in a few decades or even a hundred years, all the Maurice trees here will wither and die, and the name "Golden Forest" will eventually cease to exist.
A somber atmosphere permeated Lorien, with the mournful songs of the elves echoing through the forest. The elves, about to embark on their westward journey, were reluctant to leave their home, while the wood elves grieved for the dying Mauron tree.
Infected by this atmosphere, even Alma became somewhat depressed.
She came to the same mahogany tree she had planted, placed her hand on the silvery-gray trunk, felt the tree's life force slowly slipping away, and looked sad.
Dui was naturally reluctant to see his wife so sad, and besides, he had come here to resolve this matter.
Since he had saved the Valley from ruin, he naturally wouldn't forget Lorien.
So he activated the Earth Ring Kaya once more, connecting with the earth, gathering earth elements, and transforming it into a huge golden dome that enveloped the entire Lorien Forest.
Under the power of the Earth Ring Kaya, time seemed to stand still in the entire Lorien Forest, the soil became fertile, the vegetation seemed to be infused with life and rejuvenated, and the putrid smell was dispelled.
The Mawlong forest came alive, sprouting new buds, its withered state abruptly halted, as if time had reversed, exuding a rich vitality and magic.
All these changes delighted the forest spirits, and joyful songs began to rise.
The lords, Celeborn and Galadriel, who lived atop the tallest Mauron tree in Karasgarathon, were delighted to see this.
"I want to thank you, Duir, for allowing Lorien's beauty to continue to be preserved!" Galadriel said to Duir with a bright gleam in her eyes and a cheerful tone.
The Mauron Forest here was planted and nurtured by Galadriel herself; it is Galadriel's life's work.
Mawron trees have demanding growth conditions, requiring an environment rich in magical energy to thrive. Lorrain was able to cultivate so many Mawron trees thanks to the power of the Water Ring.
But since the One Ring was destroyed and the Ring of Water, Nanya, lost its power, the withering of Mawron Forest has been inevitable.
Galadriel was powerless to stop this, and could only watch helplessly as the Mauron Tree withered and eventually died.
But now, thanks to Dui's intervention, this situation has been stopped, and the Maurice Tree has been revitalized, which pleases Galadriel.
Even though she was about to cross the sea to Valinor, she did not want the Lorien she had built to decline.
"Madam, you're too kind. It's what I should do. After all, this is Alwen's home, isn't it?" Dui said with a light laugh.
Alvin looked at her husband beside her with tenderness and sweetness, her smile bright, showing both happiness at her husband's feelings and joy that Lorraine had been saved.
Galadriel and Celeborn watched this scene with expressions of relief and joy.
The lord and his wife exchanged a glance; their tacit understanding allowed them to communicate without needing to say a word.
Then Galadriel said to Duy, "Duy, we've heard that Elrond entrusted the Valley to you. After discussing it with Celeborn, we'd like to ask you for a favor as well."
Upon hearing Galadriel's words, Dui immediately had a guess.
"Please speak, Madam."
“Clerborn and I have both received the call of the West and will soon embark on our journey,” Galadriel said. “Therefore, we have decided to hand over Lorean to Alwen, making her the mistress of this place.”