chsdbacks Chapter 159 Confession
Chapter 159 Confession
Chapter 159 Confession
Upon hearing that Gandalf was also going, Dui's confidence instantly soared.
In the original course of fate, Gandalf was able to kill Balrog, so there's no reason why he couldn't this time.
Moreover, Gandalf is not fighting alone this time. With him joining forces with Smaug, Gandalf is unlikely to pay the ultimate price again.
However, it's unclear whether this has cut off Gandalf's chance to become a white wizard.
The matter of the phoenix will have to be put on hold for now. At least we need to obtain the undying fire from the Balrog before we can continue creating the phoenix.
During this time, Dui also learned why Gandalf had come to Fangun Forest.
Fangun Forest is very close to Eisengard, where Saruman is located, separated only by a mountain range to the south.
Gandalf was very wary of Saruman after he discovered Saruman's fall from grace and his secret deal with Sauron.
To prevent Saruman and Sauron from joining forces and posing a threat to the southern kingdoms of Gondor and Lohan,
Gandalf made a special trip south to warn the Regent of Gondor and the King of Rohan, and to secretly seek a way to contain Saruman.
Therefore, he came to the Fangon Forest to seek the help of the Treebeard, who, with the Tree People's ability to communicate with plants, could monitor Saruman's every move.
Although Treebeard was Saruman's neighbor, their relationship was distant; rather, he was a friend of Gandalf, with whom he trusted and helped each other.
Therefore, he naturally agreed to Gandalf's request without hesitation.
The area around Osankta, where Saruman lived, was surrounded by a large forest, which served as the eyes and ears of the tree people, making it a surveillance tool that was not easily noticed by others.
Even with the True Knowledge Crystal monitoring the surroundings, Saruman would have had a hard time noticing these motionless trees.
Thus, everything that happened in Eisengard and around Osankta was recorded by the surrounding trees and made known to the Ents.
Not long after, Treebeard brought news that Saruman was secretly contacting the orcs of the Misty Mountains and trying to win over the people of the Darklands.
Moreover, the orcs that Saruman came into contact with were the same orcs who had taken over Moria!
Isn't that a coincidence?
Upon receiving this news, Dui and Gandalf exchanged a surprised glance.
They were just about to join forces with the dwarves to fight against Moria's orcs and Balrogs.
Saruman is actually making contact with Moria's orcs?
Now, whether it's to obtain the Balrog's flames or to cut off Saruman's support, it's a win-win situation.
They all need to take Moria's situation more seriously.
Otherwise, if Saruman were to ally with the orcs, his power would surge, and he would become no less threatening than Mordor.
After all, Saruman, as the Maiar of Auli, the god of craftsmen, was not only proficient in powerful magic and sorcery, but also skilled in industrial production, capable of creating various engineering machines, forging weapons, and quickly arming armies.
It can be said that Saruman's engineering and forging skills are unmatched in Middle-earth and can play a powerful role in the military.
Upon receiving this news, Gandalf immediately felt a sense of urgency.
In order to prevent Saruman from gaining the power of the orcs, he prepared to go north to Lonely Mountain and organize another expedition to Moria.
At that time, with the help of the dwarves, we will eliminate the orcs of Moria and cut off Saruman's power.
At the same time, they joined forces with Dui and the dragon Smaug to eliminate the Balrog entrenched in the Moria mines, in order to prevent it from allying with Sauron and threatening the safety of Middle-earth.
So they entrusted the Treants to continue monitoring Saruman and Eisengard's movements.
Gandalf, along with Duy and Arwen, left Fangorn Forest and headed north to Lorien.
In Lorien, Gandalf explained the situation to Galadriel and Celeborn.
Both men took this matter very seriously and agreed with Gandalf's idea of helping the dwarves reclaim Moria.
They also indicated their willingness to lend a hand, having Lorien's elves block Moria's back entrance on the Dark Gulch side.
Eliminate the orcs' manpower.
Moria, the birthplace of the Durin dwarves, was carved directly through the Misty Mountains by the dwarves. The main gate is located on the west side of the Misty Mountains, while the back gate on the east side is located in Dark Creek Valley, making it an important passage connecting the east and west of Middle-earth.
Before the dwarves dug through the earth and awakened the slumbering Balrog, Moria was called Kazardom, and it was one of the passageways between the East and West for many races.
Even the elves of Lorien travel through Moria's passages, crossing the Misty Mountains to reach the Valley of the Dead or the Grey Harbor further west.
However, this passage has been completely severed ever since the Balrog destroyed the Kingdom of Kazardom and occupied Moria.
To cross the Misty Mountains, one must either go to the more dangerous high pass to the north or bypass the Rohan Pass at the southernmost end of the Misty Mountains.
However, such a detour is extremely time-consuming and takes several times longer.
With the support of Galadriel and Celeborn, Gandalf did not linger in Lorien and flew north on his broomstick to visit the Lonely Mountain.
Dui stayed in Lorien for a few more days.
Alwen led him on a walk through the golden forest, the two of them stepping on the soft, golden mammoth leaves. Alwen vividly told him about the age of each mammoth tree, as well as the trees she had planted herself.
Or, on the hills of Kellingamlos, lie on the grassy grounds filled with Elano and Neferidil flowers, and quietly gaze up at the azure sky.
Sometimes, following the Ningluodeer Creek, you'll arrive at the cascading waterfall and listen to the sound of the spring water, which sounds like the singing of a fairy maiden.
Sometimes he would come to Egladir, where the elves were most concentrated, to talk about poetry with them and listen to stories and legends from the past.
At the summit of Kellingamlos, there are two rings of trees: the outer ring consists of white-trunked trees, while the inner ring is made up of golden-leaved mammoths. In the center stands a tall tree with a white platform suspended between its branches, offering a panoramic view of the entire golden forest.
Dui and Alwen sat on the platform, feeling the gentle breeze on their faces and gazing at the distant scenery.
The wind blew through Alvin's long, smooth black hair, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on her, giving her a holy and beautiful glow.
The evening stars in the sky, along with the evening star necklace on her chest, made her seem as if she were the embodiment of the stars on earth.
This scene captivated Du Yi, who couldn't look away for a long time.
Alvin looked at Duir, her eyes filled with gentle starlight, and said, "Duir, perhaps you've heard the story of my ancestor Lúthien's love for the human hero Beren?"
Dui shook his head slightly, his gaze softening: "I'm not entirely sure. Could you explain it to me?"
Alvin gazed at the setting sun in the west, her perfect face radiating a calm and gentle beauty as she slowly recounted the stories of the past.
"Lucien is the daughter of King Tingge and Maiar Mellian of the elves. She is the most beautiful of all the elves. Her singing voice can make the stars pale in comparison, and her dance steps are like moonlight falling."
She met and fell in love with the human hero Beren, and together they retrieved the Silmarils from Morgoth's crown, but on their return journey they were attacked by the giant wolf Kalhalos.
Beren fought Kaharos to protect the jewels, ultimately killing him but sustaining a fatal wound herself, and died in Lúthien's arms.
"Lucien was heartbroken and unwilling to accept her eternal separation from Beren. She sacrificed her own elven immortality to enter the hall of Mandos (the land of the dead) and moved Mandos, the ruler of the underworld, with her song."
The Valar, moved by her deep affection, allowed Beren to be resurrected, but on the condition that Lúthien relinquish his elven immortality and live as a human with Beren, sharing the fate of mortals.
Alvin's gaze was distant, as if she had witnessed that scene firsthand, and her ethereal and beautiful voice carried an incomprehensible heaviness.
"And Lucienne agreed without hesitation."
"She chose to become a mortal, spend a brief time with the resurrected Beren, and then accept the fate of death that belongs to humans, bidding a final farewell to the world."
Alwen turned her gaze to Dui.
"Duir, if you were Beren, would you accept Lúthien giving up immortality to choose a short but happy life with him?"
Dui looked at Alwen and shook his head firmly.
"No, I will not accept someone giving up eternal life for me, just for that brief moment of happiness."
Alvin was taken aback, and the starlight in his eyes dimmed instantly.
"Because I am greedy, I wish to live with my loved one forever, until the end of the world, witnessing the sunrise, sunset, and the passing of time, until all things come to an end!"
Dui reached out and grasped Alvin's hand, his smile radiant and flamboyant.
He said, "So I don't want my lover to pay the price of eternal life for me, because it would make me feel guilty for the rest of my life and never have peace."
"So, Alvin, will you spend every day of the future with me forever, until the end of the world?"
Hearing Dui's confession, Alvin was both surprised and delighted, her starry eyes glistening with tears.
But then he hesitated and asked doubtfully, "Although I also yearn for eternal companionship, Duir, I can sense that you are different from Gandalf. You have a human destiny, so how can you endure forever?"
Dui winked confidently at her: "Have you forgotten that I am also a wizard? Mortals cannot resist death, but wizards can."
"Really?" Alvin's eyes were full of hope.
"Of course it's true, so being with me doesn't require you to give up your eternal life," Dui assured him, holding the other's delicate hand, reluctant to let go.
Dui was not worried about not being able to live forever. Besides the Phoenix Animagus method, he also had no plans to leave the Philosopher's Stone.
Furthermore, if all else fails, he could learn from Voldemort and create a Horcrux to avoid death.
Although Horcruxes have flaws, they are indeed an effective way to avoid death.
As long as he doesn't go crazy like Voldemort and slice himself into pieces, but instead creates a Horcrux to preserve it, he won't go insane.
Of course, this is only a last resort; he would never create a Horcrux unless absolutely necessary.
Sensing the confidence emanating from Dui, Alvin, though unsure of what method he could use, chose to trust him.
Looking at her hand being held, she blushed slightly, but didn't pull away.
The two sat on the highest platform in Kelin Amlos, quietly watching the sunset in the distance, the atmosphere peaceful and warm.
Upon returning to Karasgarathon, Galadriel and Celeborn immediately noticed the change in the aura between Dui and Alwen.
Galadriel looked at Dui, who was pretending to be normal, with a half-smile, and said nothing.
But Kellerborn frowned, gave Dui a disapproving look, and then asked Alvin with concern.
"Alwen, are you really sure about this?"
Alwen nodded, her expression firm and serious.
"Grandfather, I've made up my mind. Duir is my only and unwavering choice!"