chsdbacks Chapter 156 Fangon Forest
Chapter 156 Fangon Forest
Chapter 156 Fangon Forest
Having finished dealing with matters of loyalty to the town of Buri, Dui prepared to go out.
Besides wanting to find Gandalf to see if he could use his wisdom and understanding of fire to evolve his Animagus into a phoenix.
I'm also planning to visit various places to check in, hoping to find some unexpected surprises.
If we could somehow acquire magical knowledge about phoenixes, that would be even better.
Duy was particularly eager for Dumbledore's knowledge and memories.
As the owner of Phoenix Fawkes, he believed that Dumbledore must have a deep understanding and knowledge of phoenixes.
Unfortunately, what he gets each time he signs in is not something he can control.
After arranging things in the castle, Duy took out the Crystal of Knowledge to check Gandalf's location.
As Gandalf's figure appeared on the crystal sphere, Dui showed a strange expression.
It turned out that Gandalf was talking to a tall tree-man covered in tree tendrils.
"Is this in the Fangon Forest?" Dui asked in surprise.
He recognized the one communicating with Gandalf as an Ent, who was more human-like than the Hoon, capable of movement and speaking human language.
Gandalf in the scene suddenly seemed to respond.
"Who is it?" Gandalf shouted warily into the void.
But then, as if sensing something, his wary and sharp gaze faded, replaced by a look of confusion.
"Duir, is that you?"
Duy couldn't respond remotely either. After confirming Gandalf's location, he immediately went through the fireplace to Lorien, the closest place to Fangorn Forest.
"Duir, what brings you here?" Alvin asked in surprise.
Seeing Alwen in Lorien, Dui was somewhat surprised; he had thought Alwen would be in the Valley.
"I need Gandalf's help. He's in Fangorn Forest, so I'm transiting through Lorien first," Dui explained.
However, seeing the slight disappointment on Alvin's face, he invited, "Would you be interested in going on a trip to the Fangon Forest with me?"
Alvin's eyes sparkled, and she smiled brightly: "Okay!"
If you want to take someone out to play, you naturally need to get the parents' permission.
Lady Galadriel nodded gently in agreement.
As for Kellerborn, he neither objected nor agreed, his expression calm and composed, his attitude toward Dui unchanged.
But for some reason, Dui felt a chill run down his spine.
Under the watchful eyes of the lord and his wife, Dui handed the flying broom to Alvin, who then transformed into an owl and flew alongside him.
The two flew out of the Lorien Forest and headed south.
Fangon Forest is located just south of Lorien, not too far away.
The two flew for a short while before arriving at the edge of the Fangon Forest.
Dui landed and transformed back into human form, while Alvin also landed on a broomstick.
They did not rush in directly, as the tree people of Fangon Forest were very xenophobic.
Because humans and dwarves have destroyed the forest, the tree people hate humans and dwarves entering their home.
Most people who enter the Fangon Forest do not survive; the Tree People kill those who threaten the forest.
Although Dui is a wizard, he is essentially human, not to mention that he also has the title of "Tree Cutter", and the wand in his hand is made from the core of Huon, a close relative of the tree people.
Therefore, Dui felt somewhat guilty towards the tree-climbing man.
He immediately put away the old willow core wand and replaced it with another wand with a turtle core and Lady Galadriel's hair as the core.
Then she took out the white gemstone brooch that Thranduil had given her and put it on.
Then he waved his wand, summoned the Patronus, and went to deliver a message to Gandalf in the forest.
Having lived with Dui for over a year, Alwen naturally knew about his affairs.
Seeing how content he was, she couldn't help but smile, her eyes full of amusement.
Dui looked at Alwen smiling, feeling a mixture of doting and helpless affection.
As the saying goes, "When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head." The Ent Tree People, a special race created by the plant goddess Yavanna, not only possess great strength, but also, as "shepherds of a hundred trees," can control trees to attack enemies, making them veritable plant-based superpowered beings.
They could even defeat the mighty orc army created by Saruman, destroy Aizengard, and capture Saruman alive.
Dui naturally had to be careful.
Dui and Alwen didn't wait long outside the forest; soon, a commotion came from inside.
As the trees in the forest moved automatically to both sides, a wide road was revealed.
Then a tree-man, who was at least six or seven meters tall, slowly walked out from there.
The tree-man was extremely tall and robust, like a giant.
He had a tall head, almost no neck, thick and long arms, and long, powerful fingers.
Its skin resembles green and gray tree bark, with sparse branches and leaves growing on its body. Some parts are covered with moss, and its feet are huge, each with seven toes.
His movements were slow and heavy, each step causing a slight tremor in the ground.
On the Ent's shoulder sat Gandalf, smoking a pipe and smiling at them.
"Gandalf!" Duy waved excitedly.
The tree-man stopped a few meters in front of them and then put Gandalf down from his shoulder.
"Long time no see, Duir!" Gandalf walked up to the two of them with a cheerful smile.
"And the beautiful Lady Twilight Star!"
"Mislandir," Alwen greeted with a gentle nod.
Gandalf smiled and looked the two of them over, then winked at Dui discreetly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.
He then introduced the tree-man behind him to the two: "This is my old friend, the leader of the Ent tree-men—Treebeard."
"And these two, this beautiful elf lady, is Lorrain and the Twilight Star of the Valley, the White Princess of the Noldor, daughter of Elrond!" Gandalf then introduced to Treebeard.
"As for this one, it's the black-robed wizard I told you about, from Hogwarts Castle at Windrise—Duir, the master of the dragon Smaug, the nemesis of the Orks, and also my companion."
"Hello, Mr. Treebeard, I've long admired the name of the Tree Shepherd. It's a pleasure to meet you!" Dui said politely.
Alvin also greeted them.
Treebeard looked down at the two of them and slowly said, "Welcome, Elf Lady."
His voice was slow and deep, like distant thunder, possessing a powerful and awe-inspiring quality.
Tree must be friendly towards Alvin.
Elves have a close relationship with the forest, regarding it as their home. Tree people are the embodiment of the forest. In fact, in ancient times, elves were the first race to discover and awaken the sleeping tree people, and taught them language and thought.
Therefore, the two sides established a friendly relationship and are ancient allies and partners.
When it came to Dui, Shuxu hesitated, his brown eyes flashing with green light as he stared sharply at Dui.
"I sense the resentment of trees emanating from you, which means you have harmed trees in the past!"
Dui felt a sudden chill run down his spine.
He immediately made no attempt to hide anything and recounted his past grievances with Lao Linzi Hu Aon.
After hearing Dui's explanation, Shuxu remained silent for a long time.
Dui was a little uneasy, but seeing Gandalf smiling silently to the side, he felt somewhat at ease.
Finally, Treebeard looked at Dui and slowly said, "Since you are Gandalf's friend, I believe you are not a bad person. As long as you promise not to harm trees again, our Fangon Forest welcomes you."
"I promise I won't attack the trees!" Dui replied.
Shu Xu gave him a deep look and nodded.
"Then come with me."
With that, he lifted Gandalf onto his shoulder and turned to walk into the forest.
Dui breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.
Does this mean I've passed the test?
He then took Alvin and rode off on a flying broomstick to follow.
The tree-man walked slowly into the depths of the forest, but because of his large size, he covered a great distance quickly.
He was like the king of the forest, and all the tree people made way for him.
Following the tree whiskers all the way to Fangunsen, located at the foot of the Misty Mountains, you will arrive at the dwelling of the tree people.
The Tree People's dwelling is like a large hall carved out of the mountain. In front of the hall is a flat open space with tall and straight trees on both sides. As you go deeper inside, the trees become taller and taller.
Dui discovered that these trees were all like tree-like Huon, acting as gatekeepers for the tree people, silently guarding the place.
Following the tree tendrils into the hall, the walls on both sides extend upwards to the fifty-foot-high cave ceiling, ending at a steep rock wall. In the center of the hall is a gap through which light and water flow.
There was a huge stone table next to it, but no chairs. On the right side of the room was a low, huge bed covered with hay and bark.
The entire room is filled with a primitive and natural style.
This is the residence of the tree's whiskers—the Spring Hall.
The Ents do not live together. Each Ent usually guards a specific area or grove of trees in the forest, and each has its own territory and dwelling.
Therefore, Dui did not see any other tree people.
Unless it's an important occasion like the "Ent Conference," the tree people will gather from all over the forest to discuss important matters.
Treebeard put Gandalf down and then let the others sit down as they pleased.
He then picked up two large containers and placed them on a stone table at least six feet off the ground. After waving his hand over the containers, they emitted golden and green light, illuminating the entire room.
Then he went to the other end of the room, opened a large urn with a heavy stone lid, and used a long handle to drain the liquid into four bowls, one large and three small.
Dui's gaze was drawn to the two containers that the tree tendrils were using as lighting. They were clearly two magical items, emitting a vibrant and comforting light.
But his attention was soon diverted by the liquid in the bowls that Shuxu brought over.
"You're in luck today! This is an Ent drink unique to the Treefolk; you can't find it anywhere else." Gandalf's eyes lit up when he saw the liquid, and he introduced it to the two with a smile.
Dui also remembered this drink; he recalled that Merry and Pippin had drunk the Ent drink during the Fellowship of the Ring.
Not only did their wounds heal and their fatigue disappear, but they also grew taller, becoming the tallest hobbits.
Thinking about this, Dui also became very excited.
A drink that can help you grow taller—that's a good thing!
Although he is not short now, who can refuse to grow taller?