chsdbacks Chapter 107 Dragon Knight
Chapter 107 Dragon Knight
Chapter 107 Dragon Knight
Dui was very pleased with the submission of the dragon Smaug.
Gandalf, standing nearby, was equally pleased for Dui:
"Congratulations, Duir! From this day forward, you are the only being in Middle-earth capable of taming dragons—an unprecedented achievement!"
Dragons, powerful creatures created by the dark Morgoth, once ravaged Middle-earth, bringing fear and destruction to its people.
Although they are creatures of darkness, their power and terror are undeniable.
The demon king Sauron once tried to subdue dragons to serve him, but he was unsuccessful.
Because dragons are only greedy for gold and silver, but have no interest in ruling Middle-earth.
However, because of this, the greedy dragons and the dwarves, who were good at accumulating wealth, forged a hatred that lasted for thousands of years.
Thorin's ancestors originally lived in the Grey Mountains north of the Lonely Mountain, but their wealth attracted the dragon Kai, who attacked and killed the then dwarf king Dayne I and his son Froll.
Only the surviving eldest son, Ser, led a portion of his people to the Lonely Mountain and established the Kingdom at its foot.
But unexpectedly, the treasure of the kingdom below the mountain attracted the invasion of an even more ferocious dragon—Smaug—ultimately leading to Thorin and the other Lonely Mountain dwarves' turbulent and wandering life.
Now, this giant dragon has been subdued by Dui and has become his ally.
Dui's power underwent a dramatic change, making him one of the most formidable figures in Central Continent.
Having subdued the dragon, Dui and Gandalf rode on its back to leave.
After all, they are still in the lake.
Smaug had one wing injured and could not fly for the time being, so he could only walk, carrying the two people on his back, towards Lake-town.
Thanks to Duy and Gandalf's timely intervention, Lake-town suffered few casualties. However, the fire from the dragonfire continued to spread, igniting the houses.
Moreover, it is very difficult to extinguish with water.
As the residents of Changhu Town grieved over the fire that destroyed their houses, they saw a giant dragon approaching from the lake in the distance, and were immediately filled with terror and despair.
Bard was even more startled and drew his bow, aiming it at the dragon.
Although he knew this would have no effect on the dragon, he didn't want to sit idly by and wait to die.
However, his sharp eyes quickly spotted Dui and Gandalf on the dragon's back, and he was immediately startled. The clever man realized that things seemed to be different from what he had thought.
Bard took a deep breath and, amidst the gasps and worries of the residents, hurried to the edge of the dock, just a few meters away from the approaching dragon Smaug.
Although I was mentally prepared, my heart still raced when faced with the dragon's imposing presence and oppressive aura.
If the dragon suddenly opened its mouth to breathe fire or bit him, he would have no chance to escape.
"Duir, Gandalf, what's going on here?" Bard asked, full of surprise and doubt.
Dui didn't speak, but instead waved his wand, continuously extinguishing the surrounding flames to prevent them from spreading further.
Gandalf, however, slid up the dragon's neck and head, directly onto the dock, and chuckled as he explained to Bard and the others:
"The dragon has now been subdued by Duir, and he now obeys Duir's orders and will no longer pose a danger to you!"
Upon hearing Gandalf's words and looking at Smaug, the giant dragon that hadn't made any attacking moves, everyone was filled with disbelief.
As descendants of the Vale, the residents of Lake-town are well aware of the terror and danger posed by the dragon Smaug.
When the city of Dale was destroyed by the dragon, their ancestors were forced to abandon their homeland and drift downstream, establishing a new home in this long lake, thus escaping Smaug's persecution.
But they never expected that this dragon, which had been their nightmare, would one day be tamed!
As everyone looked at the person riding on a broom and waving a magic wand to extinguish the fire, a sense of awe arose spontaneously.
Dui quickly extinguished the fire in Long Lake Town.
However, because the burned buildings were caused by dragon flames, even Dui's restoration spells could not restore them to their original state.
Looking at the residents who were left homeless because their houses had burned down, Dui felt a little guilty.
After all, these were all caused by dragons.
Now that the dragon has been subdued and become one with him, the destruction caused by the dragon seems to have become his responsibility.
Dui took a bag out of his spatial bag and handed it to Bard.
"This contains some gold coins and jewelry. Please distribute them to the affected residents."
Bard looked at the small money bag in his hand, somewhat surprised.
However, when he opened the bag and looked inside, he saw a space about two meters in size, filled with countless gold coins and precious jewels.
The value of this treasure far exceeds that of the town's wealthiest mayor.
Even if the money were divided among every resident of the town, it would be enough for everyone to live a prosperous life.
Bard was taken aback by the amount of treasure inside, but he did not have any greedy thoughts. Instead, he nodded gratefully to Dui as a guarantee.
"Thank you for your generosity, Duir. I will accept it on behalf of the residents! Rest assured, I will distribute these treasures to the residents."
May they get through this winter smoothly!
Moreover, he knew that Dui was helping him enhance his prestige. The mayor had abandoned the residents of Longlake Town earlier, fleeing with only a boatload of money, but was noticed first by the dragon and killed by a single breath of dragonfire.
With Laketown leaderless, Bard, a descendant of Lord Girion of Dale, naturally became the leader of the residents of Laketown.
"What are you going to do, Bud?" Gandalf asked him.
Looking at the many damaged buildings around him, Bard felt a surge of ambition.
He said, "We were forced to come to Long Lake to live, but now that the dragon is no longer a threat, I want to lead the residents to rebuild the Valley City."
"Moreover, if the dwarves hadn't insisted on going to Lonely Mountain and rousing the dragon, the dragon wouldn't have come out! So I need the dwarves to give a portion of the treasure of Lonely Mountain to compensate the residents and rebuild Vale."
"After all, when the dragon attacked Lonely Mountain and Dale, it looted Dale's treasures and brought them to Lonely Mountain. Logically speaking, as a descendant of Lord Gillian of Dale, I also have the right to share a portion of the treasure."
Dui and Gandalf had no objection to this, since it was a matter between Bard and Thorin's Oak Shield.
After exchanging words with Bard, Duy and Gandalf did not linger in Lake-town, but instead rode their dragon Smaug towards Lonely Mountain.
Although the residents of Long Lake Town knew that the dragon would no longer harm them, they breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the dragon leave.
Their fear of dragons was so deep-seated that they couldn't help but be afraid.
Smaug's wing was pierced by the spear Egolos, rendering him unable to fly for a short period of time.
So they could only move on the ground with Dui and Gandalf.
However, even on the ground, the dragon moves very fast.
Sitting atop the dragon's back, Gandalf exclaimed with delighted curiosity, "Thanks to you! I never imagined I'd have the chance to ride a dragon. It's truly amazing!"
Dui was also quite excited; he had never imagined he would have a day to experience being a dragon knight.
The only downside is that the dragon can't fly, which reduces the overall experience.
"Smaug, when will your wings be healed?" Dui asked.
"Master, what pierced my wing was your divine spear, Aegros. The spear contains immense power, and it will prevent my wound from healing. Without a miraculous cure, I'm afraid I won't be able to fly for a very long time!"
Smaug's voice carried a hint of resentment and grievance.
Bound by the unbreakable oath curse, he dared not harbor any resentment towards Dui, and could only lament his misfortune in encountering Dui, the one who was his nemesis.
Upon hearing this, Dui became somewhat anxious for the dragon, since one of the dragon's major advantages was its ability to fly, allowing it to exert pressure on the ground from the air.
If a dragon can only move on the ground, its combat power and threat level will be greatly reduced.
Seeing Dui frown, Gandalf, who was standing nearby, smiled and comforted him:
"This isn't a big problem. Once this mission is completely over, we can go to the Valley of the Dead and ask Lord Elrond for help."
He is the most skilled healer in all of Middle-earth; he can heal even the most fatal wounds. Smaug's injuries would probably be a piece of cake for him.
Gandalf had been worried that the dragon Smaug would ally with the orcs, so he organized the dwarves to launch an expedition to the Lonely Mountain, hoping to use their power to kill the dragon and eliminate the threat.
But now the dragon has been subdued by Dui and has become a force for justice.
Gandalf genuinely hoped that the dragon would recover from its injuries as soon as possible, so that his side could become stronger and defeat the forces of darkness.
Soon the two men and the dragon returned to Lonely Mountain.
Upon arriving at the main entrance, we found that the entrance had been blocked off.
"What's going on?" Gandalf frowned in confusion. "It wasn't like this when I left. How come I'm blocked as soon as I come back?"
"Could something have happened here after we left?"
Looking at the tightly blocked gate, Dui had a guess in mind. He sneered, "I'm afraid some people inside don't welcome us back."
Gandalf frowned even more upon hearing this, and thinking of Thorin's previous situation, he became somewhat inclined to believe Dui's guess.
Smaug the dragon then spoke up, looking eager to try, and said:
"Master, let me handle this! These walls can't stop me at all. I'll storm in, kill all the dwarves inside, and then the entire Lonely Mountain and its treasures will be ours!"
Seeing Gandalf's disapproving expression, Dui's face darkened instantly, and he snapped, "Shut up!"
Even if this guy is forced to submit to him, he still can't change his ways and is extremely greedy for treasure. He even tried to trick him into stealing the treasure.
Seeing that Dui was angry, Smaug immediately shut up and stopped talking.
However, the dragon's two eyes gleamed with restless light, still unwilling to give up on the treasure of Lonely Mountain.
After all, in his view, these treasures were all plundered, and now that he had submitted to Dui, these treasures should belong to Dui.
In this way, the master's things are his things, and the master's treasures are his treasures, and it will not affect his continued possession of these treasures.
Even after the master possesses these treasures, he can apply to guard them for the master.
Guaranteed not a single coin will be lost!