Being an otaku in the world of American comics

#135 - Radagast the Grey Wizard

It has to be said that Gandalf and Thorin are indeed worthy of being two high-level indigenous figures in Middle-earth. Their ability to appreciate weapons is undoubtedly unquestionable.

One has lived long and seen a lot, and the other's entire clan is based on blacksmithing, forging various weapons and armors.

The things that can be selected by these two from a pile of messy objects are definitely the best of them. Liang Yue had actually expected this in his heart.

But the fact that the rest were all garbage was something this guy himself didn't expect…

"Alright, now let us leave this filthy place."

Holding the artifact forged by the Elven race, although Gandalf's evaluation of it was that there was no better weapon to be found, Thorin at this time didn't seem very satisfied.

In the heart of this Dwarf Prince, although it was Orcs who killed his father and grandfather, he also harbored resentment towards the Elves, who were once allies but later turned a blind eye to the plight of the Dwarves and broke their trust.

To have himself use the weapons of those Elves to kill enemies was, in the eyes of this stubborn Dwarf, inherently a humiliating thing.

Therefore, although Thorin did not put down the Orcrist sword in his hand under Gandalf's persuasion, he was still very unwilling in his heart.

After shouting at the other members of his clan in the cave, he walked out first with a sullen face.

Gandalf then came to Bilbo's side, looking at the little Hobbit who was now somewhat at a loss, holding the dagger that Liang Yue had just stuffed into his arms, the old wizard showed a kind look.

"A very good sword, Mr. Baggins, also crafted with high Elven craftsmanship, and the size is just right for you."

"But, I can't take it…"

"This is a magic sword, Baggins. Once Orcs approach you, it will emit a blue halo as a warning. It's very practical!"

"But, I have never touched a sword in my life, let alone used it to deal with enemies, Gandalf."

"Then I hope you never have to use it, but when it does come in handy~ please remember that true courage lies not in taking lives, but in sparing them."

After saying that, Gandalf left this little Hobbit with an unfathomable smile, and then turned and walked towards the cave.

"Don't listen to that old man's nonsense, Mr. Baggins. Weapons are used to protect yourself and your companions. If danger comes to your door, don't hesitate, pick up the sword and chop them down. Keeping your own life is the most important thing."

After saying that, Liang Yue also left him with a meaningful smile, patted him on the shoulder, and then walked towards the entrance of the cave.

"I heard someone was saying bad things about me, Sir Knight."

"You must have misheard, Gandalf~"

… …

"Something is approaching! Something is approaching quickly!"

"Everyone be careful, gather together, don't scatter!"

Just as Liang Yue had just walked out of the cave, several dwarves suddenly faced the woods not far away and issued a warning.

For a time, the atmosphere of the entire team immediately became tense.

Although someone familiar with the plot knew that those who came this time were not enemies, Liang Yue still pretended to take out his long sword and took the initiative to walk towards the front of the team.

Immediately afterwards, a violent shaking occurred in the dense forest covered by layers of branches.

Speaking, Gandalf came to this old man who looked a little neurotic, and gave him a big hug, not caring about the other party's sloppiness.

The surrounding dwarves saw this and put down their weapons one after another.

"What are you doing here, old friend?"

"I'm looking for you, Gandalf! Things are not good, very bad!"

"How so?"

"… … Hmm? Uh~ What was I going to say? Give me a minute, let me think about it first~ I was just about to say it, the words were right on the tip of my tongue!"

Afterwards, this old man began an unremarkable amnesia performance, scratching his head and choking his neck, which made Liang Yue feel a little embarrassed.

Then finally, this brown-robed wizard unexpectedly took out a stick insect from his mouth… …

… …

"Greenwood is sick, Gandalf, darkness covers the land, all things cease to grow, only bad things grow, the air is filled with stench, and the worst are those webs."

"Webs? What do you mean?"

"It's spiders, Gandalf, very big spiders, they must be descendants of Ungoliant, otherwise I'm not a wizard! I'm tracking their direction, they come from Dol Guldur."

"Dol Guldur? But that old castle has long been abandoned."

"No, Gandalf, it's not abandoned, the power of darkness is entrenched there, an unprecedented dark power, the shadow of ancient terror looms there… …"

… …

"This line is too theatrical, even if I am in the real world now, I feel that he is performing… …"

Sitting on a stone on the periphery, Liang Yue was listening to the old man in the crowd telling the story while wiping the double swords in his hand.

Listening to the brown-robed wizard's stories of taking the world as his responsibility and worrying about all living beings, Liang Yue suddenly felt that his appreciation ability had improved a lot~

Then, this guy's ears suddenly moved, and with his keen hearing, he captured a strange sound in the forest.

Quietly standing up from the stone, Liang Yue then hid in the dense forest with his sword.

"Awoo~"

After a few breaths, a short wolf howl suddenly sounded in the forest, and then stopped abruptly.

"Puff~" "Whoosh~"

After two sounds of metal friction, Liang Yue returned to the crowd again, dragging a dead warg corpse under his hand.

"Warg scouts! The Orc army is nearby!"

Seeing this, Thorin immediately unsheathed the Orcrist sword in his hand and said with a solemn expression.

"Besides your clansmen, who else have you told about this expedition?"

Gandalf's face was unusually ugly at this time, and he questioned Thorin.

"No one!"

"Are you sure?"

"I can swear! What's wrong?"

"You are being hunted by Orcs!"

"Then we have to leave here quickly."

"Things are not good! Our horses, they ran away!"

"Oh~ no~"

"Don't worry, I'll lead them away."

At this moment of chaos, the gray-robed wizard suddenly stood up, with a look of confidence on his face and said to everyone.

"Those are Gundabad wargs, Radagast, they will catch up with you and tear you apart!"

Gandalf was not optimistic about his partner's responsibility at this time, so he reminded him from the side.

Who knew that he would be greeted by the gray-robed wizard's contempt and a faint look of complacency.

"These who pull the cart for me are Rhosgobel rabbits, I want to see if those wargs can catch up with me~"