"Bilbo Baggins, Mr. Ao Long, allow me to introduce the leader of our team, Thorin Oak Shield."

Gandalf generously admits that he tricked Baggins, and then introduces Baggins to the new dwarf.

"Oak Shield" is Thorin's nickname. During the Battle of Athanubisa, Thorin's shield broke and a piece of oak was used as a shield for defense, hence the name "Oak Shield".

In exile, his father Thorne disappeared and Thorin became the leader of the Turin dwarves of the Eredruin (Blue Mountains).

Apparently this is a very kingly dwarven leader, who seems to be a little more rational than the other dwarves.

If Ao Long was able to join the expedition, it would be a blessing in disguise, but Bilbo was the thief Gandalf was looking for, and he was indispensable and had already informed Thorin Oak Shield in advance.

However, it was clear that the dwarven leader, who was known for his martial arts, felt that the halfling in front of him, who was not strong, could not bear the responsibility of the expedition, and looked up and down, and looked around Bilbo.

"This must be the hobbit, so may I ask Mr. Bilbo Baggins, how many battles have you fought and used to use an axe or a sword?"

The questioning gaze made Bilbo uncomfortable, and he didn't realize the dwarf king in front of him to treat him with contempt, so he just returned to the road in a cramped and polite way.

"Well, if I have to say it, I'm pretty good at playing Conk plays..... But why are you asking that...."

"If expected, he doesn't look like a thief, more like a petty trader...."

He said to the other dwarves in a slightly mocking tone.

"Hahahaha....."

The other dwarves laughed happily at this.

"Oh, I don't think a warrior who likes to slash people with a big axe or a sword does something to be a thief, but Bilbo Baggins is bold, quick-footed, nimble, and agile, and I think he has a talent for being a snitch."

Ao Long stood up from his seat, and the royal bearing that was not inferior to Thorin made the dwarf king's arrogant expression converge.

"Who is this?"

It was clear that he was asking Gandalf, the organizer of the event, but his eyes were fixed on Ao Long.

"Oh, this is Bilbo Baggins' friend, Ao Long, a human with a great vision and a lot of adventure. Regarding our adventure, I hope to be able to invite Ao Long to join us, and I think it will definitely help us a lot. "

It was clear that Gandalf had only learned so much about Ao Long, and was strongly recommending Ao Long to Thorin.

"Humans? Adventurer? Gandalf...."

Obviously, this Lonely Mountain Expedition was still a relatively secret matter, and even Thorin didn't publicize it everywhere, so he was very skeptical that Ao Long, a stranger, was unreliable.

"Well, don't worry, I think Ao Long should be a very honest and benevolent human being."

Gandalf's words undoubtedly told Thorin that this human could be trusted.

"So Ao Long, although your name sounds a bit weird, how many battles have you participated in, using an axe or a sword?"

Although Ao Long's temperament is very elegant, it is clear that his handsome face is not very heroic, and this event is destined to avoid fighting, and Thorin will not pull a person in because of a visionary.

"Well, if you talk about war, I should have experienced a lot of battles, I can't remember the specific number, as for the weapon, I think I can also control this longsword, and I can also use the longbow, but the axe is not quite in line with my temperament."

Ao Long slowly adjusted his robes and took out a longbow, which was the weapon he had prepared for his operation this time, and it looked like the bow was strong and the bowstring was tough.

"Ao Long, how can you say that, let me tell you, the axe is easy to use, and it looks like the enemy's head is accurate."

Among the dwarves, Groyin, who was the father of Jin Split in the future, had become good friends with Ao Long during the banquet, and he happened to be a dwarf who liked to use a battle axe.

Thorin didn't continue to ask, as the dwarf king, he still had his brains, and it was impossible to provoke Ao Long right now and experience his strength.

Everyone sat down again, and it was clear that Thorin was in the first seat, and Ao Long didn't mind.

However, the news brought by Thorin clearly did not raise the morale of the entire expedition.

"How's it going on over there in the Luin Mountains? Are they all here? "

Balin, the former captain of the Lonely Mountain, was most concerned about whether Thorin had brought in reinforcements.

"The seven kingdoms have sent messengers, and all of them have come!"

"Hahaha, yes, that's great!! What did the Iron Mountain dwarves say? "

It is clear that the participation of the seven dwarven kingdoms in the conference has given Bahrain a boost of confidence.

"They don't want to! They said the adventure was just our own business and they wouldn't get involved in it!! "

Obviously, this is a very bad thing, Ao Long is secretly laughing in his heart, the dwarf race is unprofitable, and in the face of that demigod-level evil dragon, the dwarves are not stupid, so they naturally will not take risks.

If the evil dragon Smaug was so easy to solve, the original Lonely Mountain Kingdom would not have collapsed in the dragon fire.

Without foreign help, it means that there are only thirteen dwarves and one wizard in the current team.

"Adventure? You just said adventure? Are you ready to go on an adventure? "

Bilbo heard a key word, this is the one Gandalf brought yesterday.... Venture.

"Bilbo, get the lights on."

Gandalf calmed an agitated Bilbo and pulled out a parchment map scroll from his pocket.

"Far east, through the mountains and rivers of the flying squirrel, across endless forests and deserts, there stands a lone peak!"

I saw that the unfolded map scroll was drawn on the map leading to the lonely mountain, and on the top of a lonely mountain, a dragon was drawn on it. Next to the mountain, the word "lonely mountain" is annotated.

"Anduin's prophecy has come true, and it's time to return to our homeland."

"I saw the raven fly back into the mountains, just as the prophecy described."

"When the birds of yesteryear fly back to Iruba, it will mean that the reign of the beasts will be over!"

"What beast??"

Bilbo, though not interested in adventure, kept his ears open and kept an eye on the dwarves' conversations.

"They should be talking about the evil dragon Smaug who occupies the lonely mountain! Fire-breathing, spear-like teeth, and flesh-hook-like claws, the culprit of the destruction of the Dwarven Kingdom of the Lonely Mountain. "

Ao Long said lightly, obviously, it was very difficult to fool him.

Bilbo was apparently frightened by Aolong's description, and the other dwarves seemed to recall the catastrophe of the destruction of their country.

"I'm not afraid, I'm going to participate, I'm going to give him a taste of the dwarven iron rod!!"

A dwarf stood up excitedly and made an enthusiastic statement to show his bravery.

"It's difficult to even have military support, not to mention that there are only thirteen of us!! Not the best or the smartest!! "

Old Balin, who had participated in the war of annihilation, poured a basin of cold water in time to calm everyone down, although they shouted and disagreed, but the dwarves knew that they were indeed understaffed.

"Don't forget, we still have wizards, and when the time comes, Gandalf alone can easily slaughter hundreds of dragons!!"

Thorin's nephew, Chiri, looked at Gandalf expectantly and said with adoration.

"Ahem, ahem... No... I don't want to say...."

Gandalf was embarrassed to choke on the smoke, did he want to tell these dwarves that the evil dragon belonged to a demigod-level existence, and he was only a demigod-level, so he might not have been beaten....

"How many?"

"What..."

"How many dragons did you kill?"

The thirteen dwarves all stared at Gandalf with hopeful eyes, even the dwarven king Thorin, and it was clear that they wanted Gandalf to tell them that the so-called dragon was not a trick in his hands.

Such a face-losing issue, Gandalf could only choose to avoid talking about it.

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