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Lonely Mountain.

Deep in the Erebor dwarven kingdom.

Weapon forging training area.

"boom"

"boom"

"boom"

The lava fire of the forging pool illuminated the surroundings red, and the sound of metal beating and beating could be heard incessantly.

A large number of dwarves are standing side by side in front of the huge iron felts arranged neatly, waving the hammers in their hands.

This weapon and equipment forging area is very large.

The entire forging area is subdivided into several areas. For example, the iron ore just dug out needs to be refined into the pig iron area, and the pig iron is forged into formed steel is another area.

Steel is then required to be forged into semi-formed areas like weapons or armor.

To the final most important weapons and armor molding, after polishing, the final production area.

At this point in the final production area.

The four most skilled dwarf blacksmiths in the Lonely Mountain are busy around a huge iron felt platform.

In the center of the huge iron felt, what kept the four blacksmiths busy was a dark red delicate scale armor that was about to take shape.

When the last piece of the crimson scale armor was successfully assembled, the palm-sized scales were connected together.

Looking at the delicate, thick and majestic crimson dragon scale armor in front of him.

The four dwarf blacksmiths breathed a sigh of relief.

There was also a sincere smile on his face.

It's been ten years.

Since these dragon scales were brought to the forge ten years ago.

It has been ten years since it began to try to forge under the orders of King Thorin Oakenshield.

In the past ten years, only these blacksmiths have known that these materials are extremely hard, but completely different from the difficulty of forging dragon scales of steel.

At the beginning, it was constantly cracking and cracking, and it was impossible to forge at all.

To slowly adjust the temperature of the training furnace fire, until finally, a special training furnace was built for forging these dragon scales alone.

Only began to see the hope of forging these dragon scales.

until now.

Even though it has gone through countless difficulties and hardships in the middle, it is all worthwhile to successfully forge such a unique dragon scale armor that is forged from giant dragon scales in the world.

Because forging such materials is extremely precious and extremely difficult armor.

Let the four dwarf blacksmiths, who were originally very skilled, have significantly improved their achievements and abilities in blacksmithing.

This is also the main reason why they have not given up trying to forge for ten years.

Although there is an order from the king, the desire to forge from the bottom of his heart is the best catalyst.

Let the four blacksmiths do their best to work hard and forge.

This is the only incomparable, incomparably precious, incomparably hard dragon scale armor in the entire Middle-earth world forged.

Oh, and more than this suit of armor.

There is also a short sword, a short sword with a dark red blade that is also unique in this world.

It was also sent with the dragon scales ten years ago.

However, the forging material of the short sword is from the horns on the head of the dragon Smaug.

A total of two horns were sent.

But one of them broke due to a failure to exercise.

Only one was successfully forged in the end.

"Go and inform the king!"

The person in charge of the entire equipment forging training area, a sturdy old dwarf, instructed the dwarf who was waiting on the side.

"Yes"

Soon, a dwarf walked out of the training area and walked towards the top of the kingdom.

It didn't take long.

The king of the mountain, Thorin Oak Shield, who was wearing a luxurious robe, came to the smelting area with the dwarf Balin and his nephew Kili, whose beard and hair were all white, and his face was getting older.

"His Majesty."

"His Majesty."

Seeing the arrival of the king, the dwarf blacksmiths saluted respectfully.

Thorin Oakenshield walked into the training area and the first thing he saw was the crimson eye-catching armor on the huge iron felt table not far away, the two leg armors, and the sword also placed beside the armor. It has a very rare dark red sharp dagger on its body.

"Is that all?"

Walking to the huge iron felt platform, Thorin Oak Shield asked.

"Yes, it's all here."

The highest-ranking sturdy dwarf blacksmith nodded.

Hearing the other party's words, Thorin Oakshield couldn't help but reach out and touch the extremely delicate crimson dragon scale armor in front of him.

Feel the cold, smooth touch on the scales.

Thorin Oakshield couldn't help but sigh.

Ten years ago, when my friend Morgan gave him the scales of the dragon Smaug.

He swore that it would take only a year to forge those scales into the armor Morgan wanted.

It's just that he completely underestimated the difficulty of forging those dragon scales.

The results are predictable.

Morgan came and went, but never saw the armor being forged.

So much so that it doesn't matter anymore.

This incident made Thorin Oakenshield feel as if he was stuck in his throat.

Many people know how much Morgan's help and friendship to himself and to the whole new Erebor kingdom.

But the other party almost never made any demands on himself.

The only request I made was this event in front of me.

Fortunately, the forging is finally successful now.

Even if it took ten years.

"Kili, send a message to Mirkwood and tell Morgan that the weapons and armor are forged."

Thorin Oakshield stroked the armor in front of him, turned to look at the dwarf Kili behind him, and said.

Kili nodded and was about to leave.

Balin suddenly said, "Morgan should not be in the dark jungle at this time, just send the raven to the charr."

As soon as the voice fell, Thorin Oakenshield immediately looked at Balin in doubt, and Kili also stopped and turned his head.

Bahrain continued: "Last year I got word from Bilbo that he will be celebrating his 111th birthday in the Shire this fall, inviting us old friends to attend."

"But in such a tense situation, we simply can't walk away."

"So, I said no to Bilbo, I just didn't tell you."

"But we can't go away. Morgan will definitely go."

"It's not far from autumn now."

"Morgan must be on his way to Shire at this time. If he left early, he might have already arrived."

"We have to inform Morgan and send the raven to the Shire directly."

Bahrain said in a hurry.

Thorin Oakenshield nodded and looked at Kili: "Then send this news directly to Ciel."

Kili quickly left the equipment forging area.

Balin walked up to Sorin Oak Shield and looked at the delicate, thick and mighty crimson scales in front of him. He couldn't help but exclaim, "It's so beautiful, it's just a work of art."

Thorin Oak Shield said easily: "Yes, I can finally explain something to Morgan."

summer night.

The stars twinkled.

Shire, Hobbiton.

Inside a well-decorated pocket-bottom hole.

The lights were on at this time.

Long table in the living room.

The old Bilbo was sitting at the long table with Gandalf and a handsome young hobbit with brown hair.

"Gandalf, thank you for coming to my birthday party."

Bilbo looked at Gandalf with a toast and smiled, his wrinkled face smiling brightly, obviously in a very good mood.

"Of course, we agreed."

Gandalf smiled, raised his glass and touched Bilbo, and drank it all in one gulp.

Then he wiped the low wine stains on his beard and said, "When will the birthday party be held?"

Bilbo put down his glass and said, "The night after tomorrow."

"There will be a huge banquet and all the people of Hobbiton will come."

Bilbo said with a smile.

"Yes, all men, women and children will come."

"We hired the whole of Hobbiton."

The young and handsome hobbit on the side also laughed.

"The day after tomorrow will definitely be lively."

Gandalf smiled and drew out his cigarette stick.

"of course."

"It hasn't been lively for a long time, it's time to be lively."

Bilbo nodded with a smile, and there was some emotion in his voice, as if he had remembered something.

"You're here too, and now Morgan is missing."

Bilbo came to his senses, got up and poured Gandalf another full glass of wine.

"Don't worry, though Morgan is always late."

"But it's Bilbo's birthday this time, and he won't be late."

"It must be on its way here now."

Gandalf exhaled smoke, took a sip from the glass in front of him, and said with a smile.

The voice fell.

At this time,

"bang bang bang"

Suddenly there was a loud knock on the door.

Bilbo and Gandalf's eyes lit up.

"I'll open the door."

The young hobbit beside him said and immediately got up and trotted towards the gate.

Soon, the young hobbit who came to the door opened the door.

I saw a tall and handsome human man standing in front of the gate with a white horse.

The young hobbit immediately widened his eyes, looked at the human man in front of him and smiled: "Uncle Morgan, you are finally here."

"We just mentioned you"

"Long time no see, Frodo."

Looking at the excited young hobbit on his face, Morgan laughed.

The young and handsome hobbit in front of him was naturally Frodo Baggins.

As the adopted son of Bilbo Baggins, he is also Bilbo's heir.

Frodo would inherit everything from Bilbo, including the One Ring.

He is the "Ring Bearer" who went to Modo with the Lord of the Rings in Morgan's memory plot, and he is also the most important and key figure in the future memory plot.

"Bilbo, here comes Uncle Morgan."

Frodo immediately shouted at Bilbo in the living room.

After speaking, he immediately enthusiastically took the reins of Morgan and walked out with the white horse.

Morgan bowed his head and walked into Bag End.

I saw Bilbo walking out from the inside of Bag End with a cheerful look, with Gandalf behind him.

"Morgan."

Seeing Morgan's figure appear in the hall, Bilbo immediately shouted and ran towards Morgan happily like a child.

"Bilbo"

Morgan smiled and immediately bent over and squatted on the ground, opened his hands, hugged the elderly Bilbo who came happily, and said softly, "Happy birthday, Bilbo."

"Thank you, thank you Morgan."

"I'm so happy to see you."

Bilbo smiled wrinkled.

Soon, after some simple greetings.

The three quickly came to the long table.

Bilbo hastily added a set of cutlery.

He poured Morgan a slow glass of fruit wine in the attitude of the master.

Morgan picked up his glass and finished it in one breath.

He let out a long breath.

I just felt my whole body relax.

"I thought, Morgan, that you wouldn't be here until tomorrow."

Gandalf looked at him with a cigarette stick in his mouth and laughed.

Morgan heard the meaning of Gandalf's words and laughed immediately: "It's okay to be late in the past."

"But this is Bilbo's birthday party, so you can't be late."

Morgan picked up the wine glass and poured himself a full glass of wine, then continued to laugh: "This time I set out four months ago."

"It's so punctual this time, it seems that Morgan is late for the experience."

"Ha ha."

Bilbo's slightly strange opening immediately made several people laugh.

"Speaking of which, it's been a long time since the three of us met last time?"

Morgan raised his glass and touched the two.

"It's been almost ten years."

Gandalf drained the wine in one gulp and said with emotion.

Bilbo put down his glass and was about to speak when he burped.

Made Morgan and Gandalf laugh at once.

"Ten years, a long time."

"My Ephne and Ulysses hadn't even been born yet."

Morgan sighed.

It was true that he had not been to Shire for a long time.

Especially after Tariel gave birth to two children, Morgan, who had been housed, walked around less often.

Not to mention the Shire that came so far away.

Morgan's voice fell, and Bilbo immediately stared at Morgan in surprise: "You and Tariel have a child?"

"Or two?"

Morgan nodded and smiled: "Both of them are already seven years old, so I'll tell you this time."

Hearing Morgan's words, Bilbo said immediately: "Then you should have said it earlier, or I will go and see."

"I really want to see what the Morgan kid looks like."

"It was also just in time to meet Sorin and Balimbofo of Lonely Mountain."

"I've always wanted to see the towering mountains lately."

Bilbo smiled and complained, and looking at Gandalf, who seemed to be not surprised, immediately asked: "Gandalf, do you already know that Morgan has a child?"

"Gandalf not only knew, he had seen it all."

"Just last year."

Morgan cut a piece of cheese with a knife and fork and put it in his mouth with a smile.

"Well, both of Morgan's children are very cute."

Facing Bilbo's gaze, Gandalf nodded and smiled.

"Listen to Gandalf."

"I'd rather see you."

"I've already thought of a present for the kids, Morgan."

Bilbo said and looked at Morgan.

"There will definitely be a chance."

Morgan kept the knife and fork in his hand, constantly stuffing food into his mouth and laughed.

At this moment, Frodo opened the door from the outside and came in, holding a black raven in his hand and walking quickly to the living room, and said loudly, "Bilbo, is this the raven you told me about?"

Frodo happily took the raven into the living room.

The three chatting and laughing at the long table turned their heads and immediately recognized the black bird in Frodo's hand.

"Yes, this is the raven."

"Just how come there are ravens here?"

Gandalf reacted the most. He said that he immediately got up and walked to Frodo to pick up the raven. The raven obediently stood in Gandalf's hand and muttered a few times.

Gandalf laughed at once, looked at Frodo and said, "Get him something to eat first."

The raven understood Gandalf's words, and immediately flew over Frodo's shoulders.

Frodo looked at the novelty and immediately went to prepare food for the ravens.

In the living room, Gandalf returned to his seat and looked at Morgan who was eating non-stop. He smiled and said, "Sorin said that the armor and weapons you had him forge have already been forged."

"Ask when you are free to pick it up."

Hearing Gandalf's words, Morgan was stunned at first, but his face was immediately full of surprise after he quickly reacted.

It's been ten years.

Ten years ago, he gave Thorin Oakenshield the dragon scales and two dragon horns that he took off from the giant dragon Smaug.

Ask him to help forge armor and weapons.

Thorin Oakenshield must have said at the time that it would be successfully forged in a year.

I didn't expect it to be ten years.

He had been a little hopeless.

Because he learned from the dwarf Balin that the scales on Smaug were very difficult to forge, and the two dragon horns were even more difficult.

Unexpectedly, ten years later today.

Morgan finally got a surprise.