Chapter 614: Chapter 549 Threat Chapter 614: Chapter 549 Threat Misty Valley was on the other side of the Misty Mountains and was far from Gondor.
The journey, whether in terms of distance or environmental terrain, was formidable.
Even with mounts, leaving Gondor for Misty Valley was not a short trip.
Gondor bordered the Land of Darkness in Mordor, and one could say that half the journey of destroying the Magic Ring was completed upon reaching Gondor.
Thus, if one set out, the preparations had to be extensive…
At the gates of Minas Tirith, known as the White City, the capital of Gondor,
Denethor II, the twenty-sixth Regent of Gondor, personally came to see off his most cherished eldest son, Boromir.
“Father, rest assured, I can move faster alone, no need for cumbersome guards.”
Boromir’s demeanor was full of vigor and pride.
However, his own combat skills were indeed remarkable in Gondor, capable of directly confronting groups of Orcs, even crossing swords with the Banisher Spirit.
“I know your abilities, ordinary guards won’t be arranged, but the Jonin from the Village Hidden by Clouds here are indeed stronger than you.”
Denethor II was quite satisfied with his eldest son, who was the undoubted choice to succeed him.
He has the right to be proud!
Hearing his father mention the Jonin of the Village Hidden by Clouds, Boromir’s expression softened slightly, acknowledging the strength of these Ninjas.
But just then, as a Dragon’s Chant echoed across the sky, everyone at the gate looked up.
A dark silhouette broke through the clouds, flying towards them.
Gondor soldiers nearby immediately raised their bows and spears, adopting a defensive stance.
Denethor II then turned toward a figure wearing a Ninja headband.
The person spoke respectfully,
“It should be the same as the Alien Dragon mentioned by Lord Raikage in his previous response.”
Tao Yu disliked complications and would not directly control the Alien Dragon to charge into formation, but chose to land in the outer area.
Then, Ai, the Third Raikage, jumped down.
“Ah, Lord Raikage, what brings you here personally?”
Denethor II, placing great importance on the Third Raikage, responded with a smile.
Is he not sending messages by Ninja Hawk because this Flying Dragon is faster?
Seeing the other party approach, Denethor II also speculated.
And Tao Yu, on top of the Flying Dragon, glanced at the regent, elegantly dressed in black, his appearance quite splendid.
However, according to the original timeline, after his eldest son died in the Fellowship of the Ring, he fell into despair and blunders became frequent.
Eventually, he died by falling off the city walls during the siege of the Orc army from Mordor.
“The situation is such, Lord Elrond has convened a council to discuss important matters, and we from the Village Hidden by Clouds would like to meet representatives from all across Middle-earth.”
What Raikage presented was reasonable.
Currently, the Village Hidden by Clouds and Gondor had an alliance, the village even being seen as a vassal.
Yet Gondor granted high tolerance to its vassals.
Rohan, in its past, was also a vassal of Gondor and had attained complete independence through its meritorious rescue efforts.
Denethor II himself definitely preferred that the Village Hidden by Clouds not contact other powers, ideally only maintaining contact with Gondor.
Clearly, this was unrealistic; the Ninjas of the Village Hidden by Clouds were not robots and were mighty in strength.
Sooner or later, they would make contact with the outside world.
Rather than waiting for this passive situation, better to be straightforward,
“Of course, no problem.
I was worried about Boromir traveling alone, so the company of Lord Raikage is most welcome.”
Denethor II cheerfully said.
“Haha, Lord Boromir’s strength is indeed formidable.
With rigorous training, he can ascend to another level.”
“But I lack what you call ‘Chakra’.”
Being a descendant of the Numenorean, his physical capabilities and lifespan surpassed those of ordinary humans; he was among the elite.
Even in terms of physical constitution, he was not inferior to a common Jonin, but lacking Chakra, he still faced a difference compared to a Jonin.
“This time, we’re led by Jonin, Fourth Hokage Ai—it’s all young people, which is perfect for more interaction.
Accompanying us is Mr.
Tao, whose knowledge is profound; perhaps he can provide some valuable information.”
Raikage made some explanations following Tao Yu’s reminders.
Denethor II also looked back at Tao Yu, and was somewhat surprised by Tao Yu’s youth and handsomeness.
“Not quite, your Excellency.
You may consider me a traveling wizard.”
Upon hearing this, Denethor II nodded.
They, of course, were not unfamiliar with wizards.
Gandalf, known to be friends everywhere, was also familiar to him.
Gandalf had even visited their library years ago to search for many years’ worth of data.
“The wizards I know are all a bit different.
Yet, Elves also master powerful spells.”
Saying this, he paused and then looked at the Alien Dragon beneath Tao Yu.
“Is this your subdued pet?
Did you ride something similar in the past?”
“The journey is long; I figured it would be a lot faster from the sky?”
I would have had a long trek otherwise.”
While Denethor II was still inquiring, Boromir hastily responded first, curious to try the sensation of flying.
“Elves’ concept of time differs greatly from ours; I never realized how long such a trip might take.
Now, it’s a lot less of a hassle…”
Gandalf, for research, could investigate for over a decade, and the elves, similarly unconcerned with lifespan, have always been about the same.
The Abyss fall incident had already occurred some time ago, yet the assembly was now being slowly gathered.
To them, how long the assembly took didn’t matter; achieving the purpose was what mattered…
The high-altitude roaring winds, blocked by the magical shield formed on the Alien Dragon’s surface, also augmented the aerodynamics of the dragon.
“It can also block strong winds; that’s really nice.”
Boromir exclaimed with some amazement.
“You’ve met other wizards before, my Lord?”
Tao Yu began making inquiries.
“Gandalf—if you’re also a wizard, you should be familiar with him.
He’s been in our library for several years, scouring through royal archives.”
Hearing this, Tao Yu was also pleased.
Gondor’s royal ancestors were indeed the ones who chopped off Sauron’s ring, so Gandalf was possibly reviewing information about the Magic Ring this time, perhaps to discuss issues concerning the Abyss as well.
If so, possessing extensive knowledge about the Abyss, his own timing to intervene was just right.
As Tao Yu thought this, he also completed another Divination.
However, watching the coin spinning rapidly on his fingertip, Tao Yu couldn’t help but frown.
Divination interference?
Was it due to the pollution of The One Ring or had that ‘Priest’ made a move again…
“Indeed, disruption is always simpler; just muddying the waters is enough…”
Tao Yu, also well-versed in Anti-Divination Ability, considered this familiar, making the difficult-to-discern matters into a tangled mess…
But, if they were going too, it would be perfect, a double blessing!
The Alien Dragon sped past, and before them now was the vast Misty Mountains, posing the greatest obstacle along their path.
However, facing an Alien Dragon that could fly directly over, this was simply not an issue.
Just on the lower side of the Misty Mountains, towards Gondor, there was a Golden Forest that, even beneath the cloud cover of the sky, shined brilliantly bright.
Tao Yu even felt a subtle sense of threat emanating from there.
“The bearer of the Ring of Water?
Stronger than I expected…”
This was the first time Tao Yu had felt the presence of a true powerhouse in this world!
That subtle sense of crisis was quite the surprise.
If the lady of the Golden Forest had such strength, then it was time to reassess Saruman and Sauron.
Even under constraints, they might still be able to exert formidable power…