"Yes, it's all up to Diedi."

Gandalf said sincerely: "If Diede hadn't been this time, I'd probably already died in the Demon City. Of course, Diede alone could not defeat Sauron and the nine Ring Spirit Kings, so Diede brought Queen Kelantriel, King Elon, and the white-robed wizard Saruman."

King Thrandir then clicked, "With Queen Kelantriel here, no wonder you can escape unscathed."

Gandalf said: "No matter what, Sauron's army has set out. Their goal is to seize Gushan. They don't care about the treasures in Gushan. What they want is the geographical location of Gushan. Is there a map?"

"Some." King Thrandir then winked at the elf guards behind him. The two elf guards carried a thick map blanket and placed it on the table.

After the map was expanded, Thrandil pointed to the center and said, "This is Lone Mountain, and this is the River Valley Town where we are now."

Gandalf said: "In the north of Gushan, that is, behind Gushan, is Gundabad. After passing through Guardabad Fortress, it is the ancient Angma Kingdom. I have learned about Soren's strategic intention. He wanted to rebuild the Angma Kingdom, regard the polar land as his new territory, and then swallow up the entire Middle-earth world."

Gandalf said as he gestured on the huge map.

"Once Gushan is occupied by the monster army, it will be like exposing the entire Middle Earth world to Soren's fangs. He can eat whoever he wants. And if we want to organize the alliance army to attack the monster army, we must first be attacked by the Gundabad Fortress. In the past, Gushan belonged to the dwarves, and the ancient Angma Kingdom was destroyed, so Soren's army did not dare to act rashly. Later, when Smaug occupied Gushan, Soren still did not dare to act rashly. Now, Smaug is dead, and the dwarves of Gushan have no army, and the seven dwarves tribes are unable to unite their minds. This is the best opportunity for Sauron to seize this strategic important place."

Bud asked with a frown: "Master, what do you mean is that we cannot fight in the internal struggle at this time, but should we unite to protect Gushan?"

Gandalf nodded.

King Thrandir raised his head and laughed, "Hahaha! Protect Gushan? The other side of Gushan is facing us, why do they need us to protect? Besides, I am here to collect debts. As long as Solin gives me a white gem necklace, I will naturally withdraw. As long as Solin is willing to give a small portion of gold to the refugees in Hegu Town, the refugees will naturally not want to fight. All the initiative is in the hands of Solin, but you are asking us to protect Gushan now?"

Gandalf said with a gloomy face: "I know, everyone may not accept it in their hearts when I say this, but this is really a matter of concern for the safety of Middle-earth!"

King Thrandir looked down at the map, then shrugged and said, "Gandalf, you are right, but where is the army of monsters now? According to the mountains on the map, it will take at least half a month to go from the Demon Capital to Gushan. And, didn't you say it too? Soren was repelled by Queen Kelandriel and fled to the east. Since Soren, the master, has retreated, what reason does his army have not retreated?"

Gandalf opened his mouth, not knowing how to refute King Thrandir for a moment.

Indeed, from the topographic map, it will take at least half a month for the army in the Magic City to reach Gushan.

King Thrandil smiled and said, "We can take down Gushan in one day. After we take down Gushan, we will take away what we need, and then hand over Gushan to the dwarf who is more suitable to take charge of him. In this way, Gushan is still a fortress in the alliance and can still deal with the army of monsters."

Gandalf frowned and said, "It may not be that simple."

King Thrandir said coldly: "Do I still want to beg the boy Solin to beg him and let him agree to us to protect Gushan? Do you want us to bleed and sacrifice on the periphery, and let him stand in Gushan Palace and watch coldly? Gandalf, do you think this is fair to us? What do you think? Lord Bud, the Dragon Slayer?"

Bud frowned and said, "I have negotiated with Thorin. The feeling I feel is that Thorin is really crazy. I think that even if we are willing to protect the Lone Mountain, Thorin will not feel that we are helping him. He may even stab us in the back. Grand Master, of course we want to protect Middle-earth, but first of all, we must survive first, don't freeze to death, and don't starve to death."

King Thrandil nodded and said, "You are right."

Gandalf sighed helplessly, turned to Xuedi and Tie Hammer and asked, "Ms. Xuedi, Madam Iron Hammer, what do you think?"

Tiehammer immediately said, "To be honest, I have long been disgusted with Thorin's approach, but my opinion is actually not important. After all, I have never been a decision maker, and I listen to our captain."

Emperor Xue said lightly: "Let's wait until your Lord Diedi comes back before talking."

King Thrandir asked, "What if Lord Diedi didn't come back before dawn tomorrow?"

Emperor Xue said lightly: "Then you will be fine."

King Thrandir smiled and said, "It's good."

Gandalf thought for a while and asked, “Is there any wine?”

King Thrandir's face tightened, "No more."

Gandalf muttered, "If you don't have it, you'll be gone, you'll say nothing... I'll leave, I have to find a place to have some rest."

Bud quickly said, "Master, I'll make arrangements for you."

"Thank you then." Gandalf then followed Bud away.

Snow Emperor and Iron Hammer also nodded to King Thrandir and left the big tent.

King Thrandil then breathed a sigh of relief, sat back on the throne, and took out a new wine glass like a magic trick.

His servants quickly filled him with moonlight wine.

King Thrandil raised his glass and didn't drink it for a long time.

——Soren is still alive, and Middle-earth will soon face destruction.

King Thrandil sighed faintly and asked in a deep voice: "Is there any news about His Highness the Prince and Taorel?"

"They seem to have gone to the Gundabad Fortress."

"Gondabad..." King Thrandir felt ache in his heart, and the fine wine in the cup almost spilled out.

"Your Majesty?" asked carefully: "Do you need to summon His Highness the Prince back?"

King Thrandil smiled bitterly, "No need, he has grown up. It's time to face some things alone, pass on the orders, and double the security patrol tonight, and no mistakes are allowed."

"yes!"

"Tomorrow..." Thrandir looked through the tent and looked at the brightly lit mountain in the distance, "We must end the battle."
Chapter completed!