Sheyan swiftly replied to Reef (Both of them were only a kilometre apart, within the party communication range), and asked Reef to investigate Legolas' relationship history.
In the Lord of the Rings world, information was definitely not as developed as in the real world. However, Legolas was one of the members of the upcoming Fellowship of the Ring, which was thought-provoking.
Those who could be selected as members of the Fellowship of the Ring were generally recognized as the strongest of their race, and were famous throughout Middle-earth. For example, if one were to be selected as the bodyguard of the southern seas, one would definitely be selected as the champion of a military tournament. Those unknown hidden experts would never be recognized.
Since it was less than a year since the start of the main storyline, one could infer that Legolas was already famous throughout Middle-earth. Those bards must have spread his name far and wide. More importantly, in this era where it was hard for a commoner to suddenly become a phoenix, those who were already famous would definitely receive more attention.
Therefore, although it seemed difficult to obtain information on Legolas, it was actually just a matter of drinking a few glasses of wine and bragging. Sheyan was certain that he would reveal the colour of his underwear.
Therefore, Reef quickly replied with another piece of information.
Before this, Legolas had never been involved in any scandals.
After summarizing this series of information, Sheyan shut his eyes and pondered for a while. Then, he frowned.
"It seems that my judgment is correct. Perhaps the breakthrough to this situation will fall on the main character, Legolas, who is also a storyline character. But this guy is definitely not someone who is easy to fool …."
*****
"I've never believed in love at first sight." Sheyan confidently told Reef. "What's more, this happened to an elf who has never expressed any interest in the opposite sex? Furthermore, from Legolas' actions, he should have come prepared. He arrived in Rivendell in advance, and then launched a series of love attacks. Furthermore, he made this matter known to everyone. All these actions undoubtedly have been premeditated for a long time. "
Reef nodded and replied.
"Yes, I feel that your judgement is at least 70% correct."
"A 50% chance is worth a gamble."
Sheyan smiled faintly.
The two of them sat facing each other in a room.
This room was very unique. It had an oval shape. If one were to touch the wall carefully, they would find that it was rather rough. One could see the moonlight shining through the oval holes on the side. There was also a faint oak fragrance in the air.
This was the treehouse of Rivendell. As long as one had a guarantor, one could stay overnight in Rivendell. Of course, one had to have sufficient financial backing.
To sleep in such a shabby house for a night, one would have to pay 300 silver coins.
However, the benefits were obvious. First, it was safe. The Misty Mountains were a place where half-beastmen roamed. Second, it was quiet. Third, the fragrance of the trees had a sleep-inducing effect. There were no mosquitoes and the like, so one could sleep soundly.
Reef laid down on the nearby rattan bed and tested it out. Feeling its sturdiness, he suddenly asked.
"Boss, we don't really need Legolas as a chess piece."
Sheyan hesitated for a moment before replying.
"Legolas' route is indeed very risky, but for us, it's our only choice."
Reef frowned.
"What do you mean? In our current situation, we should be contacting Melody as soon as possible! She will definitely understand more about the situation. Then, we can combine our forces. If Legolas is as you speculate, I'm afraid we won't be able to gain any advantages. "
Sheyan gently asked.
"That's the problem. How are we going to meet Melody?"
Reef was startled.
"Melody is a lively and active person. Now that Rivendell is so lively, she should be coming out soon. Let's find out where she lives and wait for her at the entrance."
Sheyan chuckled and continued.
"If it was before last night's ceremony, this method of waiting might work. But now that Glorfindel and the rest know that Melody isn't willing to cooperate, they will definitely place her under house arrest! They are well aware that the envoys of Middle-earth aren't willing to let Rivendell return. Why would they allow Melody to interact with outsiders? "
Reef was speechless.
Sheyan then continued.
"Now that I think of Legolas' way of doing things, it's truly ingenious. Before he arrived at Rivendell, he had already determined that the key to Rivendell's return to the Undying Lands lies with Melody. Hence, he used 'love at first sight' as an excuse to come to Rivendell."
"Even if Glorfindel and Lord Elrond came up with countless excuses to evade this, Legolas, as a prince, is obviously here to pursue a girl. They aren't Melody's parents, so they can't just forbid the two from meeting. This way, Legolas can naturally enjoy the benefits of being in a favorable position. He will have the opportunity to frequently interact with Melody and obtain first-hand information." During this ceremony, Legolas should have been deceived by Melody. To him, his proposal should be a success. If it was successful, Glorfindel and Lord Elrond would have no excuse to separate the couple. Legolas would then be able to forcefully interfere! "
"Advancing step by step, every step is a brilliant plan. Everything is based on logic and reason. Truly impressive! Now do you understand why I had to break through from Legolas? Because if I didn't do so, we might not even be able to meet Melody! "
Reef earnestly replied.
"But, Legolas' intentions are unclear. Even if he isn't on the same side as Glorfindel and Lord Elrond, he is still brimming with ambition. His goal is to control Melody within his palms! We don't have sufficient strength right now. Rashly meeting him is no different from asking a tiger for its skin! Be careful not to be swallowed whole! "
"You're right." Sheyan calmly replied. "If possible, I wouldn't want to follow Legolas' path. Unfortunately, we don't have a choice now. Hence, before we meet Melody, we have to do our best to create momentum."
Reef suspiciously asked.
"Momentum? How?"
Sheyan earnestly replied.
"Creating momentum is a simple matter. However, we have to do something else first. First, we have to add a few protective talismans."
*****
When they woke up the next morning, Sheyan and Reef were astonished to discover a commotion among the surrounding elves. They were agitated as they sprinted towards a central plaza, as though something had happened that made them extremely excited.
The duo exited the treehouse and breathed in a few breaths of fresh air. Then, they heard faint sounds drifting in from afar. Shockingly, it was a famous song from the present world – 'Ode to Alice'.
Sheyan and Reef instantly regained their senses. Evidently, this was the work of the contestants who came with them. Sheyan and Reef weren't the only ones who knew how to curry favor with elves. For a contestant, this was a convenient way to close the distance between them and the natives. Without a doubt, it was a great advantage for them.
Sheyan and Reef walked over to take a look and saw Franklin and another contestant named Aamir playing in the middle of the square. They seemed to be the type of solo contestants who had disbanded from their party. They should have joined the current temporary party, but they didn't have any grudges with Sheyan and Reef.
One of them played the saxophone, while the other played the violin. The duo's combination rose and fell, bringing out the best in each other. The elves on both sides exclaimed in delight, as they were captivated by the duo's outstanding performance.
The realm only imparted combat skills, but piano skills and the like couldn't be imparted. In other words, Franklin and Aamir had already grasped this ability in the present world. This could be considered an innate advantage. Coupled with Franklin's illusionist ability, he could even imitate an illusion of birdsong and fragrance of flowers. Naturally, he could attract a large crowd.
"If that's the case … … .there seems to be a path to take." Sheyan's eyes suddenly sparkled. Frankly speaking, if it wasn't a last resort, he wouldn't be willing to cooperate with Legolas. Leaving aside Legolas' shrewdness, the more important reason was – the disparity in strength between both parties. Hence, there was no basis for cooperation! There was a saying, 'If you can't obtain something on the battlefield, you can forget about obtaining it on the negotiation table'.
Sheyan's original plan was to use the tiger's skin as a banner, and create an opportunity to inform Legolas that he was actually a pawn sent by Melody's sweetheart. Sheyan hoped to cooperate with Legolas, and then request for Legolas to prove his strength, allowing Sheyan to meet Melody, and inform her of his arrival in Rivendell.
However, this plan was risky, and there were several loopholes that were hard to cover up. The biggest worry was that Legolas would discover his identity, and capture him to threaten Melody.
However, the appearance of Franklin and Aamir Khan gave Sheyan a new train of thought!
Thinking of that, Sheyan suddenly walked up. During a break in Franklin's performance, Sheyan whispered.
"Friend, what do you think of the bone staff we obtained when we first entered this world?"
Franklin was stunned, before he smiled bitterly and replied.
"It's not bad, but regretfully, your promotion is destined to end in disappointment … … .my party had just been wiped out in the previous world, and I'm broke from head to toe. I can't afford it." If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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