Glorfindel returned much earlier than Sheyan and the rest expected.
At that time, Segimli swore that Glorfindel would spend ten days trekking through the stench, desolation, hunger and cold. However, he didn't expect that the Elves who loved beauty and cleanliness wouldn't be able to sleep in such an environment.
Thus, Glorfindel forced himself to stay awake and walked out of Lake Salga for four days straight. He then slept for a day and returned in less time than Segimli expected.
The reason why Glorfindel was so anxious wasn't because he had foreseen the fate of Rivendell being poached by Melody. Instead, he was worried that Legolas and Galadriel would take advantage of Elrond's death to persuade several powerful Elven elders to leave Rivendell.
He knew that Legolas and Galadriel would do that. If he were in their shoes, he would do the same. The Ring of Air, Vilya, had protected Rivendell for thousands of years. Once the Elves learned of Vilya's disappearance, they would naturally feel a strong sense of crisis. This was the perfect opportunity to poach Elrond.
Because Glorfindel wasn't mentally prepared, he didn't expect Melody Sunstrider, a Twilight Elf, to appear out of nowhere and interfere. Thus, when he returned to the desolate and desolate Rivendell, one could imagine the strong contrast in his heart.
In fact, Glorfindel's premonitions had always been accurate.
Legolas and Galadriel arrived at Rivendell three days after Melody left with her party.
They were exhausted from the pursuit of several Ringwraiths and were riddled with wounds. Naturally, they returned to Rivendell to rest. At the same time, they planned to release the news of Elrond's death to shock the Elves of Rivendell and achieve their unspeakable goal of poaching Rivendell's Elves.
Who would have thought that the moment they arrived in Rivendell, they would be shocked by the panicked and desolate scene. After asking around, they found out that what they wanted to do had already been done by the newly promoted Twilight Elf, Melody. Moreover, she was even more ruthless than them!
Since there was an example before them, Legolas and Galadriel had no choice but to act decisively. As the saying goes, everyone kicks a man who is down. Previously, Legolas and Galadriel were apprehensive. After all, they were all reputable Elves. If they poached too much, they wouldn't be able to face Glorfindel in the future.
But now, no matter how overboard they were, Glorfindel's biggest grudge was definitely Melody, who first poached Legolas and Legolas. Now that their only concern was gone, Legolas and Legolas were free to do whatever they wanted!
Therefore, one could imagine the mess Glorfindel was currently facing. Half of Rivendell's Elves were poached by Melody. Then, she skillfully took away Rivendell's accumulated resources, materials, and wealth. At most, only a fifth of Rivendell's Elves remained.
Although Galadriel and Legolas didn't plunder any wealth, under their earnest persuasion, they managed to poach a sizable portion of the Elves. More importantly, a quarter of the Elves were outstanding individuals who had made significant contributions in various fields!
Simply put, Rivendell, which Glorfindel had taken over, only had a third of its population and a fifth of its wealth. Furthermore, it had lost 70% of its high-ranking military strength.
Faced with such a miserable situation, Glorfindel was already tired and hungry. His vision suddenly turned dark and he almost couldn't catch his breath. After sitting under a tree for a long time, he finally regained his strength. Then, he pointed a trembling finger at his trusted aide and said.
"You, you're going to incite the hearts of Sin'dorei's followers? You're going to plunder the treasures of the sacred Rivendell? "
The Elven elder felt wronged and said.
"But, but the ring she's wearing belongs to Sire Vilya! We have no way of arguing in front of Sire Vilya, let alone taking action! "
Glorfindel took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He knew that the Elves of Rivendell had been protected by the Ring of Air for thousands of years. Under the influence of the Ring of Air, it was indeed difficult to resist. Furthermore, Melody had the Sacred War Tree Sindalor as her mount.
After pondering for an entire night, Glorfindel's face revealed a ruthless expression. He had already found out the location of Melody's new city. It was near the old Orc city. Glorfindel decided to go there and demand an explanation.
Indeed, he didn't dare to kill in public. Doing so would only push the Elves of Rivendell to the opposite side. But! Glorfindel, on the other hand, was very confident in his own strength. He was confident that he could defeat a newly minted Twilight Elf like Melody. He also knew that no matter who obtained the Ring of Air, it would be impossible for them to use it so quickly, let alone Melody.
Therefore, Glorfindel defined himself as a destroyer! He would destroy as many buildings as possible in the new city. It was very likely that he would cause widespread panic and panic among the Elves of Rivendell. Then, he would appear and rally the Elves of Rivendell to turn the situation around.
With that in mind, Glorfindel had already formed a comprehensive plan. Now, he would focus on causing panic. At the same time, he would send his subordinates to comfort the Elves of Rivendell and regain the goodwill of the Elves of Rivendell. On this basis, he would slowly come up with a plan to bring his Elves back.
As for the little girl Melody, even though her previous actions had shocked Glorfindel, he still didn't take this newly minted Twilight Elf seriously! In Glorfindel's plan, there was no doubt that Melody had to die. If she didn't die, then the soul imprint on the Ring of Air would not be erased. Of course, Glorfindel wouldn't be able to use it.
As for how she would die, Glorfindel had a hundred ways to make sure she died without knowing why. She would die heroically and without hesitation. At her funeral, Glorfindel was sure that he would shed tears and mourn for this great Twilight Elf who had contributed so much to the prosperity of Rivendell.
With that in mind, Glorfindel vaguely felt that things weren't as bad as he thought. At the very least, if the Ring of Air fell into the hands of Galadriel or Legolas, he would have to say goodbye to it forever.
On the other hand, if it fell into Melody's hands.... A sinister smile appeared on Glorfindel's face. He was at least 70% confident that he would be able to get his hands on it!
Speaking of which, the people and wealth that Melody took away would eventually return to him. Although the people that Galadriel and Legolas took away were important, they definitely couldn't compare to the Ring of Air, Vilya....
With that in mind, Glorfindel suddenly felt that things weren't as bad as he thought. It could be said that the God of Fate had only played a small joke on him. In the end, he still favoured him.
He called his people over and had them bring him a sumptuous meal of fruits. After eating his fill, he rested. Glorfindel had to ensure that he had enough energy for what he was about to do.
*****
A pitch-black shadow was shuttling through the dense forest. Looking at the speed of this shadow, it was as unbelievable as a ghost. What was even more terrifying was that even though the ground was covered in fallen leaves and dead branches, this shadow did not make any sound as it shuttled through the forest. It was as natural as a fish swimming in water.
The shadow suddenly stopped. A layer of strange black smoke could be seen on the surface of his body. It was impossible to distinguish his body shape and appearance. Only a pair of eyes as sharp as an eagle's was unforgettable.
This was the outer area of the former Orc City. There seemed to be no signs of life in the snow-covered dense forest. The shadow suddenly stopped and opened its mouth to the sky. From its mouth, one could see that there seemed to be layers of invisible sound waves being emitted.
Not long after, an incomparably ferocious Great Eagle soared over from the horizon and stopped in front of the shadow. Judging from the appearance of this Great Eagle, it should be of the same race as the one Sheyan encountered the last time he entered this place.
Soon, the man and the eagle began to communicate. Not long after, the shadow frowned and asked.
"You don't know the situation in that place? Do you sense great danger there? "
The voice belonged to none other than Glorfindel. The Great Eagle let out a few croaks and looked very aggrieved. Glorfindel hatefully spat.
"That's just an old Dryad! The Sacred Oak, Sindalor, has received your tribesmen before. That's why it can simulate an aura that can make you feel fear. That woman can't possibly grasp the power of Lady Vilya so quickly. Go and check for me. "
But the giant eagle kept shaking its head. It seemed that if Glorfindel continued to force it, it would flap its wings and fly away.
Glorfindel took a deep breath and said angrily, "Fine.
"Well then, can you at least tell me where the new city is?"
The giant eagle nodded and flapped its wings to lead the way. It soon brought Glorfindel to the pine forest that was once filled with poisonous gas during the day.
However, what appeared in front of Glorfindel was a vast ocean! A huge swamp filled with giant reeds, coir grass and algae! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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