Chapter 272: The Enemy Is at the Gate, but He Still Refuses to Give a Penny

Aaron took out the Dragon Slayer Magic Crystal, and the red light seemed extremely hot to him.

Dragon Slayer Magic, magic to fight against dragons.

If he had learned this magic one day earlier, he would not have fought so hard last night, and he would even have the confidence to fight Smaug head-on.

"System, it won't hurt to fuse the Dragon Slayer Magic Crystal, right?" Aaron asked with some concern.

"The host can choose not to fuse."

Aaron:......

Well, it's a waste of time.

It took so long to activate the Dragon Slayer Magic Crystal, how could I give up because of a little pain.

"Then do I need to make any preparations?

For example, enough food, enough time, a safe place, etc."

"As long as the host can bear it, there is no need to prepare these."

Hearing this, Aaron was silent for a long time and finally made up his mind.

He first cast a soundproof spell on the room, and then set up a layer of defensive barrier, including the door, walls, floor, and even the ceiling.

After feeling a little safe, he picked up the Dragon Slayer Magic Crystal and silently absorbed it.

As the red crystals slowly melted into his body, he felt excruciating pain all over his body, as if every inch of his skin was soaked in boiling magma.

The tearing pain made his face twisted and trembled, and sweat soon soaked his clothes.

"Damn it... This is definitely more exciting than drilling your heart and digging your bones." Aaron gritted his teeth and held on without shouting, but he didn't hold on for long before his vision was swallowed by darkness.

......

Only the next morning did Aaron open his eyes blankly.

He shuddered uncontrollably when he recalled yesterday's experience, which simply broke his perception of pain.

He checked his clothes and found that they were intact, and he was not naked.

Standing in front of the mirror, his appearance did not change much, but a closer look showed that he was more calm.

"System, open the personal panel."

"Okay, host."

[Host: Aaron Gaius]

[Magic power: 9564 (high-level magician, high-end combat power in the magic world)]

[Talent: Once in a lifetime (magic power increases by 4 points every day)]

[Items: Moon Drop (can remove any negative spell), Resurrection Potion (can revive any creature that died within an hour), Magic Carpet]

[Magic points: 310]

"Has the talent completed the transformation?" Aaron raised his eyebrows unexpectedly, but felt that this was reasonable.

The Dragon Slayer Magic Crystal brought him not only Dragon Slayer Magic, but also greatly improved his physique.

His physical fitness is now twice as strong as before. If he fights against the ogre again, he has full confidence that he can smash the opponent.

Bang!

Spreading his palm, a ball of red flame burned in the palm.

The temperature was very high, but he did not feel any pain, but felt a little warm.

Fire Dragon Slayer Magic?

Aaron was a little dissatisfied with this attribute. Fire attribute is the most common, and most dragons' breath is flame.

But if you think about it from another angle, it's not bad. At least the threat of dragons to him will be greatly reduced.

In addition to the basic moves such as Roar, Iron Fist, and Wing Attack, he also mastered the secret of dragon slaying, which was a pleasant surprise, saving time and energy in developing moves.

As for the deeper dragon power, he can't awaken it now, and it is estimated that the magic power will be raised one or two levels before it is possible.

"Thank Smaug." Aaron mourned for Smaug in his heart for three minutes, and then signed in for today.

As soon as I opened the door, Bilbo hurried over, "Thank God, you finally woke up."

"What's wrong? Did something happen while I was asleep?"

"Thorin blocked the city gate with stones."

"Isn't that normal?" Aaron didn't care, "This is originally a dwarf city. Let alone repairing the city gate, we can't control it even if it is demolished."

Bilbo's face twitched slightly, "Maybe it's like this under normal circumstances, but that city gate keeps the residents of Long Lake Town out.

You came from Long Lake Town, you should know that the people there are homeless. Hundreds of refugees have flocked to the ruins of Dale State, but Thorin does not intend to help them. "

Aaron frowned slightly, and after a moment of silence, he said, "It's understandable."

"What?" Bilbo looked at Aaron in surprise, "That's hundreds of lives, and Bard's family is also in it."

"I know, but Thorin is right to do so.

There is not much food and water in Iluber, which is barely enough for us to support for a while, but it is a drop in the bucket for refugees.

This city is not short of places to live, but the treasure is real. Can you guarantee that after Thorin takes them in, they will obey the arrangements honestly?

Don't forget, the performance of those townspeople the night before we set out, their desire for gold is no less than anyone else. "

Hearing this, Bilbo swallowed his saliva, "It shouldn't be that bad!"

Puff!

Aaron couldn't help but sneer, "Is it appropriate to use 'should' at this time?

If Erebor was still a glorious dwarf kingdom, with strong soldiers and horses, there would be no need to worry. I would actively persuade Thorin to bring those refugees in.

But now there are only a dozen of us in this city. What if they turn the tables and drive us out?

Human greed is the most unpredictable. They may be grateful when they first come in, but who can guarantee that they will not be tempted by the dwarf's treasure, and will not take over the magpie's nest and regard Erebor as their new home?"

Bilbo opened his mouth and found himself speechless.

Thorin finally regained the Lonely Mountain, and he would never allow any uncertain factors to come in.

"So we're just going to watch them starve and freeze outside?"

"We can provide them with warm clothes and charcoal for heating." Aaron said in a deep voice, "This is enough to help them survive the severe winter, and it can be regarded as the most righteous."

Bilbo sighed and nodded silently.

But at this time he suddenly thought of something and said immediately: "Oh, there's something worse, there's an army of elves outside."

"......

Wotfak!"

Aaron couldn't keep calm anymore. He thought that killing Smaug would make him feel relaxed for a few days.

Although Erebor will face the invasion of evil forces next, at least they can leave some time to rest.

When Thorin inherits the throne and summons the dwarf army, they may be able to survive this crisis.

But I didn't expect that there would be an army stationed outside the next day, and it was the dwarf's former elven ally. Life is unpredictable.

Not daring to delay, Aaron quickly followed Bilbo to the city wall.

Seeing the elves in golden armor standing on the opposite side of the river city, Aaron felt his head buzzing.

Damn! Thranduil's timing was too accurate!

At this speed, he probably sent out the army right after the dragon died.

"Welcome, my friend." Thorin smiled and looked at Aaron, "I know you are very tired, so I didn't inform you when I was building the city wall yesterday."

"Uh... Thank you." Aaron smiled and then looked across, "What's going on?"

"It's just that the despicable elves want to seize the fruits of victory." Thorin didn't care, "But Thranduil underestimated the dwarves too much, and his plan is doomed to fail."

"Thorin, you may not be happy to say this, but I have to say it.

We only have a dozen people, and there is an army outside, we can't beat it."

"Yes, that's right, we are outnumbered." Bilbo nodded in agreement, "Try to avoid war. If you can negotiate, I suggest..."

"Impossible." Thorin interrupted Bilbo directly, "They are already at the gates of the city, this is forced, the dwarves will never compromise."

Bilbo suddenly felt extremely tired, he didn't understand where Thorin got such great confidence.

At this time, the sound of horse hooves came from the opposite side, and Bard rode a white horse and came to the city gate alone.

"Long live Thorin, son of Thorne." Bard looked at the people on the wall and said, "It's a great pleasure to see you alive."

"Why did you come to the city of the King under the Mountain to challenge the enemy?" Thorin asked lightly.

"Why did the King under the Mountain hide inside the city wall like a turtle?"

"Because I'm worried that robbers will come to rob."

"My king, we won't rob you, we just want to solve the problem.

Aren't you going to talk to me?"

Thorin paused, nodded slightly, and walked down the wall.

"This guy is probably here to collect debts." Aaron smiled meaningfully, "But he definitely feels at ease with this debt."

"What debt?" Bilbo asked puzzledly.

"The king's promise." Aaron shrugged and followed him down the stairs.

Bilbo also remembered Thorin's promise in Long Lake Town and nodded thoughtfully.

Bard came to the bottom of the city wall and started talking to Bard across a city gate made of huge stones.

Thorin leaned against the city gate and showed Bard his side face, "I'm all ears."

"On behalf of all the people of Long Lake Town, I ask you to keep your promise and share part of the wealth so that we can rebuild our homes."

"We have no promises at all." Thorin shook his head and refused, looking at Bard provocatively, "Because your people are already at the gates of the city."

"Thorin." Aaron couldn't help but interrupt, "I have to remind you that it was a promise you made in the name of the dwarf prince."

Thorin waved his hand, "Listen to him first."

"Our request is reasonable." Bard said, "My people helped you, but you brought them destruction and death."

"Reasonable?" Thorin asked back, "You are doing it for a generous reward, whether it is you or the townspeople."

"That's a fair trade." Bard said eagerly.

"You mean exchanging dignity for blankets and food for survival and continuation?" Thorin's voice was mixed with anger, "Is this fair? We have no choice at all.

So, Bard the Dragon Slayer, why should I abide by those conditions?"

"Because that is the promise you made to us, is it worthless?"

Thorin lowered his head to avoid Bard's sight, and after a moment of silence, he said: "Go away, or I will shoot you to death with an arrow."

Bard closed his eyes in disappointment, "You are provoking a war and forcing us to fight on the mountain."

"Wait, Bard." Aaron hurriedly stopped him, "Give me some time, I will convince him."

Bard looked at Aaron deeply, "I will try my best to dissuade King Thranduil, but you'd better convince Oakenshield before the end of today."