Chapter 102 Talking and Territory Extension
It's stable.
When Gandalf promised something, it was probably a done deal.
"You may encounter many dangers on your journey."
Levi said as he pulled out a few golden apples from his backpack.
"Here are some of these for you. You know what they do."
Gandalf did not take the apple immediately, but looked at Levi and asked:
"Aren't you coming with me?"
"No, I plan to develop my territory first and not venture out everywhere."
"After a while, maybe next year, or a few months later, when all the affairs of the territory are settled, maybe I will go out for a walk."
"All right."
Gandalf smoked Old Toby's pipe, a specialty of the Shire, and with great interest he formed the smoke rings into the shape of a ship and let it fly out of the window.
I have to say this move is really attractive. Which child would not be confused after seeing it?
"Have you ever thought that the ring is right next to us?" Levi suddenly asked tentatively.
"I know what you mean."
Gandalf glanced at Levi and replied, "You mean the ring that Bilbo wears, right?"
Levi nodded and waited for his next words.
"That ring does contain some magic, but believe me, it can't be the ring you think it is."
"Why?" Levi asked.
"Because if it really was the One Ring, Bilbo would have gone mad long ago."
"Don't underestimate that ring, Levi. It has a fatal attraction for all creatures in Middle-earth. Anyone who sees it will be like a troll stuck in a quagmire that even a hundred orcs can't pull out."
"Well, I have to say, your description is very vivid."
"Thanks."
Gandalf replied, and continued, "If Bilbo's ring was really the One Ring, he would have abandoned us and hidden in a cave, or he would have been found by Sauron."
"That ring is alive. It has its own will. And it is as skilled in bewitching as its owner. It does not simply lead people to degenerate in a certain direction. Instead, it infinitely magnifies certain traits or flaws that a person already has, and uses the way that person likes the most and is most difficult to detect to make him fall into the quagmire step by step, until he is unable to extricate himself."
"Even I wouldn't want to touch that thing."
"I see, this thing is really dangerous."
Levi had some new understanding of the Lord of the Rings.
It is indeed very dangerous, and it is a danger that is expressed in a very obscure way. It is like a treacherous minister who can only say pleasant words, luring those with weak wills into the abyss step by step - in the way he likes.
Like Gandalf.
If Gandalf got the ring, given his personality he would definitely not use it to do bad things. The first thing he would think of would be to use this power to help more people.
But this kindness can also be his fatal weakness.
At first, he might only think of using his great power to help others, but as the erosion deepens, he may gradually become unable to be satisfied with simply helping others. He will use his power to intimidate others, or even directly conquer the world, and then order everyone in this world not to do evil.
In fact, this level can still be considered good, but as his "kindness" continues to deepen, he may continue to issue more stringent orders.
For example, "Everyone must help each other."
A step further is "everyone must do good things every day", and then "everyone must do a certain number of good things every day, otherwise they will be punished."
By then, there will be a "White Devil" in the world. Such a world will not be much different from the world enslaved by Sauron. Both are equally painful and terrifying.
Even an upright, gentle and kind old man like Gandalf could become such an extreme after getting the ring.
Levi couldn't quite imagine what the world would be like if he got the ring and was accidentally bewitched.
It would be a success if you didn't get kicked out.
However, speaking of the One Ring, it should be said that he had seen it with his own eyes, but apart from the bewitching feeling when he first saw it, it has not appeared since then, nor has it emitted its influence.
Levi even felt that it was distancing itself from him.
Is this playing hard to get?
"Regarding the Supreme Ring, I will work out a solution together."
"I'll try to fix it."
Levi said something rather vague.
"That's great."
Gandalf smiled, feeling that Middle-earth had an extra layer of security.
Levi walked to the window and looked towards the west, in the direction of Charles, in a daze.
What if we start the process of destroying the ring now?
No, that’s not very realistic.
The world is currently in a relatively peaceful chapter, and the use of excessively powerful forces is prohibited.
If we organize an expedition directly at this time and disrupt the rhythm, it will probably cause many difficulties.
Even Levi himself could become one of the difficulties.
'We must wait till Bilbo comes.'
The small talk with Gandalf ended quickly.
Gandalf only had a meal here and then left again, running hurriedly eastward, which was the direction of the Anduin Valley.
Before leaving, he took a golden apple with him.
None of the extra ones moved.
Wizards know how to exercise moderation.
After seeing Gandalf off, Levi walked around the territory, looking at the residents who were digging stones, then looking at the growth of the vegetable fields, and then appearing in the tree farm to check the wood reserves.
Thanks to the highly enthusiastic work of the residents, the territory is now quite rich in basic materials.
“Maybe it’s time to do some other work…”
Mining.
Before the adventure began, Levi would go to the iron ore vein near the territory every day to mine.
Although this distance is not far for him, it takes a long time for a normal person to walk there. It is still unrealistic to just give orders to them to go mining.
Therefore, the best way is to continue to expand the territory until the mining area is also included.
Just do it.
Levi called a few people who knew how to build houses, or at least had participated in the construction of houses in the village and had some construction experience, to the city gate and asked them to use shovels to turn the grass into a dirt path.
As a result, this simple dirt trail does not count as an extension of the territory.
Then Levi gave them some blocks and asked them to build a road along the city entrance to the outside of the territory, laying rails and guardrails on it, and insert torches or build street lights next to it.
This time it was successful, and this short stretch of road became an extension of the territory.
The extended range is sufficient to support them in building roads that continue to extend outward.
In other words, as long as the method is right, even without Levi, the subjects can fully realize the expansion and extension of the territory, and many infrastructure tasks can be left to them to complete.
Although each person can only carry one block at a time, as long as there are enough people, their work efficiency can be comparable to Levi's or even surpass him.
"Very good. Quite good."
Levi's mind became active.
The future of the territory is bright.
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As for the name of the sword, since it is really hard to change, I can only leave it as it is for now. After thinking about it, I decided to save the highly praised name [Natural Enemy] for the following weapons... (Copied from the comments openly) (End of this chapter)
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