Chapter 277 Soup
A few days later, in Edoras, the capital of Rohan.
"The river environment is also part of the investigation. Now I am sure that this river can lead directly to Edoras. Its defense is indeed very important."
Eccelion said seriously.
Denethor hesitated.
At this moment, the three of them were each rowing a rectangular boat, slowly moving forward in the river near Edolas.
"Is this really okay for us?"
Denethor was worried.
"Be at peace, Denethor," cried Ecthelion, "for I left a message at Cair Andros."
"You mean the note saying the three of us were going to explore the 'wilderness' around the island?"
Denethor responded loudly from behind, across from Levi.
"That definition of 'around' is too far-fetched."
It's as far as Rohan.
"When did you become so timid?"
"No, Father, I just..."
"Okay, okay, now that you're here, just relax."
Levi ended the conversation between father and son.
"It's just right. We can stop by to visit Senger. I can see that he misses the life in Gondor very much. He usually speaks Gondorian at home."
"Is that so..."
Eccelian felt quite emotional.
It was only in recent years that Senger left Gondor. Just a few years, which is not too long even for humans, and is still fresh in their memory.
"Gondor will remember his contribution, and I believe we will always remain friendly."
Levi smiled and said, "I believe that, too."
Denethor looked absentmindedly at the scenery on both sides of the river and nodded unconsciously.
Denethor, who was only in his early twenties at the moment, had no idea what the future would be like. He only knew that the scenery of this land was nice. Although the terrain was relatively flat and monotonous, this was also its characteristic.
It is precisely such open plains that can nurture the fine horses and cavalry that are famous throughout Middle-earth.
The horses of Rohan are considered to be intelligent and handsome - compared to those of Wayfarer.
"What?"
In the Golden Palace, Senger looked at the visitor in astonishment.
"Old friend, you look a little haggard." Eccelian was the first to greet him.
Out of politeness, Senger responded first: "Indeed, there are many things that bother me recently. I just don't want to stay here."
"But let's not talk about that for now. How did you get here? Did Mordor launch a general attack?"
"No, no, no."
Eccelion waved his hand and said seriously, "We are here to survey the terrain."
"Investigating the terrain of Rohan?"
"Investigate the wild lands and rivers near Caer Andros."
"But this is Rohan."
"But you can't deny that the river does flow through here."
"Then I would also say that it is connected to Levi's territory."
"Good idea, we can go and have a look together."
"You..." Senger frowned and was about to say something.
But suddenly stopped.
“That’s a good idea indeed.”
They looked at Levi at the same time.
The three of them exchanged glances.
Denesholton, who was caught off guard, felt something was wrong.
I'm afraid I won't be able to finish this field trip within a month...
Fortunately, it is a peaceful time now - only in such a relatively peaceful time can the rulers go so far without worrying about anything happening.
Speaking of this peace, it is largely due to someone in the team.
Three days later.
"Hey, guess what I found!"
In the wasteland near the northern plateau, Senger shouted to the three people behind him.
At this moment, he no longer looked as haggard as before. He looked cheerful and there were fewer wrinkles on his face.
On a high hill, after shouting, Senger raised the fresh mushrooms he had just picked.
Levi's expression changed.
But Ecthelion and Denethor did not realize the seriousness of the matter, and they were still laughing.
After returning with the mushrooms, Senger built a bonfire on the spot and boiled water in the pot.
"Let me do it this time. Don't worry, I'm not someone who has never been in the kitchen. This mushroom soup was learned by Li Wei and me."
"Really? Looks like we'll be able to enjoy a delicious mushroom dinner soon."
The father and son looked at the pile of fresh mushrooms with joy.
Levi opened and closed his mouth several times, wanting to say something, but in the end he couldn't.
Fireworks rise.
Gurgle…
The water in the pot was boiling, and mushrooms and pieces of meat were floating on top, surrounded by circles of oil.
"The soup is ready!" Sengger shouted.
Ecthelion and Denethor immediately ran over and each filled a bowl.
And Levi, with his back to the crowd, was fishing by the stream.
No matter how Senger shouted, there was no response, and he was deaf.
Eccelian suggested, "Don't worry about him, let him fish first, I'm hungry."
"Well, I'll leave him one copy."
Senger considerately served another bowl and put it aside to cool.
The three of them couldn't wait to pick up the soup.
The young and energetic Denethor was the fastest. He picked up the bowl and poured the liquid into his mouth.
puff--
“Ahem…”
"What's wrong?"
Before he could even take a bite, Ecselion quickly put down his spoon and went to check.
Denethor took a deep breath, looked at his father, and said calmly, "The soup is too hot. Remember to drink it slowly, father."
Eccelian smiled, patted his son on the shoulder, and said, "You still need to cultivate your temper. Learn from your uncles and be more calm. This will help your future career."
"Yes, I remember, father."
Denethor stared at Ecthelion without blinking, watching his next move.
Realizing that Denethor seemed to be learning from him, Ecthelion's face tightened and he became serious.
He blew on the spoon a little, making sure the temperature was right before putting the soup into his mouth.
Then the soup stayed in my mouth.
Ecselion put down the bowl, supported his chin with his hand, and looked left and right, as if he was looking at the scenery.
When he turned around and looked at Denethor again, there were some traces of liquid at the corners of his mouth, obviously soup.
Denethor could not help laughing.
"Denethor."
Ecthelion suddenly called out to him.
"You eat first, I'll go get some soup for Levi."
After giving the instructions, he walked towards the stream carrying his own soup and the bowl he had left for Levi.
"Father, I also..."
"It doesn't take two people to deliver soup. You stay here."
Senger looked at Exelian who was leaving with a smile on his face.
He said to Denethor with the care of an elder: "Your father is still very caring about people, and the soldiers who fought under him in the past were also like that. He never cared about a person's identity. As long as the person was outstanding enough, he would be able to use him."
“This is something we can learn from.”
"Yes, Uncle Senger, then I will also care about Uncle Levi..."
"No."
Senger held him back and said, "Soldiers must obey orders. Since your father asked you to stay for dinner, you should eat first. Besides, can you bear to watch me eat here alone?"
"Just think of it as accompanying your elders. Come, I'll serve you another bowl."
That day, Denethor felt the heavy love of his elders.
“How does it taste?”
Gulp.
Denethor swallowed a spoonful of mushroom soup with difficulty and nodded slowly.
After a while, Levi finally caught all the fish.
The two men came back with two empty bowls and a few newly caught fish.
Levi placed the fish next to the campfire and roasted it while saying, "Soup alone won't feed four people. How about adding some fish?"
The sound was like heavenly music to Denethor's ears.
"I'll come too."
Senger stretched out his hand to help, and the next moment, a hand grabbed him.
"Please let me do it," said Denethor. "You have already made the soup. Leave this to me."
"Well, it seems that you have already learned to care for others."
Senger retracted his hand, feeling somewhat relieved.
The little episode passed quickly.
Three days later, several people rowed across the Anduin River and arrived at the North River.
This barren brown land is also where Levi is about to make some construction.
Ecthelion knelt down and touched the land that the Orcs had burned. Then he spoke to Denethor: 'Our fathers fought in these lands in the last age.'
The same applies to Senger.
The three of them sighed, and Levi stepped a little further away, took out some blocks and started to build it.
He first built a bonfire, then placed a few pieces of oak horizontally on one side, and finally cut a shovel and shoveled the soil around the bonfire to make some grass paths.
In this way, a simple small campsite for resting was built.
This place can be used as a mark. When the construction team comes here in the future, they can directly build along this camp.
Many years ago, this place served as a landing point for the armies of Gondor and Rohan.
Now, it will continue to function as a 'drop-off point', but it will do more.
It may transform from a resting place into a transit station with multiple functions.
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