Chapter 11: The Way Forward

"Even if we are not enough..."

"But we are all warriors, we will never back down and fight to the death!"

"Yes, we are not afraid of the dragon..."

The dwarves chattered and their opinions basically fell into two types.

Young dwarves, such as the dwarf Kíli and Fíli, are impulsive and seem fearless.

The elders, mainly Balin, who had lived through the tragic situation of the dragon Smaug attacking the ancient capital of Erebor, were much more rational and cautious.

"You think you're invincible, but running isn't heroic, it's stupid!"

"Hey, who are you calling stupid?"

"I'm talking about you!"

"..."

Seeing the two dwarfs with opposing opinions argue louder and louder, the smell of gunpowder becomes stronger and stronger, and it seems that there is a possibility of a fight in the next second.

Morgan moved the bench back silently.

But he saw that Gandalf had recoiled from him.

At that moment.

"enough!"

Thorin suddenly slammed into the long table and stood up with a sigh.

"If we can see the signs, do you think others won't?"

"At that time, rumors began to spread..."

"Smaug hasn't been seen in 60 years!" (I really don't know if it's the correct time according to Smaug wiki before the arrival of the hobbit, it lasted 200 years in the mountain since it was taken from the dwarves, I'm going to leave you the original)

"How many eyes look towards the East, thinking, weighing and coveting the riches that belong to us!"

"Anyway, we must retake Erebor!"

"we must!"

Thorin clenched his fists and said loudly.

The dwarfs immediately moved towards him, and he immediately responded with cheers.

But as the oldest, calmest and most cautious dwarf of the entire team, Balin immediately poured cold water on Thorin Oakenshield:

"Have you forgotten that the entire Lonely Mountain is sealed?"

"We can't get into the mountain..."

Balin shook his head and spoke, not to discourage them, but this is the biggest problem of the expedition to the Ancient Kingdom.

Because Erebor is completely an underground city inside a mountain.

The main gate of the kingdom has been sealed by the giant dragon Smaug, and there is no other place to enter.

Balin's voice fell and Thorin fell silent.

This is indeed the biggest problem right now.

"Balin, maybe it used to be the problem, but not anymore."

At that moment, Gandalf's voice suddenly sounded.

Afterwards, everyone saw that he took out an ancient key.

"How did you get this..."

Thorin muttered to the key in Gandalf's hand.

"This is what Thrór gave to your father Thráin, and your father gave to me."

"Now, he belongs to you..."

Gandalf spoke slowly, reached out and handed the key to Thorin.

At this time, a dwarf suddenly said: "If there is a key, it means there must be a door."

"You're right, that's where the new problem lies."

Gandalf nodded, pointed to the map on the table, and continued, "The door is hidden on this map, but I cannot find it."

"But don't worry, in Middle Earth, I know someone can find his."

"Our mission must be hidden and careful..."

"So, we need a thief..."

Seeing that the dwarves' opinions were drifting, Gandalf returned the meeting process to a scene similar to the plot is the memory of him.

Morgan, who seemed to have a third-person perspective, was watching and suddenly turned his attention to something else.

brush brush...

One after another, virtual data emitting pale white light began to jump and flicker in the void.

None of those present could notice Morgan's surprise.

[Time Traveler: Morgan]

[Race: Human]

[Biological level: first order]

[Soul Power: 0]

[Attribute: Strength+; Constitution+; Agility+; Spirit+]

[Ability: common language; muay thai LV2; Swordsmanship of the White Raven LV1; Archery LV2]

[Talent: Intimacy (Special Ability)]

[Current world exploration progress: 0.3%]

[...]

Looking at the data that keeps appearing in front of you.

When you look at the data in the world exploration progress column.

Morgan's eyelids bulged wildly.

"0.3... 0.3%!"

From 0.01% of world exploration progress before meeting Gandalf, it has shot up to 0.1%.

From 0.1% to 0.3% advance in exploration!

If it weren't for the fact that nothing had changed for more than half a month, Morgan would have suspected that the system was malfunctioning.

Facts have shown that his earlier thinking was quite correct.

The progress of the exploration of the current world is closely related to the characters of the plot.

This points to Morgan's future path, and it's not an easy one.

Just by meeting the main characters of the plot, the exploration progress has increased a lot.

If they participate in the event together, the increase will definitely be higher.

The more you explore, the more you progress.

Definitely if you follow, you will be able to know more about the system.

Also, Morgan's other main goal is to gain soul power and become stronger.

The best way is to follow Gandalf and Thorin, as there will be no shortage of enemies.

Just as Morgan pondered his system.

Gandalf, who was sitting next to him, suddenly stood up, and under the reflection of the firelight, the originally tall shadow immediately became extremely huge, and the shadow engulfed the entire living room.

"enough!"

"If I say Bilbo is a thief, then he is!"

The seemingly calm voice, which rang in the ears of everyone present, was especially deafening.

When the voice fell, everyone in the house was stunned.

Gandalf has always been said to be a wizard, but none of the dwarves had ever seen Gandalf perform sorcery.

This shot, the dwarves looked into Gandalf's eyes immediately stunned.

Even Thorin is the same.

Morgan, who had been distracted, was also surprised by Gandalf's reaction.

He immediately dispelled the system in front of him, and his attention returned to the desk in front of him.

"Hobbits are smaller and have very light feet."

"Although this, some of you dwarfs can do it."

"But you must understand that Smaug has gotten used to you for a long time and he can easily smell you."

"The Hobbit was different. Smaug never saw a Hobbit."

"The fourteenth person you asked me to find, I choose Mr. Baggins."

"He is capable of much more than he seems, and he can contribute more than you or even himself believe."

"So, you have to trust him..."

Gandalf sat back down and Morgan quickly learned the cause and effect of his words.

The dwarves looked down on Bilbo, but Gandalf is defending him.

"Fine, we'll do as you say..."

Thorin looked at Gandalf for a moment and finally decided to compromise.

But Morgan, who was paying attention to Thorin, knew from the plot in his memory: Thorin still didn't trust Bilbo, he only trusted Gandalf.

"Pull out the contract, and as for Morgan..."