Chapter 1044 1026. Adapting to magical anomalies
Out of the atmosphere around Roosegarburg, which is an important external expression of the judgmental tendencies and forces of the world.
And not long ago, he ran away from the evil territory with Radagast.
Lan En thought that he and this kind-hearted but slightly crazy old wizard had a foundation of trust.
So some things can be explained.
"That's it."
Lan En leaned against Qilin’s tall and strong body, folding his arms and telling stories.
"First we met a savage old willow tree on the road, and then Tom Bombadil cut in, entertained us, and then kicked us here."
“To be honest, I’m still a little confused now.”
The old wizard, who was full of ghosts and ghosts, listened attentively. Although he was always involuntarily attracted by the Qilin that showed its original form after removing its armor, he still listened clearly.
"Tom. Tom Bombadil"
The corner of his lips while holding the pipe in his mouth repeatedly muttered the name Lan En said.
“Ah, this is really the name of an ancient person. Quite literally.”
Sure enough.
Lan En's eyes became slightly serious.
In this world created by the Creator God, special existences should not be hidden behind history like in the ordinary world.
“That old forest has a long history and was a place with many legends.”
After repeatedly murmuring Tom Bombadil's name, Radagast became much more open-minded towards Lan and gained a lot more trust.
He was still telling Lan the old story.
“The existing old forest is just the remnant of what was once a huge forest. For a time, from the Shire to the west of Isengard, the area was covered with towering ancient trees.”
“I went there once before and saw many rare and exotic animals, but if you hadn’t mentioned it to me, I might have forgotten Mr. Bombadil.”
"Even then he was the oldest creature in the world. He roamed the hills and woodlands, and the elves who were lucky enough to see him called him Irwin Bandar, the Oldest Fatherless One. "
“The dwarves call him Fern, and the men of the north call him Orod.”
The time it would take for a huge forest that stretched for an unknown distance to turn into a small remnant, if there were no human factors, Lan En felt that it would take at least several thousand years.
But this huge span of time spoke to Radagast as if he had gone out for an outing yesterday.
This is not an ability possessed by wizards in the 'conventional sense' that witchers recognize.
This made Lan give Radagast a somewhat thoughtful look. It seemed that it was difficult for the local wizards to tell what the essence of the five of them was under this familiar name.
If it were in the past, Lan En might have turned on [Spiritual Vision] and looked directly. But this world is special, so the witcher thinks it's better to be cautious.
Lest the things you “see” turn around and hurt you.
Furthermore, Lan could also hear that Radagast knew the identity of Tom Bombadil, but he felt a sense of distance from him.
It seems like they are deliberately trying to keep little contact.
“He should have stayed in his own territory and watched the changes of destiny until the end of the world.”
Radagast said, this statement aroused Lan En's curiosity.
“Then in this forest, the evil that you keep secret”
The witcher pointed his fingers behind him, roughly pointing to the place where they ran out.
“Why not ask him to deal with it?”
"No." Radagast said: "He will not voluntarily participate in the dispute. If all the peace-loving people in the world plead with him, then he may agree, but after all he cannot understand this meaning of action.”
That kind of adaptability simply shocked Lan En.
The flannel ball's vitality and adaptability are obviously not as strong as those of large monsters, but they are still extraordinary.
Qilin is simply an ancient dragon creature that stands at the top of monsters. It's one thing to be delicious and lazy, but it's another thing to have racial talent.
The adaptability of the three of them surprised Radagast.
It's not that he hates trouble and thinks he can send Lan En and the others away as soon as possible. After all, he could giggle for a whole day just watching the daily activities of Velvet Ball and Qilin.
But because of this dirty but enthusiastic old man, he is sincerely happy for the progress of Lan En and the others.
He seems to be happy just being able to help others.
“What do you want to eat today?”
Radagast led the way, asking behind him in the dark and dense woods.
“The kitten still wants to eat mushrooms? The unicorn still wants to eat honey?”
He doesn’t have to go to the evil old castle every day for surveillance. He spends more time wandering happily in the forest, learning about animals and plants, and making friends with them.
“The mushrooms are delicious, meow! Can you eat them grilled this time?”
Ladagast would smile with satisfaction every time he heard the voice of El Cat.
“Of course! Grilled mushrooms, no problem. Where’s Qilin? Lan En, please translate for us.”
Lan En, who was following at the back, felt that he had no luck, but he still covered his face and said in a low voice to the front.
“Qilin said he still wanted to eat the same leaves as last time, and he was tired of the honey.”
"Okay! Leave it all to me! Old Radagast will take care of it for you!"
Taking care of novel creatures fills Radagast with a sense of accomplishment and happiness.
“Okay, you guys go back quickly. That direction is Fort Rossgarh, don’t remember it wrong. I remember Lan, you still have three hours to reach the limit? You can lead the way.”
Lan En waved his hand, indicating that it was okay.
“I can still feel the progress today. I estimate that the limit is reached in three and a half hours.”
“That’s a great relationship! You are both making rapid progress!”
Radagast's old voice smiled heartily, then he wielded his wand and walked deeper into the dark forest with steps that were more agile than a strong young man.
Lan and the others also started to return to Rothgar Castle along the same route.
The area affected by Radagast is a large forest area, which is also the basis for Lan's belief that the other party is not an ordinary person.
On the way back, Lan En and the three of them also met the Great Fairy Hedgehog family. After waving and greeting each other with these humane animals, they walked some distance before arriving outside the crooked wooden house.
Outside the wooden house, a large shed was temporarily built next to the wooden house using branches and lush leaves. This is where Lan En and the others live these days.
Over the past few days, Lan En and the others have not only adapted to the magic of Mirkwood with the help of Radagast, but they have also followed the old wizard through the woods.
Although Radagast is not a learned wizard in the conventional sense, his depth of natural knowledge is unparalleled.
Lan En, Fluffy Ball, and even Qilin all felt that they had learned something new.
If it hadn't been entrusted by the Lady of the Lake, and the greetings to Lady Galadriel were still on him, Lann would have even thought that Mirkwood would be a good place for a study tour.
̃High-level and interesting professors, novel and challenging venues, and a relaxing learning and practice environment
He rested his pillow leisurely on Qilin's belly, while Lan En's stretched flannel ball lay on his belly.
They felt that it was another relaxing and happy day.
“Thinking about it this way.” Lan En muttered relaxedly, “It seems that I haven’t been so relaxed in the intersection of the heaven and earth for a long time.”
However, the last word "了" has not had time to be uttered.
A sudden feeling suddenly touched Lan En's spirit.