Chapter 586
Being a Guest
Chapter 586 Being a Guest
Apple trees laden with fruits, kumquat trees hung with small lanterns, strawberry vines full of wild strawberries...
Entering the old forest is like walking into a large orchard, revealing the joy of harvest everywhere.
From time to time, small movements flashed through the woods.
The peaceful atmosphere makes this place like a paradise.
Gandalf seemed to like the atmosphere here very much. He picked two apples from the roadside, handed one to Michael, and said, "If there is a safest place in Middle-earth, it must be Tom's old forest..."
The wizard rubbed the apple on his clothes, took a bite and continued, "It's a pity that Tom has the ability to change the surrounding environment, but he never wants to step out of the old forest..."
There are actually many powerful and extraordinary people in Middle-earth, but most of them are like Tom, who are only willing to live on their own and have no intention of fighting.
Unfortunately, the evil energy has revived and is growing stronger.
This undoubtedly added great difficulty to Gandalf's "work".
"Oh, Gandalf. I heard you saying bad things about me from a distance..." As the branches swayed, a head suddenly popped out from a roadside fruit tree and said in a funny tone: "It's a waste of all the preparations I made to welcome you."
As if seeking credit, the figure among the tree branches grasped the branch with one hand and covered his loose clothes with the other hand, with most of his body sticking out from the fruit tree.
So that Gandalf below could see that he had a lot of fruits in his clothes.
"Tom, Tom, I was wrong. I have felt your sincerity, please come down quickly!" Seeing this, Gandalf seemed to be afraid that the other party would fall from the tree, so he quickly ran to the fruit tree and stretched out his hands to greet him.
"Haha..." The people in the tree were very satisfied with Gandalf's reaction and laughed out loud.
Then he deliberately performed some "dangerous" acrobatic moves between the branches, which made Gandalf "frightened" repeatedly, and then he slid down from the fruit tree contentedly.
"Oh, my friend, we haven't seen each other for decades. I'm so happy to see you again!!!" Tom came to the ground and ignored the fruit in his arms. He immediately opened his arms and gave Gandalf a big hug.
"The last time we met was sixty years ago..." Gandalf said cheerfully, "I am also very happy to see that you are still so energetic~"
Tom Bombadil, the most mysterious existence in Middle-earth, had lived in this continent before Gandalf was sent to Middle-earth.
He looked very festive in his colorful clothes and top hat.
The messy brown beard and ruddy face made him look even "younger" than Gandalf.
[Force of Nature (Attribute)]... [Affinity with Wood (Attribute)]... [Immortal Species (Attribute)]...
【Natural Energy +1000w】……
Mike, who unexpectedly obtained countless light balls and a large amount of energy, looked at Tom in surprise, who was hugging Gandalf like a naughty old boy.
With the blessing of [Power of Nature], Mike is sure that in this old forest, Gandalf is no match for the other party.
Middle-earth is indeed full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers...
"Gandalf, you actually brought a new friend this time. Come and introduce him to me." After hugging Gandalf, Tom seemed to have just noticed Mike.
However, the truth is that Tom, who possesses the [Power of Nature], can blend into the old forest, and the surrounding trees are his eyes and ears.
When Mike walked into the old forest, he actually already knew it.
However, Old Forest was not averse to this young man who exuded a gentle aura, and Tom naturally would not be overly vigilant.
On the contrary, at that moment just now, Tom felt that the young man in front of him was very friendly.
"Mike Quinn, a traveler from afar, may become my partner in the future." Gandalf introduced Mike's identity and continued: "Tom Bombadil, a ranger, is the old friend I mentioned before." After the wizard's introduction, Mike shook hands with the enthusiastic Tom.
It was this contact that made Tom more certain that Mike was also a human with powerful [natural] attributes.
In Middle-earth, being close to nature represents "justice" and naturally belongs to the camp of light.
"Meeting new friends is something worth celebrating. Let's have a grand party. I will take out my treasured colorful fruit wine to treat you..." After meeting Mike, Tom felt like he had met a fellow human being and became even happier.
Then, the three of them picked up the scattered fruits on the ground, put them on a huge tray filled with fruits, and carried it with Tom as they walked into the depths of the old forest.
[Water Element Affinity (Characteristic)]... [Water Magic (Talent)]... [Immortal Species (Characteristic)]...
[Natural Energy*Water Attribute+600w]...
Goldberry, according to legend, is the daughter of the Rhine god and Tom's wife.
She has a pair of deep blue eyes and long hair like wavy water. At this moment, she is working in a vegetable garden with a small shovel.
Next to the vegetable garden is a brightly colored mushroom-shaped cabin.
Yes, this is Tom’s home in the old forest, full of warmth and childlike fun.
"Goldberry, look who I brought back~"
As they approached the cabin, Tom shouted with joy, wanting to share his joy with his wife.
"Tom, where have you been having fun again? You made yourself so dirty... And you promised me a long time ago that you would renovate our house. It's too small and leaks everywhere..."
Goldberry, who has a mature appearance, couldn't help scolding her lively husband when she saw him come back. At the same time, she summoned a stream of fresh water to help Tom wash away the dust on his clothes and face.
Faced with his wife's nagging with a hint of warmth, Tom, who had always been a naughty boy, suddenly became quiet and stood there motionless.
Until the whole person is refreshed.
Tom had climbed trees and performed "acrobatics" before, and he was not well behaved on the way back.
As a result, there was a lot of dust on his boots and the hem of his clothes, and some leaves and spider webs were stuck on his beard and top hat from climbing trees.
After being cleansed by the Golden Berry water magic, the overall image finally became clean and tidy.
"Gandalf, and this young gentleman, welcome to our house." After helping her husband tidy up his appearance, Jinmei smiled and said to the two people behind her husband, "I hope Tom didn't cause you any trouble before."
As expected, Jinmei knew her husband's character very well.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Goldberry. Your face is as gentle and clear as the spring water in the forest." Gandalf said the pretty words seriously: "And your husband, Mr. Tom, did not cause us any trouble along the way. Instead, he took good care of me and Michael."
Gandalf is very popular in Middle-earth, not only because he is a Maia, but also because of his clever way of dealing with people.
Sure enough, hearing his "compliment", Jinmei's smile became much more sincere, and she said, "That's good, Mr. Gandalf and Mr. Mike, you stay with Tom for a while, I'll prepare some food for you..."
On the other side, watching his wife walking briskly towards the cabin, Tom secretly gave Gandalf a thumbs up.
Then the ranger waved his hand, and a set of tables, chairs and benches exuding the fragrance of trees appeared in the yard. "Wait for me for a moment. I will go to prepare food for Jinmei and get my colorful fruit wine."
After saying that, Tom followed his wife's footsteps and walked happily towards the cabin.
(End of this chapter)