Chapter 618
Return to the Second Realm
Chapter 618 Return to the Two Realms
Not long after the wizard Gandalf left, Aragorn and the elf prince Legolas also came to bid farewell to Mike.
In a way, Aragorn's reason for leaving was somewhat similar to Gandalf's.
All along, this northern ranger's goal has been to become a worthy king of Gondor and restore the glory of his ancestors.
Now, Lonely Mountain has become a safe haven, and it is no longer suitable for him to stay here to hone his abilities and willpower.
As for the Elf Prince Legolas, the departure of the Elf Tauriel led to his growth.
So he wanted to leave his father Thranduil's protection and go out into the world on his own.
Yes, the female elf Tauriel has left the Sindar elves and gone to live in Moria with Kili.
Legolas, the elf prince who had already sealed his heart and locked away his love, suddenly realized that women would only slow down his archery speed.
On the contrary, Bigfoot's carefree personality suited his temperament very well, so after getting his father's permission, he decided to go out with Aragorn to see the world.
“I’ve already handed over the duties of the Lonely Mountain Patrol to David and Sam. Next, I’ll go check out the Gondor Fortress, and if they don’t need me there, I’ll eventually return to the Northern Highlands.” The ambitious Aragorn briefly explained his plans to Mike.
According to news from Rohan, when Azog the Pale Beast led his orc army to attack Lonely Mountain more than a month ago, Rohan and Gondor's defenses were also attacked by orc armies of varying strengths at the same time.
Although Aragorn has not yet revealed his lineage as a descendant of the Gondorian royal family, he still wants to do something for the people there.
"Alright, have a safe journey. When you pass through Rohan, remember to give my regards to King Sejel." Mike knew Aragorn's ambitions, so he didn't try to stop him.
After offering their blessings and travel expenses, they watched Aragorn and Legolas, the Elf Prince, depart.
Then there are David and Sam, the two earliest rangers who followed Sophia. One is a seasoned veteran, while the other is a newcomer full of fighting spirit.
Their personalities complement each other, and with the two of them jointly managing the Lonely Mountain Guard, the safety of Lonely Mountain will not be a major problem in the short term.
“I’m planning to leave for a while, and I’m not sure when I’ll be back. So, I’ll leave Lonely Mountain in your care for now.” In a luxurious room deep within Lonely Mountain, after a great battle, Mike confided in the half-elf Sophia.
Sofia is now completely like Mike, inside and out, a true "one of us."
Therefore, just in case, Mike didn't forget to infuse Sophia with a certain amount of faith power before leaving, so that her abilities would reach Thranduil's level.
"Also, remember, when things get desperate, prioritize your own safety. Anyway, no matter what happens, I can handle it when I get back..." Mike added another piece of advice to the half-elf.
Is the Lonely Mountain important? Perhaps it is important to the people of the Valley State who live there, and to the people who come to seek refuge there.
But for Mike, who had already earned the title of "King of Humanity," it wasn't that important.
At least in his heart, Lonely Mountain, or rather the treasure within it, was not as important as Sophia, one of his own.
After spending two more days with the half-elf, Mike quietly left Lonely Mountain alone.
As the white light faded, Mike stepped through the portal and finally returned to his original world.
Yes, with anchor points in two worlds, he no longer needs to use [Dimensional Power] to traverse the universe.
"It was winter when I left, and it's still winter when I return, and time has passed... a day?" Back at the King's Mansion, Mike stared at the date on the calendar, lost in thought.
Is it true that "a day in heaven is equivalent to a year on earth"?
After all, Mike had been in Middle-earth for almost a year, but only a day had passed here.
"If that's the case, it doesn't seem like there's any downside." Mike, who had already become a master of time management, thought for a moment and decided to go to Middle-earth later.
……
"What's wrong with you today?" After dinner, Regina looked at Mike, the one who started it all, with a puzzled expression.
Peggy, Mia, and the other girls who had been temporarily called back all looked at Mike with strange eyes.
While Mike was enthusiastic in the past, he wasn't as overtly enthusiastic as he is today.
This state was as if they had been "holding back" for a year and a half. "What, don't you like it?" Mike grinned mischievously, pulling the girls back into the fray.
Elves have their advantages, half-elves have their advantages, but old married couples also have their advantages.
Finally, in the middle of the night, after the girls had fallen asleep from exhaustion, Mike, who had enjoyed a royal-level treatment, opened the portal between the two worlds.
They have descended upon Middle-earth once more...
Mike, who had spent almost half a day at the King's Building, reappeared on Lonely Hill six months later.
It was summer, and many farmlands had appeared on the vast plains outside Gushan.
Many people are also working in the fields.
"What's going on outside? So many farmlands and houses, this place is almost like a city-state." Mike strolled leisurely into the Lonely Mountain Palace, where he met Sophia, who looked quite well.
"Those are all humans who came to seek refuge because of your titles, [King of Humanity] and [King of Lonely Mountain]..." Sophia reported to Mike with a smug look on the situation on Lonely Mountain over the past six months.
Although the orcs of Mordor suffered a great loss at the Lonely Mountain six months ago, small groups of dark forces still wreak havoc throughout Middle-earth.
In comparison, Lonely Mountain, which had become a forbidden zone for orcs, naturally became the first choice for humans who wanted a peaceful life.
Not only around Lonely Mountain, but also in the wasteland east of Lonely Mountain, which used to be inhabited by the Iron Hill dwarves, many humans now live there.
Like a chicken laying an egg, the chicken hatches into another egg; with a stable environment, the power of Gushan naturally developed rapidly.
With such a large population gathered there, establishing a city-state or even a nation would be no problem, let alone a city-state.
"Thank you for your hard work~" Mike said with a heartfelt hug to Sophia.
Don't be fooled by how easily they make it sound; managing such a large population is not as easy as it seems.
Clearly, the half-elf Sophia has come to regard this place as Mike's and her own home, which is why she is so dedicated to developing Lonely Mountain.
As a reward, Mike spent more than three months in Middle-earth this time.
After comforting Sofia and returning to their original world, it was just dawn here.
"So I really do have the potential to become a time master." Mike looked at the girls who were still fast asleep beside him and a smile appeared on his face.
……
"Mr. Mike, you haven't been to headquarters for over two weeks. Have you forgotten that you're the boss here?"
Just as Mike was busy juggling his two "busy" lives, he received a call from Ms. O from the Men in Black headquarters.
"What happened? You sound a bit off?" Mike asked, sounding slightly guilty.
Including the time spent traveling to Middle-earth, several years had passed for Mike.
The existence of the Men in Black organization was indeed easily forgotten by him.
“Something bad has happened, and it’s hard to explain over the phone. If you have time, you should come to headquarters.” Ms. O patiently called out to Mike, the leader of the men in black.
After indirectly handing over control of the Men in Black organization to Michael, Ms. O should have gradually retired and enjoyed her old age.
As it turned out, Mike was completely a hands-off manager.
All the big and small matters at headquarters ultimately fell into Ms. O's hands.
If it weren't for Mike's undeniable strength, Ms. O would probably have already lost her temper.
(End of this chapter)