Chapter 8 Win or Lose(1/2)
"Feel sorry!"
"I have no intention of insulting you, nor do I have no intention of insulting the bounty hunter!"
"I accept your challenge!"
Realizing the mistake he made, Thorin Oak Shield was open and apologized immediately.
But Morgan's challenge in front of him was also an insult to him.
Thorin Oak Shield has a noble status. If he refuses to challenge Fang, he will lose the face of the entire Turin dwarf clan.
If you win, there is no benefit, because that is what you deserve.
His identity, bloodline and status determines that he must win.
But if you lose, it would be even more amazing.
So regardless of Thorin Oak Shield's winning or losing, Morgan openly wanted to challenge him was an insult to him.
Although Morgan has enough reason.
After the Solin Oak Shield agreed to the duel challenge, the people in the room immediately started to make a fuss.
What is the identity of Thorin Oak Shield and what is Morgan?
Even if Morgan had enough reasons, he didn't know if the reason was fabricated by the other party.
But noble identity and bloodline inheritance are what the entire Middle-earth world values the most.
Morgan's challenge to Thorin Oak Shield is equivalent to humiliating all the dwarves present.
"No, Solin, you can't promise that mankind, let me do it..."
"Get out of the way, let me teach this kid Morgan a good lesson..."
"No, let me do it, I'll say it first..."
"Let me do it, I just saw that the human boy was upset. That boy was actually more handsome than me..."
"Let me do it, I see he can use arrows, but you don't know how to use arrows..."
"What does the challenge have to do with bows and arrows? I want that kid to taste my axe..."
“…”
The dwarves were talking and indignant.
Gandalf looked at Morgan with a strange expression, but found that the boy was winking himself.
Only then did he realize that Morgan did it on purpose.
Yes, this kid doesn't look like a reckless person at first glance.
He would not be confused about the seriousness of the challenge to Thorin Oak Shield, unless he did not want that commission.
Of course, Morgan's fierce reaction just now also made Gandalf feel a little nervous.
Because Thorin Oak Shield said something just now, he really underestimated Morgan, and Morgan's statement of honor was very similar.
Since you know that challenging Thorin Oak Shield is not good, then challenging other dwarves is always OK.
Gandalf soon realized what Morgan really meant.
Yes, let Thorin Oak Shield go and challenge the other dwarves.
As long as you can win, it will not only win back respect, but also prove Morgan's strength.
Add to that a few more words, Thorin Oak Shield, who attaches great importance to this expedition adventure, will never refuse a bounty hunter like Morgan to join.
It's just killing two birds with one stone.
Thinking of this, Gandalf immediately came out and smoothed out: "I think this is fine..."
After some drooling discussion.
Morgan's challenge object was successfully transferred from Thorin Oak Shield to the young dwarf Qili.
Because we will take risks soon, no matter whether we win or lose, it will be better if we get hurt when the two of us are in the duel.
Then it was because Morgan said that he was good at using bows and arrows, and among all the dwarves present, the young dwarf Qili archery is the best and best at shooting.
This can be seen from the longbow and quiver on the other person's back.
Using the method of archery to prove who is stronger, simple and healthy, it will naturally be accepted by everyone.
Since you have decided, the competition will be held soon.
Bilbo's bottom hole was too small, and Morgan had to bow his body while standing, so he would definitely not be able to compete.
Soon, the group moved outside the bag bottom pit.
There are too few entertainment activities in this world, and even fewer nights.
Morgan and Qili's archers competition is rare to see such a lively event.
A group of dwarves seemed to be more enthusiastic than the two parties involved.
Because Morgan's challenge object became Qili.
The anger of a group of dwarves at Morgan naturally changed with Morgan's challenge goal.
After all, their dwarf king Thorin Oak Shield was rude first.
Morgan is willing to let go and not make any mistakes. Although the dwarves are not grateful, there is definitely no anger and grudge.
Dwarves have a bad temper and a straightforward personality, and this kind of personality also means they are just happy. As long as they don’t anger them, they are still willing to be reasonable.
The challenge became lively.
The dwarves who were very good at joining in the fun naturally became more and more interested in joining in the fun.
Soon, a bet against which Morgan and Qili won and who lost were brought out.
Because the dwarves know better about Qili's strength, they quickly won by Qili.
But Morgan is of extraordinary temperament, and the bounty hunter that is very rare in Middle-earth world, they have just heard the story of the bounty hunter briefly telling the white-bearded dwarf Bahrain.
The dwarves couldn't help but gain some confidence in Morgan, and they pressed on Morgan.
When the dwarves asked about Gandalf, Gandalf happily took out a bag of money and pressed it on Morgan without thinking.
Morgan was brought by him, and he must believe Morgan.
What's more, the giant bear that Morgan killed a day ago can already show Morgan's strength.
Gandalf must have beaten Morgan.
Except for Thorin Oak Shield who did not join in the fun and put in the previous round.
Even Bilbo Baggins, who was really watching the fun from beginning to end, was encouraged by the dwarves, and he was also suppressing Morgan.
After the bet was finished, Morgan and Qili began to discuss how to compete.
Qili is a young and handsome dwarf, and he has black hair like Morgan.
It's just that Qili's black hair was in a mess, and Morgan tied into a ponytail.
The two of them each told a way to compete, but obviously they were not very good.
At this moment, birds suddenly cried in the woods a little further away.
Morgan's eyes lit up, and he had an idea and immediately said, "Let's just shoot birds?"
After hearing this, Qili looked at the dark forest immediately, and secretly weighed his grasp, nodded in agreement: "I agree, then shoot the bird!"
The two parties involved determined the competition method, and the dwarves began to look forward to it.
Morgan and Qili didn't say which one was ahead and who came. They each took the bow and arrow from their backs and then took out the arrow from their quiver.
Because the bows and arrows on both sides are different, the arrows shot out will be easy to identify.
Even though it was night.
But there were a large number of stars flashing in the sky, and the sky was hazy and could barely be seen.
The two of them set their bows and arrows, looking at the distance calmly.
The dwarves behind him dared not speak loudly at this time, for fear of affecting the two of them.
The distance between Morgan and Chili is not too far.
It was in the wild at this time, and the surroundings were quiet. When the two of them held their breath, they could almost hear each other's breathing sounds.
Since it was a competition, neither of them dared to be careless.
When the breathing began to calm down, a sudden bird song came from the woods ahead again.
Qili's eyes, which were originally calm, lit up, and the arrows that had been waiting for for a long time in his hand shot out with a "swoosh".
The next second, a shrill sound of birds was heard.
Qili's face was happy, and then a happy voice came from behind: "I shot..."
But he still knew that Morgan did not take action and his voice quickly disappeared.
To be continued...