Chapter 14 Scheming With a Tiger?

Fang Senyan quickly responded to Reef (the linear distance between the two was only about one kilometer, within the team communication range), asking him to check Legolas's romantic history.

In the world of The Lord of the Rings, information certainly couldn't be as developed as in the real world, but Legolas was about to be a member of the Fellowship of the Ring, which was intriguing.

Those who could be selected as members of the Fellowship of the Ring were almost universally recognized as strong individuals from various races, famous throughout Middle-earth. It was like selecting bodyguards for a high-ranking official; only champions of military competitions would be chosen. Obscure hermits would not be recognized.

At this time, less than a year remained before the start of the main storyline, so it could be inferred that Legolas must already be famous on the continent, with his name widely spread by wandering bards. More importantly, in an era when it was difficult for commoners to become phoenixes, the attention given to already famous individuals would be even greater.

Therefore, inquiring about Legolas's information seemed difficult but was actually just a matter of drinking a few cups of wine and boasting; you could probably find out the color of his underwear.

So, Reef quickly returned another piece of information:

Before this, Legolas had never been rumored to have any romantic relationships.

After summarizing this series of information, Fang Senyan closed his eyes and thought for a while, then frowned:

"It seems my judgment was indeed correct. Perhaps this time, the breakthrough will lie with Legolas, who can also be considered a protagonist in the storyline. However, this guy is definitely not easy to fool..."

"I've never believed in love at first sight," Fang Senyan said to Reef with certainty. "Especially when it happens to an elf who has never shown interest in the opposite sex? And judging from Legolas's actions, he should have been prepared—arriving in Rivendell in advance, launching a series of romantic offensives, and making it known to everyone. All of this seems like it was planned for a long time."

Reef nodded and said:

"Yes, I think there's at least a 70% chance your judgment is correct."

"A 50% chance is enough to gamble on," Fang Senyan said with a slight smile.

The two were sitting face to face in a room.

This room was very unique, with an oval shape. If you touched the walls carefully, they felt a bit rough, and you could see the moonlight reflected through the oval holes next to it. The air also had a faint scent of oak.

This was a treehouse in Rivendell. As long as someone vouched for you, you could stay overnight in Rivendell, of course, provided you had enough financial resources.

Sleeping in such a broken house for one night cost 300 silver coins.

However, the benefits were quite obvious. First, it was safe; the Misty Mountains were a place where Orcs roamed. Second, it was quiet. Third, the scent of the trees had a calming effect, and there were no mosquitoes or other insects, so you could sleep soundly.

Reef lay down on the nearby rattan bed and tried it out, feeling that it was very sturdy. He suddenly said:

"Boss, we might not need to use Legolas as a chess piece."

Fang Senyan hesitated for a moment and said:

"The Legolas route does have great risks, but for us, it's the only option."

Reef frowned and said:

"How do you say that? Our current situation should be to contact Wu Ge as soon as possible! She must know more. Then, the two of us can work together from the inside and outside. That's the right way. If Legolas is really like you deduced, we may not be able to get any advantage."

Fang Senyan said faintly:

"The problem is, how do we see Wu Ge?"

Reef was stunned and said:

"Wu Ge has a lively and active personality. Rivendell is so lively now, she should come out, right? We can find out where she lives and wait at the door."

Fang Senyan smiled and said:

"If it were before last night's ceremony, this waiting-for-the-hare method might be useful. But now, Glorfindel and Elrond know that Wu Ge refuses to cooperate no matter what, so they will definitely put her under house arrest and guard her strictly! They all know very well that these Middle-earth envoys don't want Rivendell to return, so how could they let Wu Ge contact outsiders and give them an excuse?"

Reef was immediately speechless.

Fang Senyan continued:

"Now, thinking about Legolas's style of doing things, it's truly brilliant. Before he came to Rivendell, he clearly determined that the key for these people in Rivendell to return to the Undying Lands lay with Wu Ge, so he came to Rivendell with the excuse of pursuing love at first sight."

"Even if Glorfindel and King Elrond had countless excuses to prevaricate before, Legolas's arrival with the identity of a prince made it clear that he was here to pursue a girl. They are not Wu Ge's parents, so they can't say they won't let the two meet. This way, Legolas can naturally get the first opportunity to be close to the water and often have the opportunity to contact Wu Ge and get first-hand information. Legolas should have been deceived by Wu Ge at this ceremony. For him, he should have been very confident of proposing successfully—if the proposal is successful, Glorfindel and King Elrond will have even fewer excuses to separate the couple, and Legolas will be able to forcefully insert himself into the situation!"

"This step-by-step approach, every step is a clear plan, all occupying the high ground of reason. It's really very powerful! So, do you understand why I must open a breakthrough from Legolas? Because if we don't do this, we may not even be able to see Wu Ge!"

Reef said seriously:

"But, Legolas's intentions are unclear. For now, even if he's not on the same side as Glorfindel and King Elrond, he's definitely ambitious and intends to control Wu Ge in his hands! We don't have enough strength now, so meeting him rashly is undoubtedly scheming with a tiger! Be careful of being swallowed in one bite!"

"You're right," Fang Senyan said lightly. "If possible, I wouldn't want to take the Legolas route either. It's a pity we have no choice now. Therefore, before meeting Wu Ge, we must try our best to build momentum."

Reef asked suspiciously:

"Build momentum? How?"

Fang Senyan said seriously:

"Building momentum is a very simple matter. However, we need to do some other things first and add a few protective charms to our safety first."

When Fang Senyan and Reef got up the next morning, they were surprised to find that the surrounding elves were in turmoil. They excitedly began to run towards a central square, looking like something had happened that made them feel very excited.

The two walked out of the treehouse, took a few breaths of fresh air, and then heard a faint sound from the distance, which was actually the famous song in the real world: Für Elise.

Immediately, the two came to their senses. Obviously, this should be the work of the group of contractors who came with them. It wasn't just Fang Senyan and the others who knew how to get close to the elves. This kind of thing was very convenient for contractors to shorten the distance with the natives, undoubtedly occupying a greater advantage.

Fang Senyan and Reef walked over and saw that Franklin and another contractor named Amir Khan were playing in the square. They seemed to be lone wolves who had joined the current temporary team after their teams were disbanded, but they hadn't become enemies with Fang Senyan and the others.

One of these two was playing the saxophone, and the other was accompanying with a violin. The combination of the two echoed each other, and it was considered harmonious. The elves on both sides were happy and amazed, attracted by their outstanding playing skills.

The space only taught combat skills, and these piano-related things were impossible to teach. In other words, Franklin and this Amir Khan had mastered this ability in the real world. This was also their innate advantage. Coupled with Franklin's illusionist ability, he could even simulate illusions such as birdsong and flowers for the audience, naturally attracting a lot of viewers.

"If that's the case… there seems to be another way to go," Fang Senyan's eyes suddenly lit up. To be honest, if it wasn't absolutely necessary, he really wouldn't want to cooperate with Legolas. Putting aside Legolas's shrewdness, the more important reason was that the strengths of both sides were simply not equal, so there was no basis for cooperation at all! There's a saying that what you can't get on the battlefield, you can't expect to get at the negotiating table.

Fang Senyan's original general plan was to raise a tiger's skin to make a banner, create an opportunity, tell Legolas that he was actually the vanguard sent by Wu Ge's lover, hope to cooperate with Legolas, take the opportunity to make a request, and ask Legolas to prove his strength, let him see Wu Ge, and let her know that he had already arrived in Rivendell first.

However, this plan was also taking risks. There were several flaws that were difficult to make up for. The biggest worry was that Legolas would see through his identity, arrest him, and threaten Wu Ge in return.

However, the appearance of Franklin and Amir Khan gave Fang Senyan another idea!

With this thought, Fang Senyan suddenly walked up and waited for the interval between Franklin's performances to whisper:

"Friend, what do you think of that Beast Bone Staff that came out when we first entered the world?"

Franklin was stunned, then smiled bitterly:

"Quite good, but unfortunately, your sales are destined to end in disappointment… I just suffered a team wipe in the last world, and I'm penniless, unable to buy it."