bookbashuk Chapter 407 Creating Chaos
Chapter 407 Creating Chaos
Chapter 407 Creating Chaos
Aragorn gazed at the numerous watchers covering the sky atop Mount Doom, his brow furrowed and his expression grave.
After a long silence, he finally decided in a deep voice: "We have to split up. Five people plus Gulu will be very conspicuous. Even if we manage to get through the layers of blockades into the mountains, there is a high chance that we will be discovered!"
So Legolas, Gimli, and I were tasked with creating chaos and drawing everyone's attention. When Aragorn heard about his plan, Legolas and Gimli both agreed, even though this would put them in a very dangerous situation and subject them to most of Mordor's pressure and risks.
But in order to completely destroy the Ring, they were all prepared to risk everything.
Gimli, his fighting spirit blazing, roared, "We haven't had a fight on this journey, we're practically bursting with pent-up energy! This is the perfect opportunity to chop off as many Mordor bastards' heads as possible!"
Upon hearing that Aragorn and his companions were going to distract Mordor, Frodo was very worried: "But that would be too dangerous for you!"
This is the heart of Mordor; if you are exposed, you will be in great danger!
Aragorn remained calm and composed, smiling reassuringly as he said, "Don't worry about us, Frodo. Legolas and I both possess magic and can Apparate. Gimli is also quite capable in combat; we can easily outmaneuver the enemy. If all else fails, we have Portkeys that can be activated, allowing us to teleport away in the event of insurmountable danger."
"On the contrary, you two are the most dangerous. Neither you nor Sam know magic. As you head towards the Doomsday Volcano's Doom Rift, you'll encounter countless patrols. You could easily be caught by them if you're not careful."
As Aragorn spoke, he noticed Frodo's pale face and asked with great concern, "Frodo, can you hold on any longer?"
Although Sauron was not in Mordor, the One Ring was forged at Mount Doom, so the One Ring is also connected to Mount Doom.
The closer one gets to Mount Doom, the stronger the power of the One Ring becomes. Even now, though it is soaked in the basilisk's venom and sealed in a box, the power it emits is even stronger.
Frodo, in particular, who always carried the Ring with him, was constantly under the mental pressure of the Ring.
Even now, in his ugly half-orc form, his face is pale and he is physically and mentally exhausted.
"I'm fine, don't worry about me," Frodo said with an awkward smile, trying to reassure Aragorn and the others who were concerned for him.
Seeing this, the others were very worried about Frodo's health, but ultimately they were powerless to help him and share the burden.
After all, unlike the hobbits, they don't have any resistance to the Ring. If they wear the Ring close to them for a long time, they might be corrupted and tempted.
As for Sam, who is also a hobbit, he wanted to help Frodo relieve some of his burden, but Frodo refused.
Frodo felt it was his responsibility and didn't want Sam to suffer the same mental pressure from the Ring as he did. Besides, he hadn't reached his mental limit yet and could still persevere.
Unless he can no longer hold on, Sam can take his place in the mission of escorting the One Ring.
Having decided to part ways, Aragorn took out his wand and said to Frodo and Sam, "There are countless enemies patrolling the mountain. In addition to giant spiders and wolves patrolling on the ground, there are vampires, ravens, and Ringwraiths riding fallen beasts in the sky."
I'll first cast a Disguise Charm on you. This charm will allow you to blend into your surroundings, but it's not true invisibility. You must be extremely careful not to let the enemy detect you!
Moreover, the Disillusionment Charm is not foolproof; creatures with a keen sense of smell, such as dire wolves patrolling the mountains, can easily detect their scent.
Even the Eye of Sauron on the Baradur Tower has the same ability to see through illusions. Once you fall into its field of vision, even the Illusion Curse will not be able to hide you.
So Aragorn could only pray that Frodo and his companions would be lucky enough not to be discovered.
Therefore, Aragorn and his companions separated from Frodo and his group and went to the other side of Mount Doom to create a commotion, thereby drawing all attention, including the gaze of Sauron's Eye, to them, thus giving Frodo and his group an opportunity.
Speaking of luck, Frodo remembered something and quickly took out two bottles of golden potions from his pocket, handing one of them to Aragorn.
"This is... Felix Felicis?!" Aragorn exclaimed in surprise.
Frodo nodded, somewhat embarrassed, and explained, "This is a birthday gift from Elses to my Uncle Bilbo and me. He said it would bring us good luck. Uncle Bilbo also gave me his bottle. I hadn't remembered this before, and now I'm hoping it will bring us good luck."
Aragorn exclaimed happily, "Your Felix Felicis potion is a real lifesaver! This potion is extremely precious and very complex to make; only a Potions Master can successfully create it. Now that we have it, our chances of victory are much greater!"
Two bottles of Fructus Ferulic, each containing enough dose to last for 24 hours.
One of the bottles was shared equally by Frodo and Sam, who each drank half of the Felix Felicis potion because their mission was more crucial, thus gaining twelve hours of good fortune.
The other bottle was to be divided equally among Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli, each receiving eight hours of luck to entangle themselves with the forces of Mordor, create a huge commotion, and attract everyone's attention.
As for Gollum, he naturally has no right to share in the Felix Felicis.
Moreover, now that we're at the foot of Mount Doom, Gollum's usefulness has diminished.
So, under Gollum's terrified and pleading gaze, Aragorn cast a petrification spell on him, immobilizing him, and then cast a disillusionment spell before hiding him under a relatively concealed boulder.
Anyway, once the magic completely wears off, Gollum will regain his freedom. Whether he can survive in Mordor at that time will depend on his own abilities and luck.
Aragorn and the others were well aware of Gollum's desire for the One Ring. Now that Mount Doom was approaching, they could not keep this ticking time bomb with them to prevent Gollum from doing anything harmful.
Moreover, they did not kill Gollum, but merely immobilized him and hid him in a safe and secluded place, which was already more than enough.
After all, Gollum had previously tried to lure them to their deaths in the giant spider's lair.
After dealing with Gollum's problem, Frodo and Sam donned invisibility cloaks and, by sheer luck, found themselves in a weak spot where the defenses were weak, quietly waiting for their chance.
The effects of the compound decoction had worn off, and they reverted to their hobbit form. Their short stature and hobbit characteristics made them even more inconspicuous.
The stench of the large balls of excrement that clung to his body was thoroughly washed away; otherwise, the strong stench alone would have attracted the enemy.
The invisibility cloaks they wore were not one of Dui's Deathly Hallows, but another invisibility cloak of good quality. Although it was not as colorfast as the Deathly Hallows' invisibility cloak, it was far superior to ordinary invisibility cloaks on the market.
Their short stature allowed them to hide perfectly under the invisibility cloaks, preventing them from being detected.
While the two hid and waited for their chance, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli continued to take Polyjuice Potion, maintaining their orcish appearances, and Apparated to the other side of Mount Doom.
They infiltrated the Orc stronghold and, taking advantage of the conflict between the Orcs and the Beastmen, Aragorn and Legolas secretly cast a Confusion Charm and added a Confusion Potion to the Orc and Beastmen's food, causing a conflict to erupt between the Beastmen and the Orcs.
Gimli, transformed into an Orc, joined the conflict, chopping off the heads of several Orcs with an axe.