When the banquet began, Bilbo felt even more heartbroken. These damn dwarves actually threw food around. How long would it take him to clean it up?

This was the first time Mo Tie attended such a lively party, and he felt it was very novel. Although the dwarves were dirty and messy, they were simple-minded and straightforward.

It would be too boring to describe this unique banquet in thousands of words, because Mo Tie deeply learned in the following decades that dwarves often had such activities.

In the blink of an eye, the end of the banquet came. What made Bilbo pleased was that the dwarf had helped him pack up the dishes, although the process was rather rough.

Then, Thorin, the leader of the dwarf, finally arrived, but he brought bad news. At the meeting of Eredron, the messengers of the seven dwarf territories refused Thorin's actions. The iron hill dwarf closest to the Lone Mountain, Thorin's cousin Dane also expressed that he would not send anyone to help them.

"They said it was our adventure, it was just ours." After Thorin said this, all the dwarves showed resentment.

Mo Tie was sitting on the box in the aisle carrying a bottle of black thorns, and he was not involved in the discussion.

Bilbo was very concerned, and he asked in surprise: "You are going to explore?"

This stable-lived Hobbit has been frightened enough tonight, and he can no longer stand a group of dwarves discussing horrible topics like adventure in his home.

"In the far east." Gandalf knew that the following should be his explanation, "crossing mountains and rivers, crossing forests and meadows, there is a lonely peak - Irube (Lonely Mountain)."

Bahrain, the older dwarf, said: "Yes, according to the prophecy, when the raven flew back to the lonely mountain, the rule of the giant beast ended."

"Sorry, you said the giant beast?" Bilbo heard even more terrifying words.

The dwarf Pofor said, "Yes, Smaug, a terrible beast, the greatest disaster of our time. The breath of fire, the minions like sharp knives, the wings covering the sky, especially the precious metal - a giant dragon."

Bilbo was frightened, and he didn't dare to participate in such a horrible topic.

The dwarves quarreled.

"I'm not afraid of the dragon. I'm going to join. If anyone stops me, I'll let him taste the dwarf iron rod."

"No, even an army is difficult to defeat Smaug. Besides, we only have thirteen people, not the best or smartest thirteen people."

"Hey, who are you talking about the fool?"

So they started to fight, and there was a chaotic situation. Gandalf looked at Thorin speechlessly. Is this your subordinate?

Thorin's nephew Fili shouted: "We may not have enough numbers, but we are warriors, and we will never surrender until death! Besides, we still have wizards, and then the wizards will kill hundreds of dragons."

The dwarves nodded involuntarily, thinking about Feli's words.

Gandalf waved his hand quickly: "Oh, no, I have to solve this..."

Before he could finish speaking, a curious dwarf asked directly: "How many? How many dragons can you kill?"

Mo Tie could no longer hold it back and burst out laughing and almost choked by the wine.

A smoke ring appeared in Gandalf's nose. He tried his best to hold it back and prevent himself from speaking, for fear of spitting out a word.

These dwarves have too strong brain-repairing ability. Even if Gandalf takes off the old man's shell and uses the power of the sub-god with Maiya, it will be difficult for him to surrender Smaug. He is really speechless to the dwarves.

Thorin had to speak: "Enough."

"We know prophecy, don't others know it? Legend has it that Smaug has not appeared in 60 years. How many people are looking at Gushan, planning and planning. They are planning to take away our treasures like a giant dragon. Will we just stare like this? No, this is an opportunity, an opportunity to regain Gushan!"

The dwarves roared, "Opportunity!".

Mo Tie discovered that those who have been leaders are quite good at fooling people.

Gandalf took out the map and keys and explained: "We don't need to enter through the main entrance. This map is a secret path, so we need a thief, a smart, cautious, and courageous thief."

Speaking of this, Gandalf looked at Bilbo, "And you, Bilbo, are my choice."

"No, no, no," Bilbo finally understood what Gandalf meant. He shook his head hurriedly, "I'm not a thief, I've never stole anything in my life."

The dwarves disagree.

"How could he be a thief? He is a gentle domestic creature at first glance and can't live a day in the wild."

"Yes, I bet that he either died in the cold or was taken away by a wild wolf. I don't want to lose the most important thief just after I went out."

“…”

The endless quarrel began again, Mo Tie was bored and he believed that Gandalf would deal with these dwarves, including Bilbo, who was currently confused.

As expected, Gandalf stood up and convinced the dwarf - the dragon was unfamiliar with the taste of the Hobbit with absolute height gap and convincing reasons.

Bahrain was the first to stand up and agree to Gandalf. He took out a contract and handed it to Bilbo: "Take some ordinary terms, take a look. The funeral item should be focused on. It is difficult for us to prepare a proper funeral for you in the wild."

Bilbo was confused again. He took the contract and said word by word: "The total payment amount can reach but not exceed one fifteenth of the total income, and the team he is in is not responsible..."

Mo Tie also had the same contract, and he signed it as soon as possible. At the same time, he also had another Gandalf contract, saying that he would focus on Gandalf's safety during the adventure, and at least ensure that he died behind the thirteen dwarves.

I have to say that Gandalf is very good at paving the way for himself.

By the time Bilbo finished reading the contract, he was already frightened by the content and almost fainted on the ground.

Mo Tie held him and put him on the sofa in the room.

Gandalf followed in and began to convince the only thief in the team.

“…The world is not on your map. If you don’t go out and take a look, you will never see the scenery your mother has seen, and your grandfather Took…

"…Think about it, Bilbo Baggins, when you are old, sitting in a warm armchair, looking at your garden and books, and reminiscing about the heroic legends of your ancestors, do you have a trace of regret for your retreat today?"

Bilbo hesitated. He knew how powerful his grandfather Tuk was. He had heard his mother tell his grandfather's stories since he was a child. Now, there is a sketch of his grandfather hanging on his wall.

"Can you guarantee I can come back?"

Bilbo suddenly asked Gandalf.

In order to get this thief to join, Gandalf wanted to say that he could, but he was not a bad guy after all.

"No, Bilbo. But if you come back, you're different."

Gandalf said slowly, hoping that this tone would allow Bilbo to think more deeply.

"Sorry, Gandalf, I can't sign."

Bilbo stood up, walked into his bedroom, and closed the door.

Gandalf walked back to the living room disappointed, and the dwarves also heard Bilbo's answer, and were depressed.

"Gandalff, are we leaving on time?"

Mo Tie asked out loud.

Gandalf suddenly remembered that Ian was also a elves who were good at stealth and could play the role of a snitch, although not as good as Bilbo.
Chapter completed!