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Chapter 116 Chapter 116
About a month later, the first coastal tour of the Alando Royal Opera Troupe in Central China came to a successful conclusion, and they returned to the island of Numenor before the end of the year.
Once back in Armenelos, Vespa spontaneously came alive like a fish returning from dry land to water without Romemos speaking.She has a lively personality, a sharp tongue, and has a lot of acquaintances in the court. Within a day or two, she inquired about all the big and small things that happened in the palace during the time they left. Tell Romemus again.From a certain point of view, when it comes to the ability to collect such information, she is much better than the hundreds of crows of Romimos.
However, after screening out such things as "a certain arrogant and domineering nobleman beat someone to death in broad daylight on the street", "a certain master had an affair with a maid and was caught by his wife on the spot", "a certain young master and a certain lady got engaged in a hurry, it is said that they were pregnant before they were married." "After the boring gossip, it turned out that in the past year, Armenillos was almost calm and nothing happened.
The only piece of news that made Romimos raise his eyelids was that Sauron had recently received a cold reception from King Farathon of Numenor, and everyone speculated whether he would lose his power and status.
But Romemos is very clear that this matter is not as sensational as it sounds at first glance. In fact, most people in the palace did not take it too seriously. Although they discussed it enthusiastically, few people Really think that Sauron will fall out of favor completely, because this is not the first time something like this has happened.In the past ten years, Falazon has suddenly put Sauron aside without any reason at least three times, treated him indifferently and indifferently, and once even faintly revealed that he would listen to Amendil's persuasion Admonish him to take him to Amanzhou.However, every time, after a short period of three or four days, and a long period of one or two years, Sauron would always find a suitable opportunity to give Farathon a step, allowing him to reuse himself again.
Both Sauron and Romimos understood very well in their hearts that the reason why Farathon was so moody and unpredictable was not because Sauron did something wrong or he had any dissatisfaction with Sauron.Sauron has always been extremely respectful in front of Farathon, and what he said was always in line with his wishes, but the more Sauron's performance was flawless, the more awkward Farathon felt. If he listened to Sauron's opinions every time , So is it Sauron or Farathon who makes the decision?Perhaps to others it seemed as if he had obeyed a slave.Therefore, sometimes he clearly agrees with Sauron's proposal in his heart, but deliberately pulls his face down, finds a reason to ridicule the other party, or finally adopts Amendil's suggestion that is diametrically opposed to Sauron's, just to let everyone see who it is. He is the real master of this country.No matter how great the power in Sauron's hands, it was given to him by Farathon. Since it can be handed over to him, it can be taken back at any time.
This kind of thing happens once or twice, and maybe it can scare some people, but after three or four times, anyone who is not so confused can see clearly which side the balance in Farasong's heart is leaning towards.This makes the current situation of the Loyalists very embarrassing. On the one hand, in order to prevent Sauron from dominating the royal council, Farathon has not yet wiped out the Loyalists; on the other hand, including Isildur and Anarion Many loyalists including him have already seen clearly that this is just an expedient measure made by the king to balance the court. Farason himself still sneers at the attitude of the loyalists themselves. No matter whether Sauron wins or loses power in the end, the loyalists In the end, they will all be discarded.
Amendil may not be unable to see through this point, but he still insists on persuading Farathon not to be deceived by Sauron's rhetoric, but to return to the correct belief, just like a drowning man who regards a straw as a little hope.
For Amendil, Romemos thought he was ridiculous, but also had some respect for him. If it wasn't for her own situation and not so good that she could sympathize with him, she would probably feel that he was a little pitiful.
During the second ten years of his coming to Númenor nothing changed in Romimoth's condition.
Sauron's status in Númenor's highest deliberative organization is ups and downs, but in any case, he has touched the core of this country, and it is only a matter of time before he gains a firm foothold and penetrates and corrupts it step by step.And Romimus, whose name had been a well-known courtesan in the upper circles of Númenor ten years ago, was still so, and would not see any change in the next ten years.
It is also Maia, a captive, and a spoil of war. Romimos was accepted and welcomed by the upper nobles of Númenord faster than Sauron, but it can only stop here. She is a great medal, Exquisite and beautiful, it can be used for viewing and caressing in leisure time, but it has no practical value in business, at least in the eyes of Numenoreans such as Farathon.
Romemos knew a long time ago that the possibility of her gaining power in the structure of "Pharazon-Sauron" is almost zero, because these two are her greatest enemies, but she has no ability to deal with them both at the same time. One can only be divided into two. The best solution is of course to use the power of Falazon to kill Sauron, and then she will kill Falazon.But Falazon was not stupid, he knew very well that without Sauron's deterrence, it would be easy for Romimos to kill him, which determined that Romimus' status in Falazon would never surpass Sauron.
So Romemos didn't mind not being able to fight against Sauron in the imperial council - to be honest, she couldn't stand up to Sauron if he really wanted to confront her head-on.Since the alliance on the opposite side cannot be divided, Romimos can only find allies to strengthen her own strength. As for the candidates, she initially selected Queen Miriel and the loyal faction headed by Amendil. People who may shake the legitimacy of the Farazon regime, and the loyalists must stand on the opposite side of Farazon and Sauron because of their beliefs.
However, to Romemos's great disappointment, Miriel was weaker than she expected in the worst situation. She was forcibly married and usurped by her cousin. Anger and resentment are unresponsive, the whole heart is disheartened, and even the stone sculpture is warmer than her. Fortunately, what Romimos needs is only her status as the legal heir to the throne, not really wanting to find someone for the Númenor Empire. A talented and generous monarch, otherwise I don't know how troublesome he would be.
As for the Loyalists, their resentment and resistance to Romemos was expected, and Romimos didn't expect them to immediately agree to join forces with her, but as the Loyalists faced worse and worse , Romemos confidently believed that they would understand sooner or later.
But Farazon doesn't seem to be in a hurry to push the Loyalists into desperation, and Amendil, as long as there is still a glimmer of hope, will never take the initiative to betray the monarch, so judging from the current situation, Luo Mi Even if Moss can reach a cooperative relationship with Anduini, the time will be postponed indefinitely.
Fortunately, Romemos is not impatient. Farathon is now over 150 years old. For the Numenoreans whose life span is shortening day by day, this age is not young, and Farathon is by no means willing to accept the gift of "Eru" "The mortal who regards it as a gift.Before long, Númenor will be changed.
Thus passed peacefully the second decade of Romimus in Númenor, during which she suddenly took an interest in instruments, and began to learn from Naquiri to play the harp and organ, but otherwise it was as usual.Even when the director of Ocanom came to inform them that they were going to tour Middle-earth again, Romimos sighed a little belatedly and said that another ten years had passed in the blink of an eye.
"So, does anyone else want to go to Pelagir with me this time?" asked Celebrimbor.
No one gave an answer immediately, and Gilgalad and the others secretly exchanged a subtle look with each other.
"Hey, what are you going to Pelakir for?" Gilgalad cleared his throat and asked.
Celebrimbor looked at him incredulously. "Go to Romi." Isn't that obvious?
"What did you go to see her for?"
"What do you do... It's just a meeting. After all, we haven't seen each other for ten years. What's the matter?"
"You really consider Romimos a friend, don't you?" Galadriel asked softly, emphasizing the word "friend".
"That question again?" Celebrimbor frowned impatiently. "Yes, Artanis. I'm sorry I seem to be as stubborn as ever, but if you ask me ten more times, my answer It won't change either."
"That's not what we mean." Gilgalad said, "The problem is not only with Romimus. You also know that the relationship between the Númenorans and us is not optimistic. Although Pelakir is relatively safe, It is also difficult to guarantee that there will be a few people with ulterior motives among them. If possible, it is better to avoid public contacts as much as possible, otherwise, both Linton and Pelakire may cause trouble. Of course, if you really want to Go, I won't stop you by force."
"Thank you, Erinian." Celebrity lowered her head slightly and sighed, "I understand your difficulties too, but this time I have already promised Luo Mi to meet her in Pelakir, So please forgive me for not being able to change my mind."
Gilgalad was taken aback: "You already have an appointment with her? When?"
"Just last week. A Romance fan wrote to me saying that Farathon seemed to be planning to make the Middle-Earth tour a once-a-decade tradition, asking me if I would go again this time, and if I did, would give us an early date. Reserve your seat."
There was a quieter and longer silence. Gilgalad and the others didn't even bother to hide their eyes when they looked at each other frantically.
"You mean to say that you and Romimos have been in correspondence with each other all this time?" Glorfindel asked.
"Not all the time," replied Celebrimbor, "that is, since the last time we saw each other. Hasn't she been trying to cut off contact with me before that?"
"Then why doesn't Lord Celebrimbor take your friend's advice?"
Celebrimbor made no answer.He felt Glorfindel's barely concealed displeasure--although Romemus was not always pleased when he mentioned Romemos, which always puzzled Celebrimbor about his feelings for Romemos. His true attitude.If Glorfindel really hated Romimos to the point of frowning upon hearing his name, why did he agree to go to Pelakir with him ten years ago?
"Actually, there are some things we have wanted to say for a long time," Gilgalad said, breaking the slightly awkward situation, "Don't you think that you are a little too concerned about Romimos, Telpe ?”
"Is there?" asked Celebrimbor, "but only once or twice a year."
"When you were not in Linton before, you only kept in touch with us at this frequency." Galadriel said, "And most of the time we wrote to you first, and you just replied."
It is true that Celebrimbor was not a very lively and cheerful person. On the contrary, although he had inherited to a considerable extent the gift of thinking and eloquence from his grandfather, it was obviously better for him to express his thoughts and feelings with his hands than to use his hands. It is much easier to talk. In front of unfamiliar people, Celebrimbor can even be said to be silent and restrained. There are not many friends who can really open his heart to him, especially after going through After the fall of Yrejan, Gil-galad and Galadriel would not be too surprised if Celebrimbor shut himself up.In such a comparison, Celebrimbor's enthusiasm for Romimos naturally cannot but make people look sideways.
"Maybe." Celebrity touched the tip of his nose and said helplessly, "But there is no way, if I don't take the initiative to write to Luo Mi, then even in another 1000 years, she will not write to me first. of."
Then wouldn't this just be an excellent opportunity to completely sever contact with Romemos and separate the relationship?If it were a slightly more normal person, he would have avoided hearing the word Romemos, but unexpectedly, there were actually people rushing forward.
Glorfindel reached out and tugged at his collar a little irritatedly, and the fingertips of his other hand were buckling the armrest of the seat intermittently at first, but then at an increasing speed.
"Maybe she just doesn't want to keep in touch with you?" Gilgalad asked. "I don't want to be so direct, but even if you consider Romemus as a friend, it's hard to consider that it's just you Wishful thinking? Because, with all due respect, from what I know of Romimos, friends mean nothing to her."
"Even if you think I'm so dull that I can't tell the difference between sincerity and perfunctory words, but if Luo Mi doesn't want to talk to me, do you think she will reply to me just because of etiquette? No, she will probably just treat the letter as firewood The fire is burning, and I won’t even take a look.” Celebrity said, “But what you said is not entirely wrong. Compared with Luo Mi, this relationship may indeed mean a little more to me.”
"You want to save her," said Galadriel slowly, looking at Glorfindel and then back at Celebrimbor, "as if she saved you. But I'm afraid you'll find out in the end Everything you do is in vain, mental damage is harder to heal than physical wounds, and most people are hard to change."
"I agree." Celebrimorn nodded, "but I'm willing to take another chance."