The Ultimate Evolution

Chapter 800: Stirring up Middle-earth

The Rivendell prison equally held the distinct flare of the elves; glorious, elegant but not larger than the wooden house that Sheyan resided in previously. However, there was no bed or enchanted torches. A clear aroma of nature lingered around the atmosphere of the prison.

Drinking water was directly obtained by slicing open drooping down vines and sucking on them. The sap water was sweet and exotic. Whenever one felt hungry, one could simply ring a bell by the side. After a while, bowling ball-sized fruits would roll down from a hollow tree by the side.

The fruits were slightly similar to oranges. They had thick skin which emitted a smell that deterred insects. After tearing off the skin, the flesh was juicy and sweet; easily filling up one’s belly.

Although living like this was easygoing, Franklin felt as though time was excruciatingly slow. This was because of his unknown fate. Upon reflecting that others were freely searching for opportunities and accomplishing missions, he felt exceedingly flustered that only he was imprisoned here.

Under this circumstances, Franklin could only stroke a bone-beast staff repeatedly. Allowing this impressive weapon to shower him with a sense of accomplishment, that the price he paid for this was worth it.

As for others coming to his aid, Franklin harbored zero hopes. He was clear that anyone attempting to rescue him, would be akin to rebelling against Lord Elrond and Glorfindel. There was simply no chance of that.

Yet, a miracle happened.

Sixteen hours after being imprisoned, the two elf guards were called away. Soon after, a middle-aged elf in a wizard robe strolled in and greeted politely.

“You are free to go.”

Franklin felt rather stumped. He simply didn’t expect to be released so quickly. Of course, he wasn’t aware of the monumental changes happening in the outside world during his sixteen hours of imprisonment!

Rivendell was already a focal point of the Middle-earth alliance during this period. Yet during these sixteen hours, more news circulated around that once again plunged Rivendell into the limelight.

Firstly, it was regarding the newly awakened twilight elf who exhibited her boundless potential, Melody Sunstrider. The different races and clans in Rivendell had simultaneously received an invitation letter written personally by Melody Sunstrider.

The contents detailed her she suffered the unjust treatment and confinement by Lord Elrond and Glorfindel. Following that, she invited all to gather outside her residence during noon (an hour later), to listen to some words she had to announce.

If she failed to show up, that would mean that Lord Elrond and Glorfindel had violated the teachings of Iluvatar, where they enslaved and humiliated a twilight elf. If that happens, she wishes that all other elf kingdoms would return justice to her.

Without a doubt, the invitation letter had directly ruined the reputation of both Lord Elrond and Glorfindel; creating huge waves of controversies like a huge stone setting off massive ripples.

Woodland Realm prince, Legolas, had immediately expressed indignation. The Mirkwood kingdom would never permit such dishonor and slave-like disgrace to a twilight elf from taking place. Thus, he had swiftly notified Thranduil, the elven king of the Woodland Realm, via a magic transmission of nature’s frost. He also notified Galadriel, the Lady of Lothlórien, in a bid to prevent a violation of Iluvatar’s teachings.

The various factions of Middle-earth then unanimously expressed their desire for the elves of Rivendell, not to escalate and blow up their internal affairs. Although they had their own opinions, they firmly believed that this was a matter that the elves had to resolve internally themselves. Nevertheless, should any elf thread on the path of error and affected the state of equilibrium with regards to the Dark Lord, then they would step in and perhaps forcefully.

Under such circumstances, Lord Elrond and Glorfindel were caught unprepared and felt as though their heads were struck by a rod. They had no idea why the normally passive and weak Melody would abruptly display such a menacing demeanor. Therefore, they could find no excuses to prevent her from appearing to the masses.

During the gathering, Melody’s speech was swift and concise; only raising two points.