hadriel | duel 6. ( video. )

「He's been stalling on this for a while now, not sure of how to address it any longer, back then, when he first had learned about it, he was angry, frustrated, but now, not so much, he just wants answers. Might as well do this before there is more people coming into the city.

He looks thoughtful, mostly, as he stares idly at the camera not caring to hide the Millennium Eye stuck in his left socket as he did when they took pictures at Delmar's home. If everything went right, this would be the last time he would be seen wearing that creepy eye.」

Since everyone seems to be on the topic lately, I might as well remind you that there is a murderer among us. One that remains unpunished.

「Or so he thinks. He cannot keep wondering any longer, he needs to know. He needs to make sure there isn't someone running around killing people just because they think it's right. If that's the case.」

You, the one who killed Yukari, he might have deserved what you did to him, you made him pay for what he did, but you don't have my gratitude for it. Don't think you can hide forever. I will find you, no matter what it takes. And I will make you pay on his behalf.

「The tiredness in his voice, the aloofness in the way he speaks, the passion lacking in his usually prideful speech, doesn't quite make up for a good threat, maybe it's is not intended that way, but, it doesn't mean he's less determined about it. He will find them, he will read every person's mind in this city with the Millenium Eye if he has to. He can, why not simply do it?」

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Then let us go about it with care. Evidence can be found; that way we are certain we have the true culprit.

Sounds like you've done this before.

I was Lord of Eregion once and I was a Prince before that. Justice is a large part of those duties.

Ah... So you know how this works.

「Thanks the Gods, someone he doesn't need to explain himself to! Sort of.」

What would you do with the guilty one?

Imprisonment unless execution is deemed more appropriate. An eye for an eye is not always the best avenue, but if they are the sort of threat that will kill again -

(Elves are usually pretty careful about executions. Their prisons can hold just about any criminal.)

Hmm~ 「It's a bit musical sound.」 I agree.

I can make a cell if it is needed.

A cage inside a cage... I'm not sure if it would be necessary yet, but I will keep it in mind.

「Hadriel is quite the cage already. Or was, it doesn't feel like that anymore, with the view of the sky and the sun(s). But to be quite honest, he's got other... ways.」

So you were Lord and now a smith? How does that work?

I wouldn't be against placing it out in the open. They would have to deal with the elements and depend upon the kindness of others.

(Celebrimbor is very good at his craft.)

I was always a smith. I think I came out of the womb with those skills.

I suppose not, but, many wouldn't agree. The least I'd want is to cause more suffering than it's needed.

「Back in the day, that would have been... an usual thing to do, but right now, it feels a little cruel. Of course, back in the day, the price for taking a life was taking theirs.」

How good are you?

(He gives a shrug, making a noise of noncommittal in his throat. He realizes he might be slightly biased on Yukari's behalf. And his father's.)

I am second only to one on Arda - my grandfather.

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「That doesn't say... anything to him.」

Sounds... like a big deal?

His greatest creations were desired by any who set eyes upon them.

Mine...I fear...have caused nearly as much strife, though some of them still do what I intended - even after my death.

「Oh, hello fellow dead friend.」

What did you intend?

Protection and power for those who would wield it well and wisely. I chose those I trusted best for the task.

The Enemy wished to control all the races, but I wanted them to stand strong.

Were they victorious?

I am told...no. He is defeated at last.

「Hmm.」

So, the ones you chose won, right?

It will be more complicated than that considering Ages will pass. But some of them must retain my rings and I hope they remain fast companions.

Your rings...?

Those were my greatest creations.

Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them,
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.

「That sounds ominous as hell... It reminds him of the Millennium Items, in a way.」

What were their purpose?

(He is entirely right in thinking so, but Celebrimbor left some hope in the world.)

Initially, they were simply meant to help Kings and Lords protect their people. The qualities of each ring varied - some offered insight and others healing. However after I learned of the Enemy moving against me, I made three rings for my Elven kin and friends. They were chosen to stand against the Enemy - to keep those rings from his sight.

Those rings will always stand vehemently against the Darkness. I am sure they led to the Enemy's death.

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「YYYeeep... they sound like the Millennium Items. Wow. In a general way anyway.」

But you made one for the Enemy as well?

「That's how it sounded!」

He made that in secret! (Celebrimbor sounds...upset. Understandably so.) He tricked me. He entered my castle under disguise and taught me how to forge the rings. Once I learned of his true identity, it was...far too late.

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