Chapter 563: Misunderstanding

It must be said that after Saruman broke free of Sauron's will, he did not easily lose his wits.

He found a relatively reliable explanation, seemingly to temporarily dispel Tao Yu's dangerous thoughts.

And the excuse he found was quite appropriate.

The attacks by the Uruk-hai and the Dunlendings had come from the direction of Orthanc, and his stronghold, Orthanc, was the tallest building in Isengard, towering over five hundred feet.

Originally, in the timeline where he acted in reverse, he even imprisoned Gandalf there for a game of captivity.

This time, because Saruman attended the meeting in Misty Valley, and even joined the escort, he left his stronghold for a considerable period.

Now suddenly discovering a problem with his stronghold, it seemed only natural to want to go back and check.

And it was relatively easier to clear himself of involvement.