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Conclusively, Isaac suggests two potential narratives. Either the Balrog refused an invitation to join Sauron or Sauron, a master strategist, judged the potential risks outweighing the benefits, deciding that non-intervention would better suit his interests. He argues that Sauron likely recognized that keeping the Balrog in place was advantageous for his ultimate strategic goals.
In this ongoing discourse about Sauron's reach and the potential for unlikely allegiances, Isaac hints at the future implications of a Balrog successfully wielding the One Ring. Such a development could spell disaster for Sauron, escalating the stakes further and providing fertile ground for future explorations of Tolkien’s complex universe.