Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 170: In the Boundless Dark Night, Summoned by Dark Moon

Lani did not see any confusion or disguise in Bai Shi's eyes.

She confirmed that he did think so.

Although it is still unknown whether he has the corresponding "destiny" to walk with her briefly on this long road.

But at least now, Lani was willing to give him a chance to talk about her idea of cooperation.

"In that case, please go to the magic tower behind the Nakalia Castle."

"I'll be waiting there for you."

"Let's talk about it in detail when we get there."

Bai Shi called out to Lani who was about to leave.

Lani was a little surprised.

Is there something that can't be discussed until we get to the Magic Tower? Are you so impatient?

"By the way, I want to apologize to you."

"Because no one informed us, we had no choice but to break into Kalia Castle without permission."

"I just destroyed the phantom knight guarding this place. I'm afraid I caused you some damage."

Lani smiled.

"I didn't expect that the Storm King would take such a small matter so seriously."

"Kalia Castle is the home of the royal family, but there have been no visitors for a long time, and there are no people in the city, so naturally there is no one to announce it."

"Not to mention that I am hiding my identity in the magic tower."

"Except for a very small number of followers and mountain goblin knights, no one knows that I will appear in Kalia Castle. This is just an empty city."

"If you put it that way, I should say sorry to you."

"As for the losses..."

Lani pointed her finger at the pool behind Bai Shi.

Bai Shi looked in the direction where Lani's finger pointed and found that Loretta's phantom appeared again in the pool.

That pool is a special stargazing magic of the Kalia royal family, just like the water surface can reflect the moon.

As long as Loretta doesn't die, her phantom can appear here.

“It’s wonderful magic.”

Although he didn't quite understand how he did it, Bai Shi still gave his sincere praise.

The Kalia royal family's research on magic is indeed quite in-depth.

Lani put her hands on her legs again, and then a hazy mist rose around her.

"I'll be waiting for you in the magic tower."

"You can also think about it carefully on the way here."

"The road I walk on is dark and lonely... and it is destined not to end well."

After saying that, Lani disappeared.

Bai Shi shook his head.

After all, Lani still said one thing and meant another.

If she really is a cruel and ruthless witch, she would not let people think carefully when faced with helpers who come to her on their own initiative.

The real reason is that they can't wait to pull people on board the pirate ship.

Although she kept saying that she was heading down a dark and lonely path, she didn't refuse his cooperation.

Maybe that's why so many people like her.

Bai Shi walked down from the platform, ready to put the black knife assassin on the ground back into the pot.

But this time, the black knife assassin showed obvious resistance.

She shook her head and looked down at the ropes tied around her, as if indicating something.

Bai Shi thought about it, took the cloth out of her mouth, and untied the ropes on her body.

Now that she has met Lani, she should no longer have any thoughts of running away.

After all, Lani and Bai Shi obviously have a cooperative relationship.

As expected, the black knife assassin did not make any unusual movements this time.

She freed herself from the ropes, stood up, sorted out her equipment, and then stood obediently behind Bai Shi.

But she still remained silent.

It even made Bai Shi start to suspect whether all the black knife assassins had used some secret medicine that poisoned their voices.

It seems that this kind of plot can be often seen in assassins.

Ignoring her, Bai Shi called out Torret and went out from the city gate behind the royal moon-viewing area.

Outside is a rugged hilly area shrouded in mist, with gigantic pyroxene crystals growing everywhere.

Bai Shi rode on Torret and looked at three similar-looking magic towers in the distance.

In this wilderness, a light blue mist stretched out in front of Bai Shi, pointing all the way to one of the magic towers before disappearing.

It seems that this is the guidance that Lani left for Bai Shi.

Bai Shi told Torrett to follow the instructions.

Looking back at the black knife assassin, I saw that every time she jumped, she was like gliding, crossing a distance of several meters in the air.

She was hanging behind Torret, but her speed wasn't much slower.

On the way, the pyroxenon and the wolves watched Bai Shi pass by.

They are all allies of Lani.

And since the man riding the horse in front of them was under the guidance of Lani, they naturally didn't need to attack.

Soon, Bai Shi and the Black Knife Assassin followed the instructions and arrived in front of Lani's magic tower one after another.

Bai Shi dismounted and lit up the blessing here.

Then he took out a peculiarly shaped weapon from the blessing.

It is the Star Shadow Sword.

The Black Blade Assassin stood at the door of Lani's Magic Tower and didn't seem to want to go up.

So Bai Shi let her stay down there, and he took the Shadow of the Stars and walked up the elevator to the magic tower.

After taking the elevator, you have to go out and walk along the outer stairs of the magic tower to reach the room at the top.

This room was Lani's room, and Lani was sitting on a chair in it.

Although Bai Shi did not see the process of Lani putting books on the chair, he knew that Lani definitely put books on the chair.

Because her butt was not at the same height as the chair seat.

However, the traces of the book were slightly covered by Lani's wide robe, and it could not be seen unless you looked closely.

Lani was a little helpless when she saw Bai Shi coming over, but her tone revealed that she was somewhat happy.

"Hasn't all the thoughts along the way dissuaded you? It seems that you are indeed prepared."

"In that case, I won't give you any advice."

Bai Shi smiled and nodded.

"It's natural."

"Then, let's talk about cooperation."

Then, Bai Shi raised the Star Shadow in his hand in front of him.

"This is the weapon I obtained in Selia Town."

"After my research, I found that it has an inexplicable connection with the hunting finger knife."

"But this weapon seems to be sealed now."

Lani stretched out her hand, and Bai Shi immediately felt a force coming from the weapon, so she let go.

The shadow of the star then slowly floated into Lani's hands.

Lani held up the Shadow of the Star with her lower two hands, and gently stroked the blade with her upper two hands.

"Yes, this is indeed from the same origin as the hunting finger knife."

"As for the seal on it, perhaps we need to go to the Eternal City to unlock it."

Lani let go and returned the Shadow of the Star to Bai Shi.

"So, you want me to use this weapon, which I don't know if it's feasible, instead of the hunting finger knife?"

"With all due respect, this is not very feasible."

Bai Shi shook his head.

“It’s just an alternative plan.”

"It's better to say that this is to show that I have the ability to cooperate."

"And I already know how to go to Noklongen and get the Hunting Finger Knife."

Lani looked at Bai Shi.

"Then tell me how to obtain Noklong's hunting finger knife."

Bai Shi organized his words, after all, it was related to Lani's brother, General Latan.

"From what I understand, the fate of the royal family of Kalia is closely tied to the stars."

"And now the starry sky is sealed by the star-breaking general Latan."

"If we can get General Ratan to remove the seal, then the road to Noklongn will surely appear."

Lani nodded.

"It is just as you said."

Bai Shi felt a little strange, but Lani acted as if she had known it all along.

"Did you know this before?"

Lani glanced at Bai Shi.

"I always knew."

"Iggy has gotten old and has forgotten about it." "But as Princess Kalia, how could I forget?"

Bai Shi frowned, somewhat puzzled.

"Then why did General Ratan, your brother, seal the starry sky?"

"Is your relationship really bad?"

Lani raised her head and looked outside the magic tower.

Here, you can clearly see the starry sky that no longer moves at the border.

"The three of us have a very good relationship."

"Sealing the starry sky will certainly affect my destiny, but sealing the starry sky is what we need more."

"Beyond the starry sky are the dying stars."

"We call them all - external gods."

"Most of the external gods have no interest in even looking at the border area."

"But among them, there are many who are able and willing to make a huge impact on the border area."

"For example, the mysterious 'Supreme Will' that controls the two fingers."

"However, unlike ordinary external gods, the 'Supreme Will' has a stronger control over the border area."

"Do you know about the fall of several Eternal Cities and the Knox Dynasty?"

"It was the star cast from the sky by the 'Supreme Will' that destroyed the powerful Knox Dynasty."

"And after my brother sealed the stars, the greatest threat from the starry sky became less urgent."

"If we win the Shattering War, I won't even need the Hunting Finger Blade."

"It's a pity that we failed."

"To make matters worse, my brother has been corrupted by the scarlet corruption and has gone mad."

Lani looked up and wanted to sigh.

But Bai Shi was right next to her, so she quickly calmed down.

"So I had to witness my brother's death."

"Blaze, whom you met earlier, was sent to Gaileed by me for this reason."

"This is the worst of the worst options, but there is nothing we can do."

Bai Shi frowned. He really didn't know much about the part beyond the starry sky.

It’s because the old thief didn’t fight the boss battles against the Outer Gods, otherwise he would have been able to kill a few of them.

"If the seal is lifted and the stars start flowing again, what will be the impact?"

Bai Shi couldn't help but ask.

"If the seal is lifted, I'm afraid their power can be easily projected to the border area."

"As for what the consequences will be? That's hard to say."

"At least, the Supreme Will can drop the stars again."

Lani shook her head and ended the topic on her own initiative.

"Since you are seeking cooperation, what do you need?"

"From the aspects you just mentioned, most of them depend on your efforts."

"Whether it's participating in the battle festival and singing a sad song for my poor brother, or exploring the eternal city of Noklongen later."

"Even... the hunting finger knife may need you to fetch it."

"Let me make it clear in advance that I don't have many people I can delegate to you."

"Besides Blaze and Iggy, whom you met earlier, there is only one magic professor, Servais."

"He's a bit weird, even a bit annoying."

"So I hope you can carefully consider the bargaining chips I can offer."

"If the contributions of both parties are not equal and the cooperation is similar to charity, I will never accept it."

Bai Shi nodded. Lani still has a strong self-esteem.

As a partner, Bai Shi indeed contributes more and almost everything depends on him.

However, there are indeed things that only Lani can do that require her help.

"Of course, I'm not just hunting for Finger Knife. Two Fingers and I are on pretty good terms right now."

"I may need Iggy to help me guide and train blacksmiths to forge some special equipment."

"Besides that, there is something I really want to know about you."

"I heard that the 'Full Moon Queen' Reinara has mastered the secret art of rebirth."

Lani was a little surprised to hear her mother's name.

I didn't expect Bai Shi's news network to be so well-informed.

Many people knew that her mother, the 'Full Moon Queen' Renara, was locked up in the Great Library of the Magic Academy.

However, few people know that my mother is studying the forbidden secret technique of rebirth.

Without asking Bai Shi how he knew about this, Lani said calmly:
"My mother does know the secret of rebirth, but that secret is incomplete."

"As long as you experience rebirth, as the body is changed, the will and soul will also be affected."

"Also, the academy's magic seal cannot be broken. One must possess the pyroxene key to enter."

"The three of us have tried many ways to get in, but to no avail."

"If that's what you came here for, I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you."

It doesn’t matter, they can’t find the pyroxite key, but Bai Shi can.

"It doesn't matter. I already know the location of a pyroxene key."

"Because there is something that cannot be accomplished without rebirth, I want to ask first."

"And it concerns your mother after all."

Lani looked at Bai Shi in surprise.

Bai Shi had given her too many shocks today.

"Is that so? Then what do you want to do with your rebirth?"

Bai Shi thought about it and realized that this matter still required a method for Lani to transfer her soul.

So it would be best to tell her as much detail as possible, just keeping Melina's identity a little hidden.

"One of my friends can only exist in this world as a soul."

"So I want to use my rebirth to create a body for her."

"After that, try another method to transfer the soul to that body."

"As for the soul transfer part, I'm afraid I'll have to rely on you. This is the main reason why I came here to seek cooperation."

Melina was beside Bai Shi, looking at him in disbelief.

All that Bai Shi did was actually for her?

Melina stared at Bai Shi in a daze.

She is just a ghost, living in the world for a mission that she has not yet found.

Bai Shi was actually willing to come to Lienia to find a way for her.

Lani was also deeply surprised.

Lani, who is able to kill her own body and transfer her soul to a doll, has done extensive research on the soul.

In fact, she could see Melina next to Bai Shi, and had seen her since they first met.

But Lani never mentioned this to them.

"This is really strange. Is this what you want to gain through cooperation?"

"Although in my opinion, this is not worth what you have paid..."

"But your feelings are genuine. You are really willing to pay such a price for her."

Bai Shi smiled.

There was no way, who made him fall in love with a ghost?

He fell in love with a ghost that he could not understand and no one else could understand.

Lani thought for a while.

"What you said is not impossible."

"Rather, the success rate is actually quite high."

Bai Shi breathed a sigh of relief.

Since it is feasible, then everything is not a problem.

"So, you agree to cooperate?"

Lani smiled and nodded.

"I have no reason to refuse."

"On this cold and dark road, let's warm each other for a short time - until the ice and snow melt, and those who seek warmth go their separate ways."

Bai Shi also understood what Lani meant.

Lani still seemed unable to believe that Bai Shi would go to the end with her.

It is a great fate to be able to walk with you on the road for a while.

But this is enough. In the future, Bai Shi will prove to him that he has a part in her "destiny".

"Then it's settled. From now on, anything that requires my force and power will be handled by me."

"And on your side, I need Iggy to help me instruct the blacksmiths to forge equipment for the soldiers."

"Most importantly, I need you to help me research the transfer of souls into bodies."

Lani stood up from her chair and bowed gracefully to Bai Shi.

"Please give me more guidance in the future, my accomplice."
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Under the endless darkness, the white consciousness temporarily walks with the dark moon.

(End of this chapter)