Frilian at Elden Ring

99

Chapter 99 still has to be the Legion of Veterans.

Frilian glanced at the Farron Undead Legion and saw them nod in perfect unison.

can.

In a sense, as fellow Lords of Cinder, they were all working together to continue the path of the world, and this was no exception even when they came to the borderlands. Therefore, he was happy to train with his former rivals and to give these overly inexperienced soldiers a good workout.

If you want to help my friend, who is both an enemy and a friend, embark on the journey to Elden, you are still far from being able to do so.

Having grasped this meaning, the silver-haired girl raised the Soul-Summoning Bell, which she hadn't used in a long time, because she preferred to hone her own power during boss battles.

Relying on external objects is not my style, and this idea raises a question:

What use are you?

The Summoning Bell can't just sit idle, can it? It's still collecting ashes, it shouldn't be allowed to gather dust. And now, Frilian believes the battlefield is its best place. With this thought, the bell shakes, and with a crisp sound, the ashe warrior gradually emerges:

Ashes of the Stray Wolf

The ashes of the powerful and wealthy linger.

The ashes of the soldier Grik

[Soul Jellyfish Ashes]

The ashes of the skeletal militia

Ruthless the Headless Horseman

A total of 14 combat units were poised to attack, but she did not rush to send them charging. Instead, she raised her staff and released a round of buffing magic, each of which contained soul enhancement. After the first round, even the weakest wolf pack of ashes was imposing.

At this moment, they are probably no less powerful than any strong unit on the border, and at least have the ability to fight.

Moreover, as one of the legendary ashes, Ruthel has reached the level of a hero, and even on a large battlefield, she has a certain influence, let alone on a small stage.

Frillian pointed in the distance, and the ash warriors rushed forward.

At the same time, Edgar shouted the order: "Frontline assault troops spread out, center lines up in columns, everyone be careful to give way. You will be moving from attacking multiple hero units to witnessing battles between even more heroes—"

boom!

The headless knight first engaged a Farron warrior in combat, his great shield meeting the greatsword head-on, the resulting shockwave knocking over dozens of people.

The two enormous bodies engaged in a high-speed battle, initially testing each other with simple, unadorned attacks, each strike unleashing flames and raging winds, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Then, they began to change their tactics.

They used different combat techniques and martial arts, making the entire battle exquisite.

However, this also meant that the aftershocks spread, causing chaos and destruction wherever they went. Ordinary flying dragons and mountain demons avoided the area for fear of being accidentally injured.

The remaining ashes arrived at the front lines.

Since they are no match for Ruthel, they can only rely on numbers to win. Under Frilian's command and special buffs, three to four units can hold off one Fran member, who will cooperate to fight him head-on. Those not in a position will voluntarily withdraw.

The objective of the training exercise was to test whether "if the enemy's heroes and elite troops could be held back, the city could be conquered," so the Farron Undead Legion did not need to deliberately increase the difficulty.

In actual combat, they will be responsible for facing off against divine beings, not just enemies in the hero realm.

rumble--

The encounter between the Legion of Ashes and the Farron Undead Legion was like a storm passing through, with sword energy crisscrossing and flames surging.

From a distance, all that could be seen were people being blown away from the epicenter of the explosion.

The attacking vanguard, however, pressed on with difficulty until they reached the city walls, where a new round of siege warfare began. The defenders, equally ruthless, used non-lethal weapons with undiminished force; neither side yielded an inch.

Playing around like this now is truly courting death, since there's no room for mercy in real combat; skills must be developed through drills.

Edgar commented, "His Majesty's Legion of Bones has been a great help, essentially adding a special unit and a hero, giving the siege forces a chance to breathe. However, overall, it hasn't created any suppression, and we will still lose on the main battlefield."

"Is there any way?"

"There is no other option but to increase the number of troops, and the key is to replenish the elite forces. In fact, there is no shortage of rank-and-file troops anywhere, but the strength of the royal city of Rodel lies in its core troops."

"There is one remaining option: to launch an attack using a massively area-of-effect magic attack with absolute lethality."

Upon hearing this, Edgar looked in surprise at the trace of gravity magic flashing in Frilian's hand; this was no small matter.

Thanks to the title of the strongest demigod Rataen, everyone regards gravity magic as the top battlefield annihilation force in the borderlands. It can often perform exceptionally well against multiple opponents, so His Majesty has also mastered it.

"If I were to tie down a large, organized army and demigods like Granzanx, it should relieve some of the pressure on you."

“That’s right. The Great Ancient Dragon failed because it broke through the city walls by itself. But if we are too weak to help, then attacking the city will be no different from His Majesty charging up alone.”

Have confidence in yourself, look—

Frillie pointed to the broken city wall. In the blink of an eye, a huge rock had already smashed down part of the wall, and someone had even broken open the city gate, clearly indicating that the training exercise was nearing its end. Meanwhile, the siege ladders that had been used to climb the wall were voluntarily removed.

In actual combat, Rodel's towering walls won't give you a chance to climb; at most, you can use this tactic to hold them off.

Woo!

The resounding bugle call signaled the end of the training exercise. The Ashen Legion and the Farron Undead Legion at the very center of the battlefield had also ceased fighting, and the remaining soldiers breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that this would become the norm in the future.

As it turns out, the basic logic of this combat plan is sound; it just lacks scale.

However, the scale of the royal city of Rodel is something it has no shortage of. It has a huge number of powerful units and countless enhanced weapons. How can it make up for the gap?

"Your Majesty, some soldiers are applying for a very special way to become stronger."

Edgar hesitated for a moment before continuing, "For example, limb reattachment techniques, would you mind?"

“Even the Greatsword of the Skull in my hand is a product of limb reconstruction, so I shouldn’t be qualified to judge the long-standing technical customs of Nymgford… Although it’s a bit strange, I have no reason to interfere with how others become stronger, as long as they don’t harm people like Grek did.”

"They intend to perform limb grafts on powerful creatures."

"To form an army of limb-severing soldiers?"

With a conflicted expression, Frillie murmured, "It has regional characteristics."

In fact, she has already accepted the allegiance of some of the limb-splitting nobles, which can be considered a special type of soldier. With a little training, she might become an elite force.

I really don't have the standing to judge this technology.

"As long as it doesn't cause trouble for your companions, I have no objection. Besides, they can get more rune enhancements after becoming stronger. But Edgar, remember to tell them to come to me if they encounter any side effects. They're not hard to treat. So we need to set limits on the number of limbs that can be extended. It can't exceed one-third of their body weight, otherwise I can't save them."

"As ordered."

Frillie witnessed Edgar's expression as if he were promoting the technology of creating holy relics, and couldn't help but think that the paths to becoming stronger in the borderlands were all more unique than the last.

Speaking of powerful creatures, there seem to be quite a few in Lake Lienia.

A week has passed since I returned to Stoneville.

During this time, Frilian was constantly busy. In the long history of the elven race, there were few such intensive schedules. She basically visited all the important locations.

In the last game, she only made the most basic arrangements by occupying the capital. This time, she finally knows what it's like to operate in a real-world setting.

Prosperity.

With the King of Nymgford's activity and presence, more people came to visit, including some renowned experts. It's said they were passing through on their way to the Galid Battle Festival and stopped by for a rest.

Out of curiosity, she met with these people, not in the form of an audience, but by chatting in a tavern.

The silver-haired girl sat in the main seat, flanked by many renowned and powerful figures.

Among them were characters like Big Horn, Old Man, and Warrior Pot. Alexander the Great, in particular, was quite an eye-opener. Apparently, a unique "pot culture" exists in the border region, its origins unknown, but it must have a fascinating story...

However, we didn't talk in detail because we weren't familiar with each other.

They should be able to get to know each other better after becoming comrades-in-arms with Gailed in the near future, and Frillie didn't have time to waste, so she quickly went somewhere:

The Tower of Gods.

Unsurprisingly, the major rune of Grek was easily activated. However, the combination of Soul Magic Blessing and the Ring Fragment presented a new challenge. To be on the safe side, large-scale enhancement had to be postponed, requiring more time for research.

Regardless, Frilian has mastered the activation of the Great Rune, which allows her to use the Curved Arc.

She used to use it only as a medium, but she had truly experienced the effect of the Great Rune, "all attributes increased," and it was indeed extraordinary. No wonder Grik was able to unleash such a powerful burst of power on the spot. Unfortunately, the user's foundation is more important, so he ultimately lost.

Active effects are not needed for the time being.

Her strategy of keeping her hidden and not using ashes to fight the BOSS is based on the same principle.

What is learned in the borderlands is ultimately put to the test in reality. The old legion, which is obviously related to the rules, has been proven in reality that the Great Rune activation is unusable.

Therefore, Frilian must not rely on them to taint her fighting style, otherwise she will become flustered and even lose her life when fighting against the demons.

Whatever.

Here, she only needs to slowly study the ability of the Ring of Blessing and then bestow it upon her subordinates. Everyone is actually very happy and proud that the king can use and activate the Great Rune, which may bring about a turning point.

While conducting research, the tasks previously assigned are also being carried out.

Edgar's elite troop training program officially began.

The only designated instructors were the Farron Undead Legion, as they were the most experienced and each member was a top-notch selector, making training new recruits no problem. As for sparring partners, they were naturally the Black Knife Assassins and the ancient hero Samir, since the city didn't have many combat personnel to offer.

The Dragon Eaters, an expansion of the limb-splitting nobles, can accommodate different powers as long as they wish, with the approval of Frilian.

Of course, rejection occurred during this period, but fortunately, the transformation proceeded smoothly with treatment.

She is quite skilled in treatment.

Some, having survived rejection symptoms, abandoned this path, content to remain ordinary soldiers for life. Others, however, excelled, adapted to the Dragon Heart, and their limb-setting skills rapidly developed, gaining momentum with remarkable speed.

Edgar was very pleased with this trend and felt that he had found the right path, so he began to select elite troops to form an additional powerful force to serve as the vanguard in the future.

In border regions, the quality of troops is more important than their quantity, a fact that military nobles are particularly aware of.

The capital city possesses superior troop quality, weaponry, and natural terrain, making it virtually invincible. Using it as a hypothetical enemy would be very troublesome.

But they are not without their merits.

The South is currently arguably the "most dynamic region in the world," recovering ahead of any other region. The scale effect it will generate in the future is unimaginable. The sheer number of labor-producing zombies as auxiliary troops alone will reduce a lot of trouble, allowing us to focus our energy on frontal combat.

Also.

The scattered manor nobles, led by Hyde, restarted infrastructure construction, carrying out a comprehensive renovation and repair of the roads, outposts, fortresses, and warehouses throughout Ningmgford, maximizing the flow of resources within the region.

His insightful choice was to fully integrate existing resources and prioritize efficiency.

The deployment of troops to the Wall of Fire on the Galid border was also for the purpose of maintaining order. Since the South is currently focused on stability and peace, it might as well keep it that way.

If you manage your business well enough, you'll attract people sooner or later.

In fact, a considerable number of the Faded Ones are already working closely with the army of Stoneville.