Frilian at Elden Ring

At the same time, Tops also saw many active Faded Ones. He had even heard of some experts, such as the magic swordsman Roger. Sure enough, fellow Faded Ones were gradually gathering together.

For years, the borderlands had rejected them, but little did they know that this had given rise to some elite forces. Now, Frilian has awakened powerful combatants who were originally outside the mainstream.

It's more accurate to say that the entire South is remote.

Only the new fragment king successfully awakened its potential, shaking the world.

"The magic workshop is not far ahead; you should be able to see it."

The guard grinned and pointed into the distance: "His Majesty has recruited many people with mediocre talent, but his patience in teaching has yielded considerable results, and the Soul Magic school has already taken root and flourished here."

"Really? Then who's in charge besides her?"

“Of course it’s His Majesty’s magic teacher, Seren. You both come from the academy, so you should know each other, right?”

"..."

Tops didn't know how to answer, but he said goodbye to the guard and strode into the classroom.

The decor is clearly from an academic institution, but the atmosphere is completely different. The students here are not lifeless; instead, they are full of harmony.

He suddenly realized why Frilian no longer approved of the academy. Yes, once you're truly in this environment, you should understand what a proper classroom is. Only classrooms in Stoneville can generate new ideas.

Indeed, the known soul magic is enough to keep the region studying it for thousands of years, and its profound aspects are difficult to fathom, requiring the individual genius to understand them.

"A rare guest, actually from the academy?"

Seren greeted him.

"I'm just here to deliver a letter."

Tops's flustered behavior made her focus more on the letter itself—why would that apprentice pay attention to a mediocre mage…

He observed the witch's reaction throughout, sensing the shock even through the hood. It seemed Frilian had shared her assessment with the teacher, something even the brilliant Ceremony wouldn't overlook.

"Wow, that's amazing! Such miraculous magic actually exists. Your research is very valuable, Tops. You deserve better resources."

"Don't you have any doubts about my abilities?"

"We believe in our own judgment, and you must also believe in the research findings."

The repeated affirmations deeply moved Topps, almost bringing him to tears of joy. Yes, he had unknowingly taken so many detours. Finally, he had come to the right place; after all the twists and turns, it was Frilian and her apprentice who had guided him onto the right path.

Under the cover of night, Lake Lienia was utterly silent.

The most active creature was the giant lobster, which would wander around listlessly from time to time, its head and antennae constantly searching for anything unusual in the air.

Who?

Suddenly, it saw a silver-haired girl riding slowly towards it on horseback. Her gaze immediately locked onto it, then she observed it with curiosity. Very well, tonight's prey has appeared; you're the one I choose—

Immediately afterwards, a jet of water came at Frillie, who raised an eyebrow and dodged to the side, with a loud splash behind her.

"The water jet is quite powerful; no wonder it's a giant lobster."

Before coming here, she had heard of the many powerful creatures in the Lake Lienia region. Seeing is believing, and they were indeed extraordinary, even more powerful than she had imagined.

The next moment, the pliers swept across.

However, Torret easily dodged the giant lobster's seemingly certain attack with a double jump, displaying remarkable agility and effortless skill throughout. Even wild beasts would be enraged by such underestimation of the dominant creature of the lake's wilderness!

Enraged, it charged forward and locked onto its enemy with its full weight.

The silver-haired girl opposite him suddenly pulled out a brass shield. "Let me see your power."

Bang!

The pincers struck the shield hard, but instead of tearing the enemy apart as expected, they were bounced off by an even stronger force, causing the multi-legged body to lose its balance in an instant.

A fleeting glimpse of the Radiant Stone Shard shattered its head, killing it instantly. Its massive body crashed to the ground, creating a splash and a ripple beneath its feet.

As the runes flowed into her body, Frilian grew increasingly serious.

"Fortunately, I didn't send troops directly into the lake, otherwise encountering these creatures would have been difficult to deal with, and their numbers were quite large, making it hard to avoid conflict."

“Indeed, the road to Kalia Fortress is long, and we must proceed along the lake.”

Is this kind of lobster rare?

“There are many of them, and they form a natural barrier. You need to pay close attention to them.”

Melina reminded him while also suggesting, "The Ruins of Lasca ahead are said to have ancient portal ruins that haven't been used for many years. Why don't you go and see if you can activate them?"

Where will it spread?

"It's said to be in the direction of the academy. But no matter where it is, with your strength, there shouldn't be too much of a problem. Besides, the Blessed Faded Ones can move quickly through the Blessing Points, so there must be a reliable way to teleport there."

"You've traveled to the border region for many years and you've really remembered a lot of things. They look quite familiar."

Frilian spurred her horse and galloped toward the ruins on the horizon.

"I just hope that one day I can help my partner."

Are you sure it will definitely happen?

"We will meet eventually on a long timescale. I waited five thousand years for you, Frilian. That was a relatively smooth journey."

From Melina's perspective, the plan progressed rapidly after encountering the Faded Ones, more efficiently than all the previous ones combined, completely making up for the long wait. The low-risk wait yielded a high-return result; it seemed like a sure win.

The only thing that makes me a little uneasy is that my stance is changing. How should I view the inevitable death and the rise of the faded one to kingship?

"This is a very long-lived species."

"Frilian said sincerely."

In the short time it took for the two to exchange a few words, Toret had already sped to the ruins on the horizon. The scene was one of desolation, a common sight in border areas, but what made it special was its unique architectural style.

A large map represents a country, and within a country's territory, there may be several different civilizations from different eras. I wonder what kind of glory the ruins before my eyes once held?

She liked the echoing feeling of being immersed in the architecture of time.

Wide-area perception.

Whenever she entered a new environment, Frilian would carefully examine everything around her, and sure enough, she sensed something that looked like a portal.

However, she chose to light up the blessing first.

This teleportation mechanism is far more efficient than real-world travel, allowing you to jump freely between Blessed Points. While powerful Faded Ones are now scarce and seem useless, Blessed Points were extremely useful during the Golden Dynasty's heyday, accompanying the First King on his path of conquest.

Of course, in reality, one can use flying magic to travel quickly; both methods have their advantages and disadvantages.

"The portal should be just ahead."

With a whistle, Frilian caused Torret to disappear on his own. "Melina, come in too, let's teleport together."

"Ah."

Before she finished speaking, she transformed into particles of light and merged into the faded one.

Stepping into the pavilion in the center of the Lasca ruins, I immediately felt a cold wind howling. The water was cool at night, and all was quiet.

The silver-haired girl cautiously approached a stone tablet, from which swirled white magical energy, mysterious and profound. However, its flow had clearly become sluggish, having remained unactivated for a long time.

No wonder the academy didn't pay attention.

Even if someone can successfully implement it, it doesn't mean that others can free-ride on it. Ultimately, it won't reach a significant scale, so there's no point in being constantly vigilant.

Besides, does this look like a safe place to settle down? The lobster would be the first to object.

Composing herself, Frillie bent down and touched the white vortex.

no response.

She actively released her magic to resonate with it, and sure enough, a buzzing sound appeared. It was effective; it could still function after thousands of years. Then try it on your coordinates—

With this thought in mind, the silver-haired girl took a step forward and disappeared into the light.

In front of the magic academy.

After several days of reinforcements and defenses, the area is now impregnable. Apart from the core seal which is temporarily safe to ignore, the main roads are covered with fortifications, barricades, shields, crossbows, and all other equipment.

Moreover, the air force, taking advantage of Stoneville's superior position, also set up dragon-shooting crossbows, which would guarantee a crash if hit.

Meanwhile, a large number of soldiers and mages patrolled and inspected the area, leaving no clue unchecked. After all, the academy currently lacked any demigods in a normal fighting state, and they had to be careful to avoid the infamous Soul King.

It was under these circumstances that Frilian appeared openly in front of the sealed gate.

what?

The soldiers stared at the silver-haired girl, who was also bewildered, but reacted even faster, unleashing a crystal scattering attack that scattered hundreds of crystal projectiles at the Legion-level output.

The mages attempted to slow the attack with defensive barriers, but the absolute difference in magical power between the two sides was too great; the attack pierced through in a single strike. Its power was so great that it could create craters in the ground, easily destroying fortifications, and even raising doubts about whether it could destroy the city walls.

"An enemy attack! It's an enemy attack, and they chose to do it at night!"

"Frilian has appeared behind us! Quickly, provide backup!"

A large group of people rushed over, accompanied by curses, which made her lips twitch. Honestly, she hadn't expected to be teleported here; she'd just consider it a greeting.

Starlight explodes!

The silver-haired girl used the magic she had just learned to raise it high in the air, where it shimmered with dazzling light. A ball of incandescent light swept across all directions, and the intense light, accompanied by a shockwave, caused dizziness, stripping away her magical perception as well.

102

Chapter 102 Heading to Kalia Fortress.

No one expected that a mere starlight spell for illumination would be so powerful; it's unbelievable.

Every soldier present felt as if they had been struck hard on the head, experiencing dizziness and blindness, making it impossible for them to see their target for a while, essentially rendering them incapacitated.

"Get to cover quickly."

Even so, they demonstrated exceptional training skills as they entered the fortifications.

Despite their disheveled state, they had no choice but to avoid Frilian's power; to confront a Fragment King head-on was suicidal. If the world hadn't been spinning, most of them probably would have escaped.

The monks were furious and cursed him as despicable.

Look at that guy's setup! A dignified mage is wearing heavy breastplates and arm armor, and he's even carrying the demi-human queen's staff that idiots use.

Its crystal scattering and starlight attacks are low-level moves that are hard to withstand, proving its mediocrity in every way. However, its powerful brick-throwing attacks rely entirely on sheer force, and any move it makes can cause widespread damage. Even its illumination spells become incredibly threatening.

The more powerful Frilian displays her strength, the more she tramples on the face of the academy. Doesn't that mean she's wrong?

humiliation!