Frilian at Elden Ring

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Lake Lienia is really nice; it's definitely richer than Nimgford. I even found such important equipment by the roadside; I almost missed it.

She quickly began looking for suitable targets, and decided to familiarize herself with them while riding her Torret along the way.

Rumble.

The continuous magical bombardment extended to the northernmost part of the lake, and soon the smoke and dust reached the edge of a ruin before finally stopping the magical output.

Melina offered to explain: "That used to be one of the battlefields where the Cuckoo Knights and the Kalia Knights fought. The fortress is just ahead. We're almost there. Watch out for the magic traps over there."

"Hasn't the war ended many years ago?"

"Yes, but the more powerful something is, the longer it can last. Besides, the nobles who support the royal family are still alive, and in many people's hearts it remains an irreplaceable holy place."

Speaking of the Cuckoo Knights, Frilian did indeed kill a few during this period. Their average troop quality was better than that of her own troops. There was no way around it; once they left the two southern regions, they felt that high stats were everywhere. It was truly a beginner's village. They still had a long way to go.

As she was pondering, her gaze suddenly sharpened. There was a gaze observing from the other side of the ruins.

Who?

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Chapter 103 Loretta, the Royal Guard Knight.

Frillie's magical perception instantly spread out, crossing the ruins to lock onto a mountain troll wearing a helmet and mask.

After noticing this slightly wary feeling, he turned his head and continued to tap and tinker with the weapon in his hand, occasionally producing a string of sparks.

blacksmith?

The silver-haired girl leaped lightly from the other side of the ruins to the northern part of this lake area, where the view opened up and became more open than before. The most conspicuous landmark was the Kalia Fortress, which, despite the ravages of war, still retained its majestic grandeur.

However, a powerful magical reaction exists there...

“Kalia’s blacksmith Igi greets the King of the Fragments of Nymgford. What brings you here?”

"I heard an acquaintance is here."

Frillie took out the Soul Summoning Bell.

"Further ahead lies the royal residence. After the academy betrayed the royal family, it sent Cuckoo Knights to set fire to the city and even attempted to massacre the inhabitants. Fortunately, the royal family withstood the enemy, and those magical traps are still in effect to this day."

"The technology is good."

Even without experiencing it firsthand, she could tell from a mage's eyesight and perception that the magic surrounding Kalia Fortress was quite sophisticated, enduring, and extremely powerful.

"His Majesty is indeed as fond of magic as rumored. Ordinary people should avoid such energy fluctuations like the plague."

Iggy changed the subject, "By the way, I'm a blacksmith, after all, and I have quite a few forging stones on me. How about we make a trade?"

"That would be perfect, forging stones are always in short supply."

Having fought her way through, Frilian naturally had no shortage of runes; the key was the other party's goods, which, upon closer inspection, were indeed quite good.

It reached the highest level of level 4 forging stone, which is considered rare in the border area.

They have almost no fixed output; they are used up little by little and are rare and hard to come by. Therefore, she, being wealthy, pocketed them all.

Kalia is really rich.

The entire Lake District has certainly cemented its image as a wealthy and extravagant place, and it hasn't disappointed so far. Perhaps it's because I come from the relatively weaker south that I'm so surprised? I need to travel more.

After the transaction was completed, Iggy nodded. "This makes business dealings very simple and allows you to understand a person. Otherwise, it would be too impolite to keep interrogating them."

So you're using this to get to know me?

"As you say, Your Majesty is the most powerful demigod in the border region who is closest to the Elden Ring."

“Oh, right, I almost forgot to mention that Blaze introduced me here. He mentioned the outpost north of the lake to me.”

“He talked to me about you, which is quite unusual for someone who prefers to be alone. So Blazer must have taken a liking to some quality of His Majesty. In that case, I’ll sell you this special amulet as well.”

Frillie didn't hesitate to buy the rare item.

Upon receiving it, one is struck by the oval badge, exquisitely crafted with various patterns and inlaid with gemstones, exuding elegance and luxury.

【Kalia Badge】

[Amulets bearing the royal crest on their shields reduce Focus consumption by 25% when using combat arts.]

[It is said that among the knights of Caria in the past...]

This badge is awarded only to those who directly serve the princess.

There is currently only one princess.

Lani, Rena La's daughter

Undoubtedly a good item; for mages, amulets that reduce mana consumption are crucial, significantly improving mana stamina. Of course, the effect on Frillie is relatively minor, as she can replenish her mana with potions if she has enough.

It would be great if a large amount of runes were added in the future to refresh the universal amulet mod. I've encountered this in previous games; multiple effects stacked together guaranteed to make your damage explode.

But that's a story for later. Right now, Frilian is more focused on the description of the [Kalia Emblem]. The princess is indeed Lani.

Moreover, it seems to have a long history and represents a kind of honor.

"...Only those who have served the princess can receive this gift?"

"you know!"

It was a long-standing tradition, almost forgotten even by Iggy, but unexpectedly, a fragment king revealed it in a single sentence. How embarrassing! It's easy for this to be interpreted as some strange conclusion; as Lani's trusted subordinate, I was truly careless and made a mistake.

Fortunately, she did not intend to delve into the topic. She solemnly put away the talisman and looked out at the fortress.

"Thank you, Iggy. I need to go to the walled city. I hope I won't disturb you."

"You're looking for Lady Lani, aren't you?"

The blacksmith gripped his hammer tightly and said solemnly, "I hope His Majesty is a demigod who brings peace, and that there will be no further complications."

"Maybe we'll become allies."

Based on previous player advice, Lani's faction was likely aligned with the Faded Ones, so Frilian walked confidently toward the stronghold. This upright and righteous demeanor made Iggy take a deep breath.

In fact, he still can't see through the other party. He is unfathomable, but he is not the type to scheme and plot. He is very pure.

Soul King possesses a steadfast confidence that nothing can truly harm him, and he fully enjoys everything in the borderlands. Therefore, he is dignified and full of personal charm, which explains why the Southern forces are so convinced of his worth.

Can a rising demigod change the fate of the Kalia royal family?

Boom!

Suddenly, the stronghold, having triggered a magical trap, unleashed a barrage of magical arrows, raining down like a storm.

Just as Iggy was about to offer some advice, he saw Frilian take out a jellyfish shield and, with the help of an unknown force field magic, deflect the rain of arrows one by one. She easily and effortlessly bathed in the bombardment, without a single leaf touching her body, and marched straight in unharmed.

As expected of the founder of soul magic, her magical skill is top-notch even in the borderlands. With this, she has reached the level of a demigod. If she were to master the Great Rune, she would only become more powerful.

He turned his gaze back to the forging process.

"How to handle this reunion brought about by fate is up to you, Princess Lani..."

Upon entering the fortified village, it was completely dark.

Seeing this, Frilian immediately used Starlight, becoming more and more adept at it. Indeed, she should have used the power of the boundary land itself to train the Stargazer account.

However, this photo revealed a whole bunch of strange creatures: a hand? No, maybe two hands stacked on top of each other? Anyway, this thing was wriggling and crawling on the ground.

Ok?

A binding spell triggered the resistance to encounter breakdown. It was cast by a giant finger insect, but it couldn't break through. The person in question had forgotten how many layers of magical defense they had added.

She hesitated for a moment before deciding to make a move, even though it was in territory suspected to be friendly.

The Radiant Stone Shard easily defeated a dozen or so Finger Worms, making an example of them to terrify the others. These monsters immediately froze, appearing frightened. Then, Frilian seized the opportunity to unleash a wave of pressure, using a mental attack to dispel them.

After those disgusting bastards left, the stronghold finally returned to peace.

She looked down at the crawling tracks left by the monsters and muttered to herself, "It's better to avoid these things. They're almost as ugly as cursed frogs."

The sense of alienation is too strong.

What is the Kalia royal territory like, which possesses such a monster? There should be many surprises waiting to be discovered.

Igi, who guarded the gates of the northern city of Lienia, immediately relayed the message.

Lift the defense.

Aside from some magical artifacts that cannot be shut down, the Knights of Kalia and noble soldiers should be more discreet and avoid provoking intruders. After all, Frilian's strength is evident to all, and there is no need to rashly create conflict.

She represents not only a faded figure on a journey, but more importantly, she is connected to Princess Lani's fate and is a demigod of great importance in the present day.

While the south, where Stoneville is located, is indeed somewhat weak, let's consider it from another perspective:

Which faction currently possesses demigods and has offensive capabilities?

The royal city of Rodel was certainly one example; the rest were either insane or crippled, confined to their own fiefdoms, and the more they struggled, the more they declined. In contrast, Nymgford, on the other hand, saw the Weeping Peninsula rapidly recover and grow strong, truly possessing the power to expand.

Kalia should be on good terms with Storm City.

Iji's orders as the strategist caused the garrison in the fortress to give way, making the area much quieter.

Frillie, who was in the middle of it, clearly felt some auras retreating, no longer hostile, at most just wary of her. In that case, there was really no need for everyone to fight.

I enjoy experiencing the power of magic, but I'm not a battle maniac.

Go deeper.

The silver-haired girl strode up the steps of the fortress and stood atop the former city wall. Turning back, she could gaze upon the vast expanse of Lake Lienia, where the once-powerful royal family must have overlooked their territory.

By national standards, it should be called the Caria dynasty, which ruled the south-central border region, a land of fertile soil and beautiful environment.

"It's a pity that this is another place that has been ravaged. This world is full of magnificent buildings that are full of regrets."

Having seen countless ruins, Frilian couldn't help but want them rebuilt; otherwise, they always gave her a distasteful sense of decay, a desolate and sorrowful landscape. Only when every region had a prosperous and vibrant city could the borderlands truly be reborn.

"They're actually quite lucky."

Melina appeared. "After all, Kalia Fortress wasn't devastated, it was just a bit dilapidated, and there weren't that many corpses."

"Our standards are a bit different, aren't they?"

"You'll see when you get to the walls of Rodel. There, an arrow could blow open the gate, and the ground is full of deep pits."

"I'll see a shattered war that stakes the very essence of the world sooner or later."