Frilian at Elden Ring

She solemnly entered the ancient building, and sure enough, the words "Lani Magician Tower" appeared. She had come to the right place.

As far as the eye could see, there were crystals and piles of books.

Even a cursory glance reveals that it contains a great deal of knowledge about the border regions; people who like magic books should have a lot in common.

Go up.

Going up the stairs, you'll find yourself at a blessing point, otherwise the decor is pretty much the same. Further ahead is an elevator; stepping on the mechanism starts it up, gradually raising you to a higher position.

"It doesn't look very big from the outside, but it's actually quite tall."

The journey from the elevator wasn't over yet. Stepping out of the window, a staircase winds around the tower, and after turning a corner, you finally reach the top, a narrow attic filled with books.

The familiar figure in the snow witch costume sat in a chair, her arms crossed, exuding a dignified and majestic air. She raised her head, revealing a blue doll-like face, and beside her, a more vivid, ethereal soul face, a smile playing on her lips.

"Long time no see... Lena? Should I continue calling you that?"

"It was just for convenience at the time, and I never expected that we would continue our connection. Call me Lani. I'm so glad to see you and Toret."

"A lot has indeed happened."

"Leaving aside the chaos you caused in Nymgford, I heard you even went to the gates of the magic academy and caused a huge disturbance?"

"That's right, but I don't want to break the seal there. I want to use a better method to unlock it."

Frillie showed the map she had unexpectedly acquired.

"It should be where the key is located. As far as I know, there is a flying dragon guarding it year-round. If we drive it away, we can get it."

Lani changed the subject: "I hope you won't destroy the academy directly; I still have some connection with it."

"Of course not, knowledge should be protected."

"By the way, what brings you here? You're not just here to show me a map, are you?"

Her voice was stern and authoritative; most people would have been intimidated by it.

The silver-haired girl said frankly, "I've heard many rumors about the Night of the Black Knife, the Death Curse, the Law God, and so on. I'd like to hear what the people involved have to say."

She didn't hide it, nor was there any need to.

Lani was taken aback by his generosity. She had thought he would try to dodge the question or change the subject, but he was surprisingly frank.

"I can tell you, it's nothing important anyway, and you helped me with Blazer's matter... but it's not a topic we can talk about right away, we need some appropriate opportunity."

The implication is that there is not enough trust, and both sides are still testing each other's positions.

Frillie pondered starting a side quest: "I almost forgot, your summoning bell was a great help. Is there anything I can do to repay your kindness?"

There must be a side quest!

Putting aside the messages left by previous advice, a player's intuition has already figured out the pattern.

How could the Moon Princess, a divine being carrying the laws, be without side quests? This even leads Frilian to suspect that it might be a main quest-level event, not to be missed.

Therefore, she made no attempt to hide her willingness to help. As for whether she would be suspected of having ulterior motives? Or being seen as meddling? What a joke! Why think so much when playing a game? The point is to be honest and efficient.

"Lani, don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or missions to ask."

"You are so enthusiastic."

The fact that the Faded One, whom she had only met once, showed such behavior surprised the doll girl, and left her with a deep sense of doubt. However, Frilian just spoke up about it so openly.

Such a powerful being wouldn't need to resort to scheming or plotting, especially since it's indeed in line with the Soul King's consistent style.

She's the type to confront conspiracies head-on; don't even think about plotting them.

In a flash, Lani had already thought of many things:

First of all, there is no reason to refuse the kindness of a Fragment King. The two sides can cooperate until they defeat the Shattered Star General, and can continue as long as there is no conflict of interest afterwards.

Secondly, I should indeed learn about the faded one, which is said to be the closest to the Elden Ring.

"...Your Majesty Frilian, your frankness is admirable. To be honest, I am surrounded by conspiracies, and I have been assassinated by two fingers. I am about to embark on a path full of betrayal, and even so, you still want to participate?"

"What are we afraid of at the border? Besides, we Faded Ones were just pawns when we accepted the summons."

what?

Such a clear self-awareness left Lani speechless.

"you do not mind?"

"It doesn't matter. I only know that my path is to save the borderlands. When I meet people I like, I want their support and I will protect them. When I meet enemies who hinder the world's recovery, they should be punished. As long as the ideal is set, any trick will come to light."

“I think I know why you became the King of Fragments. In these thousands of years, no one who has faded away has ever had the spirit to save the world.”

"It's not that exaggerated. In many people's eyes, I'm not serious at all."

"Talking about attitude is just self-comfort for those who lack strength; actions speak louder than words. Your Majesty, you have already saved Nymgford and the Weeping Peninsula, an achievement that is evident to all, so I believe in you."

After the conversation, Lani felt that the other person was shining brightly, and that she had been in the dark for too long, which was why she was suspicious.

Though faded, it shines brightly.

Since that's the case, they could indeed have more to talk about. Before officially cooperating, she decided to get to know each other little by little, and there was no rush to open the road to the Eternal City.

We'll talk about hunting down Twofinger after the Eternal City opens.

"Frilian, you've been to the Hall of the Round Table, you must have seen the Two Fingers there. What did you think? Do you seem trustworthy?"

"He knew nothing about it and was kept in the dark, so he was of no use."

It seems less helpful than the player's advice; paying more attention to the information etched on the ground is far better than that guy's. Clearly, the person in the Round Table Hall is a cripple who has been in the Great Blessing's independent space for too long and is unaware of the sudden changes in the situation.

pity.

Despite being a divine messenger, he's become a useless piece of trash. In Frilian's eyes, he's of no use; at most, he's just used to exchange for memories.

"I always felt that there were two fingers pulling the strings behind many events. I guess Queen Marika realized something and is keeping her distance from these guys."

The silver-haired girl nodded, equally distrustful of Twofinger. Anyone who had witnessed that eerie atmosphere would harbor a degree of wariness towards him. Rather, it was more accurate to say that there were very few good people in the entire Round Table Hall; it was the breeding ground for Twofinger and Sir Hundred's conspiracies.

"By the way, let me take this opportunity to tell you about the Night of the Black Knife, which was orchestrated by me..."

Lani shared the details and considerations from back then.

Not completely trusting the faded one is also a kind of test. It wouldn't be surprising if Frilian pinned the blame for the desolation of the borderlands on her. In a sense, it is indeed a heinous crime.

After a while.

"As I said, this is the situation of Black Knife Night from my perspective."

After revealing the truth, she felt a sense of relief. Even if she were to become enemies with the righteous and awe-inspiring Faded Ones, it wouldn't matter, since in the eyes of everyone in the Borderlands, the Moon Princess was definitely one of the instigators.

Unexpectedly, Frilian showed no disgust. Instead, she listened with great interest throughout, as if she were experiencing the thrill of uncovering the truth.

Soul King possesses a heart dedicated to saving the world, but he is not inherently righteous. He views the conspiracies and intrigues with a detached, detached perspective, neither holding any moral compass nor holding any concept of good or evil; he is merely a witness.

"Don't you hate it?"

"I don't understand the power struggles among nobles and royalty, nor do I distinguish between good and evil, especially since I don't know the whole story yet. But there's one thing I'm certain of..."

"what?"

"That was a significant highlight of your life, when you used ingenious tactics to destabilize the entire Golden Dynasty."

"No, in fact, many people have taken advantage of this trend to seize power and profit."

"But ultimately, you were the one who ignited it. The subsequent disaster was nothing more than the accumulation of long-standing conflicts, with each of the demigods causing destruction in their own way. This debt is impossible to settle, and I'm not one to like settling accounts. I just think the Black Knife Night's planning was brilliant."

Frillian actually views the events from the player's perspective, without so many twists and turns; the most direct feeling is that the competition between various forces is coming one after another.

The grand stage at the border is open to all; if you're ready, come and join us.

As one of the instigators of this event, Lani is undoubtedly of great importance. In short, she made the right choice and the trip was worthwhile. As for the fate of the world, isn't she already taking action? Soul magic is becoming more widespread; there's no need to dwell on the past.

“…You are indeed very special. In that case, we should be able to cooperate further.”

The silver-haired girl's carefree demeanor was beyond expectations, even surprising the usually composed Lani. Upon closer reflection, they realized that they shared similar views and stances on many issues.

Whatever.

"Your goal in coming here is to strike at the academic faction, right? Aside from not harming the Full Moon Queen, nothing else matters. On the contrary, I can use my influence to help you consolidate the Lake Lienia region. After all, the Blessed King's army is eyeing us covetously, and I don't want him causing trouble."

"So what do I need to do?"

"You and Blaze have found the secret treasure of the Eternal City. To open that path, you must defeat Rataen."

"It's finally here. I knew someone would say this to me sooner or later."

One of the reasons that delayed Gailid's trip was that Frilian suspected that Rataen was related to some major side quests and did not want to interrupt the journey directly, so she followed the clues everywhere.

It is now certain that it is closely related to the Lani side story.

The fate of the Kalia royal family is tied to the stars; so that's how it is. It seems that more than one key plan has been blocked by General Shattered Star.

105

Chapter 105 The One Who Masters the Laws of the Stars.

The order of exploration should be correct.

Dealing with Gelid needs to be postponed slightly, while the resources of Lake Lienia must be kept in hand, both from the perspective of the sideline sequence and from a strategic point of view.

In an instant, Frilian had figured out the general route:

Focusing on conquering the city of Magic Academy is like taking over Stoneville first. The surrounding caves need to be explored slowly, so leave them for now and head to the Galid region.

Just as Melina usually advised, some maze explorations should be left to the military, as she had more important matters to attend to and generally couldn't easily get away.

"Don't worry, I also need to defeat Rataen to get the Ring Fragment."

"An expected answer, after all, the Great Rune that Mother possesses was an extra piece given to her by Father."

"However, I am interested in the secrets of the birth of life."

"why?"

“I have a friend who is in spirit form, and I hope she can have a physical body.”

Frillie noticed the witch beside her turn her head away, and changed the subject: "Besides, it complements soul magic, doesn't it? Maybe it can even stop the zombification and reverse it."

"Sure, if the cooperation goes smoothly and you manage to take over the academy, I'll definitely help you."

Lani took a deep look at the air beside the silver-haired girl. As a master of this kind of magic, how could she not see a spirit?