Frilian at Elden Ring

After the final battle, it's hard to say whether Marikana is alive or dead. Some say she's just a vessel for the law, while others say she's full of life once she contains the magic ring... But I don't want to marry a mother of ten or so children.

【really】

[Aside from deliberately trying out a bad ending, I always choose the Stars option every playthrough. I am Lani's Queen.]

...So the Moon Princess side story determines one of the ending directions? Having experienced several game worlds, Frilian immediately understood what this meant. It was a choice to be made, and it couldn't be overestimated.

She took a deep look at the doll-like girl and then walked away. Lingering would only arouse suspicion, so she said goodbye first.

She was still carefully considering the clues as she walked down the stairs:

"Although I don't know the details, Stellaris can generally be considered to be more inclusive. Regardless of how players interpret it, it should be more open-ended than other endings, right?"

Even with cloud saves, you should still choose a target ending.

"We can choose the laws of the stars; whether to enforce them and how to enforce them is up to us."

With this thought in mind, Frilian felt much clearer and less conflicted. Ultimately, all the interpretations depended on the governance of the King and the Gods. Did a mere constellation ending mean they would do nothing? Not necessarily. Even if they did, she could implement it differently.

It's too early to say.

It's not too late to make a choice after understanding the general endings of the other options, and the keyword "Shadowlands" mentioned earlier is something we can't ignore...

106

Chapter 106 For Melina.

The conversation with Lani was packed with information.

Unfortunately, it's all fragmented information, much of it just a single keyword, and it's unclear whether it's important or not, so we can't piece it together right now.

Regardless, Frilian has determined a path leading to an ending.

But thinking too far ahead is pointless. Even excluding other endings, the richest and longest side quests, according to players, are definitely not easy to handle, and the current Stargazer account probably won't be enough...

Lost in thought, the silver-haired girl left the Three Sisters Towers and slowly walked out of the fortress, leaving the area enveloped by the massive magic circle.

The wind blows from the lakeside.

"Frilian, we need to talk."

Melina, who had been silent until now, finally appeared, her expression as serious as when the two first met.

"Why are you so insistent on helping me? Creating a body for me? And so concerned about my mission... It's unnecessary. You are the Faded One, I am the Witch, this intervention goes beyond the scope of a transaction."

"Are you disgusted?"

“I don’t hate it, but it shouldn’t be; I think it’s dangerous.”

"It's not dangerous at all; you're just afraid because the world feels so unfamiliar."

Frilian stepped forward and took her hand, but passed right through the spirit.

“You see, because you have never touched it, never felt the clear outline of this world. Have you fully experienced the winds of Nymgford, the waters of Lienia? If you don’t understand the borderlands, how can you know what the mission is?”

“Melina, I simply want you to witness with me that the prerequisite for restoring the magic ring is understanding all of this, and I need your continued guidance.”

To be honest, the emotions of the elven race probably wouldn't be affected by the witch's sacrifice, but she didn't want that.

wrong.

The people of the elven village say that Frilian's magic is vibrant and energetic, burning with a strong emotion that rivals that of the short-lived races, and her imagination is boundless. Everyone assumes it's because she's young, but in reality, this training stems from her strongest game magic; it's experience that has armed her.

Therefore, one should not be a slow-witted elf.

She was determined to stop any sacrifices made by those around her; this was her way of cultivating magic.

Whether or not we understand Melina's so-called mission, we must not allow her to be sacrificed. As for the truth behind it, we can dig it out slowly; there's plenty of time.

"Thanks……"

She was shaken by the unwavering determination of the faded one.

Thinking about it carefully, I realize that having a physical body would actually be of much more help. My extensive experience would be more than enough to handle government affairs, and Melina certainly possesses some combat ability; the formidable power within her is undeniable.

Even without releasing the seal on the eyes, the restoration through prayer alone would make the faded one invincible, and the two working together would be even stronger.

"You figured it out too, didn't you? There's no harm in having a body, which is why I wanted to do this."

Frilian tried to persuade her.

“You’re right. In that case, I can help you with some of the work. That’s one of the witch’s duties.”

"That's settled."

"it is good."

The two, who were of one mind, unanimously put aside one matter and avoided talking about it.

Melina was certain that Patch's deliberate revelation of Bernal's witch deeds had surely affected Frilian, at least making her guess that she might also be aiming for some kind of sacrifice, but it just wasn't time to expose her yet, so for the time being, all was well.

In wishful thinking, perhaps those whose work has faded are hoping to find a replacement during this time.

They didn't intend to delve deeper into the topic, but the distance between them had undoubtedly shortened. In a sense, it was a heart-to-heart talk, not just a purely cooperative relationship.

The spirit horse Toret appears after being summoned.

It made its entrance with a proud neigh, majestic and awe-inspiring, as if celebrating the honesty between its two partners.

Frillie mounted her horse, then took out a map and said, "Let's not delay, let's find the academy key. Then we'll scout around the academy, and then prepare to attack head-on."

"Let's go."

Melina grabbed the outstretched hand of the former and sat behind the spirit horse. The next moment, Toret galloped off at full speed.

She inhaled the fragrance of flowers carried on the wind, but sadly could not touch them. Frilian's words had finally touched her heart; she truly should experience more of the world. Her experiences before encountering the Faded Ones were far too limited, filled with observations but lacking genuine connection.

One can demand strength from oneself, even if it means sacrificing oneself sooner or later, but one cannot neglect one's ability to assist others because of this; at the very least, one must send one's partner into the royal city.

The two set off towards the rising sun. As the thick fog dissipated, the magnificent scenery of the lake unfolded before them.

The vegetation and landscape complement each other perfectly, with buildings standing tall amidst them. The distant Altai Plateau adorns the monotonous horizon, giving it a magnificent and awe-inspiring feel.

Lake Lienia is indeed magnificent.

The vast land beneath our feet has housed the Kalia royal family, the magic academy, and witnessed the golden army at its peak, each leaving an indelible mark that even the passage of time cannot erase.

It's all in the past.

In this new era, new witnesses have emerged, and at this moment, only the two of them are present, witnessing everything unfold before their eyes.

Torret slowed his pace, walked out of the Kalia fortress, looked for a gentle slope, and then leaped to the lake.

As the fog descended, visibility became increasingly hazy, adding a touch of dreamlike beauty. The shadows of vegetation drew attention to minute details, even the intricate carvings on the ruins of bricks and tiles captivating the eye.

Because the spirit horse slowed down after entering the lake, it took them most of the day to travel this distance, but Melina and Frilian, who were preoccupied with their own thoughts, didn't pay much attention to the little bit of dawdling.

"The Crystal Forest is just ahead; we're almost at the place indicated on the map."

"Another dragon?"

The silver-haired girl, shading her eyes with her hand, gazed out and saw a flying dragon fast asleep beside a corpse with a key.

Melina murmured, "Perhaps it's because the Kalia royal family once made a pact with dragons that there are so many dragons here."

"Are we going to wait until dark to fight? So as not to attract the attention of the academy and have them stop us."

Suddenly, Frillie had a flash of inspiration. "I have another way. Let's try to finish this quickly."

The next moment, they quickly moved forward, rapidly closing the distance.

Torret bravely responded to Frilian's command and charged at the dragon. The dragon only turned its head lazily when it heard the commotion, not knowing what had happened.

Ice fog!

The thick, cold fog obscured its vision, and upon seeing this, its alarm bells rang, and it attempted to take off. But it immediately discovered that the fog was filled with tiny ice crystals, too heavy, and the air seemed to have solidified.

The next moment, Frilian unleashed another new spell: Shining Stone Ice Block.

Ordinary magic took on a completely different power in her hands, instantly freezing the lake, and the ice crystals that stretched out froze the target with a crackling sound.

The completely bewildered dragon was frozen into a statue, unable to move, still unable to react.

So fast!

Melina knew better than anyone that Frillian was just learning the new magic on the fly, so how could its power be so exaggerated? And this magic shouldn't have this effect.

It's as if any magic in her hands becomes high-output, wide-range power.

"Unfortunately, I wasn't very skilled at it the first time I used it."

Before her, fine cracks appeared on the surface of the dragon ice sculpture, with ice shards constantly peeling away, clearly unable to contain a powerful creature. Although there were indeed methods to enhance ordinary magic, the efficiency was too low, so the amount of magic she poured in was not as much as on the surface.

Therefore, the dragon promptly mobilized its magic to protect its body and withstood the first wave. The next moment, it completely shattered the ice block, its vertical pupils filled with anger, reflecting the figure of Frillian.

Dragon's Breath —

However, it clearly saw the silver-haired girl catch the magic head-on, which then coalesced into a massive beam of light.

The Kalia-style retribution.

Then the sharp blade slashed into the gaps between the scales, easily tearing through the muscle, and blood splattered everywhere.

It wasn't over yet. The Kalia Array immediately rose up around them, and dozens of sharp blades pierced their bodies. More effective offensively than the Shining Sword Array, its individual blades possessed superior penetrating power, leaving even the dragon covered in wounds.

It was on the verge of death in the blink of an eye, never expecting that the opponent who suddenly attacked its door was so strong, even more terrifying than those academy mages.

The dragon continued to crawl away, but the silver-haired girl showed no intention of giving chase. Instead, she stood still, clenching her fists as if carefully savoring the sensations of different spells... Was this girl simply conducting an experiment? How utterly depraved.

She then raised her arms high, and the blue blade continued to grow larger.

Holiness Caria!

The giant lightsaber cleaved the target in two from head to tail, blood splattered on the lake, the dragon collapsed, and the impact caused a light rain of blood and water to fall from the sky. Fortunately, the ice mist concealed the attack and prevented it from being exposed.

If they hadn't stopped in time, they might have cut through or even evaporated the surrounding lake water.

"This magic multiplier is pretty good; it should be easy to stack damage."

The well-informed Frilian immediately noticed the extraordinary nature of the magnificent Kalia; his charged attack dealt considerable damage. So, only one question remained:

Hit rate.

It's not easy to find an opportunity against enemies of the same level, but it should be enough to start the fight. Combined with magic that can briefly restrict the enemy's movement, it's practically invincible and guaranteed to leave you utterly defeated.

"The Kalia royal family is indeed wealthy."