Frilian at Elden Ring

The ash legion's base attributes were exaggerated, seemingly to compensate for their stiff movements with their immense strength. They practically rampaged through the academy, easily taking down several mages and breaking through their formation.

They can even cooperate with each other, weaving together into an impenetrable force, gradually compressing the academy's lines.

Lobsters lead the charge, using long-range water guns to suppress the enemy and their large pincers to sweep across the area, and three of these powerful units attack together.

Rumble!

Like a tank charging forward, it provided cover for the squad behind it as they advanced.

The core commander was the headless knight Ruthel, who could easily fell weak mages and warriors with a single blow, ensuring the very center of the formation remained rock-solid. Meanwhile, the ashes on the outer perimeter cleared out the enemy along the way; united, they were invincible and their momentum grew increasingly fierce.

"Prepare for coordinated aiming and blow them up."

Boom!

A massive barrage of magical fire engulfed the target, and flames erupted everywhere, causing people and horses to fall. From the outside, it looked as if a wisp of smoke was rising from the academy and soaring into the sky.

As expected, after the smoke and dust cleared, the ashes of the army were all broken and incomplete, with some even lying haphazardly.

The mages burst into smug laughter. That's right, now that's what you call a clumsy puppet.

Similar research institutes had attempted similar projects before, but the key issue was their poor intelligence and fragility. Even adding specialized enhancement magic wasn't enough; the cost-effectiveness was insufficient, so the projects were abandoned, and these institutes were no exception…

However, within a few breaths, the Legion of Ashes rose again, and some Runes actively flowed into their bodies to repair the damage and restore them to their original state.

In the end what happened?

They couldn't believe their eyes, but the enemy continued their advance.

"No, this aura is the blessing of the Great Rune. If ordinary people cannot withstand it, then we simply use undead as containers to fill them; they are also blessed warriors."

"Back then, the Golden Tree and the Goddess of the Rings worked together to bestow blessings on a large scale. Theoretically, the fragments could do the same, but they're incredibly arrogant—they're practically geniuses!"

Frillie's skill level is beyond doubt.

Admiration was due, but the battle would not cease; those stationed at the academy would not allow these veteran legions to set foot again. The next moment, the intensity of the firefight escalated, the sounds echoing far and wide.

Even Frilian, who had already infiltrated the inner part of the academy, couldn't help but turn her head, feeling the ashes fighting fiercely.

In her vision, the Summoning Bell should be able to mobilize a force comparable to the first-line troops of the royal city, and it should have a numerical advantage, ideally an army of ashes to counter the grassroots forces that Rodel has accumulated over the years.

That's why runes are used to bestow blessings, and the cost is not low.

High investment yields high returns, proving that the gamble paid off. This battle between academies will be a great opportunity to hone their skills.

Keep going.

If the goal is to directly penetrate the core of the area map, focusing on eliminating powerful enemies rather than exploration, then she won't obediently follow the routes inside buildings. Instead, she will scale walls and rooftops to sneak in and avoid combat.

We've already avoided several waves of patrolling enemies, there's no need to waste time with them.

The soldiers didn't notice the silver-haired girl leaping between the eaves, easily bypassing the hidden sentries, as if she knew them inside and out.

Suddenly, Frillie noticed a point of light not far away, on a long corridor.

what?

My intuition told me I should go and take a look.

She leaped down from the attic, entered the corridor from the balcony courtyard, and sensed no patrols in her magical perception; it must be a secluded place. And amidst a pile of magical artifacts, a staff stood out prominently.

Although there was a guard, he was knocked unconscious in a single encounter by Frilian's sneak attack and had no power to resist.

Yazler's Pyroxene Staff

[One of the Origin Mages, Yazler's Shining Stone Staff]

Only those who have come into contact with the wisdom within the stone, that distant, pioneering wisdom, can wield this staff.

[Shorten the casting time of all spells, but increase the Focus cost.]

Yazler?

Both the teacher Seren and the players' suggestions mentioned that the former considered him a respected master, while the latter only had one impression: "Comet Yazler" who could kill everything and was just easy to use.

She checked the basic attributes and found they were just right.

The Stargazer mage account alone has reached 52 points of intelligence, which allows it to exert corresponding power when equipped, and in a sense, it can be considered a master-disciple relationship.

Yazler's pyroxene staff is a deep green color, a dendritic crystal, heavy and cold to the touch, with a strong magical conductivity.

"It would be a good supplement before the war."

Even a casual stroll yielded such discoveries; it seems I should explore the interior of the buildings more thoroughly. After all, according to the map, the area further ahead isn't easily traversed, especially given the presence of a formidable enemy…

There are some high-level mages nearby; it's best to suppress them beforehand.

With this thought in mind, Frilian entered from the school area and indeed found several wandering mages.

Some of them were reading, some were meditating, and some were packing up to provide support when they suddenly saw the silver-haired girl appear out of nowhere, almost scaring them so much that their hoods fell off.

"Catch the intruder!"

But Frilian was faster, dashing forward and delivering a fatal blow with Kalia's Swift Sword. There was no need to show mercy to these absolute academics who had persecuted Ceremony; they deserved a complete overhaul.

The mage next to her aimed with a radiant stone, but missed completely; the narrow school corridor had become her hunting ground.

A silver-haired figure moved through the crowd, each step leaving a jet of blood in its wake—the rupture of the pharyngeal artery, each strike potentially fatal.

Without a single unnecessary movement, she swiftly and decisively eliminated more than a dozen enemies. By the time some were frightened and tried to escape, it was too late; an arrow pierced their hearts from behind, and the school building guards were all wiped out.

The Yazler Sapphire Staff could never have imagined that its first battle after being sealed away would be resolved with a sword.

"It feels pretty good."

Next, Frilian fought her way up to the other side of the building, fully testing the various performance characteristics of the new weapon.

For academic mages, being defeated by the Azle Shining Stone Staff is better than being taken down by the Demi-human Queen's Staff, the latter being far too humiliating and utterly humiliating.

An adventure at the academy continuously strengthened the Stargazer's power, with an efficiency that surprised Frillian. She had made the right choice; it truly lived up to its reputation as a gathering place of magic from around the world, yielding impressive results with just a few steps.

"It feels like we should be going uphill, the route is correct."

She glanced at the map briefly to confirm the direction. The mages she encountered along the way were getting stronger and stronger, and their morale was getting lower and lower. They were almost completely demoralized and disorganized.

These guys are good for nothing more than engaging in academic cliques; they can't accomplish anything significant, and their willpower is weaker than you might imagine.

at the same time.

As the controller, he could sense that the Legion of Bones was still wreaking havoc. Although they had fallen several times, he could repair them by supplying runes. Suppressing the academy was impossible, but it was enough to create chaos, ensuring they wouldn't have time to defend themselves.

The main purpose is to create space for the elite troops of Stoneville to take over later, so we must occupy the first fortress in the lake area as soon as possible.

Only by using strategic advantages to coerce the Prince of Cifu into giving up can we achieve this.

Frillie continued up the stairs, where she was met by a mage who stood ready for battle.

However, they all put down their staffs, and their fear was evident even through their hoods. They kept bowing, and some were so frightened that they kowtowed and banged their heads on the ground.

"Do not kill me."

"Your Majesty, we can actually work together to drive away the influence of the Royal City Army."

"The academy is not your mortal enemy."

Now even a fool can see the power of the Soul King; he's probably a mage who appears only once in a millennium. We're all from the Shining Stone school, so why fight to the death? Following a demigod mage isn't shameful; in fact, it's in line with an ancient tradition.

There's no need to let the First Magic Hall of the Borderlands fight amongst themselves. Are they just going to keep sending Frilian to her death in the face of outsiders?

Are we protecting something that we cannot compromise on? There's no need to fight to the death.

They could see the enemy's general plan: suppress the lower and middle-level mages, and if necessary, rely on the prestige of Seren and the Kalia royal family to subdue them; but they would have to be ruthless towards the higher-ups, focusing on annihilation.

Why?

I have no way to express my bitterness. Am I necessarily more evil than others? There are clearly factions, right? They should be sorted out properly.

“I am from the Pyroxene school; we share the same origin.”

"It was all done by these anti-origin faction members. They should be the ones killed."

"You're the one who deserves to die—"

The academy's senior mages, facing a formidable enemy, perfectly demonstrated the nature of factional infighting. Even surrender turned into mutual accusations, with their hatred for each other surpassing that of the other, and they couldn't wait to start fighting.

This scene amused Frillie, who watched with great interest. It was clear that there was some acting involved, but they genuinely wanted to strangle each other, and the more they acted, the angrier they became.

I'm not here for a major purge; keeping more professors around will make things easier for us in the future.

"So where is the sincerity?"

Upon hearing this, the monks exchanged glances. There was hope; she wasn't a bloodthirsty person after all. She didn't mind minor grudges as long as they were willing to cooperate. Ultimately, there was no fundamental conflict of interest between them, so they had to seize the opportunity to prove themselves.

"Please follow us, there is a hidden room here."

A mage guided Frillie upstairs, dispelling one layer of illusion to reveal a tidy room.

With her skill and daring, she stepped forward, opened the treasure chest, and sure enough, a hint appeared:

You have obtained the [Broom Star] magic.

[One of the Shining Stone Magics of the Magic Academy Rayalucalia]

[A broom star capable of unleashing a comet with magical power]

[It can be used while moving, and it can also be used continuously. Its power can be increased by charging it up.]

[The highest level of magic taught in the Kaleros classroom, but very few people in history have mastered it.]

As usual, Frillie checked the player feedback first, and sure enough, it was overwhelmingly positive. It was basically one of the most commonly used attack skills for mages, enough to last until the end of the game. A real windfall, a pleasant surprise.

As for the broom star being read by some players, that's something the operator needs to consider. How to strategize is the key. In short, it was a worthwhile trip.

hum!

With this thought, the tip of her staff flashed with light.

"Your Majesty, the Broom Star Magic is incredibly powerful, almost legendary. We've only heard that you enjoy collecting and recommending it; learning it is extremely difficult..."

Before she could finish speaking, the mages witnessed the silver-haired girl effortlessly unleashing a barrage of sapphire stones, one after another, shooting out the window in a seemingly continuous line. She then attempted to charge up her power, filling it in a single breath before launching another attack, each shot faster than the last.

For that astonishing magical power and skillful manipulation, there is little difference between charging up and normal attacks.

Frillie was engrossed in her experiments, unaware that the mages were utterly astonished.

Mastering something just by watching? That kind of talent is truly enviable.

"By the way, Your Majesty, there are treasures hidden in this room, treasures that even we are reluctant to use and have kept safe."