Frilian at Elden Ring

"Yes, we will also honor the Kalia royal family."

Many people believe that Frilian has already formed an alliance with Lani, so there is nothing wrong with her joining forces. Many people have even sworn allegiance to Kalia, but only before the Full Moon Queen's heart disease.

Now you're thinking about the Caria royal family?

However, she was too lazy to expose these wavering individuals. Disappointingly, she couldn't expect them to directly join the army to fight the Golden Army; at best, they could be organized into mage corps for support. They couldn't be the main attackers, and would likely only hinder the attack.

It's too difficult to find a strong military force in this desolate border region; it seems the magic academy is nothing special.

"Go to the academy gates to welcome those who come to take over. The Legion of Bones will not stop its attack until they arrive, so be careful."

"As ordered."

"Leave here if you don't want to get caught up in the drama. It's going to get lively later."

Upon hearing this, the mages scurried away, clearly not wanting to deal with Frilian any longer, as she was currently displaying a menacing demeanor.

Flames burned in the devastated courtyard, and the sound of walls collapsing could be heard from time to time.

After all, Frilian's magic hadn't been deliberately concealed, and the battle with the red wolf had affected many areas. At this moment, the ground was full of craters, and the air was filled with the smell of burning.

Click!

In the distance, the magic at the end of a bridge corridor had been deactivated. If I'm not mistaken, that thing should be able to summon a giant iron ball to crush any enemies along the way, and going down the track would be enough to overturn an invading army.

It was probably Lani who took the initiative to help clear the road; even if the two hadn't discussed it in detail beforehand, they seemed to have a certain understanding.

That's where Kalia's territory is.

Strangely enough, the orthodox Kalia faction was marginalized in the magic academy, while a group of academic cliques rose to power.

In reality, the royal family represents a higher level of organization and is truly capable of waging war against foreign powers.

If possible, Frilian hopes to rally a group of new allies.

At most, she can control the magicians in the academy through coercion and enticement. The true elite of the royal family are concerned with their reputation, and cooperating with them is not easy, let alone getting them to join forces against the Blessed King. That would probably be quite difficult.

"Speaking of which, do you know exactly how Radagan married Queen Full Moon? Was it really love at first sight?"

Melina's figure appeared, her single eye scrutinizing the distant tower.

"not necessarily."

She continued, "In my opinion, Renara probably fell in love at first sight, and I don't know how much sincerity Radagan gave, but it was in the interests of the Golden Dynasty at the time, otherwise the conquest war would have lasted longer."

If the forces of Storm King and the Kalia royal family were to unite, even the Golden Dynasty at its peak would have to exert considerable effort, and things could easily go wrong if things dragged on.

Anyone with a modicum of common sense could see the immense political significance of this marriage. However, people believed in romanticism, and the couple was once the envy of many. Unfortunately, the recall of the goddess Marika later disrupted everything, and the world underwent a dramatic change as a result.

"It seems that Lenara is a sentimental person."

Frilian sighed.

"It's not just her. I heard that Queen Full Moon's sister married far away a long time ago to follow her beloved. And there's also Lakad who took a fancy to a dancer and married her regardless of their social status..."

"A family genetic disorder?"

In reality, there are many wealthy families with complicated emotional relationships, and it is indeed rare to find someone like them who remains faithful to one another until the end.

Melina nodded. "There is some basis to this understanding. That's why some people think that the Queen's mental illness is closely related to her personality. Even if there is a mastermind behind it, it is more of a push than a complete cause."

"Never mind, I'd rather witness the secrets of the birth of life."

In a sense, everything else is secondary.

Frilian has to create a body for Melina; it's an agreement.

In addition, the magic of soul healing has reached a bottleneck and can no longer be used on the bodies of the undead; it is best to use it in conjunction with appropriate magic.

There's no point in blindly expanding military capabilities; what's the point of messing around with this existing stockpile? We should rescue more zombies and people at risk; that will surely produce some skilled fighters, and at the very least, restore productivity.

That's why she paid attention to the Full Moon Queen's magic; moreover, life-related secret arts, if used well, might provide inspiration for real-world battles...

In short, let's move forward.

Melina felt a warmth in her heart upon sensing her sincerity; it turned out the Faded One had been paying attention to this all along. Despite her seemingly cold exterior, she had never forgotten the important point, even though their time together hadn't been that long.

According to Frilian's thinking, she should respond to those who are good to her, and she will give her all as long as she feels that they will accompany her on the same path for a long time.

"There's no point in speculating here. We'll know once we actually meet Queen Full Moon."

"Yes, and the Southern Army is still in a standoff on Lienia Avenue. Don't keep them waiting too long."

The silver-haired girl strode forward.

Stepping onto the Broken Bridge corridor, one is immediately struck by its magnificent grandeur. The imposing presence of the layered steps is palpable to everyone who comes to pay their respects, truly deserving of its central location.

Looking down from the long corridor, one sees the cliffs where the magic academy is located, and further on, the lake. The height is like an abyss; a fall from there would be certain death.

The college is built very high up on the mountain, so much so that it gives the impression of being a separate part of a larger complex.

In no time.

Frilian has officially stepped into the most crucial part of the magic academy.

Before them stood a knight in full armor, wielding a longsword in one hand and a scepter in the other. His aura was powerful, likely no weaker than a hero's, and there were several other experts around him.

She silently drew her sword while simultaneously gathering magical power.

“No, we are not enemies, Your Majesty Frilian. Princess Lani already gave us a heads-up.”

Mugram quickly introduced himself and described what had happened, adding, "Anyway, I hope you'll go easy on me."

"I see, I understand the situation. Then why wasn't she there?"

“After all, you know that His Highness’s body is in the mage tower, and a large-scale spell may be needed to maintain the projection here.”

"really."

Frillie didn't believe any of the claims; instead, she fully activated her magical perception and thoroughly scanned the area, practically digging three feet into the ground to confirm. Indeed, there were traces of Lani's presence, and the two sides should have reached a peaceful agreement.

The terrifying magical power revealed during this period alone made all the Kalia knights break out in a cold sweat.

His reputation is well-deserved; no wonder he was able to fight his way to the academy's central headquarters.

It's important to understand that if you're going it alone, the biggest challenge isn't Red Wolf, but rather facing traps hidden in every nook and cranny, as well as attacks from puppets and mages, not to mention that the academy has made ample preparations beforehand.

I wonder if Radagan could have done it back then? It's a pity that times have changed, making it difficult to compare the strength of both sides. However, the battle of the kings will come sooner or later, and we'll see who wins then.

"So the goal is to break through the Full Moon Queen's self-sealing shell?"

"Yes."

"Is there anything else I should be aware of?"

"To guard against anyone who might plot against Her Majesty the Queen, Princess Lani set up a trigger spell in advance, which can lure people into a fantasy space to fight against the Full Moon Queen at her peak. I can tell you the specific moves..."

The silver-haired girl raised her hand to interrupt, saying, "It's more important for me to witness it myself. Anyway, that situation is just a possibility, right?"

"I hope so. I wonder if Your Highness can successfully dispel it, or perhaps you could simply break the illusion?"

Before she finished speaking, Frilian stepped forward and headed straight for the deep library room.

The Knights of Kalia knew that he would not refuse the challenge, and that Lani would cooperate. With two demigod-level mages working together to ensure professionalism, it would be risky for them to intervene rashly.

Mugram ordered everyone to prepare for defense.

Although the worst-case scenario is merely a battle in a fantasy world, defensive measures are indispensable, and today's events will most likely determine the Academy's stance in the next era.

111

Chapter 111 Fragments: King, Full Moon, Queen.

Click!

The library doors swung open, and a surge of violent, materialized magic blew through Frilian's silver hair.

The opponent's total magic power was also frighteningly high, easily surpassing the level of the Stargazer account, making them a complete superior.

Before her lay a vast hall, filled with piles of books, stacked like small hills; even a mere collapse of the wall would cause significant damage. However, she was delighted to find so many magic books.

The Queen of the Full Moon's knowledge is unfathomable.

Further in, a golden barrier sphere floated in the air, and a mage holding amber and wearing a tall hat seemed to be asleep, detached from worldly affairs.

That attitude of isolating everything is reflected in magic, making the barrier indestructible.

Frillie has the eye to recognize hardness, so her efforts to fight head-on weren't in vain. She can't use the Stargazer's stats to overwhelm a demigod; she has to break the mechanics when she encounters them.

"Ah~"

The long, drawn-out chanting interrupted my thoughts. All around me were rows of clone-like magic apprentices, some prostrate on the ground, others raising their upper bodies, sometimes chanting, sometimes lifting and pulling, and some even casting magical attacks.

She easily withstood this level of attack, while simultaneously noticing more and more apprentices crawling out of the darkness.

What's bizarre is that they are almost identical, even their expressions are exactly the same, and their souls are incomplete in the same way.

"Could it be a creation of the secret art of life..."

Before Frilian could perceive it further, the apprentices' magic began to resonate and connect with each other, rising steadily, clearly brewing an astonishing magical attack. In an instant, dozens of books came flying like cannonballs.

"What a waste."

To avoid damaging the magic book, we had to parry and deflect the attacks one by one.

This requires extremely high technical skills and a lot of magic. It has to be admitted that they accidentally chose a method that can restrict intruders, enough to make a magic book enthusiast restrain himself from using large-scale damage.

She didn't rush to attack, but maintained a defensive stance, flawlessly blocking every attack while searching for the enemy's weaknesses.

Broom Star.

The charged attack struck the Full Moon Queen's barrier with a crisp bang and then fell silent, like a stone sinking into the sea. It seems that brute force won't work; it will take much more effort.

That's strange. There must be a key point to maintain the barrier, but it's hidden...

As he pondered, the coordinated attacks from the apprentices grew in number, almost overwhelming his vision. Each spellbook was a perfect projectile, infused with the sneaky magic of radiant stones, enough to severely injure any powerful mage.

Fortunately, Frillie had a solid foundation in basic skills and combined them with her agility to escape unscathed.

Even so, they were covered in dust and dirt, since the Great Archives didn't have much cover and they had to take the enemy's attacks head-on.

"Ah~"

The chanting resumed, and seizing the opportunity, Frilian unleashed a Radiant Meteor. As expected, the apprentice struck was sent flying, and the interrupted spell was directly reflected on the Full Moon Queen's barrier.

Cracks began to appear on its surface with a crackling sound.