Frilian at Elden Ring

Although an indestructible aura still emanates from it, the strategy is correct; if we keep fighting, we will definitely be able to break through.

"So the barrier is maintained through the collaboration of the apprentices, which is at least an important step. Maintaining resonance requires chanting, and that's the breakthrough point!"

"A breakthrough point does not necessarily represent a weakness."

As they muttered to themselves, all the apprentices turned to look at the intruder.

Just moments ago, many of them seemed bewildered or even indifferent, but now they have ferocious expressions, gritting their teeth, and their identical faces radiating hostility. Most people would probably be terrified; it's just too bizarre.

Boom boom!

The number of book-based artillery shells has increased dramatically, raining down relentlessly and without any blind spots. They give the enemy absolutely no time to react, determined to tear them to shreds.

Frilian no longer uses magic with a rebound effect because these attacks have inherent mass.

Adding mass to magic at the boundary is a good way to break through, and there is a similar trend in reality. Pure energy attacks are easily blocked, so it is best to use a substance as a medium.

A deafening roar chased after the silver-haired figure.

However, she remained lurking at the edge of the library, waiting for her chance to strike, and sure enough, the next round of chanting was about to begin.

The distance was too great, and they clearly realized they should maintain their magical connection in a secluded corner, deliberately avoiding Frilian.

The apprentice's body emitted golden ripples that resonated with the barrier, not only maintaining the golden enclosure but also showing signs of repair.

If we drag this out any longer, won't all our previous efforts be wasted?

Whoosh!

The next moment, the Radiant Stone Arrow exploded, abruptly interrupting the chanting. The escaping explosion even blasted several apprentices nearby away, and a cloud of dust rose from the hill containing the magic books.

Loretta's greatbow struck the ranged enemy with pinpoint accuracy, delivering a crucial blow.

The silver-haired girl then dispelled the magic and continued her leisurely stroll, as if taking a leisurely walk. She had clearly found her rhythm in battle, patiently waiting for the opportune moment to strike and defeat her enemy in one fell swoop.

Even the magical creations, whose minds were not fully developed, felt immense anger. How dare they look down on everyone like this? Did they think we were just tourists?!

More books were moved and even began to spin and fly.

Becoming stronger again.

Feeling the increasing difficulty, Frillie tilted her head back and drank a bottle of elixir to replenish her magic power. Faced with this stage, she still wanted to try to use the power of the Stargazer to resolve the situation.

"If time allowed, we should study them carefully; they might be useful for creating bodies."

"Don't get distracted by my affairs, just focus on the battlefield."

Melina appeared to give a reminder, and then she saw the silver-haired girl nod with a sudden inspiration. Could it be that her presence had inspired something?

"The apprentices' condition is likely caused by a lack of soul. After all, the body and mind are both indispensable; otherwise, this kind of failure would occur. Although we cannot eradicate the problem, we should try to find a cure."

call!

In an instant, a golden halo flashed at the tip of Yazler's pyroxene staff, warm and intense.

Everyone in Nymgford is familiar with it, because it is a soul healing magic that the Soul King has modified several times. Its effects are far greater than the usual methods that are said to combat the undead, and long-term treatment can even make one stronger.

Now, all the apprentices illuminated by the light looked more relaxed, their eyes clearer than before when they were furious.

They were experiencing the world in a daze.

Frillie tried to maximize her magical output to increase the power, even using her own magical energy to gradually restore some of the energy of most of her targets.

It should be said that it looks more like the expression of a normal person.

At the same time, even the Full Moon Queen within the golden barrier opened her eyes, locking onto the intruder with a blank expression, devoid of joy or sorrow, even showing a hint of admiration. She was actually treating the creation created by the life-secret technique, but unfortunately, such a short time couldn't change anything.

The intention was good, but over the years we've tried all sorts of methods, even miraculous soul magic, but nothing worked.

Really sorry.

The Full Moon Queen, thinking of the children's tragic fate, closed her eyes again, unable to bear looking at them any longer, continuing to keep her heart closed off. The barrier that responded to her only strengthened further, causing the apprentices to once again become confused.

Ultimately, they are incomplete, and minor repairs are meaningless.

Admittedly, if the soul healing technique were to be used for a long period of time, there might be a slight improvement, but time is running out, and things will only get more intense.

Frillie stopped the magic.

The apprentices who had recovered from the light were even more enraged, their expressions practically contorted with a murderous intent.

What was that feeling of the world becoming clearer just now? Magic was flowing, I felt stronger, my senses were refreshed, and I seemed to be re-examining everything around me… but it stopped abruptly. Why?

If I have never seen the light, I am not afraid of the darkness.

At this moment, feeling the conflict between their broken souls and bodies more clearly than ever before, they were furious to the extreme, blaming the meddlesome person for using such a sarcastic tactic.

A storm seemed to rage within the library room, as if magic itself was roaring in fury. Even the heavy mountain of books was blown away, the ancient brick walls cracked and sprang apart, and the oppressive force extended out of the attic, sending shockwaves through the air.

"Oh no, this has made them realize the higher level of magical manipulation!"

Even the usually calm Melina frowned, wondering if she had created a powerful group of enemies with her own hands.

Not good.

Born from great runes and demigod mages, they possess top-tier talent; even a slight enlightenment is enough to greatly increase their strength, let alone when they unite as one.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that a powerful magician corps would be born on the spot.

She looked anxiously at Frilian, but to her surprise, the latter's emerald eyes sparkled and a slight smile appeared on her lips, as if she were quite satisfied.

"While I can't currently address this kind of soul deficiency and require further research, I've confirmed one thing. Melina, their bodies are healthy; this abnormality isn't caused by physical deformity, but by a lack of awareness of the lower body within the soul—"

boom!

The apprentices, whose sore spots had been touched, bombarded her relentlessly. This time, the silver-haired girl deliberately removed the distorted light barrier on her left hand, instantly creating numerous wounds that spread from her palm to her shoulder, leaving her bleeding profusely.

It's incredibly difficult to advance any further; she even decides where someone gets injured.

“Look, the body created by the Great Rune is strong enough. The magic I feel is quite powerful, and if I’m not mistaken, you are very compatible with this technology.”

"Never mind that, use the elixir quickly."

Melina was so anxious she almost pinned Frilian down. Hearing this, the latter finally drank the potion to heal her wounds. Once they began to actively defend themselves, the apprentices' attacks couldn't harm them at all, which made them even angrier.

Regardless, the ultimate goal of this trip has been achieved: confirming the performance of the life-saving secret technique.

It's definitely feasible.

If it is feasible in principle and a finished product has already been developed, then subsequent tracing and extrapolation research will not be difficult.

"My soul magic also needs improvement; perhaps one day I can heal your flaws."

The silver-haired girl was met with angry shouts. Indeed, they themselves didn't realize that, apart from the indistinct chanting, they could already produce some syllables, at least their anger had been conveyed.

Frillie nodded without any sign of unease.

"The most important thing is the cooperation of the parties involved. You have enough willpower, but this battle needs to be accelerated."

gravity!

Before she finished speaking, she slammed her cane into the ground with both hands, and purple-white magic burst forth, capturing every apprentice within range and sweeping them all into the air.

The broom star accurately struck the target that was trying to chant to reinforce the barrier.

This swift and decisive attack indeed cracked the Full Moon Queen's protective barrier, at which point the gravity capture ended. Seizing the opportunity, the apprentices immediately unleashed their attack, a completely different approach from their previous clumsy manipulation of books as projectiles.

Instead, magic such as Radiant Meteor, Radiant Ice Block, and Radiant Sword Array appeared.

They have indeed become stronger, with a large number of spells at their disposal, and their single-target damage is quite high. Most importantly, they are full of fighting spirit.

Frillie responded with the same magic, responding to the attacks while waiting for an opportunity. Whenever a caster appeared, she could always interrupt them precisely. She seemed to be alone, submerged in magic, but in reality, she was strolling leisurely.

She noticed that the Full Moon Queen seemed to subconsciously allocate some of her magic to the children.

"Are you providing support?"

Some kind of triggering technique must have been set.

Even if the person is in a closed-off state, it does not prevent them from giving magic or even passing on some magical knowledge. In a sense, a demigod-level mage has already indirectly responded to the disturbance.

Since that's the case, Frilian decided to increase her attack power, immediately drinking the elixir to bring the Stargazer to his peak, aiming for a swift victory—

Rumble!

The aftershocks of the fierce firefight extended beyond the library.

The magic pierced the spire of the tower, sending out a burst of light that made the entire building glow—the color of pyroxene.

The low-hanging clouds could not obscure the brilliance of the magic, and the booming sounds seemed to shake even the foundations of the magic academy. It was the best guiding light.

Roar!

A menacing roar echoed from the skies above the academy of Stoneville, accompanied by a Stormhawk providing reconnaissance. Meanwhile, on the other side of the lake, a group of dragon riders galloped swiftly towards the town ruins.

The Southern Army is about to arrive at the academy, and the moment when the two places are finally connected is about to arrive.

However, no one was at ease. Both the academics and the Southern Army knew that the outcome of the crucial battle in the library room was still uncertain.

The most renowned magician in the border region is clashing with a newly ascended demigod magician, and the outcome is unpredictable.

"It's really lively."

Mugram, who was guarding the door, looked up.

The magical light had already burst forth from the tower and soared into the clouds, demonstrating just how intense it was. Clearly, the magical pressures of the two demigods had clashed first; who would prevail? He felt a sliver of anticipation.

He instructed his men, "Don't worry about the Southern Army's advance for now. They'll just mess with those mages anyway. We need to prepare to clean up the battlefield."

The Knights of Kalia were on high alert; if a landslide occurred, disaster relief would be necessary.

Inside the library.

With a bang, Frillie interrupted the chanting once again during a Broom Star spell.

As expected, the golden barrier surrounding the Full Moon Queen was cracked to its densest extent, likely shattering at the slightest touch. At the same time, a sense of threat was also felt, as if some trap was lurking.

Her gaze swept over and she saw the figure of the Snow Witch gradually emerge, sitting atop a thick stack of books.

"...Could it be that you attacked too quickly and didn't have time to dispel the illusion space?"

"That's right, I'm sorry I was slow. If we forcefully break through the barrier now, it might trigger a battle of illusions."

really.

Frillien was always very perceptive of potential magical attacks and saw through the trap set by the Full Moon Queen.

Moreover, Mugram had previously mentioned that their prince was dispelling the attack remotely, meaning this battle involved three demigod-level mages, making it a very high-level engagement.