Frilian at Elden Ring

All key departments have been taken over by the Southern Army, with guards every three steps and sentries every five steps to ensure that every corner is thoroughly checked first.

After all, it's common knowledge that mages like to set traps, so we have to check them all before we feel at ease.

Commander Edgar's other idea was to maintain a deterrent effect, letting the army, which had just experienced a bloodbath, intimidate and suppress any ulterior motives, otherwise these ambitious but incompetent fools might cause trouble.

Little did they know that they had been terrified when Frilian caused havoc at the academy, and were now obediently cooperating with the operation.

When the ever-aggressive and seemingly absurd Farron Undead Legion arrived, everyone became even more afraid. This group was equally powerful, and even more unruly than the Soul King. They were ruthless and taciturn throughout, and no one dared to provoke them.

With the help of the Lienian nobles, they quickly took control of key parts of the academy. As for the mages, there was no need to purge them; they were simply returned to their proper positions.

Of course, Serena took care of the revenge.

Those academic cliques who slandered and persecuted the originists should be wiped out, and revenge should be taken to their fullest extent.

"What a pity, you fools don't even know the locations of Masters Yazler and Ruthert."

That's probably the only regret.

The key figures in the know were on her disciple's kill list and have all been wiped out; she showed no mercy as she charged in.

"Forget it, there's no rush to find the masters. We can take our time."

There exists a new magical school that demands even more effort from Serenity and Frilian: Souls. Progress is rapid, the effects are immediate, and it holds immense significance for the transitional areas after the shattering of the Magic Ring; it must be further refined.

In her view, this new study of the soul is more important than the highbrow origins of Confucianism.

boom!

Suddenly, a burst of lunar magic erupted in the academy square, the sound shaking the surrounding area. But no one was surprised, because everyone knew their leader was researching new magic.

Lani's projected hands grasped Frilian's two hands, while her other two hands gathered icy magic.

"Feel the rhythm of my magic carefully. If you didn't release it successfully just now, try again."

"Sorry, I almost hit you."

"It's alright, after all, it's my first time encountering full moon magic."

The reason she was willing to do her best was because Frilian was interested in the moon magic her mother had previously demonstrated. She had been reading various books on the subject, but she figured it would be better to teach it herself, as it would ultimately strengthen her ally.

Melina sat on the ruins nearby, watching with a bored expression, thinking to herself that the two were becoming more and more in sync and had quite a lot in common.

"Okay, I'll try again."

The silver-haired girl turned around and curled up into a bright moon, then threw it out. In the instant that flesh and magic were sharp, the dark moon hit the ground and exploded with tremendous force.

I have obtained the new spell [Lani's Dark Moon].

Queen Caria's symbolic magic can be considered one of the "legendary magics".

[Can summon the cold, dark moon to descend upon oneself; the moon will then fly towards the enemy.]

[Dark Moon can negate all magic it touches; characters hit by it will have their magic damage reduction rate temporarily reduced.]

Guided by her mother, Renara, young Ranie encountered the moon.

It was a cold, dark, and mysterious moon.

what?

After reading the description, I realized that this thing is related to Queen Kalia and must be full of symbolic significance to the royal family. No wonder it is so powerful and effective, it truly lives up to its legendary name.

It was truly rare for Laniken to impart all her magical knowledge like this, and she was grateful.

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Chapter 119: Which is stronger, the Black Sword or the Shattered Star?

However, Frilian did not reveal her knowledge that Dark Moon Magic represented royal favor.

After all, no one told me it had any special meaning.

It's easy to use.

With that thought in mind, she released another shot, this time aiming it into the sky, where it exploded with a loud bang, scattering debris. Still not enough; what would happen if she aimed it at the furthest possible distance…? Before she knew it, she was hopelessly addicted to firing.

The people resting in the academy could clearly see one moon after another shooting into the sky in broad daylight, and they enjoyed it immensely.

That's enough. If this keeps going, they might blow up the square.

She withdrew her power after a moment.

"Thank you, Lani. I don't have many ways to resist magic, and this is very useful."

"...I thought you would need a long time to practice. Even I took a while to complete it back then. And you've never been exposed to moon magic before. You have a truly amazing talent."

Others might think Frillian is quick to grasp things and has great comprehension, but true magicians understand that this inclusiveness means the caster themselves are a mixture of many different powers. How can one person fuse so many powers? This isn't just shocking, it's dangerous, absolutely terrifying!

Could it be related to the raging fire burning in her soul? It probably is, and there's more than one similar strange existence. Is your body a laboratory?

I've never seen anyone so careless about their own safety.

In a sense, they're no different from fanatical mages who have mastered the Magic Ball technique, only appearing better on the surface. In actual combat, however, they'll find their opponent is a monster stitched together from numerous forces.

Snapped!

Frillie snapped her fingers, and the magic that dissipated in the air transformed into blessings and healing for the soul, sweeping away the chill of the moon.

Everyone who was affected felt warm and cozy, and their zombie transformation was reversed.

The entire academy was within its reach, and the nobles who came to stay after hearing the news were overjoyed.

"There's hope! My child is awake."

"A benevolent king!"

“It will work. One day the undead in Lienia will come back to life.”

As promised, she would have healed the nobles who came to pay their respects first. As long as the families recovered, they would be completely devoted to her. At the very least, she could ensure their souls returned to the tree healthy, leaving them with some hope.

Thanks to the new prayer she learned from the pastor, Frilian combines it with soul healing whenever she has the chance. It has a wide range and strong effect, healing a large number of targets at once.

Lani, who witnessed this scene, was slightly lost in thought. She wondered if this was what her mother had described as the era of Graceful Dewdrop.

"I heard that you plan to conquer the royal city first, then unify the border areas, instead of rushing to repair the magic ring and release new laws?"

"Correct."

"—Since you've inquired, you must know the reason."

“I think this choice was the right one, because occupying the royal city is at most the end of one phase, or rather, it should not be regarded as the end of everything, otherwise we will be blinded by interests. My two brothers and I thought that the royal city would be the end of everything, which is why we ignored other places and failed.”

The lessons learned from the past are bloody, so Lani believes we should take a broader perspective.

"In addition, I would like to ask you to heal those apprentices created by Mother. You can also recruit them into your ranks; they should be able to form a decent magician group."

"give it to me."

"I will probably be in a deep sleep for a while. See you later."

"If I successfully perfect the secret technique of life creation, could I also create a physical body for you to get rid of the drawbacks of frequent sleep?"

"Thank you for thinking of me, but the more important reason is that I will be more concealed when I am asleep, avoiding the threat of the Two-Finger Killer, such as those troublesome Shadow Beasts, which are very difficult to deal with."

“I’ve heard Blaze mention him… he doesn’t seem like a very capable guy.”

Frillie's unspoken message was: If you can handle a team like yours, aren't we strong enough now?

Although she has a steady style, she is always an offensive strategist and would not tolerate repeated harassment from two fingers if she were in someone else's shoes.

Or is there something else going on?

"If you push Two Fingers to a certain point, you might be able to summon the strongest shadow beast: the killer who controls destiny and is feared even by demigods, the sworn brother of Queen Marika, the Black Sword Marikas."

"Although he disappeared a long time ago, he must still be active in secret, ready to serve as a powerful pawn to eliminate any strong challenger for his master at any time."

Lani's tone was full of apprehension and deep concern.

He had made an enemy, after all, the wisp of death rune in the hand of the black-knife assassin who killed Godwin came from the black sword.

Later, I heard that Maricus was very remorseful, feeling that the theft of the Death Rune was a major dereliction of duty, and he was depressed and muttered about it all day long... Indeed, he was talking about one of the culprits, and the two sides definitely had good reason to fight.

Having figured out the intricacies of the situation, Frillie nodded and gripped her staff tightly.

"The strongest assassin and the strongest demigod, who is more powerful?"

"You are interested in?"

"Chi Er was destined to be an enemy sooner or later, and I will not allow such a powerful weapon as Predestined Death to remain in the hands of outsiders."

More accurately, she was suffering from a collecting addiction; she felt uncomfortable if she didn't have some. After learning that the Fated Death item clearly belonged to an enemy, she was eager to possess it, even if she never needed it, she still had to collect it.

Lani sighed wearily, understanding her ally's philosophy. Ironically, the two of them working together was quite similar to the goddess Marika and the black sword Maricus back in the day.

While Blaze is loyal enough, it's a shame he's not as strong as the Faded Ones.

"The Black Sword has vanished even in the legendary Sky City. I want to avoid fighting it, so I need to assassinate Two Fingers quickly. I already have a plan, but I'm missing a crucial prerequisite."

"The fate of the stars is about to change again?"

“That’s right, but you should focus on Lienia’s affairs first. You can call Iggy or Blaze to assist you anytime. I’ve maintained the projection long enough; it’s time for me to go back and rest.”

"See you later."

Before Frilian could finish speaking, Lani nodded, her figure dimming and disappearing completely, having returned to her original form.

"She avoided the topic of Ratahn, and it seems she is still accepting the inevitable death of her brother."

Melina hit the nail on the head.

"Anyone in this situation would be conflicted."

"It doesn't matter much. In any case, Lani's strength, strategy, and personality are enough to help you. She can become a god chosen by the king. With a little adjustment to the laws of the stars, the borderlands should see a better situation."

"It's too early to talk about those things."

“I thought that people outside the border area were not used to this system of gods and kings.”

"They were just political allies, and I didn't see much genuine affection in my other predecessors either."

Moreover, Frillie went through a process disguised as a wedding but actually an evil ritual in order to become the King of Souls in the Dark Souls world, which still feels strange and disgusting to this day.

Melina thought to herself that the two of them, both icy and aloof, were indeed a good match, but how far could a relationship go without feelings?

Hopefully, they can trust each other more after they begin their exploration of the Eternal City.