Frilian at Elden Ring

Regardless of what pretext the mages use, they are simply trying to curry favor. For example, some academics who are relatively cooperative hope to gain trust through this.

"I'm not interested in or good at these complicated things. As long as you don't cause trouble, we can all cooperate with each other."

Frillie's statement reassured them, and the atmosphere at the scene eased slightly.

“Since Your Majesty is investigating the Prince of Radagan, this must be useful.”

A monk knelt on one knee and respectfully offered:

[Portrait of Radagan]

This is the first time I've received an amulet with this portrait design. It's heavier than usual, exquisitely crafted, lifelike, and possesses astonishing magic. It's very special; most people probably can't use it without considerable skill.

Frillie examined the amulet's surface with the meticulous care of an archaeologist, noting the dust in the crevices and the dry smell that comes from being stored in a treasure chest for a long time.

The amulet made in the image of Rdagan, the "King of Elden," is one of the "Legendary Amulets."

[Can shorten the chanting time for magic and prayers]

[It is said that "Red-Haired" Rdagan learned magic when he was the husband of Renaura of Caria.]

[While being Queen Mary's husband, I learned to pray.]

The goal of a hero is to become a perfect being.

To be honest, shortening the casting time is no longer a big deal for someone of Frilian's level. Demigod mages have simplified the casting of their abilities to the extreme, and only before that do they need related amulets.

In other words, it can no longer increase its own strength; at best, it can only be a collectible.

Compared to that, I care more about the relevant descriptions. Don't be fooled by those few dry lines; they actually confirm an important thing: Radagan was not in its complete form when it attacked the magic academy.

I almost misjudged it.

“They learned magic and prayer from their two marriages? Radagan definitely found the right people; there shouldn’t be any more suitable role models.”

The second-generation King of Elden was very purposeful, and his actions were all traceable. He gave the impression of having a clear mind and didn't seem like the type to suddenly disappear... Moreover, this meant that he was the unenhanced version of the one who fought fiercely with the Magic Academy.

If a warrior is already that strong on their own, what would happen if they were empowered by magic and prayer? Their strength would definitely skyrocket.

Many voices on the borderland questioned Radagan's strength based on his battle record, unaware that his power had been overdue. After two major enhancements, he absolutely deserved the fighting power of a king, and he would definitely not die easily.

Frillie took a deep breath, a hint of apprehension rising on her face, knowing she would become an enemy in the future.

It's just a gut feeling, without any basis. A true strong person wouldn't just disappear and die so easily; they would surely become active again.

“Your Majesty, the King Consort of Radagan has buried many secrets in the academy, which are now impossible to verify.”

The monks murmured amongst themselves, "There must be a great secret here, but unfortunately we don't know it, and we're afraid of retaliation..."

"I'll investigate myself. And what else, like magic or something?"

"You seem to be studying gravity magic, probably to prepare for facing General Shattered Star in the future. Fortunately, there is the White King in the academy who can teach related magic."

The mages, all smiles, presented a brand new spell:

Gravity Ball

[Can release gravity balls that pull targets towards the user. Power can be increased by charging up.]

[The gravity-based techniques that Rataen learned in his youth]

His teacher is the White King, who possesses stone-like skin.

It turns out she and Rataen are from the same school; gravity magic is indeed special. Also, I remember a player mentioning that the Meteor Staff can amplify this type of magic, but unfortunately, it's in Galid.

In reality, the use of Gravity Ball has been overridden by her current modified Gravity Battle Gray, so it's not particularly special; it's just another fancy move.

Ordinary mages even have to turn their spell variations into a single "magic" to use, lacking the ability to apply their skills across different situations. This makes some of their spells seem too homogeneous and not very useful to them.

But she still kept an eye on it and decided to study it, since she would have to deal with General Shattered Star sooner or later.

"Your Majesty, there are also the summonable ashes that you like to collect."

The mages who had witnessed how powerful they were in Frilian's hands were reluctant to give them up, but they couldn't hide it from this collector's eyes. Sooner or later, they would be found out, so they might as well hand them over now and consider it as support for the future king.

The ashes of the bird-bodied puppet soldier

[The ashes containing the souls can summon the souls of two bird-bodied puppet soldiers.]

[Made for use as a mage's follower, equipped with a long-handled scythe, capable of throwing firebombs from the air]

Can fly?

Even if it's just levitation, it's still a mechanism that would certainly earn it a place in the veteran legion.

The battle at the Magic Academy made her realize how useful the Summoning Bell was when combined with ashes, so she kept collecting them. After modifying them with her own magic, she even created monster ashes that could be temporarily summoned.

For example, the Lobster Soldiers who wreak havoc in the academy and the Death Ritual Birds are of this type. More will be added later. They are dedicated cannon fodder that are thrown onto the battlefield all at once.

There's nothing special about it besides that.

It's nothing more than a headgear, a golden seed, a fragment of a living pot, and so on... a dozen or so in total. Unless you're like Frilian and want to collect them all, most people probably won't carry them around all the time; they'll just gather dust more often.

"Your Majesty, are you satisfied?"

The mages were observing Frilian's expression.

"Not bad. Since the academy has this technology, why not manufacture more puppet soldiers and use the Platinum Son as a combat force?"

"It takes quite a bit of time..."

"There are enough resources, and shouldn't we treat talented people well? The misunderstandings from the past are not important."

"Yes, Your Majesty, great and gracious."

Ultimately, they wanted to know if the new rulers would continue the purges, otherwise they would likely be affected, and now they have received an affirmative answer.

Seeing is believing. It turns out that Frilian is capable of normal communication and is reasonable, with excellent manners in her dealings with others. Compared to other demigods who are prone to erratic and abnormal behavior, she is indeed the only reliable and dependable ruler to choose from.

No wonder the nobles of Nymgford were on their war chariots earlier than anyone else.

Now that the die-hard academics have been dealt with, the remaining ones can be utilized, and the mages are also considering whether they should take a further step and participate in the war for the new Fragment King.

The battlefield is also a place to test the effectiveness of magic, and the academy should not be absent from this battle.

……

PS.

I'd like to recommend the Chinese anime-style single-player game "Infinite Mechs" to my fellow book lovers. I just finished the demo yesterday and had a blast playing it.

121

Chapter 121 Changes in the Lakeland.

Stoneville City.

The city, which is constantly battered by fierce winds, is almost never cloudy. The view is clear enough to penetrate the fog over Lienia and see the tracks of transport convoys.

Since the magic academy gradually took shape, this place has become a busy rear base.

Initially, production was limited to weapons and equipment, medicinal materials, and troop deployment. In short, manpower and resources were transferred to the front line to increase control while also guarding against another attack by the royal army.

After a month, things settled down.

In the conference room, a group of nobles, led by Hyde, discussed further plans, with a map prominently displayed on the table.

An officer pointed out the route from Stoneville to the Magic Academy:

"As you can see, we have cleared out the main monster activity areas along the way. The point-to-point communication between the fortresses is very stable, and supplies can be transported smoothly between the two sides."

"Based on our experience in the South, we should focus on face-to-face cleanup in the future."

"The areas to be cleared are divided into two types: one is the responsibility of the army, the key being to train and cultivate more powerful warriors. The other is the responsibility of Her Majesty, after all, she has always enjoyed exploring mazes to find treasure chests."

Hyde asked, "How is His Majesty?"

"It's said that she's sleeping more frequently than before, and she's even asking the academy's mages how to teach her disciples... She must be recovering from her injuries."

"It's rare that Her Majesty is willing to take a break, but she seems to be busy with other things, such as researching life secrets and healing."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

They were worried that the large-scale conflict at the Church of Fate might leave Frillie with some hidden injury, which would interrupt her upward trend. Battles between demigods could easily cause long-term damage, resulting in a significant decrease in strength, which would be a net loss.

Even being affected in terms of strength isn't the most serious problem, because ultimately you can always fight with all your might. The real danger is losing your mind and going crazy.

Frilian is an emotionally stable queen who doesn't ponder any outrageous or dangerous things, unlike Rakad who plays with snakes, and who is rumored to have sided with the Outer Gods... In any case, she's much less of a worry to her.

"Then I, Hyde, will report to my colleagues on the current operational status of the South."

He spoke of this with great enthusiasm, a hint of pride appearing on his face.

"We have repaired 76% of the damaged roads in the south, making it easier for both caravans and armies to travel. We have also established 12 large post stations and 6 new fortresses to guard against the occasional monsters."

"Although His Majesty has cleared most of the gathering points, some still sporadically emerge, which is a good opportunity to practice."

"In addition, 25 villages have begun to be restored and repaired, and production is gradually recovering. The craftsmen among them have been a great help to us."

"These supplies are being continuously transported to Stoneville. The city walls have now been repaired, and the army has been fully equipped with new weapons and gear."

"Large-scale machinery has increased fivefold, and the number of soldiers has increased threefold. Further training of limb-laying nobles and dragon-eaters is also underway. More than five hundred faded individuals have registered with the Stoneville City Guild, and they have been active in clearing away many dangers in the south."

"in addition……"

Hyde went on and on about a series of achievements.

Managing the rear was precisely what these nobles from manor families excelled at.

The borderlands are incredibly resilient and possess considerable potential for repair; the key lies in releasing them. Those undead, the living dead, and the monsters are all shackles; severing them will naturally lead to rapid regeneration.

Despite Stoneville's apparent inactivity during the Battle of the Church of Destiny, it actually dispatched troops to reinforce various locations, demonstrating its abundant resources; otherwise, it would never have been able to sustain the expenditure.

Things are going very smoothly so far. Even with the main forces being transferred to the front lines, it will not affect the South's continued tireless efforts in cultivation.

that's all.

A brief report has been completed.

Hyde asked loudly, "Do you know what the biggest change in Stoneville is compared to before?"

"Of course, the city walls are even higher, and we've expanded the towns surrounding the city; it's already a super-large settlement."

"Yes, I think that if this development continues, it will be comparable to the model of Rodel where towns are not distinguished and are all enclosed within walls, which is practically one city equal to one country. Unfortunately, Stormhill is not that flat and will soon expand to its limit."

"The advancement of magic is the most important thing, His Majesty is concerned about this, and the Soul School mages can alleviate the suffering of the undead to some extent, and that Tops has also made some progress..."