Frilian at Elden Ring

"As ordered."

Even a single announcement from Frilian was inspiring, because the results were undeniable, and nothing was more convincing than the thriving Nimgford region, a prosperity that would also belong to Lienia.

They felt much more at ease with these assurances, especially since the basic strategy was also announced at the meeting:

First, occupy the royal city, then don't rush to repair the ring road.

Therefore, the power of the Elden Ring of Dharma may not be immediately apparent. I didn't expect these people of Nymgford to be so confident, but the purification efforts these past few days have proven everything.

Even without repairing the magic ring, everyone still received its blessings and power; the healing and purification of souls are no less than its. Though small in scale, its effectiveness lies in its compatibility. Therefore, repairing the magic ring is not urgent; there's no need to rely on a law, but rather on oneself.

Mugram agreed: "I support Your Majesty's strategy of occupying the royal city first and then considering the law, after all, Rodel may not be safe."

As a member of the Kalia royal family, one has every right to question this.

The nobles seconded:

“That’s right. Anyway, the Southern Army will conquer and repair as they go. We can put aside the power of the Dharma Ring for now. The key is to ensure complete control.”

"That's right. The Night of the Black Knife, Marika smashing the ring, and the exile of the First King's Capital prove that the Yatan Plateau is full of conspiracies."

"Your Majesty is not a tool for repairing the fading rings. We must witness the reign of a king named Frilian over the borderlands. Only you, on that throne, can bring about a truly new era of abundance."

Today's meeting is a statement from them.

Our long-established Carian royal family and the surrounding Lienian nobles do not believe in the Golden Family and want to promote a great king who has witnessed their own history.

They've placed their bets, all in. Not only do they have to conquer the royal city, but they also have to face the inevitable conspiracy.

With the will of the people in their hearts, they will not miss this opportunity.

124

Chapter 124 The Incident at Baijin Village.

Lani the Mage Tower.

The blue-haired doll girl, sitting upright in a chair in the attic, listened to Blazer's detailed report.

The theme is a battle festival, and according to his observation, there are no powerful figures this year, so the hope of defeating General Rataen is slim.

It's not that we expect you to actually kill the strongest demigod. At present, only Frilian in the border region has the ability, but the other teammates can't be so incompetent as to not even qualify as cannon fodder. The more people help, the greater the chance of victory.

After all, it is not in our best interest to leave our allies with permanent damage.

"...In short, this year's Battle Festival will not be able to defeat Rataen."

Blazer shook his head regretfully, but then added, "The main problem is that the South was fighting a war for the fragments, and the chaos caused many people to miss their arrival. I heard that next time, there might be big shots like Great Horned Troggs and Iron Fist Alexander participating."

He believes that as the South begins to recover under Frilian's rule, even more powerful experts will emerge in the future, thus increasing the chances of victory in the next battle festival.

Lani nodded.

The witch's hat hung low, obscuring her pretty face, making it impossible to see her expression; only her deep voice could be heard:

"It will take time for my brother to be freed. I'm not even sure if this is the right thing to do, so I can only wait and see... There is good news from Lienia, though; you should know that things have stabilized."

"Hmm, I didn't expect Her Majesty the Queen to lose to Frilian."

As they were talking, a projection appeared in the room, revealing it to be Military Advisor Igi. Due to his enormous size, he could only report as follows:

"Your Highness, Blaze, the latest news is that the Magic Academy held a general meeting, and the nobles and mages have clearly stated their full support for the Soulfire King. Moreover, the strategy is to first occupy the royal city, then gradually reclaim all the areas, and then consider the Magic Circle."

clever!

A clear-headed successor would surely guess that Rodel is fraught with traps. Rather than rushing headlong into it, the key is to control the border region.

The power of soul magic is well-known, and it can also be slowly repaired.

Anyway, we've already suffered from the devastation of the broken city for years, so there's no rush.

Lani murmured, "The news spread so quickly, wasn't it on purpose? She's sending a signal to the whole world, telling those guys in the shadows not to be too arrogant, and not to think they don't know about their existence."

Blazer chimed in, "The Two-Finger assassins have been quiet lately, probably because they're worried about the new king's power."

Although Frilian did not oppose him, and was even naturally related to the Two Fingers of the Round Table as a Faded One, the Two Fingers of God had to be wary of him.

Offending them would be a bad situation.

"She has brought me so many surprises in such a short time, and even won over the nobles of Lienia. In Mugram's eyes, I must have completely allied with the Soul King, and the resurgence of the Kalia royal family can finally be put on the table for betting."

"Didn't the two of you form an alliance?"

Upon hearing this, Blazer and Iggy exchanged glances. With your perfect synchronization, no one would believe you weren't planning to rule the world together and become the new god and king duo.

Now that things have come to this, Lani has no choice but to accept it, because making a clarification would be even more foolish.

"In that case, cooperate with Frilian's plan and make my hometown, this beautiful lakeside land, flourish."

After she finished speaking, she fell asleep again, and the two subordinates bowed and left.

Lani obtained the secrets of soul magic and even experience with the related system when she made a deal using Dark Moon magic. If she can further master it during her slumber meditation, she won't need to hibernate so often and will be able to unleash more power.

……

Meanwhile, the conversion tower.

This building is located in the middle of the road leading from the academy to Platinum Village. Since it was not far away, Frilian took a detour to explore it and easily broke the seal.

Similar ruins abound on the border areas; as long as you search carefully, you'll always find something, like right now:

"It's a treasure chest!"

The sharp-eyed silver-haired girl immediately went over, eagerly anticipating the process of opening the crack. The treasure, sealed away for many years, could finally be revealed once more—a magical record: [Heimon Cannonball].

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

[It can unleash magical projectiles that fly in a parabolic trajectory, and its power can be increased by charging it up]

The magic taught in the Heimer classroom is equivalent to the academy's judge of good and evil.

Magic that exists to stop conflict.

The description fits Frillie's style perfectly: a radiant stone magic that unleashes a massive burst of energy, capable of even penetrating cover.

Unfortunately, when she actually tried it out, she found that the effect was mediocre, there was no real mechanism, and she was still stronger in terms of stats. Moreover, she had already mastered this kind of ordinary variation magic.

Just keep it as a collectible.

Melina comforted him, "At your level, it's difficult for the borderlands to provide you with the magic you need. But right now, you're mainly dealing with Kalia and the Radiant Stone magic system. Perhaps other systems will offer you something new. Except for Mad Fire."

Finally, she couldn't resist adding a characteristic reminder: "Those who fade are like big kids, rummaging through drawers all day long. Don't touch anything unclean."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. The magic available in the southern border region should be nearing its limit. The rest should mainly be in the central Yatan Plateau. We'll find out then."

"Your unwavering dedication and persistence are truly rare."

"Didn't you wait thousands of years for the faded ones? In this respect, we are very similar."

"Indeed."

"Were there no other Faded Ones who came to pay homage to the Dharma Ring before I arrived? Or at least entered the Royal City?"

"The standards are different. In the past, 'Wangge Faded One' was more like a title, without any hard criteria. After certain events, two fingers sealed the gates of Rodel City, and it was announced to the world that at least two Great Runes were needed to unseal it. That became the standard for 'Faded Ones' in the new era. For example, you, Frilian, are one now."

After saying this, Melina's face showed a look of reminiscence.

She wasn't sure whether she should give an example, as it would inevitably lead to some associations, but given her partner's current influence, they would be able to find out the information sooner or later.

"If I had to pinpoint a specific person, there was one named Vic who came closest to the Elden Ring during this period, but he later became insane from the Mad Fire and then disappeared without a trace, many years ago..."

The two rode their Torrets to Platinum Village, reminiscing about the past.

Melina, sitting in the back, couldn't see Frillie's expression, but she wasn't stupid, and eventually asked:

Was Vic's witch still alive when she went mad?

“I thought you would ask him why he was given the fire of madness.”

"Those powerful fading beings always have their reasons for doing things, and even if they go mad, it may not be the worst outcome they've ever calculated."

"Unfortunately, no one knows exactly what happened to Vic's witch back then... It must have been some kind of conspiracy."

"It smells like blood!"

Suddenly, Frillie turned around and made a shushing gesture, her gaze fixed firmly ahead. The water around Platinum Village had changed color.

Anyone with eyes can see that something bad has happened in Platinum Village. Considering the previous intelligence about assassin activities, the chances of survival are slim.

Frilian recalled the Spirit Horse.

She didn't make any move to alert the enemy, but instead observed her surroundings first.

The village, nestled in a deep cave in the mountainside, was very secluded. Houses were built on rocky cliffs, connected by bridges made of rattan and planks, making internal transportation difficult. Moreover, the village was dimly lit and appeared impoverished. How could it have been targeted?

"There must be a very important reason."

The silver-haired girl cautiously headed toward the hazy stone bridge not far away. After a few steps, she discovered many wooden stakes erected on the ground, with the corpse of the Platinum Child hanging from them.

A significant portion of them are no different from normal humans, yet they frequently suffer the torment of being disemboweled.

This is an atrocity.

Even in border areas where moral values ​​are not strong, this is still reprehensible. At least everyone knows that doing so is wrong, and it is likely that the deliberate indulgence of the mastermind behind the scenes led to the destruction of the village.

"The blood smelled fresh, and the body was not very decomposed."

She bent down to examine the bloodstains on the ground, noting that "they hadn't even had time to seep into the soil."

"The massacre of the village occurred during the Second Lienian War."

The planners deliberately chose a good time; otherwise, Frilian, who had already consolidated the Lake District's power, would likely have been an obstacle. There was also probably the time constraint; with news of the victory at the Church of Bonds, the spies didn't have time for a thorough investigation.

So they turned into assassins to silence witnesses, their ruthless methods casting a bloody shadow over the lake region.

Pity.

Every additional living person is an additional source of labor.

Moreover, the inhabitants of Platinum Village had only a slight degree of zombification and survived the fragmentation disaster for so many years, but ultimately suffered heavy losses.

Frillie stood up and continued to check the surroundings, hoping there might be survivors. Although she knew the killer was highly skilled, she could have made a mistake in her haste, as the traces indicated they were in a rush.

If there is enough time, such a basic mistake as leaving behind the smell of blood will not occur.

It's more like they received some kind of message and rushed to leave... You did the right thing. If I see you causing trouble on my turf, you'll definitely come to a bad end.