Frilian at Elden Ring

The key lies in obtaining a clue about Sky City: it is related to the top of the snowfield and is located in a place where time and space are frozen.

No wonder Maricus the Black Sword kept the Predestined Death here; it might also be to keep an eye on the ancient dragons. The clues are clear, but it's indeed difficult to find, given the timeline itself. It's precisely because of these characteristics that it can serve as an environment to suppress the Mad Flame…

What are golden needles? We don't know for now; there are no clues.

Frilian glanced at Melina, who was staring blankly into the distance as always, wondering if Melina would get angry if she knew that she was constantly thinking about things related to madness.

Why do players always feel that Frenzyfire is a key method? That remains unknown.

However, a higher degree of freedom can always find other ways. The reason for studying the information on Mad Fire is because it is one of the factors that cause chaos in the border areas, and Mad Fire-type abilities are indispensable if all of them are collected.

Whatever.

No matter what twists and turns there are behind it, there is always a happy ending. After all, even the Dark Souls world was brought to a perfect conclusion by her saving the game several times and piecing together various key items.

"Thinking about all this almost made me forget about the ashes."

With this thought in mind, Frilian bestowed a spiritual blessing upon the Soul Bell, and even used the power of the Great Rune to bless and strengthen it.

"You should have felt it, Letina. Accept my soul magic to enhance your power. Now you should be the wisest in the Bone Ash Legion. I'll need your leadership from now on."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The spiritual dialogue conveyed her expectations.

I thought she had made a great sacrifice to leave her physical body, but I didn't expect Frilian's soul magic to be so advanced. Instead, it has helped me advance further, and there will be stronger magic archers to fight in the future.

After giving her instructions, the silver-haired girl dug a pit next to the hut and carefully buried the big wolfhound, Rob.

Parting signifies a new beginning; its owner has embarked on a new journey, enough to comfort this soul.

127

Chapter 127 Sir Hundred's Compensation.

"rest in peace."

After the usual pastoral ceremony, Frillie erected a tombstone for Robert, and Letina's words of gratitude echoed in her mind.

Our journey through the Crystal Caves has come to an end. Next, we must fulfill our promise and reach the summit of the snow-capped mountain, a journey that stretches from north to south across the border region—a journey of thousands of miles.

Moreover, it's obvious to anyone that the way to the Forbidden Zone is through the royal city of Rodel. Since the War of the Giants, the city has been under lockdown, with its walls firmly guarding the only route and preventing anyone from easily encroaching upon it.

Sneaking in is difficult, and going deep into enemy territory alone is too dangerous.

Therefore, a siege of Rodel is definitely going to have to be fought before that, and the outcome is uncertain.

Frilian will not underestimate the foundation of a dynasty with thousands of years of history. When all the cards are played and the battle becomes fierce, who knows what the outcome will be? The main enemy is the Blessed King, but there are definitely other hidden cards in the game.

As she pondered, she made some simple repairs to the house as a farewell gesture, hoping it might come in handy someday.

"There are some ores here. We can send people to collect them later. Once the cave is developed, it won't attract monsters so easily."

"I remember."

Melina gradually got used to noting down the whimsical ideas of the faded ones and reminding them when the time came, especially regarding government affairs; if she didn't pay attention herself, no one else would remember.

"Judging from the map, the Crystal Cave is a difficult maze to conquer, so it's good to take care of it while we're at it."

"This will make the development of Lienia much easier."

It's not impossible to let the army take on tough challenges bit by bit, but if the terrain is too treacherous, it will only increase casualties. For example, no matter how many troops you deploy, you can't make any progress in crystal caves. You have to rely on strong soldiers to attack them. Once you find the right approach, you can take them down in no time.

This idea was repeatedly validated during the reconstruction of the South, which also incidentally satisfied Frillie's treasure hunt.

Just proceed step by step from now on, and the area will gradually recover on its own.

The starting line at the border is high enough that as long as Frilian eliminates the flaws and breaks free from the shackles, the tenacity of life itself is enough to pave a path.

Frillie glanced at the map.

"...There are no more urgent mazes for the time being, so it's a good thing to let the army practice on them."

She changed the subject: "I need to ask Sir Hundred Wisdom about Platinum Village in person, what do you think?"

“I support your decision, but please be careful, the Round Table Hall is his territory.”

Melina reminded her.

"As one of the founding members of the Round Table Hall, he must have a lot of intelligence, but he does nothing on the surface. If we don't keep an eye on him, he may cause trouble in the future."

"Even so, you wouldn't easily start a war, would you?"

"Correct."

These words reassured Melina somewhat, as she didn't want to have any conflict with the Faded Ones organization from the perspective of her comrades.

As for underhanded schemes and tricks, they don't really matter. If you expect to defeat a king by sneaking around, you've already lost half the battle. The two are worlds apart in spirit. Although both are top-level mages, Sir Hundred Wisdoms has more than enough scheming power.

The spirit and strength that Frilian had gained through countless trials and tribulations could not be shaken by mere cowards; she was absolutely certain of this.

The blessing of the little cabin was instantly illuminated.

The next moment, the silver-haired girl bent down and touched her, her body disappeared, and all that remained in her vision was white light.

A surge of momentum swept over me, and there before me stood the magnificent, round-table hall, a grand structure large enough to create its own private space. At the very center of the round table, the hall was completely empty today…

Something is wrong!

The fire in the dimly lit room flickered occasionally, and the usual noise was gone; as far as she knew, the Faded Ones were not the type to enjoy quiet.

Suddenly, Frillian slowly turned her head and asked, "Are you going to swing your knife at me?"

In the corner stood a man wearing a skull mask and helmet. His aura was so well concealed that he was a first-rate assassin, yet he still couldn't escape the keen senses. His evasive behavior only added to the comical aura.

Ensha, a guard who often stands in front of Sir Hundred Wisdom's door, appears to be one of his confidants and frequently visits the Round Table.

Upon seeing the silver-haired girl's sharp eyes, he gripped the blade tightly, only to find his palms were drenched in sweat, almost dropping the knife. Conversely, a chill ran through him; the armor offered no reassurance, and launching an attack would likely result in certain death.

"I'm in charge of Platinum Village, and I have to finish this."

He became even more frightened after saying those words. Why did he speak them involuntarily? He couldn't maintain his composure in the face of such pressure.

"I'll respect the rules of the Round Table Hall and forbid infighting. Even if you brandish weapons in front of me, I won't object, but that's enough."

"..."

"I'm going to visit Sir Hundred Wisdom next, please make way."

From beginning to end, Frilian was empty-handed, without even her signature demi-human queen's staff. Being unarmed, this was the perfect opportunity to attack.

However, Ensha wasn't foolish enough to think he could defeat a demigod, especially the invincible Fragment King who had won three times against someone of the same level. The bloody atmosphere of the battle at the church seemed to have not yet dissipated, and the oppressive aura was overwhelming.

Although he was initially aggressive in an attempt to salvage the situation by letting Baijin Village go, he has now come to his senses.

No mortal can compare.

The difference between the two was not just in terms of strength. Faced with the magical pressure of Frilian, he felt as insignificant. Therefore, Ensha could not muster any fighting spirit and could only obediently put away his weapon and step aside.

He watched the silver-haired girl walk past him with an air of nonchalance, remaining calm and composed even as the assassin, who had been intently threatening him, revealed his back just a step away.

If I make a move at this moment, I will surely die.

Ensha's fighting instincts told her not to act rashly; her subconscious hostility just now had simply clouded her judgment.

In his mind, Sir Hundred Wisdoms and Soul King were both demigod-level mages, but the latter's aura, majesty, and leadership were all top-notch, making him a powerful figure in every aspect, and someone who was challenging for the throne of Elden.

"...I don't know how this will end. It's a difficult situation."

Ensha breathed a sigh of relief after witnessing Frilian walk into the corridor. She wondered if the space could withstand a fight between the two in the Round Table Hall. She could only pray for their safety.

Boom!

After a polite knock, she heard a response from inside and then stepped into the office.

Sir Hundred Wisdom was still engrossed in his work at his desk, seemingly unmoved for a long time, but his immense magical power was undeniable. His deep gaze pierced through his helmet, and he gave a slight nod in greeting.

"Someone almost died over at the round table just now."

“Dear colleague, I deeply regret what happened, and as his master, I feel it is my duty to apologize. Fortunately, he restrained his impatience, otherwise I would have lost a useful subordinate.”

"You wouldn't even blink if he died, he was just an insignificant pawn."

"Let's get down to business."

“What you did in Lienia has harmed my interests. If word gets out, it will cause panic among the people who have finally stopped hiding and will make them question the safety of the Lake District. I’m in a difficult position.”

Frillie appeared to be complaining, but in reality she was quite imposing, her face showing anger.

The key issue is that without the Platinum Child as a research sample, the upgrade of the Life Secret Technique will be delayed, which would affect Melina's resurrection.

All relevant documents and records in the village were looted, presumably in an effort to find information about the sacred tree, leaving no written records behind.

"Feel sorry."

On the surface, Sir Hundred Wisdom sincerely apologized, leaving no room for criticism, but in reality, he showed no remorse whatsoever. This was a conversation with a king; the bloodshed of a mere village was insignificant, and it was indeed best not to escalate the conflict now.

Avoid direct confrontation, lest you lose more than you gain.

Having consecutively defeated three demigod-level powerhouses—Greek, Renara, and Markit—Frilian was riding high, her invincible spirit still eager to be unleashed.

"...If I'm not mistaken, you probably need information related to the secret arts of life, right?"

“I can use them as compensation, since the Sacred Tree Scepter is no longer available and is useless anyway. In addition, some of the Full Moon Queen’s magical research comes from the Eternal Dynasty; you can go there to find the answers.”

Sir Hundred Wisdom summoned servants to bring over a large number of files, and upon seeing this, her expression softened.

"Could the Full Moon Queen be connected to the Eternal Dynasty?"

"Yes, it was a country with advanced magic, which created powerful teardrop life forms and even dared to do something forbidden: assassinate the messenger of the supreme will. As a result, it was destroyed by a meteorite, and its civilization disappeared."

"How big is that meteorite? How many times can it be used consecutively? Was the triggerer within the observable range? What does it look like?"

"..."

The barrage of questions left Sir Baizhi speechless. I meant that the other party was very strong and ruthless, but you asked about the location and appearance instead. What are you trying to do?

I almost thought I was exchanging information with an assassin. After getting the basic information, we set off.

He silently handed over an investigation report.

Upon unrolling the parchment, Frilian witnessed the near-total destruction of the Eternal Dynasty, a veritable annihilation. The culprit was a monster resembling a giant dragonfly, known as Estée, the Dark Abandoner.

"Your information is good, I've got it. Thank you."

"I mean, be careful of its power when operating in the underworld, and don't provoke it easily. Of course, all of this is on the premise that you can open the path to the dynasty."