Frilian at Elden Ring

The afternoons in the elven village are as peaceful as night. Many people even sleep until evening, as it's one of the few ways to pass the time; otherwise, life would be too boring.

However, the village has become more popular now because magic training has gradually taken off, and monster materials are being processed at the same time.

The processing warehouse occasionally emanates a strong magical aura, suggesting that the quality is quite good. As a result, the frequency of trade has increased significantly, and they also exchange goods for novelties from the outside world to decorate the village.

That's right.

Frillie was thoroughly enjoying herself, reading a book on a garden lounge chair.

“The Elf Village used to be isolated from the world, just like Platinum Village, but now it has become normal.”

Ultimately, they cannot exist in isolation from the world, not to mention that the Demon King has always been wary of another race with long lifespans and magical talents.

What's with this "talent" stuff?

The vast majority of elves are not good at fighting, so it's probably that legendary omniscient being who instigated the Demon King, thinking that the threat should be nipped in the bud. But after the previous threat of the Demon General's attack, he's afraid that the thief will have his eye on them.

Fortunately, the main force of the demons was blocked in the central battlefield area, so there was no need to worry for the time being, especially since there was a powerful barrier protecting them.

If they dare to invade again, they'll owe Hanada's magic.

Frillie sighed as she flipped through her research notes: "It's a pity that research on Crimson Corruption in reality isn't going smoothly either. We need at least one clear case that can suppress or eliminate it."

So far, her Ionian Flower has been used in a pop-and-drop manner, which can suppress the spread of corruption in a single use, but it is not really a true cure.

The major moves to come will primarily focus on the Galid region, so treating the corruption is crucial.

She took off the Ionian headdress and examined it closely.

"Master, there are new research findings on this matter as well."

Not far away, Vlame, who was watering flowers, turned his head and said, "You asked me to try to reverse the corruption and erosion, but I haven't succeeded yet. But if I add the guidance of the life magic, at least it won't easily drive the mice crazy."

"What about it?"

"Crimson Corruption is more of an alternative life form, neither good nor bad; the real evil lies at its source. I sensed that the inventors of magic rejected this power, and this internal conflict fueled the alienation of magic. Therefore, the key lies in its self-destructive tendencies, causing magic to exhibit intense destructiveness. It should have been a life-sustaining magic that reshaped an ecosystem..."

"I see, so we should find a way to get rid of our obsessions."

After being inspired by her apprentice, Frillie suddenly sat up, slapped her forehead, and realized she had almost forgotten this point:

The Valkyrie Malenia detests crimson corruption.

But the corrupt Outer God clearly exists, and both fingers acknowledge its status as a god-man carrying the law. How could its essence be completely about destruction for the sake of destruction?

She's been thinking about magic from the perspective of magic itself, but that's actually the wrong direction, a complete misdirection. She should try to eliminate the madness at its source, which would at least reduce its aggressiveness.

"Go to the lab."

Since Frilian had spoken, Vlame immediately put down the kettle.

The master and apprentice set off immediately, leaving the fast-sleeping Millie Adele unattended.

Although she was also one of the lab researchers, her drunken state would be dangerous if she participated in experiments, so she simply stayed home.

During the time Frilian was immersed in the borderlands, the laboratory had unknowingly expanded by a considerable size.

Originally located underground with only a small hut on top, it now has two additional floors built of stone. The entire structure is snow-white and exudes a solid feel, giving it a very sturdy appearance at first glance.

The towering stone pillars and steps possess a refined aesthetic.

"Did you design it?"

"It was a draft given to me by a skilled elf in the village who was good at drawing. I just used magic to transfer it."

Vlame gave a modest reply.

Admittedly, using magic to build would be much easier, but it tests the caster's control and endurance. Otherwise, such a large-scale expansion would be a pipe dream, and it wouldn't look like a small temple now.

Therefore, Vlame's strength is not only reflected in his magical power far exceeding that of his peers, but also in his exaggerated utilization rate and sustainability. It is estimated that he can recover a portion of his power while it is being used up.

In just a few years, the growth potential of human geniuses is indeed quite astonishing.

Upon entering, Frilian witnessed a large number of reagent bottles, jars, and herbs, as well as some magical beast materials, all categorized and labeled with records of their properties from different periods... It was becoming more and more organized, consistent with her original arrangement underground.

"There are many basic ones here. This place is quickly becoming everyone's magic training ground, isn't it? It's a good place."

"Yes, Sister Adele usually teaches some apprentices in the upper floors."

"Still in the basic stage?"

"Actually, the couple has made rapid progress."

“I know that many elves actually waste their talents. With just a little awakening, they could grow a lot and it wouldn’t be difficult for them to reach the level of an adult mage. But they lack theoretical knowledge. It would be good to have Milie Adele’s help. She can handle things in a critical moment.”

The apprentices in the elven village are more than capable of being taught by Miss Drunkenness. At least they will master the basics through constant exposure and learning, and may even be considered great mages.

Expecting her to develop a fighting spirit is difficult, but she's adept at simple teaching tasks. In terms of actual combat, Millie Adele might not be a match for Volamere, who undergoes rigorous training every day.

This child not only fights monsters, but also frequently goes to the city to spar with others, making him quite famous.

As the two walked down the level, they looked at the abundant materials on both sides, most of which came from magical beasts. They estimated that the elven forest would soon be quiet, as everything would be turned into materials.

"Afterwards, we need to find a maze or something similar to practice; staying in this area won't be enough."

"Is Master planning to explore and open treasure chests?"

"really."

"Speaking of the labyrinth, a place called the Tomb of the Fallen King has been unearthed recently. Because the pressure from the demons has lessened, people have had time to explore, attracting many adventurers, but most never return, leading to numerous terrifying reports. Survivors reveal that the monsters inhabiting the surface are just the basics; there are even more inside..."

"I won't go into the rest. Just remember it. Once you've gotten a bit stronger, we'll go and confront that desolate king's tomb together."

When the topic of the maze came up, Frillie's interest was piqued, and her face lit up with delight.

In the border area, I'm always considered a maze enthusiast, but in reality, there's not much room for me to do so, since most of them have already been conquered.

Large-scale labyrinthine ruins are a once-in-a-century occurrence, and those that remain unconquered after a long period of attack are even rarer. They are the perfect training ground for apprentices, allowing them to test the limits of Vlame's strength. With me present, I can guarantee a minimum level of protection.

Little did they know that the red-haired girl was pouting.

"I'm already very strong enough to take on the task of exploring the maze. If you don't believe me, Master, you can train me in battle."

"I understand, but I'm quite busy right now, so let's finish the research project first. Also, you're still growing, so it's best to avoid getting too injured. Let's wait until you're feeling better before we set off."

In reality, it would be best to make research progress before planning for Galid's land.

The Southern Army General Assembly estimated that it would take ten years to recover the Lienia region, but that doesn't mean it will actually take that long. They estimated that it would only take five or six years to reach a point where war could be waged.

Do you think the enemy will just sit back and wait for you to prepare? The so-called ten years should be the high-level assessment of the entire border war.

It was a very long time.

Because everyone had been lying dormant for a thousand years in preparation for this battle.

It was also very short-lived; in a world where everyone lived forever, it would be as if they conquered the world in the blink of an eye.

Therefore, the window of opportunity left for Frilian to deal with the hidden dangers in Gelid's rear was actually very short and fleeting; otherwise, she would easily be attacked from both sides. There was even intelligence indicating that something was brewing underground, and whoever it was, even if they couldn't be eliminated, they had to be severely damaged.

In conclusion, research on the Scarlet Corruption cannot be neglected. As the only research group that has made progress so far, Vlamed and I must do our utmost.

They navigated through layers of barriers to reach the underground part of the laboratory.

A concentration of hazardous materials.

Before the expansion, Frillian had placed some Dark Souls technology products or derivatives inside, and even the blood of the ancient god Yharnam. If something were to happen, it would be no joke.

Even the most crucial part was heavily fortified, with the highest level of defenses in place to prevent anyone from entering, while the Crimson Corruption had opened up some areas.

It's not that it's not dangerous enough, but rather that we dared to conduct research because we had control over its spread.

"They are the new putrefactive organisms."

Vlamay pointed to several bright red white mice, but they did not exhibit characteristics such as tumors, rotting, or madness; apart from being stronger, they resembled a new kind of creature.

She didn't understand the specific principles behind it, or even what the experiment was for.

Consider it as completing a task assigned by his master. He probably wanted to tame this dangerous magic, since the consequences of the blooming of the Ionian Flower were obvious to all. It was both an excellent spell to kill legions and an easily contaminated plague.

"I used a soul healing spell but it had little effect, so I switched to dispelling it. It seems that suppressing the destructive desire at its source will suffice."

"Unfortunately, it is still unstable and has a time limit. After that, it will turn into a complete monster."

Vlamé presented a stereotypical image of a decaying creature.

Frillie nodded. "Unless the will of the source of the magic is eliminated, the self-destructive desires will continue to torment the infected... It's not my style to place my hopes on others. However, the recovery of living beings has indeed reached a bottleneck, and it's difficult to make any progress."

"why?"

"After all, the Ionian Flower primarily acts on living organisms, giving rise to another form, which is theoretically difficult to reverse."

It seems treating the corrupted creatures is futile—no, it can't even be called treatment, because they've already transformed into new beings, thus rendering the contaminated ones unusable. Those struck by the contamination can only gradually transform into monsters, heading towards madness and destruction.

Signs indicate that there is still some enhancement, and we will have to face such a Shattered Star General in the future.

Fortunately, curing the scarlet putrefactive organisms was not the main challenge.

"The key question now is whether we can reverse the rampant corruption in this land. That's the most crucial question."

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Chapter 131 The true prototype of flower field magic.

The wasteland isn't worth the Confederate army's trip, unless Frilian has a way to solve the problem of Crimson Corruption. Otherwise, it's better to build the Fire Wall and leave it alone for now.

When the time comes, we should figure out that since corrupt organisms are still organisms, we have no choice but to coexist with them.

Whether they can exist in the world or not is not a philosophical question of morality and ethics that she needs to consider. The key is to eliminate pollution and not allow a country's vast territory to be permeated with corruption every day.

"Healing the soil is feasible."

Vlamé drew her conclusion without hesitation, but then immediately added:

"I found that scarlet putrefaction is not as active as it is for contaminating living organisms; it is a fixed state, and it has a slight effect on purification."

"But the results are too poor. I can't even produce a finished product. At present, I can only confirm that it can be reversed in principle."

I never expected to run into a wall in my research. I wanted to surprise my master, but I couldn't create the healed soil. Or should I use a barrier to separate and filter it? Completely dispel and purify it... There are many directions, but none of them have a definitive solution.

How to do?

She looked at the silver-haired girl, who was holding up a container filled with scarlet soil.

"Since I can curb its spread by promptly reclaiming the Ionian Flower, it proves that reversing corruption at the land level is not difficult... Or, to put it another way, let's use absorption!"

"Blooming is a form of release, and while recycling occurs, absorption also occurs. It manifests as a reversal, but it is not essentially a cycle."