Frilian at Elden Ring

"I don't really believe it, because we haven't experimented with the possible influence of corrupt gods yet."

Now I feel even more numb.

Fortunately, she used a barrier seal to isolate herself. Even if something goes wrong, she'll be the only one eating the crimson decay and blooming, so it shouldn't be too serious... right?

No one dares to imagine what a demigod mage who has gone too far would be like when he goes mad; an explosion from the center of the magic academy would mean the end for everyone.

The silver-haired girl removed the scarlet flower from her ponytail.

A simple action made everyone nervous. She carefully placed it into the sealed jar, and sure enough, it bloomed the next moment. The small flower attracted a mysterious and mysterious magic.

God?

That's right. Anyone attempting to use Crimson Corruption on a large scale would likely attract attention because it's essentially a form of prayer, and the divine even responds subconsciously. It's just that today's prayer users are different; they're extremely powerful.

Suddenly, Frillie exuded a crazy, terrifying, and unbearable magic, instantly turning the conference room into an ice cave where no one could move.

It is full of blasphemy, heresy, and even spiritual pollution, giving people a sense of disorientation.

It was fleeting, and it dispelled the gaze of the corrupt gods, as if nothing had happened.

"What happened? What is that?!"

While onlookers were marveling at this, Frilian had already made the Ionian Flower actively absorb the corruption, while completely suppressing the power of the ancient god within her, sealing it even deeper than the First Flame.

We must fight magic with magic, and evil gods with evil gods.

Although the initial flame is difficult to control, it can at least be of some use. Having an ancient god is a pure liability, and it is used to hedge against risks.

Fortunately, the corrupt will was driven away, so I can concentrate more on controlling the spread of pollution.

Click!

The powerful magic caused cracks to appear on the surface of the sealed jar, and some nobles were almost scared away. However, the next moment, the crimson decay actually voluntarily merged into the blooming Ionian flower, and the soil returned to its normal color.

Facts speak louder than words; in any case, the energy remaining in the environment was absorbed.

The question is, what should we do next?

An even more horrifying scene unfolded: Frilian took out the flower that had turned slightly red and boldly put it on her head.

You really have a big heart.

"As you can see, I have mastered the method of using flowers to absorb the crimson decay. Now all that is to do is head to the Galid region and make preparations."

Now that things had come to this, they looked at each other in shock, but still said they would obey.

Regardless, the mighty Soul King wouldn't fight an unprepared battle. The specific principles are indeed unclear, but as long as the safety is proven, that's enough. Moreover, some nobles are quite happy for this dangerous magic to leave as soon as possible, and they won't feel at ease until the area is truly repaired.

Now that Frilian has decided to go on a long trip, the magic academy will have to readjust its strategy and will be quite busy.

……

Far away in the main hall of Stoneville.

The Stormhawk soared through the air, hurtling straight to a tall tower before abruptly landing and whipping up a gust of wind.

The messengers immediately stepped forward and took the envelope.

Aside from the Blessed Points that allow teleportation, there are only a handful of fast communication methods available, and this letter bears Frilian's black sun flame symbol, signifying an order to make advance arrangements for certain matters.

"His Majesty could have teleported but didn't arrive immediately. He chose to send a message instead, probably to give us some time to react. It's likely a big move."

The officer made his judgment, looked out at the distant fog-shrouded lake, and took a deep breath.

With peace reigning for so long, it's no surprise that the Lienia region is recovering smoothly and can provide ample logistical resources. That ambitious Soulbinder King is about to launch a new plan; I wonder what he needs Stoneville's services for?

He couldn't wait to run off and deliver the letter.

Go down the tower stairs to reach one of the castle’s most spacious rooms, the throne room.

Even when the master is away, this place remains the central hub. Out of respect and as always, the nobles still hold meetings here to coordinate affairs throughout the south.

Lord Hyde stood at the highest point of the steps.

He cleared his throat and said, "The recovery in Ningmgfu and the Sobbing Peninsula is progressing much faster than in Lienia. It's time to increase investment in weapons production, and mining, forging, and transportation must keep up."

"For the limbs that have already yielded results, don't stop there. Continue to expand the scope, the more the better."

"All departments must prepare for war. If there is another battle like the Battle of the Church of Union, we cannot let the Lienian nobles steal the spotlight."

Hyde's words drew frequent secondings.

exactly.

I was the one who came first. Whether I sided with His Majesty or fought alongside him to defeat the Fragment King, I still suffered a setback on the new battlefield.

In the eyes of most people, including Commander Edgar, the performance in the battle against the Blessed King at the end of Lienia Avenue was so poor that it was a complete hindrance. What if it ruined Lady Frilian's plans? It would be terrible, and the whole thing could be lost.

Although grateful for the noble army that came to their aid, the South, recognizing its own inadequacy in military preparedness, resolved to send another round of reinforcements in order to become the main force in the subsequent attack on the royal city.

Suddenly a messenger burst in, waving a letter and saying, "My lord, it's a letter from His Majesty."

"Give it to me quickly."

Upon receiving the document, Hyde quickly opened it and read it carefully. Everyone around him held their breath, since Frillie wasn't the talkative type. If she took the initiative to contact him, it was probably because she had some important arrangements.

"We need to prepare to send troops to Galid with the objective of eliminating the corrupt creatures."

"In addition, Your Majesty has found a way to cure the contaminated soil."

The words were brief yet powerful, stirring up a storm.

……

Galid region, Red Lion City.

Stormhawk arrived at the city square, where a soldier in Southern military uniform tore open a letter and handed it to the commander.

Upon seeing the sign, he solemnly bowed in the direction of the king, then began to scan it. Both the Southern Army and the Red Lion Army cast their gazes at him. Could it be that the new Fragment King was finally about to make a move?

"Your Lordship, we are grateful for your care during this time. Our support duty has come to an end, and we will be returning to Ningmgefu tomorrow."

"We should be thanking them, otherwise we wouldn't be able to deal with these corrupt creatures."

"They seem to have become more ferocious over the years."

Soldiers stationed locally will feel the changes: pollution from the soil has intensified, giving rise to more decaying organisms that rapidly overwhelm the normal ecosystem.

Not so good.

It seems to be related to the power of cursed blood; in short, it's the result of more than one kind of pollution. It feels like a storm is brewing.

As the acting city lord, Jellian observed most carefully. The large number of corrupt creatures were stirring, which was probably related to the soul power flowing in from outside the border area... If it weren't for the Southern Army coming to support them under the orders of Frilian a few years ago, they would probably have suffered heavy losses.

So he quickly asked, "Are you coming back or not? Are you going to give up on quelling corruption?"

"Do you think our lord is the type to back down in the face of battle? Don't worry, the main force will be coming to support us, we won't be needed."

"That emperor is truly determined!"

Even with Jellian's discerning eye, he couldn't help but admire her. Having witnessed the battle between General Shattered Star and the Valkyrie, he held Frillie in high regard. He had initially thought that at most, they would be replaced with other troops, providing some insignificant support.

But you're telling me to send a massive army to wipe out the corrupt creatures? What's the point?

Could it be that Soul King is interested in the resources of Red Lion City? He could easily plunder them; there's no need for him to take on the responsibility.

Kingly way!

This move shocked Jeremy the most. How many people in the border region would consider such a thing?

This is indeed in line with Frilian's consistent logic of action: conquest must be accompanied by governance, and she takes it upon herself to repair the broken disaster. She will never turn a blind eye to the monsters that destroy the environment and hates evil as if it were her enemy.

He said sincerely, "Please convey my respect to Your Majesty."

"Definitely, she should be happy too."

"Furthermore, the Battle Festival will be held again. Since Lady Freyland has the will to seize the Great Rune, let's give it a try and see if a quasi-king will be born?"

Jellian glanced deeply at the sand dunes below the cliffs of Red Lion City, where a mad demigod was lurking and gnawing on a corpse.

It's time to be free.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding Red Lion Knights nodded wistfully. It was indeed a good opportunity. This battle festival was not only for Rataen, but also for Frilian's journey, to decide the victor between the Fragment Kings.

The Southern Army officer replied solemnly, "I will deliver the message."

After saying this, he spurred his horse and left, and the entire reinforcement squad sprang into action, advancing westward.

This battle festival is different from the last one, which was disrupted by the Battle of Nimgford. This time, more experts will participate, so you can imagine how lively it will be. The Southern Army certainly can't miss this good opportunity.

The Red Lion Knights who remained in place were busy under Jellian's command, making preparations for the upcoming battle festival.

He couldn't help but look up at the stars in the sky.

"Can the Soul King change the course of these destinies?"

The only response from Jellian was a roar from the sand dunes, echoing for a long time, as if yearning for a battle.

Blood Pool Plain of the Blood Dynasty.

Among them, blood monsters continue to emerge, including a large number of Platinum Sons, which are becoming increasingly prevalent in the magic of the Blood Nobles.

Blood crows hung from the starry sky disc in the underground world, emitting a loud and proud cry.

Since the Battle of the Church of Affinity ended in victory for the Southern Army, the Great Blood King realized that action must be taken to contain the Soul King, and thus continued to expand the army, which now numbers in the tens of thousands.

However, they were still not satisfied and continued to use all sorts of methods to increase the number of monsters, even extending their reach to corrupt creatures.

"Very good, use cursed blood to make them go berserk."

"Simply enhancing individual organisms is not enough; we need to further increase the number of corrupt organisms, the more the better."

“Give the entire Galid region a big one, and sooner or later it will spread to Nymgford.”

The blood nobles laughed heartily, their blood boiling along with the pool of blood.

This will only cause more trouble for the South.

They actually issued an order to the Faded Guild to attack Bloodfinger and join forces to strike at the Blood Dynasty's power. Well then, they can't blame us for retaliating. We have to get our revenge.

In the temple hall high on the rock, bored, Munger gazed at the actions below.

The numerous monsters, empowered by the Outer God, roared with high spirits, eager to break through this towering, illusory starry sky and wreak havoc on the surface of the earth, their bloodlust barely contained.

They all want to fight, whether to destroy themselves or their enemies.

Suddenly, a noble of blood reported: "Your Majesty, intelligence confirms that the Soul King is about to launch a large-scale military campaign against the Galid region..."