Frilian at Elden Ring

How did they perform in combat?

Frillie gripped the hilt of her sword, gathered her magic power in an iaido stance, and suddenly unleashed a beam of sword light.

Click!

It easily sliced ​​through the rocks in front of it, without using much energy, relying entirely on the minimum output of the combat skill itself – that's quite a powerful attack.

The weapon that best suits the various sword styles of Ashina has finally arrived at the border region; it couldn't be more suitable, just right. For her, performance isn't a necessity; the key is compatibility, allowing her skills to be further enhanced.

Of course, to avoid misjudging the situation, Frillie examined the admonition on the ground:

[Direct path ahead to Gael Fortress]

A mere fat dragon is as easy as pie.

[I ate the dragon's heart, but I feel the Dragon Offering Prayer isn't strong enough; it's far from the dragon transformation I've witnessed.]

Gameplay and storyline are two different things; you can't really transform into a dragon.

Frillie has researched the power of transforming into a dragon. Although it's not suitable for her, she can use it to some extent through the Dragon Heart. The technological gap is too large; it would be great if an ancient dragon could perfect it.

However, Vlame is also conducting research, and using soul magic to reverse the dragon transformation is a good idea. With her talent, she will eventually figure it out.

Once we obtain the Great Dragon Church in the Galid region, we should gain more, whether it's strengthening the Earth Dragon Army or teaching disciples.

Now she's more focused on weapon evaluation:

The trade-off between strength and aesthetics is always difficult, but the legendary sword Moonshadow possesses both. What are you waiting for? Equip it now and become a swordsmanship master, dominating the borderlands!

[It's perfect for pairing with a charm that increases damage when you strike a specific pose]

Combat skills that can emit light waves are already rare, and this one deals considerable damage, so it's been added to the permanent weapon roster.

It's not exactly a wheelchair, but it's useful; I can use it to get through the game.

Instantly transform into a katana-wielding hero!

【居——合】

[High poise damage in the early game, and inflicts bleeding damage; benefits from Intelligence. If you're a mage looking for melee combat, this is the perfect choice. Its weapon arts include vertical slashes and horizontal sweeps, adaptable to various situations; with high upgrades, it can be used for more than one playthrough.]

[Quickly reduce poise and then deliver a finishing blow; it'll take you down in just a few moves. The pace is so satisfying!]

The same logic applies to the Darkmoon Greatsword in the mid-to-late game, but in the early game, the Blade of Despair and Moonshadow are indeed more convenient, as long as you equip them properly, the damage is sufficient.

...Looks like I made the right choice.

Frillie has basically confirmed that this weapon is very useful, especially for swordsmanship. Compared to others, the Greatsword of the Skull is too cumbersome and will not be used unless under specific conditions.

Greatswords are suitable for dealing high-damage damage to large targets.

When facing powerful enemies in human form, wielding a staff in one hand and a longsword in the other is the stance that offers the highest margin of error for her.

After some calculation, the silver-haired girl sheathed her sword, deciding to replace the katana with it as her permanent weapon. She could use it in high-level battles if necessary, since even the highest-damage dual-staff form wasn't always maintained.

the other side.

Alexander finished collecting the enemy's runes, and the two men, overjoyed with their spoils, beamed with delight.

For safety's sake, they walked out of the tunnel together and reached the surface, which was a deep crimson color.

"Does Your Majesty wish to come to Red Lion City?"

"No, I need to travel around the Galid region first. You go ahead, I'll be there soon, I won't miss you."

"Rumor has it that you intend to conquer this land and eradicate corruption at the same time, is that true?"

“Of course it’s true. And I’ve found a way to absorb the crimson corruption, but there’s a huge source of pollution in Galid, so we have to suppress its spread first.”

Frillie frowned.

"I know what you're looking for."

Upon hearing this, Alexander clapped his hands and said, "Lake Ionia has accumulated enormous corrupting energy over the years, tormenting all living things around it, and is the greatest wound to Galid."

"I had heard about it before; it has affected the ecological environment of a large area around it."

"However, there are traces of the Holy Tree Army's activities there, and they are wary of all outsiders. Their strength should not be underestimated."

"Thank you for reminding."

"With Your Majesty's abilities, I have nothing to worry about. I'll take my leave now."

Having said that, Alexander left with the same magnanimity as when he arrived, heading straight for the Red Lion City, where he would surely arrive first.

In contrast to him, Frilian now wants to steadily advance the exploration of the Galid region. For example, Gali Fortress is a suitable forward position for the Southern Army, and it is not far ahead.

The spirit horse Toret carried the silver-haired girl at high speed, easily reaching their destination from the tunnel exit.

so quiet.

Surprisingly, Gael Fortress was not as bustling as a typical military fortress; instead, it gave off a sense of utter silence, and the area appeared even more dilapidated and decaying.

I originally planned to greet the Red Lion Army.

On closer reflection, even Gael Passage is teeming with rebels, blood nobles, and monsters; how much better can the fortress be? The situation is not good, and we must prepare for battle, for the magical senses have already turned hostile.

Frilian gazed into the distance and saw flame chariots patrolling continuously beneath the city walls.

They still diligently carry out their orders, unleashing a burst of flame to incinerate any corrupting creatures or fire-wielding creatures they encounter.

The entrance to the fortress was blocked.

Besides these, there were also some large, corrupt dogs. Crows, hearing the news, went there, showing great interest in the building…

We're here to celebrate this grand occasion, right?

Compared to the solitary monsters of Nymgford who prefer to roam specific areas, the corrupt creatures of Galid are much more active and curious.

Even Frilian admired their seemingly inexhaustible energy.

To be precise, they can no longer be called monsters, because the constant crimson decay has completely transformed the surrounding life. In a sense, they are a new kind of creature, but unfortunately, their flaws are too great, causing endless harm.

The laws in border areas are lenient, but there are always some who undermine the foundations and cannot be allowed to remain.

On this point, Frilian and Marika are in agreement.

She couldn't even see the Red Lion soldiers, not counting the severely zombie-like monster soldiers.

Melina pointed to the top of the fortress, "It is said that there is a portal leading to Red Lion City. If you want, you can go directly to the Battle Festival."

"No need."

"Your goal is the Lake of Corruption?"

The silver-haired girl nodded, which only made her more worried. Although Frilian had demonstrated a strong resistance to the Crimson Corruption, the waters of Lake Ionia were practically living, flowing corruption, and she didn't know what the consequences would be if she were to come into contact with it rashly.

However, Melina has already said she will trust her partner, so let's witness it first.

After observing and confirming the enemy's situation, Frilian rode out into battle. In the open area, she had no need to worry and covered the area with magical firepower.

Ancient, wronged spirits!

A dark mass of skulls appeared in the air, howling as they pounced on the monsters surrounding Gael Fortress, like a cloud of smoke, a dark cloud pressing down on the city, none of them could escape.

In addition to the magic's inherent ability to locate enemies, it also has the assistance of Frillian's mental perception.

In a fleeting glimpse, she saw invisible monsters, crows taking flight, and a chaotic jet train, but none of that mattered. Faced with the vast army of vengeful spirits, they didn't even have time to dodge.

Boom!

Amidst a series of explosions, the skeleton struck its target.

Logically speaking, corrupted creatures should be more tenacious, but Frilian's attacks contained the lethality of soul magic, causing any corrupted creature to crumble and be annihilated in one strike, falling like wheat being harvested.

At the same time, she used Loretta's Greatbow, shooting down the circling crows one arrow after another.

One person can suppress an entire army.

She embodied the mage's battlefield dominance to the fullest.

The main attacks landed on the outer walls of Gale Fortress, where the corrupted creatures fell without exception and vanished in an instant. Completely defenseless, most were destroyed before they even saw the silver-haired girl on the slope – a result of extremely long-range sniping.

Frillian avoided the fortress itself, since it had to be reserved for the Southern Army to garrison, and it was not the size that was randomly drawn on the map, but rather quite large.

With high walls and thick gates, situated in a mountainous area, guarding the border between two places, it was a stronghold sufficient to support tens of thousands of troops.

"Be careful, there are a lot of monsters in the city."

Melina, who had been observing the battlefield, warned, "This place has become a haven for corruption."

"It was the work of the Blood Dynasty."

The two watched as several blood nobles fled in disarray.

Looking across the border region, it's unlikely anyone would be willing to fight a defensive battle against Soul King, thus courting certain death.

The title of the strongest magician belongs to the new Fragment King. Fighting her in her area of ​​expertise is practically suicidal. Looking back at these key battles, which one wasn't the one inflicted the largest destruction?

slipped.

Only a fool would linger in battle. The Blood Nobles, Bloodfinger and his corrupt retinue, having made up their minds, packed up and left without even giving them a chance to pursue, fleeing in a grand procession.

Melina was speechless; she hadn't expected them to be so easily defeated.

"Don't chase them. Although they are definitely up to something, it's not coordinated for you to chase them alone. Wait for the main force."

"That's my plan. After all, the Southern Army won't be happy if we don't leave them with any war merits."

"You're becoming more and more thoughtful."

"But this number... are they planning to organize an army?"

While maintaining her magic, Frilian observed the enemy's movements and deduced, "They want to wage a full-scale war against me in Galid to disrupt Nymgford's recovery momentum."

"That's not all. The demigod behind the Blood Dynasty must have his eye on your Great Rune, and even the Rataen's. Be careful not to get caught out."

That being said, Melina doesn't think her partner is the type to have reservations.

Does that mean we shouldn't hit them just because someone might be reaping the benefits?

No.

On the contrary, we need to make the fight even more intense, and wipe you all out. The scheming villains behind the scenes have already lost in terms of courage, and given Frilian's personality, she will probably accept a war of attrition or even being outnumbered.

She didn't know what adventures the Faded Ones had experienced outside the borderlands, but they must have been alone, facing powerful enemies all by themselves.

As the two were talking, the fleeing enemy soldiers left behind hundreds of corpses, and even a corner of the city wall collapsed.