Frilian at Elden Ring

fighting?

Don't be ridiculous. With Soul King's strength, he could kill you in one move.

He would prepare a substitute or something similar against a normal enemy, but that would be useless against a magician who manipulates souls; it would be better to disguise himself carefully.

Gwyneth's mission is to nurture Millison and her sisters, and then create a vessel large enough to contain the Goddess of Corruption. He will stop at nothing to witness that day.

"Someone actually adopted a corrupt wolfhound."

boom!

With a heavy thud, the oppressive force of the storm caused the decaying creature to cower.

It possesses a greater degree of rationality than ordinary wolves and is more capable of understanding the terror of the descending Frilian. The resentment of the corrupt creatures surrounding it is almost tangible, making it a true enemy of the Crimson Corruption.

That's not all. She didn't take these mere outer gods seriously, didn't see them as enemies. It was the Crimson Corruption that felt a natural enemy had appeared...

"This guy is so ugly."

Melina rarely showed disgust.

"Are you going to kill him?"

Just as the two were discussing, an elderly man came running up tremblingly.

He waved to the corrupt wolfhound, who, as if granted a pardon, scurried away, never to appear in his nemesis's sight again.

"Hello, my name is Frillie. Sorry to bother you."

That being said, the silver-haired girl's gaze was anything but friendly, filled with suspicion. She had a feeling that this guy, like Servis, was hiding something, and there was a strong aura of corruption about him...

"I have long admired your name, the great Soul King. I was once known as the Sage, and my name is Gewei."

"I saw a red-haired female swordsman infected with Crimson Corruption earlier. How much do you know about her?"

“Oh! That’s perfect, I also want to save her. Her name is Millison, and she suffers from the putrefaction disease, which is incurable. Even during the Golden Tree’s most glorious period, the demigods were helpless against it.”

As he spoke, Gwei observed Frillie's expression.

However, the latter remained unmoved, appearing defiant and skeptical. In fact, it should be said that this fragmented king had never accepted his fate.

Fine, it's not going to work that way to get her to give up, so let's just keep pushing forward:

"Although it cannot be cured, there is a way to suppress the putrefaction disease, and that is the Pure Gold Needle. It is in the Ionian Swamp, on the body of a general of the Holy Tree Army. With Your Majesty's strength, you will surely be able to cross the Great Swamp safely."

Melina was deeply worried after hearing these words and whispered, "This guy looks suspicious."

"It's okay, I'm going there anyway."

Frillie answered both of them at the same time.

"Also, let me ask you something, Gwei, do you think the Corruption Lake can be repaired? For example, by absorbing the Crimson Corruption within it."

"Impossible. That is the unshakeable proof of the power left by the corrupt gods. It represents a future destined to erode the entire world, and no matter how many years it takes, it will always lead to this end."

After giving his alarming answer, Gwei saw Frillie smile faintly.

"That would be challenging."

"It seems you are confident in tackling the corruption problem, that's good, I'm very grateful."

With a forced smile, Ge Wei said, "But this is a multiple-choice question."

"why?"

"His Majesty must have come for the Battle Festival. It would be best to face General Shattered Star at his peak. Otherwise, even if we defeat Rataen, we may not have the strength to deal with the Corruption Lake, and some potential enemies may use its power to launch a sneak attack."

If there is even the slightest chance to unleash the power of corruption, Frilian, the Purifier, must be killed.

For Soul King, it's a multiple-choice question: how should he decide the order?

No matter what choice you make, angering the Scarlet Corruption God will definitely bring retribution.

"I'll think it over."

Unfortunately, you won't have time to consider it carefully.

Gwei was determined to take advantage of the Ionian swamp to deliver a heavy blow to the invading Nymgford forces. He might pray to the corrupt gods, who would likely respond in kind.

Little did he know that Frilian's gaze grew even colder as she looked at him; she was all too familiar with hostility and murderous intent.

Will you bring your army with you to the Ionian Swamp?

"That's the only way we can go, but not now. Let's get the golden needles first."

"I wish you all the best."

The silver-haired girl nodded, turned, and summoned her spirit horse, heading towards the corrupt lake below. Every second counted; having accepted this important side quest, she had to complete it as quickly as possible.

What is the starting point of the longest branch line that players mention running through the border area?

Could a battle break out in the lake?

Compared to Frilian's excited anticipation, Melina, sitting behind her, frowned as she gazed at the hut. Strange, why was that feeling of being watched growing stronger? She, always sensitive to the aura of the gods, found it hard to ignore.

“Frilian, your actions in Galid should have attracted the attention of the corrupt god. Be careful, He may make a move.”

"That's normal. I've purified so much pollution; I've made enemies long ago."

Are you ready?

"Yes, and I estimate the best place for revenge is the Ionian Swamp."

"Then why are you still going!"

This time, Melina's voice carried a hint of reproach, wondering how Frilian could always risk her life so recklessly.

"Because I'm not the type to back down once I find out, and isn't this a good opportunity to end things?"

"Aren't you afraid of missing out on the Great Rune of Rataen? At least one thing Gwyn is right: if the Lake of Corruption causes you trouble, then there will be no way to deal with General Shattered Star."

"I did not become king because of the Great Rune."

Melina had to agree with this, because didn't the penniless, faded ones also gain the loyalty of the nobles? Everyone had their eyes on the compassionate king.

Other kings had a path dependency, believing that only the Great Rune was acceptable. In contrast, Frilian was revered as a queen before defeating the demigod, and people were willing to gamble their lives for a possibility of salvation. Therefore, she had no concept of the sacredness of the Rune fragments; they were merely tools.

Whether it's there or not, it won't affect the popular opinion, especially since Rataen's Great Rune is there and can't be moved.

Whatever.

I feel quite reassured to see her consistently follow this path.

While pondering, the spirit horse had already reached the edge of the Corruption Lake, which stretched as far as the eye could see, almost making one think it was an inland sea, vast and boundless.

Unfortunately, the air was filled with an unpleasant odor, and the lake water was bubbling as if boiling. The Ionian Swamp was not always so lively, as if it were welcoming guests from afar.

Meanwhile, decaying creatures roam around the lake, making it their habitat. The scene is chaotic, with demons dancing and ghosts howling, a veritable painting of hell.

She could wipe out most of them, but a large number would escape.

To wage an encirclement war, you need a well-organized army.

Frillie whistled.

Stormhawk swooped down and received the letter she had casually written: "Go to Seria Town and have the main force come to the lake area. There are signs of a large-scale outbreak of corrupt organisms there. Go and come back quickly."

After a cry, it soared into the sky.

As a messenger of the now-famous Soul King of the borderlands, this distance is nothing to him, and an army will soon be on its way.

"Look closely underwater and use your senses to search."

Melina warned with apprehension, "The bottom of the lake is full of corpses, but they are not completely dead; it's a cycle of decay."

"...The truly decaying thing in the Lake of Corruption is the corpses."

"After all, the Holy Tree Army and the Red Lion Army fought a brutal battle here back then, and both sides suffered heavy losses."

"It was indeed tragic."

Even for Frilian, it was rare to see a lake filled with corpses. Perhaps the Giants' Graveyard in Dark Souls would be an example? But the dead there were truly dead, while the things in this lake were hard to say.

Indiscriminately, they have long been a breeding ground for crimson decay, continuously fermenting and polluting.

The entire Ionian Swamp is a breeding ground for super plagues; no wonder one area can cause unrest throughout an entire country.

The silver-haired girl couldn't help but touch the Ionia flower headdress.

To wait for.

After continuously absorbing the Dragon Tomb, the crimson corruption in Seria Town had indeed reached its limit, and it was impossible to use absorption and purification for the time being.

This also meant that if Frilian were to suffer a direct hit from the Crimson Corruption, there would be no headdress to act as a buffer; she would have to rely on her physical strength to withstand it. Therefore, she carefully spread out her senses, not missing any enemy.

“There are traces left by the Valkyrie Marlene when she bloomed here. The flower might still be there. Perhaps you can take it and use it.”

Melina made the suggestion.

Her mind had already followed along.

“Good idea, but I also heard that she was rescued by the Holy Tree Army with a huge scarlet flower.”

"There are too many rumors in the border area, and nobody knows exactly what happened back then."

"They must have known, but unfortunately they've lost their rationality."

Melina followed the direction Frilian pointed and was astonished to find a corrupt knight.

Despite the passage of thousands of years, the Golden Law and Crimson Corruption have retained their power, remaining as imposing as ever. Slender, form-fitting armor covers every inch of her skin; tall and imposing, she grips her weapon tightly, pointing it at her enemy.

Enemy attack?

Who could have imagined that there would be survivors from that time in the Ionian Swamp, and that they would be considered powerful and respected knights even in the Holy Tree Army?

"Be careful, these warriors were invincible in the Shattered War, fighting alongside the Valkyrie and absorbing the power of corruption; they are both valiant and powerful top-tier knights—"

Before the words were finished, a golden halo flew over.

Frillie retracted her spirit horse and dodged the attack, the sharp edge brushing past her ear sending a chill down her spine.

But her attention wasn't on the Dignified Knight, because even though she had chosen the shore as her foothold, the lake water next to her was gradually rising and spreading over her, as if it had come alive and was actively swallowing her up.

At the same time, a mighty and immense will swept over us.

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