Frilian at Elden Ring

Chapter 155 Old Oni General.

The unusual activity in the Ionian swamp is likely being controlled by that goddess.

Melina and Frilian, who were of one mind, exchanged a glance, both knowing that the visitor was not friendly and that the influence of the being who had caused heavy disaster in Galid was still present.

At the moment of blooming, Malenia was probably like an other god.

Whoosh!

The halo struck again, but the venerable knight in front of him would not let the rising lake waters pass by. He immediately launched a fierce attack, determined to take down this powerful enemy in one fell swoop and achieve another victory.

In this situation, Frilian cannot easily take off; using the gravity ball as a landing point would make her an easy target.

Therefore, she chose to avoid it.

The silver-haired girl raised a long sword and parried the attacks one by one. With each crisp clang, she remained unharmed, her defense impenetrable.

At the same time, his footwork was steady, and although his eyes were always fixed on the Corrupted Knight, he avoided all the corrupt lake water. His posture was flawless, and his defense and footwork were impeccable. In fact, he used a bounce back to almost make the Corrupted Knight lose his balance.

Great!

Even the knight, who was out of his mind, could sense the unfathomable skill of his opponent.

One side pursued while the other fought and retreated, engaging in a fierce duel with flashing swords and sparks flying at the edge of the Corruption Lake, causing the surrounding corrupt creatures to become restless.

However, Frillie retreated to the hillside with an impregnable fortress.

This stretch of road was incredibly dangerous for Melina; if the Corrupt Knights and the Corrupt Lake launched a combined attack, her chances of survival would be slim.

Sure enough, the lake water receded.

"Looks like you've been targeted by the goddess of corruption."

"I know, but now is not the time to worry. Let's finish the mission first. I can sense that general."

Thanks to the boiling of the Ionian Swamp, many previously hidden auras were inadvertently exposed. Frilian, who had the strongest perception among those present, immediately memorized each target and was ready to go at any time.

Since that's the case, there's no need to get entangled with the enemy in front of us; let's finish this quickly.

clang!

The Knight of the Decay was caught off guard by the silver-haired girl's upward slash, the blade striking the middle of the long weapon with precision. The intense shock nearly caused him to drop the weapon, and at the same time, it unleashed a burst of sword energy.

She unleashed a combat technique while counterattacking, and in desperation, she quickly used her sword to block it, which shattered instantly with a crack.

Fortunately, he managed to block the fatal blow.

Still shaken, I never imagined someone could perfectly integrate combat skills into the rhythm of battle. Wouldn't that mean unleashing a massive threat every turn? I have to keep my distance. I'll settle this with auras and arrows...

However, the opponent produced a staff topped with a sapphire.

Frillie's movements were too fast; she switched weapons in an instant, leaving no time to react.

A purple light seemed to flash before his eyes, and the next moment, pain spread throughout his body, causing his father, the Corrupted Knight, to kneel on the ground.

Comet in the Night!

The initial battle went well; with the enhancement of demigod-level magic, it easily pierced through the armor of a top-tier knight, and the unexpected attack caught even such a master off guard, leaving him severely injured.

"No bleeding?"

Melina warned, "Be careful, she is almost a corrupting creature. The Venerable Corruption Knight has an extraordinary resistance to corruption, but in the end, she cannot escape her fate."

The decaying flesh endowed this person with a superior ability to fight on end.

This was the first time Frilian had ever seen someone continue fighting while afflicted with crimson corruption. Regardless of whether they could think, their combat intelligence was not to be underestimated.

Consider this a rehearsal for the Battle of Rataen.

Unfortunately, the boiling, corrupt lake offers no space for peaceful fighting.

The pungent odor in the air seemed to have drawn the monsters together, each one more frenzied than the last, baring their teeth and surrounding the scene, eyeing the lone silver-haired girl with predatory intent. Together with the Corrupted Knight, they formed a veritable encirclement.

"Looks like things are about to get complicated. Hopefully, it won't let that general leave."

Crack! Suddenly, Frilian planted her staff in the ground, and instantly a shockwave swept down from above, overturning everything within a radius of a hundred meters.

Explosive rock mass.

The magic used for mining became an excellent tool for destroying terrain in the hands of powerful mages; the collapsed rocks and soil instantly engulfed several decaying creatures.

Despite their stubborn bodies, they are still struggling.

But they watched helplessly as a ray of white light rose into the sky, the crystal scattering covering the entire area, each fragment powerful enough to shatter a skull.

Whether the monsters were buried in shallow soil or exposed, they all suffered fatal damage.

Those who remain standing when the ground collapses are essentially flying. At this moment, Frilian stands atop the gravity sphere, overlooking the collapsed slope, and attacks any monster from above with unerring accuracy.

Whoosh!

The halo once again soared into the sky and precisely targeted the silver-haired girl.

However, a single Tops force field caused it to spin in place, maintaining its rotation as it flew towards the releaser's location, arriving in an instant.

The Knight of the Corruption was completely unprepared for this move, and his heavily injured body had no time to dodge, so it hit him without any suspense.

With a crack, the decaying body shattered.

Even at the very last moment, she remained standing, her broken sword pointing at the slowly descending enemy.

The crimson, decaying body, condemned to eternal life, returned to the polluted earth, becoming part of something indeterminate between plant and animal. What a pity, such a steadfast knight still became a breeding ground for crimson decay. Was this truly liberation?

Frilian picked up the weapons and spoils that had fallen to the ground.

【The Scythe of the Corrupted Knight】

The war scythes wielded by the Knights of Corruption who fought alongside "Michaela's Blade" Malenia.

[The weapons carried by the knights' commander]

[A semi-circular halo blade with holy attribute attack power]

In addition, there was a broken sword. After searching around, some equipment of the Holy Tree Army was indeed found, which shows how fierce the battle was back then, with both sides leaving behind a large amount of supplies and equipment.

When she finished collecting the materials, the once-boiling Ionian swamp finally calmed down, but Frilian didn't think it would stop there.

It's just building up its strength.

Melina asserted, "It seems the general of the Holy Tree Army you're looking for is in this area, but be prepared, perhaps the Goddess of Corruption has taken a liking to your potential and wants to create a new proxy."

"Is that what you think? Shouldn't they be irreconcilable enemies?"

"Because you have demonstrated an extraordinary ability to adapt to corruption, and you are more accepting and more frequently used than Marlene, resulting in a high infection benefit."

"Then she'll have wasted her time."

Frillie shrugged. No one knew that her body was already lively enough and couldn't accommodate anyone else.

Just as the two were discussing, a tall man carrying a military flag walked over from not far away. His face was weathered, but his eyes were piercing. Although he was stained with crimson decay, he did not exude that kind of frenzied aura.

He glanced at the corpse of the Corrupted Knight and sighed, "Even this ending is a relief. Thank you, Faded One."

"Easy to do."

"...Judging from your appearance, do I think I've encountered a distinguished new king?"

Previously, Frillian's appearance did indeed make her seem like the most ordinary faded one, especially with her long-eared demi-human features, she was practically just another face in the crowd.

As long as she doesn't actively release her magical aura, others won't even notice.

Things are different now.

Having just endured a seemingly effortless battle, the silver-haired girl exuded an aura of unstoppable power. Terrifying magical energy surged skyward, even faintly emanating the glow of fragments of magical rings. Indeed, the presence of a Great Rune was enough to prove many things.

Looking at this magnificent armor, its exquisite craftsmanship and priceless value, along with its harmonious design, suggest that it was custom-made.

The crown on her head wasn't something anyone could just wear; it had a distinctly southern artisan style, with some of the gemstone carvings even showing a Kalia influence...

What's wrong with my face?

Frilian only regarded the crown as a small piece of equipment that provided some resistance, and that the magic academy had added decorations to it. Little did she know that it was full of knowledge, and that every detail was carefully considered.

In the eyes of those who truly understand the royal family of the border region, their identities are quite obvious.

Her features directly represent the king who ruled the region of Nymgfu, Lienia.

“I never expected such a dramatic change to have happened in the swamp over the years. I think I know why those blood fingers and decaying creatures have become active. It’s because you’ve been stirring up trouble.”

"It is."

"My name is O'Neill, one of the generals of the Holy Tree Army. What business does Your Majesty have with me?"

“My name is Frilian, and I have come to retrieve the Pure Golden Needle.”

The silver-haired girl spoke casually, as if she were simply discussing a collectible she was determined to acquire, something she was sure of getting once she set her mind to it. Hearing this, the old general raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, "She's after me; I can't easily dismiss a fragmented king."

At the same time, he sensed a large army approaching from afar, most likely belonging to this extraordinary new fragment king.

To be honest, O'Neal really wanted to know what such a legendary figure had gone through, and inquire about the situation at the border, but he still focused on the key points:

How much do you know about pure gold needles?

"I only know it can suppress crimson putrefaction... does it mean the effect you're seeing now is what you're experiencing?"

"Correct."

The old general generously lifted his shirt, revealing a slender gold needle embedded in his chest, also inserted into the infected, crimson, and decaying skin, firmly locking in the spread of the erosion.

It goes without saying that once it's pulled out, the chances of survival are slim.

Frillie scratched her head and muttered, "I thought it was a consumable item, but it turns out it has to be inserted into the body all the time. Luckily we didn't fight, otherwise, given my style, it would be hard for me not to destroy the Pure Gold Needle."

"But it's still difficult now. For you, taking the golden needles is tantamount to death, right?"

Her honesty earned her a sincere response from O'Neal:

“Death? There is no true death in the borderlands. I have lived a fulfilling life. Staying at the Lake of Corruption is just a side job to eliminate monsters and prevent their spread.”

"You are an excellent soldier."

“Your Majesty, I knew who you were the moment I saw you. Even if I am old and mistaken, the nobles and people of Ningmgefu and Lienia will not be wrong. You must be a great monarch.”

He then gestured to his temple. "And who has the courage to wear an Ionian flower on their head? It seems you've even figured out a way to purify corruption, so I'm willing to entrust you with the Golden Needle."

"It's so convenient to talk to knowledgeable people. Yes, actually I need pure gold needles to save someone..."

Frillian explained the whole story about Millicon.