Frilian at Elden Ring

“If we build a fortress inside, we can block this road.”

Melina chimed in, "Indeed, there are ruins deep within the misty forest, which should be the city from back then."

"Is it the Storm King and the Golden Army again?"

"I'm not sure, after all, it's been a long time, but there are still many traces of the war from Nymgefur to the Sobbing Peninsula."

"Anyone capable of stopping the Golden Dynasty army, which is at the height of its power, must be very strong."

Even though Frilian didn't witness it firsthand, she glimpsed a corner of the immense magical remnants in some ruins. If Lake Lienia was the only Golden Tree enemy that wasn't completely conquered but ended up through a marriage alliance, then the Storm King's forces were the only ones that resisted to the very end.

Even though the unruly ancient dragons actually made concessions and appeared to have formed an alliance and reconciled, it is said that the Golden Tree has stationed troops in the ancient dragons' cities to oversee them.

Upon entering the misty forest, she spotted a large bear. Upon seeing it, she also noticed the player's notification:

[A formidable foe lies ahead]

[A bear! It's a bear!]

Beware of the sprint!

The shadows that appear when you light up bloodstains are mostly those who died while desperately trying to dodge; these opponents are large, resilient, and agile. They might be troublesome in normal environments, but they are extremely dominant in the misty forest.

Therefore, Frilian did not intend to confront the other party head-on. As a mage, she should try various methods.

"If the Claw Mark can use powers like prayer, is it compatible with Dark Soul? Let's try it."

The silver-haired girl raised her right arm and clenched her fist in the air. Wisps of lightning emerged from her fingers, intertwining to form a long spear, its sharpness fully revealed and accompanied by crackling sounds.

The bear noticed the commotion, but it was too late.

Thunder gun!

The next moment, lightning shot from Su's hand, instantly piercing through the bear's body and causing a wave of paralysis. Whether or not the enemy was killed, this moment of stun was enough to create an opening.

The effect is excellent. For my first time using Frillie, I've already regained my initial feel for it and it's very easy to use.

The laser gun is suitable for long-range sniping.

This attack startled the bear nearby, which roared and pounced at a remarkably fast pace.

One more shot! The golden lightning spear pierced through the target, simultaneously radiating an explosive energy from the inside out. The corpse was charred on the outside and tender on the inside, cooked through.

Actually, it's not a particularly powerful ability. The key is that Frilian has used it too many times and has mastered the control of force to the extreme. She can cause the greatest damage with the least amount of force, using minimal effort to achieve maximum effect and ultimately killing the opponent with a single blow.

The difference in the basic values ​​is too large to be bridged.

Having found her old toys, she kept firing one lightning gun after another.

New move?

Melina, who had followed her partner from beginning to end, had no idea what techniques the silver-haired girl was using. A similar prayer existed at the border, sharing a similar essence. Those who faded likely possessed this ability from the start; as they grew stronger, new abilities would continuously emerge.

It's utterly unfathomable; how many bizarre and varied methods are hidden within? Just based on his current performance, how much is he inferior to the Full Moon Queen?

It's hard to judge her as a non-magician, but it's certain that Frilian's understanding of magic is top-notch, and the more methods she can use, the more proficient she is.

Magic emphasizes knowledge and wisdom, which even those who have faded from understanding possess.

Moreover, Melina suddenly noticed something: her partner had never taken the potion before.

Too much room.

She understood that she didn't need to replenish her health. Apart from a minor scratch during her sparring session with Bernal, Frilian was completely unharmed. Her exquisite footwork was unmatched even by the Black Knife Assassin. With her evasion skill maxed out, she didn't need to drink any medicine.

The witch who assigned attribute upgrades to the faded ones was well aware that she was actually a fragile character with only 20 health points, relying entirely on her unpredictable movements and powerful attacks to sweep away enemies.

How many enemies are qualified to test Frilian's health?

The above is understandable, but the following is baffling: Why doesn't Frillie show any signs of fatigue when she is using magic continuously?

Melina knew that she could switch between different states, named "Large or Small," but her mana was ridiculously high.

They could squander it all.

Just when you think you've found a pattern in her, she quickly breaks it; her strength is constantly redefining your understanding. It's not necessarily about being powerful, but it's always full of surprises. The experiences you gain in just a few days with her are equivalent to traveling the world yourself.

Frillie actually recovers mana quickly and uses techniques to reduce mana consumption.

As a mage, she inevitably experiences mana anxiety when clearing stages, so she has been working hard to compensate for her weaknesses, which is why she now seems to have an unfathomable level of mana.

"Too slow."

After slaughtering the monsters, there weren't many runes left. It wasn't that they were too poor; it was just that they hadn't killed them fast enough.

“In my opinion, that’s already very efficient.” Auro’s voice was full of shock. In the Black Knife Assassin’s view, if he had been chased by a mage like this when he escaped from Rodel City, he would definitely be dead.

Impatient Frillie shook the bell, and with a crisp sound, several ashes appeared one by one.

The first companion I acquired was [The Ashes of the Lone Wolf].

The ashes of the powerful and wealthy linger.

The ashes of the soldier Grik

[Soul Jellyfish Ashes]

The ashes of the skeletal militia

—A total of 13 combat units surrounded her, and with a flick of the silver-haired girl's finger, they charged towards the monster in a fearless attack.

They had already amassed the size of a small squad, and with Frilian constantly unleashing amplification and enhancement magic from the rear, they advanced alongside them. Occasionally, they would replenish their health, and on the spot, they transformed into a Bone Legion Summoning build—unprecedented in the borderlands—sweeping through the misty forest with overwhelming force.

Melina had seen it too many times and was numb to it; if the Faded Ones wanted to play around, so be it.

Witnessing this kind of black-blade assassin's fighting style for the first time, my eyes widened. What kind of soul quality would it take to sustain such a fight? Compared to magic consumption, soul consumption is the most terrifying, isn't it?

However, Frilian effortlessly commands numerous ashes to fight together.

Chapter 31: Wolf Brother Ahead

The "Ash Recall" strategy proved to be very effective.

AFK (away from keyboard) combat.

Anyway, all Frilian needs to do is follow behind them and cast buff spells in time. Both the consumption of magic power and attention are greatly reduced, which is very convenient and effortless.

There's no need to worry about anything; against ordinary targets like ashes, a simple gang attack will guarantee victory.

To test its combat performance, she once encountered a giant bear and simply didn't provide support, letting the ashes fight on their own. As a result, the giant bear, benefiting from its massive size, impact force, and resilience, swept through the enemy ranks and firmly gained the upper hand.

However, once the battle dragged on, the numerically superior Legion relentlessly wore down the enemy, achieving a dramatic reversal.

Even if I am also severely injured, victory is victory.

"Because much of my power comes from my soul, and the influence of the First Flame is what allowed me to summon so many ashes..."

Having figured this out, Frilian could think of a new build style different from the original, mainly to make full use of the combat power of the veterans. With this in mind, she led this special legion to continue advancing.

The remaining black-knife assassins and Melina remained on guard behind them.

very smooth.

The group's configuration was sufficient to conquer large underground labyrinths, let alone a misty forest. Ultimately, it wasn't a contaminated monster gathering place and wasn't difficult to deal with.

So Frilian handed over the main task of the encirclement and suppression to the ashes, and began to observe the surroundings.

"...Strange, we heard wolf howls at first, but they disappeared as soon as we entered the misty forest, and we didn't find any trace of the wolf pack."

Don't overlook any detail.

Years of gaming experience and occasional encounters with demons in real life have led her to completely shift towards a more combat-oriented style. Every map is a battlefield, constantly changing, requiring attention to easily overlooked details.

Suddenly, the silver-haired girl's emerald eyes looked at the ruined buildings that were gradually emerging from the mist, and she sensed an unfamiliar aura.

Her battle-hardened instincts told Frillie to immediately draw her brass shield and, incidentally, bring it into the players' field of vision, so they could leave a warning in case of any danger.

Look up

[There's a wolf ahead, but it's Brother Wolf, a good guy.]

【Beast Blaze, the Shadow of the Divine Woman Lani】

Then I will be Lani's blade.

boom!

Suddenly, a werewolf jumped down from a ruined tower. He wore a black cloak, held a royal greatsword, and exuded a powerful and solemn aura, suggesting he was a serious person.

"That was quite a commotion... Speaking of which, I've seen that summoning bell in Lady La... Lady Reina's possession. Where did you get it?"

“She gave it to me; rather than giving it to me, it was more like giving it to Toret’s master as agreed.”

The silver-haired girl displayed the Spirit Horse Whistle, and upon seeing this, the werewolf nodded, certain he wouldn't mistake her. He had heard of this agreement; this faded being was indeed powerful, so did she have a chance to shake the sealed stars? Probably not.

Of course, it's difficult to fathom the war between demigods with one's own level of understanding; for example, one cannot fathom the performance of such a person.

No matter how he thought about it, he still gave a slight bow and said:

"My name is Blaze, and I am a subordinate of the witch Reina. I am currently on a mission to find a knight named Darrell. If you have any information, please let me know, and I will reward you handsomely."

"Just call me Frillian, so who is Darrell?"

“A traitorous hound knight, and traitors deserve their fate. Since we were once colleagues, we should fulfill our responsibility to clean house.”

"understood."

She perked up when the commission was mentioned.

Incidentally, pretending not to hear Blaze almost slip up and reveal he was a subordinate of Princess Lani of the Moon, and instead responding with a pseudonym, further proves their close relationship. Since it relates to the plotline of the mastermind behind the Black Knife Night, it must be of great importance, and the player's intuition tells them otherwise!

"You're quite active. I heard about it when I came to Nymgford to pursue the traitor. The man who supposedly destroyed the Demon Sword caused Stormgate to lose face and enraged Grek."

"It was just a minor conflict. He's getting angry too soon; he'll have plenty of time to get angry later."

"By the way, would it be convenient to tell us our destination?"

"I heard that Hyde Fortress is in rebellion and the city lord needs help, so I've come to join in the fun. It would be best if I could win him over."

Frilian makes no secret of her ambition, insisting that she's had her share of reigns, such as the King of the Wanderers. She understands basic mechanics and can easily collect magic once she has territory.

"That nobleman did have some reservations about Grek. Perhaps there was a basis for cooperation between you, but the situation changed yesterday."

"What is it?"

"A horde of monsters known as the Farron Undead Legion is rampaging around Hyde Fortress, the once peaceful eastern Nymgford is in turmoil, and the Grik soldiers are in the process of evacuating."