Frilian at Elden Ring

The messenger ordered the soldiers to rush down the city wall stairs without stopping.

Meanwhile, the number of troops patrolling the high walls began to increase, the gates slowly rose, and the armory opened. Whether it was good news or bad news, sending a message to the rear meant that troop numbers needed to be increased, that much was certain.

Therefore, the astute officers had already deployed their forces according to the plan, with orders being given constantly and the ranks running in perfect unison.

If the war goes badly, then we should adopt a forward defense strategy and send troops to Storm Pass and Gale Fortress.

If all goes well, then even more soldiers, supplies, and warhorses will need to be transported to ensure the long supply line remains intact. After all, it is well known that the Blood Dynasty has also appeared there, so we cannot afford to be complacent.

Everyone was deeply worried.

If anything were to happen to Her Majesty Frilian, it would be a huge problem. Hopefully, the situation at the front is under control, otherwise, the rear will not be able to provide support.

Inside the throne room, Hyde and a group of lords and nobles discussed the matter with serious expressions:

"Bloodfingers are becoming increasingly active. Should we proactively recruit more members?"

"No, do not send troops without His Majesty's order."

"The Galid region has concentrated the elite forces of the entire south, and with His Majesty personally leading them, there will definitely be no problem."

"...Lienia is more crucial. Although the elevator is blocked, the Night Cavalry, with no way out, are still troublesome as they are forced to operate entirely in guerrilla warfare. They need to be eliminated as soon as possible to avoid interfering with the caravan. Let Mugram make sure his actions are clean."

boom!

The sudden bursting of the door interrupted his thoughts, and he saw the messenger hand the letter to Hyde.

He frowned as he read it, and the room fell silent, for the letter, once opened, clearly bore the insignia of Frillian, and undoubtedly contained her orders.

So is it good or bad?

"His Majesty reminded us to reinforce Gael Fortress and guard the border line, where the enemy we are defending against is the Bloodfinger."

Hyde's account left his colleagues puzzled and confused.

"Isn't this aimed at the Corpse of Corrupted Creatures?"

"Your Majesty has successfully purified Ionia, no, it's now called Lake Melina. The former corrupt waters have been replaced by flower-covered wetlands, and it will no longer emit crimson decay."

"what?"

"Incidentally, they joined forces with the Red Lion Army and the Battle Festival Challengers to repel the Goddess of Corruption's attack, even uprooting the Ionian flowers."

How much information have we actually missed?

The nobles and officers looked at each other, wondering if a series of major events had suddenly occurred and if they had been completely isolated from the world.

After looking around, Hyde said seriously, "I will explain the whole story later. In accordance with His Majesty's orders, immediately mobilize the army to Gale Fortress."

The entire city of Stoneville was bustling with activity, continuously supplying resources to the front lines.

……

The end of Lienia Avenue.

The elevator shaft was piled high with boulders, firmly jamming the mechanism. More rubble was continuously piled up around it, and defensive lines and fortresses were built, almost right next to the shaft itself, as if to say, "We'll never cross paths again; the Yatan Plateau has no chance of moving south."

Standing in front of the fortifications, Mugram held a different blueprint: a defensive map of the ancient ruins and mines.

He pointed to a few locations and asked, "Have all the monsters inside been cleared out?"

"General, the entire area has been cleared by the Kalia Knights and the Mage Corps, including the Great Earth Dragon inside. It's well-preserved and usable."

"Seal what needs to be blocked, don't leave any gaps."

"As ordered."

"Aren't you afraid that if you do this, we won't be able to get up there later?"

Samir the Ancient Hero said.

Mugram replied dismissively, "His Majesty's power is evident to all, especially his skill in levitant and heavy-duty magic, making clearing rubble a piece of cake. In fact, it won't be difficult for the royal army either; the important thing is the posture. Only by displaying an attitude of 'at all costs' can we deter the Blessed King."

"I don't understand the thinking of you generals."

The black-knife assassin seemed listless, having not been involved in any battles lately.

The elevator is much quieter now that the last major conflict has occurred.

Suddenly a Stormhawk flew in.

Its eyes swept casually and then fixed on the conspicuous Chief Knight of Kalia. It immediately folded its wings and swooped down, landing steadily on the ground.

Mugram quickly took the letter, read it for a moment, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"very smooth."

He then circulated the document among the crowd, causing widespread shock. How could they have inexplicably confronted the Crimson Corruption Outer God? And even joined forces to repel the enemy? Had the legendary Blood Dynasty finally revealed itself? Was it the Fragment King who had been hiding all along?!

I thought sabotaging the elevator was big news, but the frontline crew did something even bigger, leaving me in the dust.

"Well done! Now the Crimson Corruption won't spread."

"We will no longer be attacked from both sides."

"I never expected the Southern Army to be so powerful!"

The Lienian soldiers finally breathed a sigh of relief. Their greatest fear had been hearing that the putrid creatures had spread to the south, which would have been disastrous. Now, the situation had reversed.

This is good news.

Nothing is more encouraging than good news from the front lines, which allows them to hold out longer because they have no worries about their rear.

"Furthermore, His Majesty has approved our actions in sabotaging the elevator."

Mugram's words reassured everyone: "His Majesty said that showing determination is part of the tactics, and what is destroyed can be rebuilt."

"Therefore, our mission remains unchanged: to continue guarding the elevator area until His Majesty is freed from the battle ceremony."

As everyone knows, the Soul King can see the blessings and use them to teleport over long distances.

She is a being who has faded into the chosen one, and now she exudes an aura of divine destiny. Once she is liberated from Galid, she will also eliminate the threat to the front lines of Lienia.

Frilian can come to the blessing point at any time.

As Mugram announced this, the camp erupted in a fierce cheer, roaring to the sky as if the wind would carry the applause across the plateau.

……

Beside the ruins of Huatian Wetland.

For convenience, the Southern Army vanguard set up camp where they were, while the rest of the main force returned to the town of Seria to rest. The entire force formed a defensive formation around the Red Lion City in front of them.

Of course, another reason was to help His Majesty clear away ruins from who knows how many years ago.

Frillie wandered among the ruins, searching repeatedly. Explosions and landslides occurred from time to time, making the friendly forces nervous, who thought some enemy had suddenly appeared. In contrast, the Southern Army remained calm.

I'm used to it.

They only need to clean up the battlefield while they're at it.

Besides that, Frillie occasionally chatted and laughed with thin air, but this time no one found it strange.

The sorcerer who summoned the Little Golden Tree during the Second Ionian War shone brightly, continuing to pray and heal a large number of wounded soldiers even after the victory, which was no small feat.

This is even more important for the Southern Army, as it directly declares that the position of His Majesty's most trusted confidant is unshakeable.

Even the strongest team still has to fight for second place.

"Is Melina the name of the invisible witch?"

"The Faded Ones always had a witch with them, and over the years people have almost forgotten that this is the common practice."

"We should have thought of that sooner, such as who gave His Majesty the spirit horse when he was penniless at the time?"

Thinking carefully, Frillie's initial actions were clear and meticulous, clearly showing signs of a guide, not to mention the origin of the legendary spirit horse, Torret. Many important figures in the border regions knew her, suggesting a deep connection, and it also brings to mind the circulating legends:

Beasts will gravitate towards the King of Elden.

Edgar said, "It must have been Lady Melina who gave the spirit horse to His Majesty and has been helping her with rune enhancements ever since. We can't neglect her when she appears in the future."

"Huh? Wasn't that always a spirit witch?"

"His Majesty will definitely create a body for her. Don't forget the research on soul magic and the Great Rune that cannot be born."

It really is.

The two major projects at the Magic Academy received the most investment under Frilian's orders.

Soul magic is standard, which isn't surprising, but why, like the Queen of the Full Moon, would she be interested in creating a physical body? Now the truth is revealed. The fact that a magic research fanatic would dedicate an entire mega-project to her speaks volumes about the witch's importance to her.

Moreover, when Frilian named the lake Melina, she was beaming with pride, as if to say, "I'm introducing you to a great partner."

She was clearly pleased with the witch's impressive display of skill and decided to bring it to the forefront.

How enviable.

It can be said that the Soul King used his name to vouch for a talent, which is unprecedented. Now everyone remembers this name, and even conducted a thorough investigation, but unfortunately, they found nothing.

So the unseen spirit Melina wandered the borderlands for thousands of years, traveling all over the world with the spirit horse Torret, until finally she met Frilian, the one who could see the blessing and herself.

It is indeed a wonderful story.

While searching for treasure in the ruins, Frilian saw Melina point to the officers discussing something not far away.

"They have such an imagination, they're like bards."

"This is a fact."

"Being out in the public eye isn't my style, so this is a rather unexpected way for you to introduce yourself."

"I only thought of it on the spur of the moment. After all, you are clearly capable and have traveled to the border regions for many years. It would be a pity if you remained unknown all this time."

Frillie looked directly into her eyes and said, "In my opinion, you possess the potential to rival a demigod."

Melina hasn't experienced many battles, so she doesn't know if this assessment is accurate, but the power within her body is indeed active.

Not only this time, but I can also help in the future.

In her view, having her name known to more people represents a kind of concern, and it is only in line with the plan that a young girl, a spark of hope, silently dedicates herself and burns.

The influence is minimal when something exists in the eyes of one person and then disappears.

However, Melina's initiative in using the Little Golden Tree to pray already demonstrated her presence.

Forget it.

Instead of dwelling on this, she decided to wait until they reached that point. Besides, she was genuinely happy; it turned out that Frilian had been preoccupied with how to introduce herself to her subordinates—a truly unique approach.