Frilian at Elden Ring

She doesn't seem like the delicate type at all in normal circumstances.

At that moment, the silver-haired girl was using her treasure-hunting magic to scan the ruins. A moment later, she suddenly ran quickly to a corner and picked up a staff from the pile of rubble.

Meteorite Staff

A cane with a deep purple pyroxene embedded at the top.

[It is said that the pyroxene was a fragment of a meteorite.]

[It provides a high magic bonus and can also enhance gravity-based magic.]

However, this cane cannot be upgraded.

[Magic that enhances gravity, increasing its damage by 30%]

Frillie glanced at the description and immediately tried it out. Sure enough, the gravity ball's gravitational effect was greatly enhanced.

Whether used to attract monsters or for short-term flight, it performs excellently, making it perfect for casting gravity-based magic with the Meteor Staff in the future.

The only downside is that it cannot be enhanced, so it is suitable for the early to mid-game. Once the forging stone resources are allocated to the Luther Staff, the overall performance of the completed Magic Amplification Staff will be even better.

Of course, it would also be helpful to familiarize yourself with gravity magic to deal with General Shattered Star.

carry on.

Players previously suggested that there is other magic here, so it's definitely not to be missed.

Frilian ventured deep into the ruins, carefully observing every corner, while also taking out a map to compare her observations.

According to the information provided by Jellian: the town beneath our feet was originally called Sage Town, but it was affected by the Crimson Corruption and became what it is today. Even if the lake water becomes clear again, it cannot be undone.

Only ruins remain.

“Sage Town was not lacking in magical technology in the past.”

Melina said, "Echoing the town of Serlia, together they underpinned the prosperity of the Galid region. In the distant past, this area enjoyed a prosperity that rivaled that of Nymgford."

"No wonder there are so many treasures. We'll rebuild after we've searched the area—"

It was Frilian's consistent style to be keen on rebuilding; she was used to it, as she hated decay and always wanted to revive it.

If even a lake of corruption can be purified, then there shouldn't be any tough nuts to crack left in the world.

While he was pondering, the silver-haired girl entered a basement beneath a staircase with great interest. The dignified King of Fragments immediately switched to a stealthy manner, carefully examining the treasure chests inside before daring to open them.

As expected, the magic I'd long admired was right before my eyes:

【Rock Ball】

One type of gravitational magic, the Shining Stone Magic, can summon and release rocks from the ground.

[The gravity magic techniques that Rataen learned in his youth]

His teacher is the White King, who possesses stone-like skin.

More than the specific magical properties, what Frilian was concerned about was that General Shattered Star could also use rock balls? What would it be like if that being, who was hailed as the strongest demigod, used it? It was probably more than just summoning a few balls on the surface.

This magic likely has a very high potential, otherwise it wouldn't have caught his eye.

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Chapter 161 We're not that fragile.

Frillie strode out of the basement and waved her meteorite staff at the open space.

Rock ball!

In an instant, the ground swirled up and condensed into spheres, imbued with purple-white magic power. They were incredibly heavy, and the more magic power poured in, the more there were. At this moment, it summoned a total of 6 before stopping, each one comparable in size to a warhorse.

The magic used by demigods often has a transformative effect.

The next moment, she pointed in the distance, and the enhanced meteorite ball flew away, aiming at the rocks not far away, and smashed them with a bang, sending fragments flying everywhere.

The force of gravity caused a large crater to form in the ground, and the rocks that were originally standing were simply reduced to fragments.

“It’s pretty powerful.”

Even with Frilian's critical eye, she had to admit that the magic was of excellent quality and highly malleable. With careful study, it could be used to form even more powerful rock spheres, or even turn into a rain of rocks.

Imagine what it would be like if they tracked a target together?

She also noticed that it had the attribute of long-range aiming, which was slightly worse than the Loretta Greatbow, but could be completely compensated for by investing more magic power.

In addition, it has the deceptive feature of delayed activation, making it difficult to detect.

With great enthusiasm, Frilian continued to release the rock ball, gradually mastering the knack of launching it. Initially, it flew towards the target slightly to the right, but now the distance, speed, and direction were all controllable.

While doing your own research is important, brainstorming is equally crucial; players should have new ideas.

Our mages are too powerful!

With this early-game powerhouse, kid, you're invincible!

This is the power of the Rock Ball and Meteor Staff: auto-tracking, immune to command reading, magical yet capable of reducing poise, and with the Long Arrow Amulet, it increases range by 65%!

Putting everything else aside, being able to reduce resilience is enough to win, and then following up with an execution is simply perfect; our mage mechanics are truly comprehensive.

It's incredibly effective against targets with low resilience; I can't live without it.

Corruption Lake has many treasures.

Wait a minute, now think about it, could Rata's attack that sends out several meteors in quick succession actually be a rock ball? It's just bigger, but the principle is the same as the one the player uses.

[You just noticed? After all, they're both gravity magic, but why didn't A-Tui have that kind of grand spectacle? I also want to unleash a meteor shower with a single swing of my sword.]

This isn't the first time you've seen the difference between buyer's photos and seller's photos.

[Galerid's magic is often related to General Shattered Star, which constantly adds to the game's prestige; he put a lot of effort into it.]

Hehe, I certainly won't let the general down!

[This is my first time fighting this boss. What should I be careful about? This boss seems really strong.]

Practice hard and watch well. Also, don't count on your teammates for the Battle Festival. They're just there to make up the numbers and won't be of much use. You still have to actually win the battle yourself.

Can we not fight?

Theoretically, the battle against the Shattered Star General can be skipped, but it's related to unlocking the map for the Eternal Dynasty and Lani's side quest.

Now that you have the Rock Ball and Meteor Staff, go head-to-head!

It's obvious that players rave about the early-game artifacts, and Frilian's experiments confirm this. Having an additional gravity spell opens up a whole new world for her, allowing her to deduce and explore even more magical variations.

The spellcasting system of the borderlands is vast and profound, enough to study for quite some time, let alone the magic of demigods.

Rataen's gravity attacks will only get stronger.

She couldn't help but glance up at the twinkling stars in the sky. It was a night of dazzling stars, but it was a fixed scene that had been sealed away for thousands of years, with no shooting stars seen.

pity.

In reality, there is a spectacular meteor shower like the one that lasted half a century, but it can no longer be seen at the border.

"Frilian, have you made up your mind?"

Blaze approached, carrying a blue doll, and spoke through Lani's thoughts: "Jeremy has returned to Red Lion City to make final preparations; the festival is about to begin."

“I will see Ratahn off. Also, thank you again for supporting Melina back then, along with Blazer.”

"Actually, she could hold out for a while with her own strength. We're just ensuring safety. That witch has very strong abilities."

"Lani, do you think it's better for the stars to rotate or remain in flux?"

"Why do you ask?"

"If the consequences of unsealing the stars are too severe, I can try to reseal it after the Eternal City opens and I've finished dealing with your business, to replace Rataen."

Upon hearing this, the siblings were slightly taken aback, while Melina nodded secretly, absolutely believing that Frilian could seal the stars.

If Ratahn can do it, there's no reason she can't.

The strongest mage in the border region guarantees it will work 80% of the time, and he's known for his research.

it should be OK.

So far, Soulfire King has demonstrated full magical adaptability, and can deduce new levels from each technique, making him a magically gifted genius. Is it stipulated that General Shattered Star must seal the stars? With her power, she could do it too; the only question is how long the research will take.

After a moment's hesitation, Lani replied:

"If the stars break the seal, more things like the Black King, the White King, or external deities will enter the border."

"The former brought new magic, while the latter will most likely bring disaster. It's not really a matter of good or bad, it's just that there are some unpredictable guests."

"In my opinion, intact borders can meet these challenges."

As a local, I know all too well that thousands of years ago, Lani experienced an era of free-flowing stars, or rather, an era where the borderlands accepted all external forces without question, and yet it still developed as usual. There's no need to make decisions for everyone.

She even tends to return to the period when she chose her own destiny, because locking in the stars also locked in many destinies.

The prosperity of the Golden Dynasty was built on locking away many things, such as predetermined death.

But has it gotten better?

No.

Abundance is fleeting, while the numerous negative consequences brought about by a series of seals are prolonged. Measured on a time scale, the so-called glory is too short-lived, so in fact, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

Lani asserted, "People aren't that fragile."

Since the parties involved had already reached a conclusion, Frilian readily agreed and decided to disregard the sealing for the time being.

"The arrival of me, Lord Cinder, and other forces from the Abyss indicates that the seal has long been weakened. The border region has probably been operating for a long time with the seal loosened. The key is to prosper on its own so that it will not be afraid of the influence of evil external deities."

"It seems we agree."

"By the way, Lani, is the treasure you're looking for in the Eternal City called the Hunting Finger Knife?"

"Frilian asked."

"..."

The doll girl's first thought was to ask why the target had been exposed, but then she thought that directly questioning the source of the information would be a bit impolite.

Unexpectedly, the other party then frankly recounted their exploration of the town of Seria.

As expected, Frilian is not the type to scheme and cause alarm. She is generous and open, treating people and dealing with them with the utmost sense of security, creating a relaxed atmosphere amidst the deceit and treachery.