At this stage of the battle, it's basically a contest of physical strength, willpower, and reflexes, with constant dangers.

call!

The silver-haired girl easily dodged the Shattering Star Greatsword once again, and with her other hand she parried and deflected another greatsword. Her arm gradually went numb, so her strength also rapidly declined.

However, the general did not pursue, but instead staggered.

It wasn't a deception tactic, because Ratahn's life force couldn't be hidden.

Now he's all show and no substance, and in Frilian's eyes, he's full of flaws. It's time to settle things.

With this thought in mind, she unleashed a powerful strike with the Heimerding Hammer, simultaneously wielding both staffs. Even General Shattered Star faltered, his armor cracking and unable to withstand the weight. Almost at the same time, she transformed the hammer into a sword—how magnificent was Kalia!

Fully charged, leaping strike.

Click!

The surging sword light pierced Rataen's chest, also connecting the magic of the two Ionian flowers, and a corrupting aura escaped through his body.

Even as he struggled to break free of the blade at the last moment, he couldn't escape Frilian's thrust, the blade piercing his body. Blood drained, breathless, it was the corrupting force of his will that struggled to escape.

But they were engulfed by chaotic flames the moment they met.

The last trace of pollution that could control him was eliminated, which made his originally hazy pupils bright and clear.

"You've won, Frilian, but unfortunately I can't fight you at my full strength."

"Fighting you is very challenging, Rataen."

Seeing that the situation had stabilized, she quickly took a elixir to replenish her strength. Despite her smooth and skillful maneuvers, her magic and stamina were almost depleted. If she continued fighting, she would likely be in a sorry state and would only be able to slowly whittle down the enemy's health.

"Lani, it's been a long time. You've changed a lot, but it's alright."

“Brother, I did come to see you off. I’m sorry, in the end I couldn’t find a cure for the Crimson Corruption…”

"You don't need to worry about it. Besides, is she the queen you chose?"

The two exchanged glances, each holding back their answers, just as they had given to Monger before. It was hard to say whether they would reach the throne of Elden together, but one cannot give an ambiguous answer when facing death.

That's complicated.

Ratahn sighed, regretting that his frail body didn't allow for idle chatter, and could only offer a reminder:

“Your caution is justified. There are many hidden secrets in the borderlands. To the north of Galid and to the east of Lienia, there lies a vast land. It is a land shrouded by shadow trees, and it holds the past of the Golden Dynasty. It would be best to find out more about it.”

"It is a piece of history that the goddess of eternity, Marika, keeps strictly confidential. It may even contain the past of an ancient civilization in the border region. Be careful."

The sudden information startled the two of them slightly.

What followed was even more terrifying: Ratahn's soul was drawn into a hazy state by a ray of golden light.

"Who?"

The most perceptive Frillie immediately noticed, but didn't intervene. What if it was someone else's business? So she looked at Lani:

"—It's Michaela's scent. Could this be related to him?!"

"Don't be nervous. It was a promise he made a long time ago. I didn't accept it then, but I only realized he was serious when the Valkyrie came. In the end, I still refused because that gentle law was shrouded in danger."

"Given the current situation, I might as well agree, after all, I also have ambitions to become king."

"I'm warning you, that allure is very dangerous."

"I have to thank you, Frilian. You've put me in a better position to meet Michaela's request. I won't end up in a situation that you can't look down on."

Rataen revealed a hint of fighting spirit: "You haven't been tested enough to become Lani's queen."

"Happy to accompany you."

"Furthermore, the Supreme Will has long since departed, but there is a deity on the border who is using its name to manipulate the common people. I don't know exactly who it is, but the clues are there."

However, before he could finish speaking, his soul left his body, bathed in light, and disappeared into the distance.

Ratahn's body remained standing in place, a testament to the hero's unwavering spirit as he departed.

Frillie watched Michaela's shadow. The other was extremely cautious, not even sending a wisp of soul energy, making her difficult to track. Was this unusual vigilance a sign that she saw Frillie as a future rival?

Some kind of covert psychological attack has just occurred...

The silver-haired girl breathed a sigh of relief.

Regardless, we've obtained intelligence, and the amount of information is overwhelming: the Shadow Tree, the hidden land, the mastermind behind it all—a series of keywords that are exhilarating. This feeling of endless exploration is what makes it so exciting.

In contrast, Lani had a serious expression, staring intently in the direction where Ratahn's soul had left. So, the Supreme Will was not her enemy?

left.

The mastermind behind this is someone else entirely, and it's possible that even demigods have been manipulated.

The sudden news bewildered the Moon Princess, who pondered the various conspiracies while worrying about her brother's condition. Death or a wretched existence, what did it mean to be soulless? What would happen?

Suddenly she felt a finger touch the doll's pointed hat, and it was none other than the smiling Frillie.

"Don't overthink it, you'll understand when the time comes. One thing is for sure: we've won. The stars have shifted and opened up the situation. Look over there."

A shooting star streaked across the horizon and fell towards the southern land.

boom!

The loud noise seemed to have hit a deep crater.

170

Chapter 170 was very fruitful.

"So that's what it meant when the meteorite fell and opened the path to the eternal city of Noklon."

Lani murmured thoughtfully.

She had a general idea of ​​what was going to happen, but she hadn't anticipated how it would come to be.

"Thank you, Frilian. Now the fate of the Kalia royal family is finally beginning to change, and the plan can move forward."

The puppet's magical reaction gradually weakened. "Afterwards, I will be teleported to the Mage Tower, where I will present you with a legendary weapon from the royal collection as promised."

"See you later."

Using dolls as a means of possession to wage a demigod-level war had already pushed Lani to her limit, so she had no choice but to leave.

Too tired and too stressed, the shrewd Princess of the Moon needs to carefully meditate and review everything. Every bit of information Rataen shared today is crucial and needs to be investigated.

Frillie, who remained where she was, looked at the massive corpse and suddenly reached out her hand.

hum!

Even before it was touched, the Great Rune reacted, flying out of its deceased master's body and into the silver-haired girl's arms. There, another fragment of the magic ring combined with it to form an even greater energy.

With a gentle touch, she unleashed ripples of energy, shimmering with golden light that illuminated the earth—the light of past blessings.

Wherever they went, people were filled with strength.

Having just acquired it, Frilian tried using the power of blessing and grace, resulting in a huge amplification. After 5000 years, she finally had multiple great runes gathered together.

"Praise be to Your Majesty!"

Thirty thousand Southern soldiers knelt down in unison, bowing and saluting, overjoyed.

The gamble paid off. He risked his life several times and traveled thousands of miles to finally prove that Soul King was right. Supporting Frilian was the best decision he ever made. She has never disappointed him and accomplished a feat in less than ten years, something no one has ever done before.

Since the Broken War, the two fingers have declared that "whoever possesses two large runes can have an audience with the Elden Ring." To date, only one person has accomplished this, making him a powerful figure unparalleled in five thousand years.

In fact, Frilian controlled three large runes, since the one in the Full Moon Queen's possession couldn't escape her control.

Leaving aside the fact that the fragments belonged to the victor in the war between the two monarchs, the fact that she didn't ask for them means that, even if we take a step back, they could still be considered the property of the Kalia royal family.

The royal heir and the Soul King formed an alliance.

It's still yours.

As for Rataen, his achievement is even more impressive. He defeated the strongest demigod in the Battle Festival and won the spoils of war. In front of everyone and witnessed by thousands of soldiers, he won first place in the battle between four demigods, which is indisputable.

"Your Majesty will create a new eternal dynasty, and you will be the Eternal King."

"Even if the first king, Gefulei, had conquered his entire life, he probably wouldn't have been able to have such a series of high-caliber battles."

Does his battle against the ancient dragon count as a large-scale event?

"Then let's also hunt down ancient dragons, fight giants, and battle all over the borderlands!"

"We even defeated the Outer Gods."

The Confederate army cheered and felt honored, as most of them had fought alongside Frillie in the Stoneville War and were connected to the Church Wars to this day.

Everyone had a premonition that it was not over yet, but the courage they had gained along the way made them fearless in any battle, even if it meant recreating the mythical war.

The runes offered by the Blood Dynasty's grunts are enough for everyone to upgrade once.

As they were talking, the silver-haired girl raised the Shattered Star Greatsword. As the final victor, she naturally enjoyed the spoils of war. This world-renowned divine weapon changed hands, and the cheers at the scene were even louder.

【Shattering Star Greatsword】

General Ratahn wields his black iron greatsword.

Swords adorned with lion mane design

In his youth, Ratal was known for the legend of the Shattered Star.

It is said that the gravity emblem on the sword was carved at that time.

The weapon's enhancement level is extremely high, reaching level 9, just one step away from the maximum level of 10, making it a god-slaying weapon.

The so-called god-slaying weapon is said to not exist in the borderlands at all, making it an almost unattainable realm. One can imagine how many resources were poured into this sword, and in terms of difficulty, it is probably comparable to defeating a demigod.

Unfortunately, the weight is excessive.

Frillie's strength is not difficult to control; the key is that her body size is very disproportionate, which obstructs her vision and changes her fighting style.

Unless she adopts a normal, unrestricted approach and fights in a manner consistent with her power.

While elven growth is indeed slow, with sufficient power, they can certainly manifest an adult form. Frilian's strength is enough, but for now, choosing her "age" form is more in line with her lifestyle, and she has no need for change.

In the future, there will likely be powerful enemies that require the user to take on the form of an adult spirit, but no one knows what the consequences of lifting the restrictions will be.

Forget it, let's focus on weaponry and combat skills instead.

【Summoning Stars】

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