Frilian at Elden Ring

No one could have predicted that things would develop to this point after that meeting at Stormy Hut. Time has passed.

After a moment of contemplation, Bernal asked, "I heard that you have a spirit witch named Melina, who also gifted you that spirit horse Toret?"

Frillie nodded.

"...Since you fought against Outer Gods and Demigods in the swamp for her sake, she must be very important to you. I don't need to remind you to protect her. In short, even if you have to pay a price, don't lose your partner who has been with you all this way."

"You've been hiding some of your story, but I accept that. What are your plans now?"

"Let's just wait it out in the volcano for now. Who knows what the war will bring?"

Bernal mentioned the fighting on the Altan Plateau and frankly discussed some of the arrangements at the Volcano Residence, which truly surprised Frilian, who lacked intelligence capabilities.

It really is Eldridge who has come to the border.

interesting.

The Lords of Cinder did indeed inexplicably develop a connection with the land beneath the Golden Tree, but what matters is the subsequent changes.

The new monster jointly developed by the Devouring Serpent and the Deep Lord is performing well, even causing headaches for the Royal City Army. Many highland villages have been destroyed, and Markit must be in a terrible predicament.

"Thank you for the information, Bernal. I understand the basic details."

"You'll find out sooner or later anyway."

You give me the impression of being travel-worn; are you planning to go somewhere far away again?

"You're very perceptive. That's right, I will go to Sky City to reclaim the Fated Death. The Golden Law seal is flawed; we must liberate it."

"I'll go too, maybe we can join forces in the future."

"..."

Bernal shook his head, then waved his hand. Frillie, seemingly sensing something, responded with a farewell. Perhaps only one person could challenge the Black Sword; this was his long-held belief, and he would likely become its rival.

The group from the Volcano Mansion did not linger. Apart from Bernal, who had vanished without a trace, even Patch left early, collected his mercenary group's reward, and ran off in a flash.

They're clearly just here to pick up the scraps and make a quick buck; they'll probably brag about participating in the battle festival and defeating a demigod later.

Frillie also bid a solemn farewell to each of the other challengers.

Some planned to rest first, some hurriedly said goodbye, and some lingered, savoring the experience...

The dust has settled.

The departure of everyone created an atmosphere of ending, and even the battle of the four gods that shook Galid was finally coming to a close.

"Your Majesty, what's the next step?"

The Southern Army quickly cleaned up the battlefield, doing so with practiced ease.

"Stop being stunned."

Frillie smiled and said, "A celebration banquet should be held at a time like this."

Edgar slapped his forehead and muttered to himself, "I've been so stressed lately that I've forgotten the procedures. That's right, we need to treat everyone well. But the supplies we brought might not be enough."

"Red Lion City has ample reserves; we are prepared to hold out for many years."

Jeremy's answer was reassuring; everything was ready.

"let's start."

The group reunited in Red Lion City, where they now basked in the fragrance of flowers.

The collapsed area was repaired, of course, with Frilian's magic, which was no problem. Even the area around the cliff was covered with flowers and vines, which smelled wonderful. Perhaps the largest city in Galid will become the most beautiful architectural complex in the region.

The last silver-haired girl left behind on the battlefield strolled along the beach, leaving a trail of footprints that stretched into the distance.

The surging tides and ceaseless roar of the waves have submerged the meteorite crater on the shore, burying a great battle that once raged. But no one will forget; the coastal flower fields tell the story.

She enjoyed the tranquility while walking past the players' suggestions:

I did it! I did it! I won!

Whenever I see something like this, I can't help but empathize; it truly is a difficult battle.

Fortunately, the harvest was plentiful. While everyone was preparing for the banquet, Frilian had already rushed back to the Great Blessing and headed straight to the Two-Finger Room to exchange for memories. She couldn't wait any longer. It's estimated that many of the Faded Ones didn't even realize they had gone back once, since they were also busy paying attention to the Battle Festival.

Therefore, she obtained another new weapon besides the Shattered Star Greatsword:

【Lion's Great Bow】

[The Black Iron Greatbow used by General Ratahn]

The weapon, adorned with a lion's mane design, contains the gravitational power of shattered stars.

[It can only become a true hero weapon when used in conjunction with "Ratarn's Spear"]

It turns out that the super arrow rain that fell from the sky during the battle relied on it, which is the effect of the combat skill "Rataen's Sudden Rain", which was very powerful.

Although Frilian rarely uses a bow and arrow in combat, she undoubtedly has an additional ranged attack skill that deals damage to multiple targets. Those with knowledge will immediately recognize the power of the strongest demigod, which is incredibly intimidating.

According to player feedback, the Lion's Greatbow doesn't seem to be very popular, and the focus of discussion is elsewhere.

[Ratan, there's only one reason you lost: your horse wasn't as fast as mine.]

Why does my Torret die so easily?

[Poor horsemanship]

I, Ah Tui, am unparalleled in both mounted and foot combat.

[I feel I'm not as good as the top player, the youngest player, or the Black Sword's retinue in Galid; I'm not even in the top three in my country's service area.]

[Remember to equip the Rataen Grand Rune; it's one of the most useful Grand Runes, granting +15% to maximum health, focus, and stamina, instantly transforming you into a mighty battle mage like a general.]

Why did Wolf mention the place where stars fell? I don't understand. Could someone please translate this for me?

Find the red dots on the map.

[According to the usual route, you should explore the Eternal City to access the most abundant Lani side quests, but you can also explore freely; most of the essential content has already been unlocked.]

Frillie felt overwhelmed by a massive amount of information and didn't know what to do.

Whatever.

She stretched and murmured, "The exploration of greater freedom has probably only just begun..."

171

Chapter 171 New Module: Summoning Snail.

Red Lion City Central Courtyard.

A long table stretched across the room, adorned with a dazzling array of dishes, where toasts were exchanged and a lively atmosphere prevailed.

Fresh, who had just returned from the Weeping Dunes, paused for a moment. Shouldn't it be more solemn? Then she thought that this was a border region where people had a more open view of death. Returning to the Golden Tree was not a bad thing. The ceremony was a grand funeral befitting the status of General Shattered Star.

Since that's the case, she stopped mentioning the matter of Ratahn's soul being taken away.

Anyway, Michaela will come out sooner or later.

Seeing that the banquet had already begun, Frilian simply chose a corner to sit down and think. She hadn't had time to study the new module she had acquired earlier in detail yet.

【Spirit Snail】

[1. Removed the area restriction for summoning ashes. Being a Summoning Snail is fun, and it's even more fun if you keep doing it.]

[2. Still worried about not having enough types of cremated remains? All wild monsters can be converted into cremated remains.]

[3. Rune enhancements can be allocated, not just using Lily of the Valley]

...With the addition of some other details, it really caught Frillie's eye; it was a complete upgrade of the temporary ash he had created. Although he didn't use it much in normal times, it was incredibly powerful in team battles.

The reason it's not used in the Battle Festival is because the Stargazer's account isn't strong enough, so all power must be withdrawn and all efforts must be made, but this kind of situation doesn't happen every day.

Once we become stronger, we can permanently maintain a portion of the veteran legion.

To put it another way:

Even if it's only used once in the Royal City Rodel War, it's worth it; consider it a supplement to the team battle.

After careful consideration, Frilian realized that there were indeed quite a few wild monsters worth turning into ashes, such as the Death Ritual Bird and the Royal Ghost, which were compatible with her power. She would have the Southern Army collect them, so that the so-called ashe warriors would not be limited to a small team.

In the future, they will truly grow into legions.

Another clever use is that the monsters' ashes can be converted, which allows her to gain a deeper understanding of the different souls in the borderlands.

“Melina, my soul magic has made new progress. Adding two, no, three large runes will be enough. The Full Moon Queen is even better at creating life.”

"Thank you for your concern... Actually, I had given up hope, but I never expected that the road to the Eternal City would actually be opened."

She gazed in the direction the stars had fallen, saying, "You've unveiled the dusty past of the borderlands."

"The Shadow Land is still missing."

“Indeed, if Ratahn is right, then Queen Marika’s seal must be very strong.”

"No matter how I look at it, I don't think there's any land there. Good tactic."

Unless you use your physical body's power to perceive, but that's unnecessary.

It truly lives up to the power of a god, actually obscuring an entire continent. But there must have been a corresponding price to pay? Unfortunately, there's no relevant intelligence or information.

“I have a feeling that if it’s about the Shadowlands of the past in the borderlands, I might be able to find some answers.”

Melina said thoughtfully, "There's no basis for it. I just feel like the puzzle is missing a piece. I've traveled the world for many years, and there are only a few places left that I haven't been to."

“Investigate them later.”

She never doubted Frillian's enthusiasm; she was a true adventurer, not necessarily caring about the truth or not, simply enjoying the process of exploration.

Perhaps only those who have faded into obscurity, possessing strength, influence, personality, and a bit of luck, can unearth the past.

Otherwise, someone in the border area should have discovered the cause and effect long ago.

"His Majesty--"

Suddenly a greeting came from the sky, followed by terrified screams. It was a flying dragon, holding a blond man dressed in a magnificent robe. Hyde had also come to join the fun.

His astonishing move immediately attracted attention; who would dare to hitch a ride like that?

However, as Hyde screamed in fear of heights, the driver, Feilong, impatiently shook his claws and sent the passenger to the ground.

"what!"