Frilian at Elden Ring

Throughout her career, she has consistently delivered on her promises, creating great achievements by fulfilling small commitments one by one.

Those who received the most blessings were none other than Mugram and his companions, who immediately bowed deeply. They had not disappointed His Majesty's expectations and had received the highest reward in the world.

Blessing at the border is a sacred gift.

"...Even I didn't expect it to work so well."

Frilian murmured to herself, "How was it, Melina? Did my prayers for your little golden tree go well?"

"It far exceeds."

A hint of relief flickered in the witch's one eye, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on her lips; even she, usually so aloof, was in high spirits.

"The healing and all-encompassing nature contained in this prayer can only be achieved by you. It can only exert its power in the hands of a true king. The heart is equally important. It seems that the prayer has found the perfect user."

"Nothing in this world is perfect. When you can use it, it will definitely surpass mine."

"I can't create such a huge golden tree shadow."

"This is a one-time opportunity, because I've used up a lot of my accumulated runes, and I won't have such a good chance again."

"You are as generous as ever."

"of course."

In reality, Frilian's actions weren't purely altruistic. She experimented and discovered that the Greater Rune could contain more Primal Flame power, significantly increasing her manipulative options. In other words, it allowed for larger-scale blessings in reality.

Similarly, one could even consider the blessing system to enhance the combat power of special units.

Moreover, the new veterans' legion is expanding, its thinking is broadening, and its future is bright.

The blessing lasted for a full ten minutes before gradually fading, finally dimming in the wind, even as Frilian poured in her magic power, it reached its limit.

So far.

Rather than repeating the process of decay and decline that she disliked, she decided to proactively shatter it. So she pointed into the distance, and the towering phantom in the sky suddenly shattered, turning into specks of stardust that became the final blessing.

But this ending was so brilliant, its aftertaste so lingering, that it will be unforgettable.

"My blessing is now over, but don't worry, as long as there are enough runes, we can go even further."

As the silver-haired girl spoke, she tried a few prayers, but unfortunately, she was nearing her limit. Despite having created a great miracle after Marika smashed the Elden Ring, she was not satisfied with the status quo.

"Your Majesty, we will repay your kindness with our lives."

Mugram performed the knightly salute.

Everyone immediately bowed down in submission.

They were convinced that supporting Frilian was the right choice; only she could save the people of the Borderlands now. No, they had been doing just that all along; how could they not let her shine on the grander stage at the foot of the Golden Tree? She would surely be hailed as the Queen of Elden.

You may meet countless people in your long life, but you only meet the right master once.

"All right."

Frillie waved her hand a little embarrassedly and said, "Let's stop with the welcome and get down to business. Let's go to the academy hall."

"Yes, ma'am. We are ready and waiting for your arrival."

Stepping through the academy gates, one is greeted by a profusion of blooming flowers, seemingly in response to their new masters' style, adorned in vibrant colors. These magicians are equally adept at gardening, creating a dazzling display of blossoms, with flowerbeds surrounding the grounds and butterflies fluttering about.

The surrounding lush greenery complements the castle beautifully, reminiscent of the enchanting Ringed City where the dreamlike landscape remains unbroken.

It does give people a sense of relaxation.

Realucalia already represented the pinnacle of magical craftsmanship, and now, with further development, it shines brightly in the new era, reaching heights that no one before it could have imagined.

There are no designated meeting rooms in the college; most rooms are halls or classrooms.

There was no so-called headquarters yet, or rather, Frillian could go wherever she wanted, and she indeed arrived at the expected laboratory:

Life Secrets Research Group.

While fiddling with the utensils, Frilian said, "To be honest, the focus next is on exploring the underground world, but the outside of the passage is dangerous and full of ruins, so the initial exploration will take quite a while."

"Therefore, the surface is the focus of the Southern Army's consideration, and the key is to clean up the decaying organisms."

"Remember, it's about eradication, leaving no one alive."

"Once you've cleared a large area, I'll go purify it and give Ionia time to recover. The rest of the time I'll mainly be in the lab."

She announced her upcoming long-term itinerary without hesitation.

The underground world will be explored by Lani's team first; it can't be dealt with in a short time, so we'll have to take it slowly. There's no need to worry about key progress being surpassed, because we'll inevitably encounter insurmountable obstacles that we'll have to handle ourselves. Therefore, we can put that aside for now. So, there's one key point left:

Galid.

To prevent the Goddess of Corruption from making any underhanded moves, it's best to clear out any potential pawns, such as completely eradicating corrupt creatures.

Melina also mentioned a consideration:

"Let the Southern Army and the Red Lions work together to test their effectiveness and see if they can fight together in the future. Have they become complacent after losing Rataen? Have they maintained their level or become stronger? This needs to be tested in battle."

Frillie, always quick to offer advice, naturally opted for a more thorough cleanup plan.

Fortunately, she doesn't need to do any of it herself; occasional checks are sufficient, since the focus will be on practical matters later.

"As ordered."

"You can discuss the details yourselves."

After giving the instructions, the silver-haired girl carefully checked every experimental record, material, and vessel, making up for all the information she had missed during this period, reading almost ten lines at a glance.

The subordinates efficiently discussed and came up with a basic plan. The local strongman, Jelian, provided the basic information, while Edgar and Mugram both planned to participate. It was clear that His Majesty intended for the army to work together; they needed to use corrupted creatures to train the large legion's coordination.

Despite the imposing manner of the three southern regions, they have not yet fought together. It will be too late to train them on the real battlefield.

The three commanders were well aware that problems wouldn't be exposed unless they fought together.

Meanwhile, Hyde excitedly announced new progress: "With the support of the Great Dragon Feast Church's resources, the Dragon Feast Legion can provide more combat power."

“During this time, I have recalled more Kalia Knights…”

"Mugram, they've been out of action for a long time."

“Wrong. The Knights of Kalia are always a sharp blade. Thanks to His Majesty’s open battle against Princess Lani in the War of the Four Gods, these powerful warriors are happy to join us.”

Edgar patted Hyde on the shoulder, who still wanted to argue, and said, "No need to rush for kills; let your strength speak for itself."

Jellian listened attentively without offering any further instructions. Compared to the previous two, the Red Lions Army was now much smaller, but their activity was reassuring.

It's good to compete.

An army should maintain appropriate competition to keep morale high.

He was gratified by the energy from his colleagues; the region that had received the blessing of the Soul King first was truly fortunate and prosperous.

We look forward to future collaborations.

The three battle-hardened commanders quickly summarized a general plan and explained it to Frilian, who then returned from her studies. Unless it was a magic book, His Majesty didn't welcome written reports; verbal communication was far more efficient.

"I approve it. The expedition to Galid will be mainly led by the Southern Army to clean up corruption. But remember to take turns to rest, after all, we just finished the Battle of Dune."

Edgar replied, "Don't worry, we will use some second-line troops to supplement them."

"It's good for them to get some experience, that's all."

"Your Majesty, I apologize for the elevator blockage."

Mugram apologized, saying, "You had already collected both talismans, but you couldn't go to the Yatan Plateau. It's all my fault."

“There’s no need to punish a victorious general. You did the right thing. It’s far too early to go to war with the Prince of Cifu.”

"why?"

“Didn’t you say so earlier? I don’t know enough about the borderlands. For example, the intelligence sharing in the letter, and the news from the Shadowlands, which you have also heard about. I will not sit on the throne of King of Elden until I have investigated it thoroughly.”

Frillie has seen many similar experiences of being scammed, such as when she inexplicably became fuel.

Although I don't mind continuing the world, there's always a sense of being cheated and deceived.

Moreover, the constant hunting of those who became Old Gods in Yharnam is a chilling reminder of how badly they all ended up.

Therefore, she became increasingly vigilant.

Frilian spoke frankly to her confidants: "Not going up to the Altan Plateau for the time being has done me a great favor. Otherwise, if we had attacked too early, wouldn't I have been easily coerced into becoming the throne and become a confused king? Would I have been exiled like Gavriel? Or disappeared like Radagan?"

From beginning to end, she was more interested in the ring of law than in the throne.

175

Chapter 175: Ready for the imminent return.

Since Frilian makes no attempt to conceal her vigilance against the conspiracy in the royal city, the trip to the Yatan Plateau should indeed be postponed.

The group exchanged glances, then nodded in agreement. They were especially wary after learning of the existence of the Underworld and the Shadowlands, so His Majesty's caution was justified.

Don't repeat the same mistakes.

Those who ascend the throne should be able to exercise power, not be banished or disappear.

Everyone supports the Soulfire Queen in the hope of future rewards and titles, provided, of course, that she completely controls the situation. Otherwise, wouldn't they easily end up like their subordinates, like Gefulei, who were stripped of their blessings?

Therefore, the leaders of the Southern faction wholeheartedly supported it.

"The military aspects are settled. So, according to your estimates, how long will it take for Galid to resume production?"

Jellian replied, "Actually, we can start producing equipment now, but we need to streamline the process and get things done. It will take at least three years to complete mass production of the equipment."

"I understand. Let's proceed according to the three-year plan."

"As ordered."

"If we think about the worst, the Underworld and Shadowlands will probably need large-scale armies in the future. The number we have now is definitely not enough, so Edgar, Mugram, you need to pay attention and continue to expand. Do you have enough resources?"

The two immediately said no problem, but in reality, Ningmgefu and Lienia's potential has not yet been fully realized.

The current situation not only removes the shackles of the zombies, but also brings a new blessing, with production potential no less than that of the Golden Dynasty at its peak. Everyone is confident in rebuilding a new system.

Their army will be stronger.

Furthermore, the weakening of the Shadow Beasts' attack on Caria Fortress means that some of the resources can be used to support the Lienian army. With Lani's abilities, it wouldn't be difficult for her to elevate the Lakeland army to another level.

The city of Stoneville has absorbed the technology of the Great Dragon Church and, under Hyde's leadership, has been continuously strengthened, which will also lead to the emergence of powerful units.

Moreover, Frilian has collected a large number of different ashes, which are being prepared by Rodrika.