Frilian at Elden Ring

He actually prefers to keep his precious genius from taking too many risks.

"Further words are useless. Lyman, Wayne, and Vlame will fight. The standard for victory is whoever suffers an injury that requires my treatment first, loses the ability to resist, or verbally concedes defeat. The winner will decide who stays and who goes."

"Get ready immediately and then begin."

The unequivocal order from Frilian startled the three people present for a moment, but they immediately mustered their fighting spirit.

The students of the two God-era mages were the most enthusiastic, eager to compete and test each other's abilities. Both Vlame and Lyman were renowned geniuses, so it was inevitable that they would want to see who was the better one.

Although Wayne is past the age of impulsive action, with the expedition imminent, he might as well practice and see how far he can still fight.

They were already prepared for the trip, fully equipped, which was perfect.

"anytime."

The three answered in unison and looked towards the training field.

After looking around, Frillie smiled and said, "Since you've made up your minds, let's go over there right away."

boom!

She stomped hard on the ground, cracking a ring of rocks, and then, guided by gravity, she soared into the air. The wind pressure swept across everyone's cheeks as they watched their footing trace a parabola and land steadily on the empty training field, instantly traversing a kilometer.

That's truly incredible control.

No one doubts that Frilian could achieve this level of output; the key lies in her effortless and complete control, which shows how meticulous her magical manipulation is.

"start."

After saying that, she gracefully flew to the edge of the training field and set up a barrier to prevent any subsequent aftershocks.

The mages who were moving around nearby were suddenly dumbfounded. How did the guild master and several big shots suddenly fly over to challenge them to a duel? They seemed to be full of fighting spirit and martial virtue, and probably planned to decide something based on the outcome.

In any case, I've learned a lot this time, so it was definitely worth the trip.

People gathered together, calling out to their friends and acquaintances, their eyes filled with eager anticipation, and some even cheering, as if afraid the fight wouldn't be intense enough.

With Frillie by his side, he could simply enjoy the view; the sense of security provided by the Godhood Magician was overwhelming.

They are more concerned with the situation on the battlefield itself.

"Let's start a betting game."

Someone immediately suggested, "Their opponents are a rising star, a newly promoted first-class mage who has previously assassinated a demon general on the battlefield. There's also the still-sharp-skilled Grand Knight Wayne. If they join forces, we can only gamble on how long Vlame can hold out."

"If we're going to play, let's play big. I'm betting on Vlame to win; that's what makes it exciting."

Let's bet on the duration.

"There's no suspense. In terms of compatibility, it's too obviously countered by regular mages. Wayne and Lyman are enough to kill a great demon. We should consider showing mercy later."

"Let's bet on who gets injured first; that will really show the trend..."

The diverse range of gambling ideas proposed by the crowd was something Frillie hadn't anticipated; she truly admired the gambling enthusiasts' imagination when it came to setting up betting odds.

Some people even asked her, as a teacher, for her opinion, thinking they might uncover some inside information. To this, the silver-haired girl simply replied that she would just keep an eye on things. In fact, even now, Vlamedoqiang himself hasn't been following up on any intelligence.

Besides, she had just undergone a round of blessings, and the person involved probably didn't even realize how much had changed.

"you do not mind?"

Wayne pointed to himself and his teammates, a warrior and an assassin-type mage, which was disadvantageous for Vlame, not to mention the numerical advantage.

The red-haired girl shook her head: "It's just a test from my master. She said that the battlefield is unreasonable, and you must be prepared to fight against overwhelming odds at any time. I don't care about quantity or quality, so come on."

"So all you care about is the exam, not us."

Since becoming Celia's student, Lyman had never been so provoked. He was not angry, but only felt a strong fighting spirit rising within him.

Seeing this, Wayne drew his two longswords from his waist, their chilling aura and sharp edge fully revealed.

The next moment, he lunged forward, aiming the back of his sword at Vlame's waist. A blunt strike would minimize his balance and reduce damage, ensuring a safe and efficient knockdown.

clang!

In the crisp collision, she bounced back hard.

Kalia's timing was impeccable; in the blink of an eye, a flash of blue light appeared as he parried with one hand and thrust out with his Radiant Stone Sword with the other.

Wayne deflected the sword.

Neither side gained an advantage in the brief exchange of blows. The back-and-forth was accompanied by flashes of combat skills, cracks in the ground, and gusts of magic. To onlookers, it resembled a whirlwind, accompanied by the clanging and clattering sounds of impacts.

Is it really that intense? And a magic apprentice even caught up with a warrior?

Suddenly, dozens of arrows shot out from the shadow beneath Vlame's feet, aiming straight for vital points, their sharpness making his skin feel icy cold.

Click!

She suddenly swung both hands, interrupting the attack and cutting it in half. However, Lyman's offensive would not end in one move, as the shadow had already fixed its left foot.

At the same time, Wayne's longsword swept out an arc of light.

Now he no longer held back, because it would be a waste not to push such a talented person to unleash his potential. He unleashed his long-lost combat skills, and this move swept across the training ground, cracking it open.

No, it doesn't feel right.

A fine barrier floated about an inch above Vlame's skin.

Thanks to the defensive barrier that appeared at the last moment, she withstood the attack; otherwise, she would have definitely been injured.

"That's truly masterful control."

Even Lehman's lips twitched. "Your schools of thought are all good at precision?"

"It was originally called the Twisted Light Wall and the Topus Field, and it could be used in conjunction with barrier spells. But as everyone knows, rigid barrier generation sacrifices mobility and makes short-range burst combat a weakness. So I tried to improve it—"

The red-haired girl spread her hands, and her body was enveloped in a dense array of tiny diamond-shaped lenses, resembling a honeycomb, yet flowing like water across her surface, covering her from all sides.

"I named it Fish Scale Barrier."

It's easier said than done; it requires an incredibly precise and meticulous operation!

boom!

The sweeping ice storm symbolized the start of Vlame's counterattack. With renewed vigor, she created distance and finally unleashed her ranged magic. This attack was devastating; flames instantly filled the sky, and meteors of smoke and fire rained down.

In the extreme change of state of matter, the ice crystals turned into water, washing over all directions, and with a loud bang, they slammed against the edge of the barrier.

"careful!"

Lyman gave a warning, but it was too late; at that moment, the lightning spear plunged into the sea.

The lightning bolts flowed along the waves, spreading throughout the barrier and instantly numbing Wayne, whose body emitted smoky heat.

He knelt on the ground, leaning on his sword, but did not fall.

"It's so hard."

Vlame planned to use the same trick again, but found that the shadow on the ground was swallowed by the water and disappeared. The most convenient carrier of the Annihilation Lightning was gone, and the opponent would definitely be on guard against this move in the short term.

Lyman dodged the attack by briefly taking to the air, but still looked at the red-haired girl with lingering fear. He knew he would need to use more magic to seize control of the field.

Suddenly, Wayne beside him emitted a golden light that dispelled the electric arcs, and he stood proudly upright once more.

"Don't worry, I can still use this old body of mine. Young first-level mage, use whatever plan you have."

"Fighting you was the right choice."

Upon hearing this, Vlame smiled and recalled that it had been a long time since he had experienced the exhilaration of countering each move. It was completely different from the atmosphere when he was completely in control of the rhythm when sparring with his master. He should have a high frequency of offense and defense switching to find weaknesses.

She can go even faster.

180

Chapter 180 The Frilian Squad is formed.

The next moment, the three people in the training ground moved simultaneously, the most impressive being the shadow magic that spread all around.

The dark magic in Lyman's hands dulled his senses, while it flexibly spread across the ground and even climbed up the surface of the barrier, ready to unleash deadly arrows at any moment. Indeed, it densely covered the sky.

Despite the danger, Vlame remained calm and used the Radiant Sword Formation to defend himself.

Her method was also an improved version; she learned from her master to use the Shining Sword to automatically block instead of breaking through defenses, thus forming another defensive system.

But there was no time to spare, because Wayne rushed to the mid-range to exert pressure.

Whoops!

The two greatswords he wielded created a storm of sword energy, which was so threatening that Vlamé had to dodge left and right, but he could never escape the attack range.

"Don't waste your energy. This kind of tracking footwork comes from observing and recognizing the enemy. You can't create any distance with it."

"This is the first time I've ever seen anything like it!"

"You can still laugh? You have a similar temperament to Lady Frilian."

As they were talking, a long spear suddenly grew from the shadow behind the red-haired girl. At the end, Lyman swung it out with all his might, crushing the surrounding shadows and waves of energy.

However, Vlame remained standing still and assumed a fighting stance. The fish-scale barrier shattered in response, and the still-developing new magic ultimately withstood the combined attack of the great demons, which was enough to severely injure them.

The brief window was enough for her to gather her power, and the next moment the fragments of the barrier spontaneously dispersed and exploded.

Thorns.

It turns out that the barrier could explode at a short distance from the very beginning, making it extremely deceptive as a defense; no one would have imagined that it could scatter into a sky full of stars.

Each fragment could pierce the shield, raining down like a torrent.

Even those outside the barrier felt the clanging and pounding, which shows how powerful Vlame's sudden attack was. Sure enough, Lyman, covered in thorns, was forced to retreat so that Wayne could recover quickly.

That was so close! I almost lost in one move.

Vlame did not pursue, forcibly destroying his own barrier and needing to seize the time to refine his magic and prepare a new offensive.

Only then did the onlookers realize that the situation was gradually becoming clear.

"injured!"

"It was Vlame's opponent who got injured first, I made a fortune, serves you right for not listening to my bets."

The shouting gamblers made the atmosphere even more lively, with some rejoicing and others lamenting. No one could have imagined that a heavily armored warrior and a magical assassin would be at a disadvantage first. Everyone had to acknowledge that Vlame's strength was simply beyond their expectations.

Despite being so young, she possessed an exaggerated combat instinct, finding an opportunity amidst the chaos, and taking the lead in weakening her opponent to open up the situation, which was truly thrilling and exciting.

The key was that she withstood the combined offensive.