Frilian at Elden Ring

“Please give my colleague Edgar more opportunities. He is not a blindly loyalist, as long as you show enough magnanimity.”

Frillie nodded solemnly, then led the group away from the manor.

Chapter 38 Teacher Se-ryeon

A fully armed squad left the Hyde Fortress controlled area and headed towards the southernmost Weeping Peninsula. The aura emanating from the squad caused monsters to retreat from afar.

I initially thought it would slow things down, but thanks to the lack of obstruction, things went smoothly instead.

A mighty and powerful march.

Frillie glanced at the soldiers behind her. The captain in charge nodded respectfully to her; they were indeed well-trained. Apart from being slightly less well-equipped, their discipline was no less than that of the Grik soldiers.

One of the benefits of the tree system is that military power has a long shelf life, while normal people are more prone to decline.

As a result, they were the ones who persisted the longest, giving outsiders who had faded into obscurity an impression of "abundant martial virtue".

After all, the military equipment maintained in the border areas is still considerable.

Moreover, most of the power resides in the demigods. Although some nobles say that "they are all incomplete," Frilian will not underestimate them. The Lords of Cinder she fought were also said to be incomplete. In a real fight, each one is stronger than the last.

The strong are unshakeable.

Moreover, demigods wield the power of the Great Rune, which is unparalleled once activated, and Grek possesses the most important fragment of the Elden Ring.

Therefore, she needs to prepare as much as possible.

In fact, the power I currently wield is not to be underestimated.

Once upon a time, they were just a lone rider wandering the land, but now they've become a large tour group, their momentum overwhelming. Among them are heroic figures like the Black Knife Assassin, and even the Undead Legion of Lord of Cinder, Farron. In their normal state, they number over a dozen, their combined power sweeping across the land.

I wonder how many troops I'll be able to muster when I raise the banner of rebellion against the Golden Tree and attack Stoneville...

"and many more!"

As soon as the silver-haired girl gestured, everyone stopped and instantly assumed a defensive posture.

The open magical senses alerted Frillie to the presence of a powerful aura not far ahead. The map indicated that it was the ruins of a long-abandoned post station, still showing signs of activity.

The transportation system at the border area, except for the main roads, is almost completely obsolete.

Therefore, an unfamiliar aura usually indicates an enemy, and enemies often drop items. The Faded One, who is always committed to collecting everything, will certainly not let it go, as this can also be considered a way to become stronger.

My auto-pickup is working; there must be treasure nearby.

“This is a rest stop. Let’s rest here. You all stay here and keep watch. I’ll look for any secret passages or basements.”

"As ordered."

Everyone already knows what kind of person their boss is. Since she likes it, let her try it. It's better than some people who have a penchant for dismemberment.

Frillie wandered around the ruins of the post station.

Sure enough, traces of a basement were discovered, so we had to be extremely careful.

Having experienced the battle at Hyde Fortress, she understood that these buildings could easily become constraints. Fighting in confined spaces was troublesome, and large-scale destruction risked breaking bottles and jars, so she adopted a defensive posture.

Bloodstains appear in the player's field of vision, but most of them are from replays of survival victories, so there are enemies ahead but they are not strong enough. Then, a few steps later, a very tall person appears...

Pumpkin-headed soldier?

At the same time, a health bar appeared below its field of vision. It raised its head and roared. Its head was clearly wrapped in a pumpkin-shaped piece of metal, which was quite heavy and probably had a very high defense.

"As mages, we can't fight head-on. Let's finish this quickly."

Sensing that there was a door behind the monster that held magical energy, Frillie decided to finish the fight quickly.

The wielding of the stone demon pebbles was like the sparks of a meteor, densely weaving together to form a barrage of bullets.

Don't underestimate this spell just because it's a basic one for stargazers. In the hands of a skilled practitioner, it can be twice as effective, especially since she's adept at improving magic.

In reality, magicians are often limited to idealistic types like exclusive spells or rigid types that simply perform a single function, such as "making plants grow quickly" or "making fabric smell fragrant." These seemingly conceptual concepts are actually impossible to develop.

Instead, it restricts imagination.

The game's wide array of magic broadened Frillian's horizons, and she even learned how to modify magic; for example, the current Shining Stone Magic Particle is no longer considered a single thing.

The blue crystalline block, combining elements of high speed, penetrating force, and explosion, flew past.

Boom!

How could a mere mortal like Pumpkin Head have expected a mage to unleash such powerful magic in an instant? He immediately raised his weapon to block, but the crystal block had already pierced through his body, leaving him covered in blood.

He sprinted forward frantically, trying to close the distance.

However, the next moment, the pyroxene pierced through the pumpkin metal helmet and even exploded from the inside out, with a muffled bang.

The shockwave reverberated inside the metal helmet, and blood seeped from the seams along its edges.

Frillie deliberately drilled the crystal block inside and then detonated it. It turned out that the helmet couldn't protect him; even if he didn't die, he would drown in his own blood.

The enormous body collapsed with a crash.

Enemies of this level posed no challenge whatsoever. She didn't move an inch throughout, and with auto-pickup, she didn't need to pick up anything. She coldly stepped over the corpses.

There's nothing particularly noteworthy about him; he's probably a guard. The important part is what comes next.

Crunch~

Pushing open the door revealed a pyroxene crystal mine, its shimmering light illuminating the narrow basement. A few simple tables and chairs held some files and books, and in the center stood a woman in a blue mage's robe with a sculpted mask.

"My name is Seren. I just sensed your Radiant Stone Magic. Not bad technique... but with your strength, you probably don't need to use it, right?"

"The more methods the better, and I personally like different kinds of magic."

"That's great. By the way, thank you for helping me defeat the guard. It's rare to have a guest like you. What brings you here?"

"My name is Frilian, and I'm a Faded One on a journey..."

From the moment you enter, Frillian switches the player's view to check the prompts, which mostly mention the keyword "magic teacher," clearly indicating that she is an important NPC like Bernal who leads side quests and imparts resources.

This is perfect. She hasn't received any systematic training since arriving at the border region. Now she finally has a chance to see it for herself. Why not?

Furthermore, the advice serves as a reminder:

Only Teacher Seren said to us: Even if your disciple is not up to par, you can come back. If you can't be the King of Elden, then you can quit. You are the gentlest person in the borderlands.

The time for a chance encounter is ahead, but one day it will turn into sorrow.

How many people can truly give their heart to those who have faded away? Seren-ryeon-sensei is certainly one of them.

The witch wasn't a good person, but she was my good teacher.

[It's just a matter of perspective. If I had to choose again, I'd still side with Serenity, and I'd avoid the ending with that magic ball.]

...It seems to involve a tragedy, an old tradition. But it's alright, with all sorts of mods and a high degree of freedom, Frillian has plenty of experience in saving tragedies, and creating a perfect storyline is a must.

let's start.

Like countless others who have faded away, she uttered the words that seemed destined: "Teacher Seren, I want to learn magic from you."

……

PS

I'm still recommending a hot new book from an old friend, Feng Lao's fantasy masterpiece.

Miss Witch's Speed Run Manual

Chapter 39 The Concept of Soul Magic

what?

I'll teach you, really?

Even without seeing through everything, Serenity knew that Frillian's strength was unfathomable, and her magic was as vast as the ocean.

Of all the powerful individuals she had ever encountered, only the Full Moon Queen could compare. As for who was stronger, she didn't know, as it was a supreme realm she couldn't fully comprehend.

However, it's quite prestigious for a mage to be willing to become an apprentice, so it's a welcome offer. From another perspective, the reward for defeating the guard is the teaching of magic, which is only natural. But before that, we should ask:

"So what kind of magic are you pursuing?"

“All of them, the more the better, I’ll take any kind of magic,” Frilian replied immediately.

"There must be a direction, right?"

“Soul magic is the subject I am currently researching. In my hometown, in addition to a large amount of general magic, there are many conceptual minor magics and personal exclusive magics, which often possess great power. I want to develop magic related to the soul, and for this I need to absorb different knowledge.”

In reality, exclusive magic is rare, or rather, there are very few people who are good at it and proficient in it, but Frilian believes that soul magic can be developed.

To achieve a high level of magic that is unsolvable, similar to that of a demon sage.

Coincidentally, the underlying logic of magic in the previous game world was inseparable from the element of "soul," so let's continue to study it.

Let it become your own magic.

When she fought the Farron Undead Legion again, she tried to enhance herself with soul infusion magic, and the effect was remarkable. Therefore, the research is feasible and can make fuller use of the Primordial Flame within her body.

The knowledge system of border areas can certainly provide supplementary information.

"...I've got some ideas, like this technique that tracks the soul crystal, causing its soul to completely leave its body." A crystal appeared in the silver-haired girl's hand. "Does that mean it must return to the tree?"

"A repatriation mechanism? Could it be possible for the souls you've harmed to return to the tree and be reborn through the aftereffects of your magic?"

"Maybe."

"Wouldn't that solve many of the zombie phenomena?" Seren's voice rose as he spoke about academia: "This will be a revolutionary academic achievement, and once successful, it will change the world."

“Yes, I also thought of a way: to heal the soul and reflect it in the body, so that people suffering from the pain of the undead can become normal bodies.”

"But magic originates from understanding, and the soul is related to emotions. Your emotions... are not intense."

"In short, I really need the magic system of the borderlands."

"Unfortunately, my area of ​​expertise lies in the pyroxene system, which allows me to exert great power. You can try to understand its effects on the soul, so I will teach you."

An opportunity to overturn everything is presented before Serenity. Which magician could resist? In comparison, the factional disputes within the academy pale in comparison. If soul magic becomes strong enough to save many people, millions of lives will be revived.

Can magic heal the soul?

It should only heal the physical body at most, right? It's completely contrary to the natural order, but I always feel that there is some feasibility in principle.

After putting those thoughts aside, she took out different spell scrolls and explained them as if she were advertising: "This is a Radiant Meteor, a Radiant Arc..."