Frilian at Elden Ring

After years of poverty and weakness, the South has managed to cultivate heroic units and branches of service on its own, finally shedding the label of "poor quality of recruits" for Hyde and others.

On a larger scale, new hero-level units will systematically reappear after the War of Shattered Empire.

"Some people say that the Night Riders are also new hero warriors, but can they be the same? They just rely on Rodel's armor."

Hyde said proudly, "Our Great Earth Dragon Army truly represents the new era."

"...It's hard to call three a legion, can they even catch up?"

"Your Excellency Mugram, you should look at this from a developmental perspective. Don't forget that His Majesty's blessing can accelerate the cultivation of the Dragon Blessing."

He looked at the thoughtful silver-haired girl.

At this moment, Frilian realized that Hyde's true intention was to ask for funding, since the ceremony was very expensive and many projects were waiting for the money to come in.

"it is good."

"Since you have produced results, you can use them to gain support. In addition to the necessary resources, I will bestow more blessings. At least 20 large earth dragons will do."

"Yes, Your Majesty. Please rest assured, we will train with all our might."

It's almost time for Rune again, family.

Hyde naturally had to represent Nymgof and appeal to the interests of the local elites of the peninsula, especially in the face of competition from the old Lienian nobles, and he needed to obtain as much further support as possible from Frilian.

Even if one day everyone enters Rodl and becomes the people of gold, the South will continue to prosper.

The birthplace of the third King of Elden of the Golden Dynasty—that's quite a prestigious title.

Meanwhile, Frilian flipped through detailed information about Dragon Feasts and murmured, "If they only use ordinary dragon hearts as materials, it seems that Dragon Feasters have reached their limit and encountered a bottleneck, so they are starting to advance towards the Great Earth Dragon?"

"indeed."

"Just be prepared. Becoming a dragon is fine too."

At least in her eyes, Long Xiang was a relatively good way for ordinary people to become stronger in the border region, especially since she had her own soul healing as a safety net.

Other options such as immersion in madness, cursed blood, and corruption are not good, while the high barriers to entry for schools like Radiant Stone and Gravity make them relatively rare choices for most players.

I neither encourage nor mind. What's the big deal about eating dragon's heart? Perhaps one day she'll need to pray to a dragon just like me.

Furthermore, Frilian had seen an unnamed king who practiced the ancient dragon path.

Hyde continued, "We will cultivate the Ancient Dragon army while ensuring stability. As His Majesty said, we will start with 20 dragons. Although there is still a gap compared to the Royal City, we have narrowed the gap."

"continue."

The silver-haired girl glanced at Jeremy.

The city lord very discreetly nudged his companion sitting next to him and said, "Let General Edgar speak."

"Your Majesty, the purification process was incredibly fast, beyond our expectations. The Dragon Tomb has been largely cleared. The most severely affected Flower Field Wetland is now receiving normal rainfall, and it has become the true Lake Melina. The victims of the Ionian War are finally buried among the flowers..."

A wave of emotion washed over everyone as a piece of history vanished.

In time, people will gradually forget the war between the Knights of Corruption and the Red Lion Army, and instead, the myth of the Soul King Frilian and the Scarlet Corruption God fighting to the death will be replaced by the ruins that will stand for thousands or even tens of thousands of years.

Those who participated still feel lingering fear, but now that they hear the Pure Land they created is thriving, they are naturally overjoyed.

good thing.

Galid is no longer a drag on the team, but he's still a little short of a reliable rear base.

What about the families of corrupt officials?

Frillian asked, "Before Millison embarked on her journey again, I had her tell you about Gwyneth. Did she manage to catch him?"

Edgar shook his head and replied, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I am incompetent and have not found any clues."

However, he still submitted the information from the investigation, including the activities of the corrupt relatives, who seemed to be actively withdrawing or leaving. Now, Galid is no longer a paradise for monsters.

If you can't afford to mess with them, then run away.

Gewei and his group made the honest choice to follow their hearts.

"It doesn't matter, they're no threat anyway. The key question is, where did they go? How could such a large entity like Galid leave no trace?"

"Your Majesty, this is strange. According to the direction, the corrupt remnants retreated north. Could they have passed through Nymgfu? The route is wrong. It's more like they were guided by an Outer God and disappeared into thin air..."

"I see. They didn't disappear; they probably went to the Shadowlands."

"what?"

Frilian explained the information from Rataen to everyone, but could only give a brief summary, since she didn't know much herself.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the meeting looked at each other in shock. Their worldviews were being reshaped; there was actually a landmass larger than the south?

Moreover, it has been hidden by the goddess Marika for a long time.

As we all know, this deity has been ruthless in conquering the south, slaughtering giants, forming alliances with academies, and imprisoning evil omens. She is primarily domineering and secondarily benevolent. Just how far does she go in hiding what she is trying to conceal?

Even those who are considered high-ranking have only just realized that they are still students in the border region.

The Shadowlands are crucial.

No wonder His Majesty said he needed to investigate everything thoroughly before seeking the title of king; the capital city is too treacherous.

However, Frillian added regretfully, "Unfortunately, we have no clue how to get to the Shadowlands. We still don't know."

200

Chapter 200 The Food Historian.

"The only clue lies in the underground world."

"We're sure to find clues if we search that area thoroughly; that's part of our long-term plan."

Frilian wouldn't let the treasures of the new map slip by. She had been interested in the Eternal Dynasty for a long time, after all, the town of Seria and the magic academy were related to it and had a deep connection with it.

Did the Knoxian civilization perish? In a physical sense, probably yes.

But the tradition continues.

Hearing the silver-haired girl's resolute judgment, everyone felt slightly relieved. As long as they weren't completely clueless about the Shadow Land, they would be fine. Otherwise, having an enemy lurking in the shadows would keep them up at night.

"This is not the focus of the meeting. Even if we need to explore this further in the future, I will take the lead. You should manage the troops in various regions well and make preparations."

Frillie has always loved traveling and adventure, not to mention the secrets of the borderlands' past hidden there.

"Could you possibly be planning to wage war against the underworld?"

Edgar asked cautiously.

"Correct."

"—Because the Blood Dynasty is underground."

Munger, with his stronghold heavily guarded, deserves a large-scale punitive expedition. He must also be hiding a large number of Platinum Sons and a legion of cursed blood monsters.

During the last battle against Gailid, Frilian fought him twice, and neither time she was particularly strong. However, since it was an avatar, the real Frilian must be far superior, probably reaching the level of a top-tier demigod. Moreover, as a fragment king, she possesses the power of a fragment of the magic ring, making her a force to be reckoned with.

Moreover, there have always been rumors that the Blood Dynasty is backed by an Outer God.

What if Mongols, in a losing streak, decides to unleash a devastating fusion with the Outer God's power? The battle level will definitely be even more terrifying. Even Frilian needs to prepare; she can't always go through these challenges alone.

Even if we take a step back, at least the confirmed intelligence is that the Blood Dynasty possesses an army of tens of thousands and intends to wage war as if it were a regional lord.

"As ordered."

Edgar added, "The Confederate army is relatively close and will be mainly stationed in Galid."

"Hurry up, I suspect Monger is below Galid."

Mugram, not to be outdone, volunteered for the expedition: "Your Majesty, the defenses against the Altan Plateau are now further solidified, and with the Farran Undead Legion guarding it, Lienia is fully capable of sending an army to join the expedition. Since we are facing the power of a fragmented king who has been biding his time for many years, we should increase our investment as much as possible and leave no room for maneuver."

"Okay, you can get ready first."

"However, we are quite far away, so it will probably take some time. If Your Majesty is in a hurry, we will mobilize a small elite force..."

"It's alright, I need to prioritize completing another project here."

Don't forget that last time Frilian and Lani's high-profile collaboration provoked Twofinger's targeting. This mastermind is relentless, continuously sending his henchmen to harass them, and must be eliminated as soon as possible.

Leaving aside her divine status and the laws of the stars, she doesn't know how she will repair the magic ring in the future.

The Moon Princess's claim is what matters.

The stability of the Kalia royal family depends on Lani's safety; this is a self-evident truth. In other words, attacking her would directly undermine the stability of the southern forces.

You deserve to die.

Frillie was very interested in just how much the so-called representative of the supreme will was really worth.

Therefore, we should first follow Lani's plan to hunt down Twofinger, eliminating any potential threats and freeing up the combat power of a demigod mage. Why not? We can consider the Blood Dynasty strategy afterward.

However, this scheme is not something to be revealed to outsiders; let's keep it a secret for now.

The topic of the underworld quickly passed, and then Edgar nudged Jellian, indicating that he had to say something. At this point, the old man coughed lightly and replied:

"Your Majesty, the Red Lion Army has been reorganized."

"What about it?"

"The number was reduced to 7% of the original. Half of those who left chose to become free agents, mercenaries, or instructors... still remaining in military operations. The other half engaged in production work in the south, essentially leaving the military."

Jeremy remarked, "Everyone is tired, and they really need to rest after unloading their heavy burdens."

"Your Majesty, please rest assured that the streamlined Red Lion Army is sufficient to patrol the area and can cooperate with the main force of the Southern Army to defend it."

Are people satisfied with their new lives? After all, there have been many changes.

"The changes are significant, but for the better. Before, we fought against corrupt creatures day and night, either dying or being assimilated. It was like an endless nightmare. Now, all of that is over. So, everyone is more grateful and cherishes the life they have now. Thank you, Your Majesty."

After listening, Frillie nodded easily.

That's fine. It would be awkward if their power expanded further, requiring a lot of brainpower to reorganize and restructure. As a ruler, an army that is not part of the core faction and is completely outside the system is difficult to manage.

The Lienian army, at least, joined the Battle of the Church of Fate midway to show their loyalty, and with Lani as a connection, they were still considered trustworthy.

The Red Lions soldiers all know that they are absolutely loyal to Rataen.

She doesn't care, because no matter what your background is, none of you can fight as well as I can.

The subordinates care.

The leadership, which deeply represents the interests of both Nymgfu and Lienia, is concerned with the balance of power. Rather than building the Red Lion Army, it would be better to absorb the best and dismantle the existing forces, reduce their functional level, and simply have them defend key cities and patrol as an afterthought.