Frilian at Elden Ring

However, she was more interested in a remnant of a white spirit at the doorway, which she hadn't had time to check before.

"who are you?"

Frillie tried to use soul magic to actively awaken more of Ghost's memories and call her name to activate her, but unfortunately, she had been dead for too long.

The occasional remnants of such spiritual obsession on the borderlands could provide intelligence, as he kept repeating: "Lord Vic, aren't you the king? Our king, our King of Mad Fire, where are you?"

"Let everything that separates us melt away! May chaos fill the world."

Well, he's just a cult member, serves him right.

So, Knight Vic isn't the King of Mad Fire? Could there be someone else? Or perhaps he hasn't truly been born yet? Lost in thought, she shook her head. She had no more information about Bai Ling.

The silver-haired girl walked up the slope, stepping on broken bricks and tiles, until she arrived at a towering but narrow main hall.

A white-haired witch sat on a chair opposite them, her body stained with blood.

"rest in peace."

Frillie clasped her hands together in a pastoral gesture. Although the culture of the border region takes life and death lightly, basic respect is still essential.

"As a witch of the Faded Ones, you have done very well, and by my standards, you are outstanding. It is a pity that there is too much evil in this land. The achievements you have made will not disappear; they will all become the shelter for those who come after you."

“Someday in the future I will grant Vic liberation. If he is unwilling to accept my purification, leaving with you would also be a kind of liberation.”

"—This is a promise. May the golden tree protect your soul."

She cupped a beam of light in her hands.

As it enveloped the body, it seemed to exude a wisp of soul energy, before vanishing completely into the distance.

Farewell.

The traces of the shared experiences of the witch and the faded ones also vanished. Although the borderlands were filled with longevity, there were also many wasted years. The past is gone, and a tumultuous chapter of history has finally come to an end.

After briefly inspecting the surroundings, Frillie dug a grave outside the church, buried the witch's remains, and erected a tombstone.

A simple grave marks the end of this epic journey.

The secluded church was completely silent, with only the gentle breeze remaining.

Looking at the still-praying White Spirit, she couldn't help but sigh. How could the combination of Senior Vic and the Finger Witch end so badly? It seemed to foreshadow a difficult road ahead, a warning from personal experience.

"Is the Mad Fire Three Fingers strong enough to casually possess a near-King level player?"

Frillie was speaking to herself and asking a question at the same time.

"do not know."

"Unless he did it voluntarily."

Melina was slightly taken aback by the resolute answer. Although she didn't fully understand the details and hadn't lied, she guessed that the Madfire might be used against the Golden Tree. After all, if everything had gone smoothly, there should have been a third King of Elden by now.

The exceptionally intelligent Frillie probably had some idea as well; she was adept at discerning the logic of things.

The silver-haired girl returned to the church and carefully examined the admonitions on the ground.

It's mostly just snippets of information; clearly, Vic's situation can't be resolved with just a few words. Instead of relying on player information, it's better to find it yourself. However, one thing is worth noting: the advice mentions a key word:

At first, I didn't understand Vik's story, nor did I feel its depth. It wasn't until I reached the snow-capped mountain that I realized everything was beyond repair.

Senior, I understand.

Don't misinterpret this; you're out of your mind.

Theoretically, the madness could be suppressed with pure gold needles, allowing one to continue down other paths. However, given the current situation, the madness would inevitably spiral out of control sooner or later.

[If you want to become the King of Mad Fire, you'll have a predecessor to guide you, right there in the Shadowlands, that amazing old man.]

Destroy it!

[The raging fire cannot hide the tears; this dilapidated border area deserves a thorough cleaning.]

I choose Michaela. What's wrong with a world of illusions?

Although the information was scarce and the advice was fragmented and disjointed, Frilline deduced that the Mad Fire was destined for a bad end, though that was not necessarily the case. In any case, it was fraught with hidden dangers and a perilous path.

If we choose to destroy everything, is there still a chance for the border area to restart? It's hard to say.

In the previous world, even if the First Flame of Lothric was extinguished, a new flame would inevitably rise in time; the world was resilient. Having possessed the save file of the flame's usurpation and foreseen its future, she knew there was always a glimmer of hope…

How should the boundary area be selected?

We can only proceed step by step, gather as much intelligence as possible, and at least ensure that we are not tricked before we can talk about making decisions about the fate of the people.

Therefore, Frillie continued to review the following advice:

[Mark this section for Blood Dynasty side quests]

[That's too formal, call it Mongwin Bank. I'm back to farm runes, I've missed you all so much!]

I've been to the underground world, but I still can't get to the bank you guys mentioned. It's driving me crazy! What's wrong with this process?

The guide is White Masked Thunder. One step requires the Blood Finger Proof, which involves staining the Oathclothes with the blood of the witch who killed you. Vic's witch's blood can be used as a substitute...

【grateful】

If you miss it, you can only enter the Blood Dynasty through the portal in the Holy Snowfield.

[You can't advance without doing side quests; you'll have to wait to go to the forbidden area behind the royal city, but that's a late-game activity. It's too late then, so it's not worth it. I recommend going to the bank earlier.]

[I was wondering why there was a sudden invasion and a witch's corpse; turns out it's related to this storyline.]

Don't forget that the grapes Vic explodes are related to the Madfire side quest; they should be given to "Hida" to make her the Finger Witch of Madfire. Missing this opportunity will leave you with fewer clues and affect the ending of your final choice.

[What? So Elena became like that? Who killed her? This is the border region; only the King of Elden is allowed to kill others.]

The King of Elden can kill whomever he wants, but he can't save whomever he wants.

[Dealt true damage]

Stop talking, all these side quests are making my head spin.

Missed it again

It's just a matter of when you join the bank; it doesn't matter much. You can always go back and conquer the Blood Dynasty later, since the area isn't that big anyway.

The sudden news gave Frillie a moment to process, but she quickly accepted it, taking it for granted. After all, it's easy to miss out on side quests or events; the world is dynamic and doesn't wait for a single encounter. By now, she must have changed a lot and interrupted some side quests as well.

Besides, unintentionally preventing an acquaintance from dying a violent death is good news.

The main issue is prioritization. According to the assessment, eliminating the Blood Dynasty is very important, and that is indeed the case. She had already identified the general direction last time.

Other players cannot go because of the game mechanics.

If that doesn't work, then the soul consciousness that Frilian controlled back then won't be able to find Monger. There must be a barrier there, but brute force can still break through it.

Even if one were to pretend that the feud between the Four Gods never happened, the other side would still cause trouble, because the Blood King, who is ambitious about the Great Rune, doesn't actually have many targets to choose from.

Kill the Full Moon Queen? Facing the Magic Academy's absolute home ground and the elite Southern Army?

It's easier to kill an old enemy.

A battle between the two sides is inevitable; they have long been eyeing each other. One of the reasons for launching the underground world conquest this time is the Blood Dynasty.

Once you reach the edge, you'll definitely be able to enter Monger's stronghold.

Aside from that, there's not much useful information to be found about Frilian, just some fragmented information about Vic and the witch, basically revolving around the phrase "sacrifice for love," which is full of tragic overtones.

His fate was fraught with misfortune.

No matter how much sorrow they experienced, it always touched even the slow-witted elf—what a pity. But Vic and the witch will eventually reunite at the Golden Tree, and the world will change. The path will continue, and the borderlands will surely be renewed.

"Melina, I hope you and I can witness together the crossroads of the second era of abundance."

"Of course, we must never repeat the same mistakes."

"Let's go back, so Mugram won't worry too much."

Frillie, who had traveled via the Blessing Point, quickly returned to the Magic Academy, where the atmosphere was still bustling.

"Your Majesty, you've finally returned."

The worried crowd quickly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the Mad Fire Cultists were notorious, and being targeted was often troublesome. They were adept at bewitching people, and the usually lazy Frilian might not be very resistant to this.

After hearing her explanation of the whole story, everyone felt relieved. It seemed that the matter of the Madfire stronghold was over and no longer a threat.

As always, His Majesty brings trouble wherever he goes, but he also resolves potential problems.

Frilian added, "Send a small team to guard that area. Rebuild the church; it's located next to the main road, so we need to keep an eye on it. Also, don't forget to investigate the movements of the Madfire. I have a hint: Three Fingers might be sealed in the royal city. That might be a clue."

"As ordered."

Despite being shocked by the new intelligence, the subordinates responded with unwavering loyalty.

The fact that Madfire dared to take such a risk precisely demonstrates that Soulfire King has immense potential in Fragment Kings, only one step away from the throne, and the enemy's certification adds to its prestige.

Once these challenges are overcome, the border area can be reshaped.

Does Your Majesty need to rest?

Hyde, who had not yet returned to Stoneville, asked with great concern if the other party could go south.

"No, I've rested enough. My long-term plan is to explore the civilization of the underground world."

Frilian glanced in the direction of Kalia Fortress. "Before that, I'll go ask Lani first; perhaps she has some information."

"See you."

The subordinates who remained behind looked at each other, thinking to themselves that she was indeed the most adventurous queen. She was too lazy to say more and just kept traveling.

204

Chapter 204 The Two-Finger Assassin.

Kalia Castle.

One after another, shadowy beasts emerged from the shadows, each a two-finger killer, exuding menacing aura.

They knew there was no need to hide, so they simply and openly surrounded them. Although it had to be admitted that the Lienia region was becoming more stable, it was far from the time to abandon the plan, because the enemies of Two Fingers were advancing it.

Lani, who was in the attic, immediately sensed that these uninvited guests were up to no good.

"Roar!"

The Radiant Stone Dragon unleashed a powerful breath attack from the sky, striking several shadow beasts that instantly disintegrated. This breath attack was particularly potent, fueled by rage.