Frilian at Elden Ring

At the same time, Melina whispered in his ear, "Checking the state of the territory is also a king's duty. Why not respond to them and take a break? After all, it's a place of historical significance, isn't it?"

"It's pretty good too."

It is common knowledge that the Soul King rose to power in the Hyde Fortress region, and this fact has been widely spread, especially with the Lord's deliberate promotion of it.

The residents are genuinely proud of this, and many people come specifically to visit.

The first group of natives, also known as the "First Blessed Souls," were used as experimental subjects for Frilian's new magic, but the results were positive, marking the first step in conquering the undead.

Without their courageous cooperation, the healing of the soul magic will likely be delayed a little.

History was destined to give birth to this invention, but their contributions were also important, and some of their faces were familiar to Frillie.

"Are you from the logging village of the Demi-human Forest?"

"Your Majesty still remembers!"

"After all, that's where I obtained the Demi-human Queen's Staff."

The silver-haired girl, with a look of reminiscence, pressed on, "Speaking of which, don't you guys do logging anymore?"

"No, the demand is actually higher now; we are in the timber processing business."

The former logging villages have become pure raw material production sites, and the raw materials are then transported to the capital of Hyde for refined processing, which is equivalent to the formation of a division of labor and efficiency. Skilled craftsmen have gathered here, and the efficiency is getting higher and higher.

In addition, Frilian also met Hyde's retainers, and the two had a brief encounter.

"It's a pity the lord isn't here, otherwise he would be very happy to see His Majesty."

"Since we're already here, I thought I'd take this opportunity to resupply."

"Please do as you please."

"I need to replenish all the bows and arrows, medicine, throwing knives, and so on. If you have the capacity, you'd better keep an eye on the place where the star fell..."

Although she may not need them, she is keen on preparing various collections, as she only feels at ease when supplies are plentiful.

Frillie also revealed some information about the underworld, instructing the neighboring Hyde fiefdom to prepare for any aftermath, since no one knew how much commotion might occur there.

The retainer, who was carefully taking notes as he listened to the orders, suddenly had a flash of inspiration:

"Your Majesty, should we spread the word that the Faded Ones and mercenaries should also join the exploration? It's a huge treasure trove."

"First, they can scout ahead and help gather intelligence. I've heard that the Faded Ones like Roger and Neferi, who operate in this area, are quite strong and should be interested. It can also improve efficiency, otherwise exploring alone is too slow."

"Secondly, our Hyde Territory can also serve as a transit point to usher in another period of prosperity, offsetting the danger of the adjacent entrance."

Please consider it.

"The news will eventually get out. If we don't take the initiative to regulate and call for action, all the hidden passages leading underground will be in chaos, and sooner or later trouble will arise."

"It would be better to let the title of quasi-King Xian endorse it."

As the retainers spoke, they proposed some specific plans, detailing how to hire and recruit officials and what regulations to make...

Other managers also offered suggestions, turning the meeting into a veritable conference.

The plan works.

Frillie didn't understand detailed management, but she knew the Adventurers' Guild model worked, and many ideas inspired her. Isn't this just like the Labyrinth Kingdom? Using exploration to create peripheral value and revenue.

As expected of the fiefdom that nurtured half of the core members of the Southern faction, Hyde's team proved to be full of talent.

In war-torn border regions, such wisdom is unnecessary, but as the situation gradually stabilizes, they become essential for the region's development.

"But there is one thing I must remind you of."

The silver-haired girl's serious tone immediately silenced everyone, who listened intently.

"Twofingers has just launched another attack, and He intends to uphold the punishment imposed on the Eternal City by the Dark Child. In other words, any attempt to excavate is a betrayal. Beware of retribution. To seize one advantage, one chooses an enemy."

"Have you thought about it?"

As a monarch, one has an obligation to share some high-level information. Besides, Frilian is very approachable and believes that certain matters should be made public. Don't keep your subordinates in the dark, otherwise they won't be able to help you in crucial moments.

She didn't know what level the legendary extraterrestrial monster was, and a fierce battle would inevitably affect the surrounding area.

Although, according to Rataen's intelligence, the so-called Dark Abandoned Child may be summoned by a mastermind under the guise of the Supreme Will, its strength should not be underestimated.

Frillie always judged her enemies by the strictest standards.

If the mastermind behind this recklessly retaliates in all directions, including Hyde, which supports underground exploration, wouldn't the losses be enormous?

"The choice is yours."

"No, Your Majesty, our opinions have never been important."

"why?"

The people exchanged knowing smiles, a mixture of relief and sorrow. Then, a retainer replied:

"Whether the ordinary people in the border areas are affected depends entirely on the king's will, and most importantly, whether you can protect us. If you can, we will take revenge even if we die. Besides, the souls blessed by you will surely return to the tree in peace, so we are not afraid, and there is no use in being afraid."

"What we think is unimportant. What matters is whether His Majesty and Lady Lani can kill that troublemaking Twofinger?"

"of course."

He is on the kill list.

Threatening the safety of allies and eyeing her own forces with predatory intent, grievances are unimportant to Frilian, as she doesn't care anyway; the key is the threat, and she must eliminate this unstable factor.

Whether it's the conspirators who caused the killer or the monsters that destroyed civilization, they all deserve to die.

"Your Majesty, our fates have long been intertwined. If you are not afraid, what do we have to fear? Those who dare to explore the underground must also have courage. I believe in everyone."

"I thought two fingers would be more daunting in people's eyes."

"Yes, it's frightening. But what is the fear of a schemer compared to the majesty of a king? The borderlands revere the first king of Gofule, a king like His Majesty. What's so great about a guy who commands from behind the scenes?"

"Exactly, Two Fingers didn't save the border."

"If something goes wrong, they won't know where to hide. What's the point of them just spouting nonsense about the standards for audience with the Dharma?"

These words expressed everyone's feelings, and there was no shortage of resentment. You can use any means necessary.

The results of it?

Now it is Frilian who is working diligently, restoring the entire South without even resorting to the Law, which is different from what Twofinger said.

The silver-haired girl replied solemnly, "Since everyone is determined, let's do it."

206

Chapter 206 Rescuing Blazer.

His Majesty made the final decision.

Since the King has agreed, Hyde will actively promote the entrance to the underworld, thus boosting this exploration. Risk? What is that? Fortune favors the bold. Those arduous centuries were ended by the Soul King himself; how can he hold her back?

To be honest, people are getting more and more annoyed with the two-finger gesture. Comparisons are odious and will only make you feel worse.

I used to keep the memory of the two fingers that were cryptic and didn't speak like human language.

Given its formidable reputation, the common people in the border region were willing to believe that order would be restored, and then everyone suffered from the living dead for thousands of years.

fraud.

Especially after Frilian came up with a series of solutions, such as the soul healing plan, the suppression of the dead, and the absorption of the crimson corruption, other solutions paled in comparison and were swept into the dustbin of history in people's minds.

Breaking the alliance between the Soul King and the Moon Princess with two fingers disrupts the overall environment.

If something happens to the candidates for king or god, it will also cost lives.

Therefore, the two sides are enemies.

The retainer said loudly, "Our Hyde territory was the first to support His Majesty. If we fail, we will not escape the reckoning no matter what. Therefore, no one is more suitable than us to serve as the outpost of the underworld. Your authorization has been of great help, and the territory will surely become more prosperous."

"That also requires ability and courage. Don't exaggerate my role. The benefits are your deserved reward."

"Your Majesty, the equipment you requested is ready."

A large bundle of arrows, throwing knives, and medicinal herbs lay before her, heavy and substantial, wrapped in hard leather. She picked it up with one hand and then summoned Toret to place it on top.

That's more like it; we should explore new maps fully armed. It doesn't matter if we use them or not, the point is to feel satisfied and pursue the joy of adventure.

set off.

After waving her hand, the silver-haired girl mounted her spirit horse and galloped north at full speed.

No additional positioning was needed; the energy reaction was too intense to ignore, seemingly an outpouring of magic from the underworld, like a light shining in the night.

After most of the day's activities.

A huge crater appeared in the distance, with soil and rocks flying through the air and suspended in mid-air. Rather than a meteorite crater, it was more like a gravitational field that was both chaotic and stable, barely maintaining a balance under the superposition of multiple states, thus forming a spectacle.

Even from a great distance, she could feel the gravity magic and the howling wind tunnel.

Upon reaching the breach, what came into view was a spiraling, broken tunnel, dark and bottomless, with a rising gale causing Frilian's long silver hair to fly wildly, as if roaring in welcome.

"There must have been strong remnants of gravity magic below."

She rested her chin on her hand and studied it carefully: "Then the aftershocks caused by Ratahn unsealing the stars broke the balance and created a new balance."

"Create the entrance to the broken pit."

Melina appeared and warned: "So this means that the Dark Abandoned Estée is very strong, so be careful."

"of course."

Frillie was curious about just how powerful the monster was, capable of single-handedly annihilating a civilization.

"At least according to legend, the Supreme Will once sent down two beasts. One of them was the Punisher who destroyed the Eternal City, possessing great power and status. It must still be alive, but it has fallen into a deep sleep when it could not communicate with its superior."

"Now we need to find Blaze's mark... I've got it!"

Faced with such meticulous and wide-ranging perception, nothing could hide. Sure enough, a line of small characters was carved under a stone:

The Kalia emblem marks her identity, and this amulet is still in Frilian's possession.

"I'll go investigate the Shivra River first."

During this time, Blaze is steadily exploring the underground world, likely progressing from shallow to deep, with the location corresponding to the mist forest elevator being the preferred option. Ensuring safety and reliability, it's definitely worth a visit.

"Anyway, we missed exploring the entrance to the Misty Forest last time, so let's explore along that path."

"You're going to take the underground route?"