Frilian at Elden Ring

Meanwhile, the reinforcements from the Faded Ones gradually planned to leave.

At the city gate, the silver-haired girl greeted and bid farewell to the group one by one. In any case, they could be called colleagues, and they had gone through the demigod war together, which could be considered a friendship. So she gave them some runes.

Most people felt embarrassed about this, knowing full well that they hadn't played a crucial role, but since the king of Nymgford was so generous, they didn't mind accepting it.

"By the way, I welcome any Faded Ones to visit Stoneville City anytime, consider it a base of operations."

Frilian valued this fighting force, as it would at least reduce some of the defensive pressure.

"I will convey my message to my godfather."

Neferi nodded happily. "I still suggest you discuss it with him, especially since you're both magicians and should have a lot of unique insights."

"I'll go to the Round Table Hall when I'm done with my work."

Roger said enthusiastically, "It's a deal. We'll throw you a welcome banquet, since you're the first to obtain a Great Rune."

"In short, I should arrive within half a month, especially since Doublefinger is a worthwhile partner to cooperate with."

After saying a few final words, the group left the castle.

In reality, most of the ordinary faded people stayed behind. After all, they were nomads, and every place could be a place to settle down.

Moreover, since Stoneville City provides accommodation, there is no chance of being hated or attacked by everyone. On the contrary, because the city lord is a faded person, he is respected by the soldiers. After careful communication, both sides are very happy.

They were genuinely happy and grateful to Frilian for creating a safe haven where others could coexist peacefully with the Faded Ones; they hadn't experienced such harmony in many years.

Of course, we should reciprocate.

Some of the Faded Ones contributed their knowledge of magic, technology, engineering, and potions from their travels to the borderlands and even from beyond, which broadened the city's defenses' understanding. It turned out these guys were quite clever, and both sides benefited greatly.

Her original intention was to have more manpower, but she didn't expect such a pleasant surprise.

Some of the knowledge circulating in it feels somewhat connected to the world I've experienced before, but unfortunately, I can't find the answers even when I ask the person in question.

Those who have faded from knowledge rely on hearsay and their own practice, and their understanding has become vastly different from the original knowledge.

Forget it.

There's no need to trace back to unverifiable knowledge. In any case, the example of the abyss has already proven that the boundary is very inclusive. The so-called "outside the boundary" is probably also a brilliant world, so it's not surprising that there are some connections.

Frillie's busy schedule has only just begun.

She had to stamp or sign a large number of documents, gradually integrating them into the governance system of the Golden Dynasty. Despite its apparent dilapidation, the details of the system, though seemingly broken, were still functioning perfectly before her.

Such as taxation, horse breeding, maintaining order, mining, trade, and military training...

Every single core area requires King Nymgford to make decisions, or at least he needs to have a certain understanding of it. Although Frilian said, "You can make the decisions yourselves and then tell me," in an attempt to lessen the burden.

Edgar bluntly retorted: "What is called 'after the fact' is often when something really goes wrong. Without His Majesty's endorsement, many executors either lack the courage or shirk their responsibilities."

Loyalty is offensive.

The essence of the problem lies in the division of rights and responsibilities.

Every day, a large number of nobles and officers gather between the thrones to report on all sorts of crucial issues:

"Your Majesty, what about the personnel conscripted by Gray? Should they be repatriated? But we'll be short-handed..."

"Offer compensation, but it's voluntary; let them choose."

What about the other caves?

"Seal off any caves where monsters appear and wait for me to arrive. Leave them there; I'll clear them out one by one. Don't rush to attack; the most active caves have already been cleared."

The nobles nodded, after all, it was common knowledge that His Majesty loved exploring mazes.

Once someone becomes famous, their deeds and hobbies are no longer secrets. Some officers would even offer information about the labyrinth to curry favor with her, and Frilian was happy to accept it. She even discovered some caves that did not exist on the map.

"Some people with mild zombification have come after hearing the news. Will you treat them? Do you charge a fee?"

“Let’s just take a symbolic amount of runes. You can keep a record of it. One group healing spell for every hundred people. Also, find some mage apprentices.”

"As ordered."

In truth, everyone knows that the profoundness of soul magic is not something that ordinary people can learn. Moreover, Lake Lienia almost monopolizes the mage lineage, so it is estimated that they only recruit some apprentices who are just scraps of talent.

They can at most supplement combat strength; they shouldn't be doing research.

The most promising option right now is to let Frilian, the only sane and demigod-level mage at present, continue the deductions.

“Interesting. The Magic Academy sent a letter questioning His Majesty’s destruction of the prison that sealed the witch on the Sobbing Peninsula, which they consider a… serious provocation.”

Kenneth raised an eyebrow and respectfully walked up the steps to the throne, handing it to his superior.

What catches the eye is the beautiful font.

However, his words were harsh and full of criticism of the incident. He repeatedly emphasized the danger of the witch Serenity and believed that she should be handed over to them to deal with. Otherwise, it would be a betrayal of the decision of the magic academy and would certainly not be tolerated by the mages.

"When did they represent all the mages? Was I being represented?"

"Your Majesty, the current ruling faction in the academy has always been like this. Either try to get used to it, or completely overturn their rigid ideas, but that would probably be more painful than killing them."

Some mocked, "How dare the small military force of Lake Lienia speak to the King of the Fragments like that?"

He was once an officer under Grek, but now he has completely sided with Frilian. Questioning the monarch is questioning himself.

"Leave them alone."

The silver-haired girl gently touched the letter, and it crumbled into dust.

She was wasting her time on flowery and sarcastic remarks; they were far from the time to deal with the college's issues. Strategically, unifying the southernmost region was more important, and in fact, the Gelid region was a higher priority than Lake Lienia.

From a long-term perspective, aside from finding an opportunity to visit Lani at Kalia Fortress, there is no reason for him to attack the Magic Academy.

"Our current focus is on integrating and restoring the Nymgfu region."

Frillie's decisive decision relieved the nobles.

After all, directly confronting the power of the magic academy is still quite a heavy burden, as they have a profound foundation and an immeasurable influence on the mage community.

However, it ultimately lacked a demigod to oversee it.

Moreover, the Academy is known for its defensive tactics, and at most it can deploy some puppets; it lacks the capability for large-scale warfare. Coupled with its geographical advantage, Stoneville overlooks the Lake Lienia region and can be completely ignored.

So the topic of their questioning of Ceremony was quickly glossed over, and it was rumored that Frilian had a close relationship with this witch.

It is speculated that they were likely master and disciple, and that Seren had actually managed to snag a fragment of a king's student.

"The next item is related to the coronation ceremony. We are already preparing for the ceremony. Your Majesty, please confirm the attire and procedures at that time."

"Next item..."

"Wait, we must reduce these troublesome procedures in the future."

The silver-haired girl said impatiently, "Just provide the final selection steps. Kenneth will be in charge of governance, and the army will be handed over to Edgar for now."

"As you wish, we will definitely streamline it carefully."

Edgar sincerely advised, "Your Majesty, you should be busy now and set a good example. Once we have a model standard, things will be much easier for us in the future."

They did a lot of ideological work, as if they were urging an absent-minded student, who happened to be their own boss, carefully choosing their words to help Frillie gradually become familiar with government affairs.

The person involved maintained a perpetually embarrassed expression, making no attempt to hide their reluctance; they were clearly resisting.

In fact, it wasn't just nobles who encouraged education.

Melina whispered in his ear, "You're going to be the King of Elden someday, so start by managing small places."

If one could only hope that the faded ones could pay homage to the Elden Ring of Justice, since they wouldn't know anything about it after the trees were burned, there was no need to have any expectations.

Now I want to teach my partner more about ruling as a witch.

She admitted that she had previously treated Frilian somewhat like a tool, only thinking that it was enough to let her enter the Golden Tree to repair the magic ring. As for whether she would be defeated by others later, how she would govern the world, or whether she would be caught up in conspiracies, she didn't care or have any other concerns.

But things have changed now.

After spending a long time together, Melina came to know the newcomer's resilience, optimism, intelligence, and strength, and most importantly, his burning desire to save lives.

I will make Frilian the Queen of Elden, not a tool for repairing the magic ring, not a puppet driven by conspiracy, but a true monarch.

"Whether you like it or not, no one among the current kings of the fragments is more suitable than you."

"...I understand. It's fine to learn it. I have plenty of time anyway."

The silver-haired girl yawned but continued to listen attentively. Understanding the operating logic of the nobility and the Golden Dynasty was better than being completely clueless, and it could be considered one of the results of observing the border region.

Domination is perhaps the most complex activity of civilization.

Compared to the details I now know from the throne in Stoneville, the world I've experienced seems like a fleeting glimpse.

It really is.

Upon closer reflection, Frilian merely witnessed various wonders and glimpsed a corner of history, yet she knew nothing of how so many dynasties and empires functioned vividly. Even in apocalyptic scenes, traces of life remained.

The border region gave her a feeling she had never experienced before: vastness in the expanse of mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, and reality in the microcosm of everyday life. Of course, it also meant that she had much more to learn...

For three days, Frilian was immersed in various topics.

Fortunately, the elves had no shortage of patience, and Kenneth, Edgar, and Melina were also a great help.

According to them, "Your Majesty, you are talented and learn everything quickly." Whether they mean it or not, you've certainly become much more proficient at your job.

period.

The Farron Undead Legion used to spar and practice swordsmanship on the cliffs where the Forge Knights used to live, so why are they now holed up in one place? Do they like being alone?

Since that's the case, it's good to let them be in charge of the defense of Stoneville. Together with the original garrison soldiers, they quickly completed the establishment of security, which was enough to accommodate and manage tens of thousands of people in the city.

As for the Black Knife Assassin, Samir the Ancient Hero remained at rest.

They were very satisfied with the results.

Finally, they had a stable place to settle down, and a rare period of peace and quiet without worrying about the Golden Dynasty's pursuers. However, under Frilian's command, they would definitely have to face the Blessed King, so they were prepared to respond to the battle at any time. At least they were freer than before.

Next came the handling of trolls, ominous signs, dragons, and storm hawks. After excluding some die-hards, she leniently accepted them in.

Let's work together.

Stoneville City is currently short of manpower in various places, so there is no need for a major overhaul. Ultimately, Frilian is not a cold-blooded tyrant, nor does she have any deep-seated hatred towards them, so it is better to simply bring her under their command as a supplement.

The military continues to operate as usual, and the cost of maintaining armaments in the border area is minimal, especially since they also serve as engineers.

The original city defense troops were sincerely grateful for their new superior's magnanimity; otherwise, they could have easily found a reason to wipe them all out.

In the past, death was simply a matter of dying; things are different now.

Soul magic has given too many people hope. Why not use your healthy body to experience the Borderlands more often? And as long as you make enough contributions, you can still get limited-edition healing.