Frilian at Elden Ring

The nobles touted this as "powerful warriors gaining access to the latest magical experiments" and promoted it extensively, encouraging everyone to undertake more missions.

His Majesty, however, dismissed the idea as "just an experiment" and expressed his dissatisfaction with excessive marketing.

They knew that Frilian disapproved of the propaganda out of a mage's rigorous attitude, but in reality, no one minded being a test subject. After all, things were bad enough, and every way was uphill.

Yeah.

The greatest advantage of becoming the Lord of Ningmgfu for her was the abundance of experimental subjects and resources.

Wouldn't it be better to become the King of Elden?

After finishing her basic administrative duties, Frilian devoted herself to the research of soul magic. She also sent a letter to Professor Seren to invite him to join her. Her life had become a routine of handling official business and then focusing on her research, which was rare for an elf.

Although the nobles themselves seemed to have forgotten, they had not forgotten the most important thing: coronation.

The declaration of kingship is crucial.

With the current King of Elden, Radagan, missing and Marika nowhere to be found, since no one else has the authority to endorse the claim, we'll do it ourselves; might makes right.

Possessing the Great Rune is the truth, and Frilian is just one declaration away from achieving it.

It wasn't that important to her personally, but it was extremely important to the forces that were attached to the king. If she really became the lord of the royal city in the future, then they would be considered among the best of the Golden People. Therefore, Kenneth and the others were always busy.

The Stormhawks, serving the new ruler, take flight from the towers of Stoneville, delivering the summons to Nymgford and the Weeping Peninsula.

A new king of the fragments will officially ascend the throne.

……

Hyde Fortress.

People from the surrounding villages gathered here to repair the fortress, working enthusiastically and quickly.

Most of them were either in a normal state or had only a slight zombification, since they were the first target of large-scale soul magic and received the most magical attention from Frilian.

This should be called "the king's blessing".

It's true that you should invest early. Going all in on a fading newcomer was the best decision I ever made. I made a fortune.

Moreover, everyone had already heard the news that Stoneville had changed hands. The fighting a few days ago was so intense that the whole of Ningmgford knew about it, and the results of the battle had already spread.

Even now, many people claiming to have been there are still recounting their experiences:

"You have no idea how big that scene was. Lady Frilian's magic sword was taller than the city walls. I bet the entire Altan Plateau could see it. That one move cleaved Grek and the castle in two..."

Although there may have been some embellishments, the result is correct, so I won't complain.

"Let's chat, but don't let it interfere with our work."

The foreman urged them on with a smile.

"On another note, I don't understand at all why we should rebuild Hyde Fortress. It's too much work and a waste of money. We might as well just leave it as a dilapidated tourist attraction."

Someone leaned on a shovel, clutching their back, and said wearily.

“You could say that in any other era, but the fact is that it sheltered us and provided us with a foothold to barely survive during times of turmoil.”

"As everyone knows, this place became a stronghold on the expedition route, which greatly helped the Southern Army, didn't it?"

"Perhaps we will still need it a long, long time from now. Even if it is no longer called Hyde Fortress, the surrounding manor territories will need a strong fortress that they can defend."

His meaningful words drew nods from the crowd.

Correct.

The main theme in the border areas is turmoil, so we must remain vigilant.

Of course, a slower pace is fine, because Nymgford under the rule of the Soulfire King is now far too peaceful. The active caves have been swept clean, and no new monsters can appear anymore; the rest are sealed off and will be cleared out sooner or later by this dungeon fanatic.

As for the infamous Water-Calling Village Dead, they were also completely wiped out, and people have already rebuilt the town on the ruins.

The gifts, given before Frilian became queen, spread far and wide, preserving the spark and nurturing vitality.

To be honest, if she hadn't traveled south and chosen to head straight for Stoneville, the situation wouldn't have changed, and might even have been worse during the monster invasion; there would be no recovery today.

The people are even less concerned about winning or losing; it doesn't matter if it's a different fragment king. They didn't really notice the difference when Grek was in power.

At most, the nobles would communicate with him more.

Only Frillian and her group made the South feel a sense of shared destiny, that everyone was blessed, that they were one, that they were an ancient force that inherited the spirit of resistance, and that they would fight to the death.

Nymgefur was reunited under her leadership.

Da da!

Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves approached, revealing a group of messengers.

Stormhawks swept across the sky toward the distant Weeping Peninsula, clearly a message intended for synchronicity, but little did they know that such a powerful being had already pledged allegiance to the new master of Stoneville.

He announced loudly, "Her Majesty Frilian will soon be crowned in the main city. The nobles of the manor must attend, and others may also attend if they wish."

"Here is the invitation. Keep it safe. Although it's not strictly enforced, it's always good to have proof..."

The crowd was stunned at first, then offered their blessings one after another, their faces beaming with joy, and they sighed that the matter had finally been settled.

Big win.

No amount of embellishment or fictionalization can adequately summarize Frilian's remarkable achievements. Who could have imagined that a newcomer, a faded figure, would sweep across the South in just two months? He even amassed an army of 20,000 and conquered the most fortified stronghold there.

Defeating the demigod descended from the Golden Age and mastering the Great Rune was an unprecedented feat, and perhaps only she will ever achieve it, as her seemingly fixed destiny was quietly shifting.

Finally, someone has successfully collected the fragments and will continue their journey.

Some people think that "as long as she holds the South, she might not take any more action," but they don't understand Frillie at all.

She's never idle.

They traveled to Lake Lienia to collect magic, and to Gelid to study corruption... and unintentionally expanded their team again?

The messenger said solemnly, "Those who wish to see His Majesty should set off as soon as possible. Don't delay too long. The journey is long, and they will definitely arrive in batches. You must want to confirm His Majesty's condition as soon as possible, right?"

"Of course, let's set off now."

The nobles who remained were the most impatient, even afraid of missing this grand event.

After all, not going to war with the army naturally excluded them from a certain circle, so they should hurry up and become familiar with each other. Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing if Frilian forgot about the people who joined them in the first place.

the other side.

The Stormhawk soared into the sky, its wings outstretched, and as it dove down, the view of Moen City came into view.

The cry attracted Elena's attention. Even though she couldn't see, she felt a gust of wind. Then something crashed down in front of her. Could it be a huge falcon?

It very thoughtfully picked up a thick stack of papers with its mouth and presented them to the customer.

"Thank you very much, Your Excellency Messenger."

A cheer erupted from the surrounding nobles: "Lady Elena, it's news about Lady Frilian's coronation ceremony! Yes, the rumors are true, we've won! It's a complete victory for the Southern Army, and the Great Rune has a new master!"

The people of the Sobbing Peninsula were the most anxious, as they were far away and had to guard the sacrificial bridge at all costs, so communication was very difficult.

Unlike the turbulent Nymgford region at the heart of the battlefield, this place was calm and peaceful.

The quieter it is, the more frightened I become, always making me overthink: What if we lose? What if they counterattack and come back to retaliate?

Fortunately, all these worries have now been eliminated. The clear news of victory is reassuring, and at least we no longer have to worry about the enemy attacking our door day and night. I am very happy and relieved.

"Long live!"

They offered their heartfelt blessings, for Frilian and for themselves.

However, Elena calmly said, "According to the date, there should still be some time. Let's prepare for the repairs of Moen City first, and also invite the nobles from the west to come along. We haven't been in touch for a long time."

“That’s true. There are some manors in the Demi-human Forest area. If it weren’t for Lady Frilian’s rescue, we probably wouldn’t have known that there were still people living there.”

"Will they blame Moen City for not providing support?"

“I’ve contacted them. Although there was some criticism, we were able to reach an agreement overall. Besides, they will go to see Lady Frillian.”

“Then we can reply that the nobles of the Sobbing Peninsula will be heading to Stoneville City.”

"As ordered."

At this point, the entire southern part of the border region, except for the Galid area, became active, sending large numbers of troops towards the highest main city.

72

Chapter 72 The Demigods' Response.

The royal city of Rodel.

Montgomery, standing between the thrones, dispelled his illusions.

The combat experience from the "Ominous Demon" Malkitt was 100% back to his original form, almost causing him to stumble.

That battle mage's power is extraordinary. He possesses many unheard-of techniques and weapons, and is proficient in all martial arts, reaching a level of divine skill. He probably didn't use his full strength when dealing with the clone, which is not good.

He was dispatched to a distant location to guard the outskirts of Stoneville to test the abilities of the Faded Ones, so that he could make an accurate judgment. But this time, there was only one conclusion:

Frillie is still preserved.

Her methods as a mage don't stop there; she must have more trump cards up her sleeve. With the strength of Malkit's clone, it's impossible to gauge her true power. This Faded One is very cautious; while her methods appear diverse, she's actually only using the most basic ones.

The same magic will produce different effects in the hands of different people, and Frilian could not possibly be unaware of it.

Therefore, she concealed a series of advanced techniques and defeated the clone using only the basics.

This means that all attributes are very balanced and powerful.

What kind of environment outside the borderlands could nurture such a powerful individual?

Montgomery couldn't understand it at all, but he had to face it, so intelligence was crucial. On the other hand, he had to strengthen the defenses of the royal city, because Frilian was definitely after the Golden Tree as well.

"To break the seal and the protection of the two fingers, you need at least two large runes. So, what's your next target?"

Who is it?

Logically, the strongest demigod, Rataen, should be ruled out first. However, during the battle, Frilian showed great interest in him and may be active in the Gelid area.

A magic academy is more likely, after all, which mage wouldn't favor the place with the most magic in the world? However, the Lake Lienia region is heavily fortified and isolated, even the mighty Golden Army found it troublesome, making it not a good choice.

Just as he was pondering this, a night cavalryman came to report:

"My lord, Frilian has gained the full support of the nobles of the Sobbing Peninsula and the Ningmgford region, and is about to hold her coronation ceremony. Moreover, she has incorporated the Grek soldiers into her ranks."

"I see."