Frilian at Elden Ring

How large-scale soul magic did Frilian unleash during her stay on the Weeping Peninsula? How many groups of test subjects did she organize? It's unimaginable what kind of magical energy it would require.

Having accumulated a wealth of data, it's time for her to deduce the next step; the path of magic is all about logic.

Seren has never forgotten his apprentice's invitation.

To outsiders, this newcomer, Faded One, is a top-tier genius, but a real conversation reveals that he has a very shallow understanding of the magic system of the Borderlands.

That's normal. After all, coming from outside the borderlands, the probability of being completely ignorant of the Golden Tree, the Shining Stone magic, or prayer is the highest. The fact that he was able to learn some of it on his own already proves that he is indeed exceptionally talented.

This piece of rough jade has yielded significant results in the study of the soul; we cannot delay its use.

"While I'm not as talented as you to establish a school of magic, I can still avoid some basic mistakes."

With this in mind, Serenius headed to Stoneville.

Actually, she received the news relatively late, because she relied on hearsay from occasional informants. As a result, she heard about a world-shaking event only half a month later:

A demigod has fallen.

Rumors suggest he was likely dead, since Grek didn't find a body. Could it be some method of giving him a "correct" death, or was he hidden away? In any case, the victor's worth is undeniable.

The victor was none other than Frilian, who had once boasted to her that she would defeat the demigod.

In the blink of an eye, the apprentice became a king who held the fragments of the Great Rune; everything happened too fast.

Serlian chose to leave the peninsula via the sacrificial bridge, expecting to be harassed and have to use magic to escape, but unexpectedly the guards recognized him.

"His Majesty mentioned that her teacher was the Cube Witch."

"I?"

"Your Excellency, she approves of you, and has even made an enemy of the Magic Academy because of it."

Although the teacher was a renowned witch, the student made no attempt to hide this fact and proudly stated it, considering them a hybrid of demi-human and cube witch, birds of a feather.

But no one dared to mention this slight flaw in the face of absolute power, especially since all the arrogant nobles of Stoneville had already perished, their fates clear to all.

Her origins are never important, nor is her mentorship; what matters is that Frilian is the true King of the Fragments.

If the first generation of demigods were assigned fragments of the Elden Ring, then she killed Grek in full view of everyone to obtain the Great Rune, seizing it by force and placing it on the border to demonstrate her power.

Therefore, witches were also respected.

"We happen to have a horse here for you. Hurry up and head to Stoneville City, don't miss His Majesty's important moment."

The garrison commander presented the gifts in a very friendly manner, and the two sides said their goodbyes.

As Seren crossed the sacrificial bridge, she still felt a sense of unreality. In any case, she didn't have a good reputation, and apart from the academy's enemies, others might not treat her well. She hadn't expected the other party to be so courteous, probably because they were giving their disciple face or because she had given them instructions...

Weird.

Given Frillie's personality, mentioning "Teacher Seren" is already quite impressive, implying that her subordinates wouldn't be able to pull off such a sophisticated level of hospitality.

In short, she traveled north without any obstacles.

Perhaps due to the aftermath of the war, some outposts were set up along the way, and a considerable number of strongholds were scattered around. Moreover, the soldiers were of good quality, and at least they didn't use zombies to make up the numbers.

The new king's control over his territories has been significantly strengthened, with flags flying everywhere.

A key premise is that many of the places that were once ravaged by monsters have disappeared. The caves I remember are now well-behaved. I found out that Frilian visited the more troublesome ones, and the rest were sealed off for exploration.

What do you think caves are?

No wonder her main body and her clones were found even though they were hiding in different basements. It wasn't that her disciple was specifically looking for them; it was that she enjoyed treasure hunting.

"He's a king now, but he acts like a child protecting a toy."

That being said, she's still better than some academics who've become obsessed with studying magic. Don't be fooled by Frillie's seemingly indifferent and detached demeanor; she's actually full of humanity and passion.

After a long journey, Ceremony finally arrived in Stoneville.

Sure enough, a red carpet was laid out on the ground, decorated with lanterns and colorful banners, and even flower petals were falling, filling the air with a sweet fragrance.

So lively.

Countless elegantly dressed nobles respectfully disembarked from their carriages, greeting each other as they walked toward the city gate. What was most remarkable was the sense of human presence they witnessed; it was a rare sight indeed.

However, no matter how much she decorated it, she could not hide the traces of war.

A violent magic was deeply etched into the cracks of the bricks. In addition to the magical aura unique to Frilian, there was also a slightly cursed power. It was said that she fought a great battle with the ominous demon Malkitt on the main road of the city gate, and single-handedly repelled him and a squad of Night Riders...

"Welcome, everyone."

Kenneth was the one who greeted them at the door, and he was beaming with pride.

He checked each invitation and exchanged pleasantries, and surprisingly, he knew every nobleman present and could even mention some of their past deeds. Whether he had done his homework beforehand or not, he was quite talented, a talent for a manager.

Until Seren appeared, wearing a sculpted headgear.

"I'm sorry, I don't have an invitation. I'm just here in Stoneville City according to an agreement with my apprentice..."

"I know."

Kenneth nodded with a grin. "His Majesty has mentioned you several times, saying you are one of his guides on his magical path. Without you, there would be no soul magic."

"That's too much of an exaggeration."

That's an exaggeration. She felt she hadn't made any crucial contribution, at most inspiring a gifted student. Who knew the student was so good at applying what they learned to other situations and quickly accomplished a great feat?

The realm of magic had stagnated for far too long, like the fate of the stars being sealed off, only to be broken by Frilian first.

"I need to clarify something. I belong to the Origin School, and my research on the soul is quite superficial. According to our sect's tradition, Frilian also belongs to the Origin School, but she has developed a system that is currently unique to her..."

"You magicians just love to fuss over things I don't understand. Anyway, you've saved a lot of people, haven't you?"

"It is."

"Enough with the small talk, I'll take you to see His Majesty."

Upon seeing such an important figure arrive, Kenneth immediately lost interest in the pleasantries at the door and instead led Seren into the throne room inside the city.

73

Chapter 73 Visiting the Round Table Hall.

It turns out that the interior of Stoneville is so spacious.

When outside, Serian always underestimated the size of the building because of the oppressive feeling of the high walls. He subconsciously felt that it was cramped and small inside, but when he actually stepped inside, he was clearly in a magnificent building complex.

The avenue was lined with flowers, and according to Kenneth, the new owner loved flowers so the nobles had collected many.

Much.

The sea of ​​flowers made it seem as if they had emptied the estate of every flowering plant imaginable—a truly blatant attempt to please. Everyone knew that Frillian loved flower fields, mazes, and magic books, hence her frequent gifts.

It's better than a limb being splinted; at least it doesn't look so bizarre.

"...Your Excellency Seren, you have no idea how many strange corpses used to be placed here. They were all materials for limb reattachment. They were only cleaned up recently."

"I see a dent in the middle? It looks like it was just repaired? What happened?"

"It was caused by the Corruption Tree Spirit's underground attack. The cause was the contamination of the dead prince's body at the roots of the Golden Tree, but for some reason, the face appeared underground in Stoneville City and has now been sealed."

"Interesting phenomenon."

"You magicians are curious about everything. Roger was the same before, and he almost became disabled. Fortunately, His Majesty treated him."

Seeing that Serena was very interested, Kenneth immediately tried to dissuade him and quickened his pace to walk deeper into the castle.

Along the way, they encountered many guests at banquets, with people jostling and clinking glasses, their seats stretching all the way to distant rooms, so they had to squeeze through the crowd the whole way.

It wasn't until the event was actually held that we discovered there were still quite a few normal people in the border area.

After much trouble, they finally arrived at the throne.

From afar, Seren saw Frilian, dressed in a gorgeous long dress and wearing a crown, listlessly resting her chin on her hand, accepting the nobles' pledges of allegiance one by one, occasionally offering a few perfunctory words of comfort and small talk. She was the epitome of a weary worker, merely maintaining the formality on the surface.

She suddenly turned her head and looked at him, her lips curving into a smile, a rare sight that dispelled her fatigue.

"Welcome, Professor Seren. I've made some new discoveries these past few days. Would you like to take a look?"

"of course."

Kenneth quickly stopped the two as they were about to leave, hoping that at least they would be present, otherwise the ceremony would become inexplicable.

Although the most important coronation ceremony had passed, it was best to witness the whole thing in person. Upon hearing this, Frilian sighed, touched the crown on her head, and continued to discuss magic with Teacher Seren. The master and apprentice began their research as if no one else was around.

Everyone silently remembered the special relationship between the Magic Cube Witch and the King.

Even someone who showed little interest when wearing a crown now beamed with joy; magic was more worthy of her attention than power.

However, the direction is not wrong. As long as you are strong enough, you will attract powerful followers.

Just like right now.

Even though everyone knew that Frilian didn't actually care about the throne, someone still needed to keep things in order, especially since the legitimacy of the Great Rune was undisputed, and they wouldn't trust anyone else to take his place.

She took out the Great Rune and immediately cast Soul Healing on a severely necrophilized target, instantly restoring some of his consciousness and even enabling him to understand simple commands.

"Isn't this great? We can let them handle some basic tasks!"

Serenius sincerely admired Frilian's innovation. In this way, many workers were given a new lease on life, which was better than wandering around all day or turning into crazy monsters. It also curbed a lot of danger.

"It's not that simple. First, I can't reverse severe zombification. Second, my sanity has a limited duration, at most three days at a time."

"Can it be used multiple times?"

"It won't work; the effect will quickly diminish."

"Your spellcasting can be improved in terms of basics, and I also need to learn the advanced theories of your soul magic first."

"I'm thinking about something: would getting another large rune amplify the effect?"

It was less a question and more a statement. The crowd fell silent. He had openly revealed his ambition for the second Elden Ring fragment right before their eyes? Did he already have a target? Truly worthy of His Majesty.

Which strong person isn't proud and arrogant? Having already obtained half the qualification to be a king, how could she possibly stop? Now she stands on the same starting line as the other fragment kings.

However, the remaining targets are different from the weak juniors like Grek. Each of them possessed great strength and prowess before obtaining the fragments, and like Frilian, they belong to the case of "having the power to be king before obtaining the fragments".

It's easy to imagine how much more difficult it will be to find the next fragment.

Seren advised, "The magic ring possesses unparalleled power and is the best shortcut, but you can gather more magical knowledge."

"I think so too."

“Most people are lucky if they study one type of magic in their entire lives, but you are different, Frilian. Your talent is enough to be all-encompassing. And you have indeed mastered all kinds of different magics. With your ability to draw inferences from one type to another, you can easily become an encyclopedic magician.”