Frilian at Elden Ring

"That's quite a generous gesture."

Frillie has confirmed the enemy's unwavering resolve.

What is meant to be will be; the well-prepared demon army was clearly determined to annihilate the elven village.

Frillie had witnessed the magical shift at the edge of the forest just now. It must have been some kind of explosive power, suitable for attacking and destroying, with a wide-ranging, burning, and destructive force. It was indeed quite troublesome.

I don't care about myself, but I need to be wary of secondary damage from the aftermath of the battle.

Can the barrier stop it?

Should we take the initiative if necessary? No, that wouldn't be in line with her usual cautious approach, because the enemy might be deliberately provoking us, and reinforcements might be on the way...

Compared to the calm and collected Frilian, many of her companions were already panicking, shaking their heads frequently, looking around, their eyes filled with nothing but fear.

"What do we do? Is the extermination order real?"

"We should leave this forest, otherwise they will find a weakness sooner or later."

"Where?"

The cacophony of voices further exacerbated the chaos. The only redeeming quality was that at least they hadn't abandoned their posts; what they lacked was morale, which had plummeted to rock bottom and was beyond repair.

Expecting people with no military experience to immediately participate in a conflict at this level is indeed asking the impossible, but we should not be discouraged.

"We can't go anywhere, so we can only hold on firmly."

Frillian looked around and released her pressure, causing each elf to suffocate for a moment, feeling as if their heart was being gripped by a giant hand, finally stopping its wild beating.

"The forest terrain is complex, and I've added illusions and miasma to hinder their exploration. Besides, setting fires means they're unsure, so it'll take time for them to get here. Let's conserve our strength before the war begins."

"No more talk of running away or anything discouraging is allowed, or I will punish those who waver."

There was silence all around.

The cold words and tangible pressure left the elves speechless. They hadn't expected Frilian to be a different person. No, to be precise, she had finally revealed some of her true abilities.

"What are you all standing there for? You should all be responding to what I have to say."

"As ordered!"

Upon meeting that gaze, they instinctively straightened their bodies, their muscles tensing, not daring to relax in the slightest.

"Very good. Maintain the current stability. Remember, order is what will help us win. Continue to be on guard according to the patrol routes I planned. Don't worry, I will react immediately to any disturbances, and you will definitely not be the first to engage the enemy."

Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a slight sigh of relief.

They are not cowardly, they just lack a leader.

It turns out that the elves needed a push, otherwise they couldn't just laze around all day. Now that Frilian had given them the unity they needed, they immediately started to act in an orderly manner.

Start.

The task for most people is to fortify the camp. Even if there is a barrier magic outside, it does not mean that the fortifications can be abandoned. The more, the better.

The eye-catching silver-haired girl took the initiative to walk out of the village gate, took out a magic book, and sat down on the spot.

She stood at the forefront of the battlefield, yet remained steadfastly engrossed in reading, a staff casually placed beside her. Her relaxed and carefree demeanor betrayed no hint of the impending life-or-death struggle.

This at least put everyone's minds at ease.

let it go.

To be honest, apart from Frilian, probably no one could withstand this pressure, especially since the legendary demon general Azart has been active for at least a century. Leading the team personally is no easy task, and escaping would indeed be a matter of life and death.

The elf village, now back in order, methodically prepared for defense, continuously reinforcing its fortifications under the village chief's command.

Frillie continued looking at the magic book about barriers in her hand. Although it was in the "Basic" section, it was still usable. Unfortunately, she was almost at the end of it, and the remaining parts had been lost. The specific effects would have to be tested in actual combat.

boom!

Another explosion was heard, accompanied by the collapse of vegetation and the dissipation of miasma.

The demons probably won't let the forest fire burn slowly; they'll only be satisfied if they add more fire.

Some of the spirits trembled in fright, but ultimately continued working to numb themselves as much as possible, while Frilian also shortened her expected engagement time.

Commander Azart came with a mission, and he won't let the army go to great lengths in a confusing direction. He should be able to create a disturbance from time to time while maintaining full strength.

"It seems that this time we can only resolve the intrusion incident at most."

The long journey to find Celia may have to wait until later. After all, we can't be away from the game's magic for too long, lest we become rusty when we return and have to relearn it.

Just as she was pondering, a short-haired figure walked up behind her.

Millie Adele handed over a plate, then casually grabbed her own portion and began to eat heartily without any hesitation. Most importantly, she drank some wine, the rich aroma of which gave her a slightly tipsy feeling.

"Even if you have to keep watch, you can't forget to eat. Come on, have another drink. Maybe this is the last time."

"Don't think the worst."

Frilian felt a sense of unfamiliarity when tasting the food. Indeed, she had barely eaten or drunk anything during the long magical game, relying entirely on rune energy. After returning, she immediately began researching the barrier, and there was no proper mealtime at all.

The culinary culture in the border region is far inferior to that in reality, since people there are virtually immortal and have very little need for supplies.

"Do you know what? You're practically the strongest guard in front of the Demon King's room right now."

"Isn't there a better analogy?"

"If you can get through this smoothly, go on a trip to relax. I have a feeling that the Elf Village shouldn't restrict your travels."

"I will, provided that it is safe here."

“Even among elves, you are an anomaly. We rarely care about our fellow elves, let alone a group of people who are none of our business. Being indifferent by nature is the essence of elves. You are more like a human.”

Do you think I'm okay the way I am now?

"it is good."

"That's okay."

If she loses the passion brought by the magic of the game, sooner or later Frilian will also become indifferent and detached, cultivating a quirk that will last forever, her heart as firm as a rock, not caring about life or death... Regardless of good or bad, at least she doesn't want to be so mundane.

As long as the Elf Village exists, human beings will still exist within it, experiencing love, hate, and procreation. If this social structure is lost, destruction is inevitable.

Therefore, the demons' plan was simple: they didn't necessarily need to kill many elves, but simply destroy the village.

"You're getting better and better at talking."

Millie Adele smiled sweetly, just as she had said, she not only didn't dislike it, but actually quite liked it.

My friends' enthusiasm changed me; otherwise, I would have become a drunken madman.

Unfortunately, the easy time was short-lived. The next moment, another bombing sound rang out, even closer than before. The fire spread rapidly at a speed that no one could have predicted, reaching deep into the forest.

"We can't wait any longer, you should go back."

“If we let them burn, the forest will become uninhabitable, and the villages will be destroyed as well, so we need to start the war ahead of schedule.”

Frillie stood up, staff in hand, wearing light armor, ready.

Roar!

A roar shattered the silence. Before the demons, it was the ferocious monsters that attacked first, clearly disturbed or controlled, actively spreading throughout the forest, determined to find the elves. A wild boar-like monster suddenly appeared at the camp gate, charging menacingly.

The next moment, the lightning gun easily paralyzed the target, and then a soul attack turned it into an empty shell with only its body remaining. With a thud, it fell to the ground and never moved again.

An elf tried to go forward to check, but was stopped by Frilian.

She picked up a pebble and threw it forward. It exploded the moment it touched the beast's fur. Fortunately, a protective barrier prevented a major commotion, but even so, a cloud of blood mist stained the area, making people's scalps tingle.

"Don't touch it lightly. It contains explosive magic power and is also a signal flare."

That's really despicable.

The villagers frowned, thinking that if it weren't for Frilian's careful use of the simplest and most efficient methods to eliminate the target, they would have been exposed by now, but the situation was still not optimistic.

In contrast, the silver-haired girl remained calm and continued to cast illusions. The fog enveloping the village grew thicker and thicker, making it almost impossible to see anything. Sure enough, the auras of several monsters receded, and even the monsters that were tracking by smell and hearing were confused.

Millie Adele added, "Hold the outer perimeter of the village, but don't go all the way into the barrier. We need to hold off the enemy here."

If necessary, I still have some fighting ability to help share the burden.

Boom boom!

Explosions continued in the distance, clearly indicating that the demons were actively driving away ordinary demons, and probably had some kind of control method.

With such a thorough and meticulous survey, finding the village's location was only a matter of time.

Their fate will be no better than that of humans, because the demons have made it clear that they intend to exterminate them, leaving no chance even for surrendering and becoming their dogs. There will be no torture or abuse; they will simply be eliminated, nothing more.

The elves looked at each other, a hint of fear flashing in their eyes, the atmosphere extremely heavy.

"There's no point in staying here. We need to take out the enemy scouts first, which are these monsters, so that we can catch them off guard at the end."

"Frilian said calmly."

"How exactly should we proceed?"

"You all stay inside the defensive line, I'll go into battle."

"You alone? Are you crazy? Those are seasoned demons and elite demon warriors."

Millie Adele strongly opposes her friend's adventure, constantly shaking her head and advising, "Just stay put."

"If we wait for the demons to gather, a single concentrated attack could break through the defenses. The barrier might be safe, but people will definitely die."

"Aren't you afraid of dying? Frilian, you've never actually fought in a war like this."

"Just consider it a talent of mine. Anyway, it's settled then. See you later."

call!

The silver-haired girl vanished into thin air the next moment, leaving the elves who were about to stop her dumbfounded. She'd disappeared right before their eyes? Was it some kind of invisibility magic? But even that shouldn't have caused the magical reaction to disappear without a trace. Could she really have a trump card up her sleeve?

Everyone felt somewhat relieved and remained at their posts under the leadership of Millie Adele and the village chief.

On a smaller scale, it means protecting our homeland.

On a larger scale, the world's last remaining settlements of the elven race directly represent the continuation of a species; without this social organization, they will inevitably face extinction sooner or later.

Frillie did use invisibility and mimicry magic in combination, but the real core mechanism lies in her long-term concealment of her magic power, even hiding her aura, leaving no flaws.

This is a fundamental skill for stealth and assassination combat styles.

Find the monster.

She temporarily ignored the demons, because she sensed that they were still on the edge of the forest, very cautious, relying entirely on scouts to explore.