Frilian at Elden Ring

Frillian's greatest gain during this real-world break was gaining control of the Crimson Corruption Magic and studying various derivative cases.

She cannot reverse the purification process for the time being.

However, removing some environmental pollution or treating mild cases is not difficult. Moreover, it is said that pure gold needles can suppress the symptoms. A comprehensive study should yield unexpected results.

In addition, we should test the performance of different equipment in real-world scenarios.

Frillie is always the type to act on her words, and she immediately began to switch between the amulets in her equipment inventory to experiment with their effects, displaying various protective spells in a showy manner to those around the training ground.

"Once things are mostly planned out here, I will go into a deep sleep."

"Then wouldn't I be able to see my teacher every day?"

Vlame's face darkened. Even though the silver-haired girl usually appeared indifferent and ruthless, she was still a companion.

"Indeed, but I will occasionally wake up to check on your progress and provide guidance. This is mainly to help you through this growth period, because I also need to use meditation to improve myself. Afterwards, there will definitely be a fierce battle with the demons."

"So the faster I become a great mage, the sooner my teacher will wake up?"

"That's it."

"Don't worry, I will finish it as quickly as possible. With the amplification of soul magic and the guidance of my teacher, I cannot let them down. Oh, and to all my elf friends."

The red-haired girl smiled and looked around, her gaze landing on Millie Adele, who returned the smile.

It's too dazzling. The elves aren't good at dealing with this kind of energy, so why are they so enthusiastic?

How fast do volatilites grow under such favorable conditions?

Even Frilian, who created the situation herself, wasn't entirely sure that the truth was that she had taught a miracle that was created specifically for magic.

I'm really looking forward to it.

However, she didn't feel safe. After all, there were too many conceptual magics in the world with strong judgment and killing abilities, such as the Paradise Illusion in the Seven Sages of Collapse and the ability to turn everything into gold. No one knew the outcome until they actually fought each other.

To be on the safe side, we should focus on defense first.

Frillie planned to continue experimenting with the effects of amulets, equipment, and combat skills to see if she could create a combination that might block curses, so she couldn't concern herself with other miscellaneous matters for the time being.

"I'm leaving the procurement of materials to you, Vlame. The list is the same as last time, do you remember?"

"learn."

With this child's composure and intelligence, there's no need to worry. Let's continue preparing for the next long-term exploration of the borderlands, and strive to make more real-world abilities and research results effective under the Golden Tree system...

With this thought in mind, the silver-haired girl strode towards the workshop's basement.

Those familiar with the situation know that something exciting is about to happen. There will likely be barriers to block all kinds of explosions. As we all know, Frillian's experimental style has always been to use violent output to test how much pressure she can withstand.

Most of the Pokémon became lax after losing supervision, but some continued to train diligently, including Millie Adele.

People would occasionally ask her for advice, which made her feel proud.

Regardless, the demon invasion changed the atmosphere of the elven village, at least making more people realize the need to become stronger.

They weren't just old and devoid of magical abilities; in fact, most elves possessed some magical talent, or could even serve as warriors. Once they started catching up, their progress was rapid, and they would at least become qualified combatants. Now they shared a common motivation:

Protect our homeland.

Having been tempered by war, the elven village is rapidly regaining its strength. The elves, who have always been reclusive, are undergoing subtle changes and will produce more powerful individuals.

Vlamé also sensed the change.

"It might take several years or even decades, anyway, I may not live to see it."

The red-haired girl stretched and left the training ground. It was better to finish the task assigned by the teacher as soon as possible, even if Frilian might forget about it in the blink of an eye.

Good morning, Vlamé, your magic has grown even more.

The elves they encountered along the way greeted them warmly. Over this period of time, they had become familiar with each other. Thanks to Vlame's social skills, he had become acquainted with most of the villagers.

At first, they thought it was none of their business and wouldn't have any impact, but the child was indeed lovable, so they couldn't help but pay attention to him.

Then you'll find that she's diligent, intelligent, and very amiable in her dealings with others. She's also quite perceptive, no wonder Frilian was willing to take her on as a disciple—it saves her a lot of trouble.

The village has almost never hosted short-lived species. Everyone has always maintained a sense of wonder, and the "novelty" on an elf's scale is enough to last a lifetime. This atmosphere of mutual influence and change will continue to have an impact.

I was completely unaware of it.

Vlamé left the forest effortlessly, as if he knew the way like the back of his hand.

Although it is full of illusions, miasma and traps, it is not difficult to avoid them as long as you know the route and have magical perception. Besides, Frilian has explained this repeatedly.

She also learned about the recent battle against the demon general from other villagers.

"The teacher is taking them down one by one right here in Tan..."

In reality, any skilled mage could easily dismantle the traps one by one. It's not like the complex mechanisms of the Lost Labyrinth; temporary deployments will eventually be broken. The key lies in human defense, and Frilian single-handedly annihilated the demon elite.

Whenever he passed by this place, Vlame thought about when he could reach the level of a Grand Magician, and he had to hurry.

The journey to Northwind Fortress went smoothly.

Besides the monsters and beasts that usually cause trouble being cleared out, another reason was that she ran there almost the entire time as a form of exercise.

The ritual, which Frilian called the "Great Rune Blessing," actually had the greatest effect on the physical body. In terms of physical strength, it was no less than that of an adult warrior who had trained for many years, and long journeys were no problem for him.

The roads around the fortress were repaired, and the crimson soil was gradually leveled or covered by new sandstorms.

She had thought that the battlefield relics of her teacher would remain forever, but they gradually faded away after only a few days. It seems that nothing lasts long, and only the legends remain and spread far and wide.

"welcome."

The soldiers at the city gate easily let them pass.

Vlamé carried the badge given to him by Commander Wayne as a pass. For Frilian, this was not considered a collectible, so she simply handed it to her apprentice to run errands, since those bottles and jars were already broken by her anyway.

Compared to before, this place is noticeably more lively, and with the martial law atmosphere gone, there's much more chatter on the streets.

"Have you heard? The reinforcements that just came from the fortress have recaptured three large cities."

"Is the demon race going to lose?"

"It's still a long way off. In fact, they withdrew voluntarily. It is said that they received orders from the rear to temporarily avoid Frilian. They also need to recuperate."

"Doesn't that mean the war will continue? How long...?"

Many people are apathetic, and this weariness only spurs Volame on.

As he was pondering this, some people greeted Vlame.

Some of the officers were familiar faces, and she responded with a smile, indicating that she had become famous in a sense.

In the past, people might only remember the name of a true disciple, but people can be very different after a short time. Vlame, who was not good at hiding his magic, showed a surprisingly strong aura, comparable to that of an ordinary magician.

So fast?

What kind of spiritual practice did he go through to leap from apprentice to master?

As expected, a great teacher produces outstanding students. This magic is undeniable, and she will surely become one of the pillars of society in the future.

Feeling the pressure from the expectant gazes, she was overwhelmed.

Could it be that I'm actually progressing very quickly? It's a pity there are no magic apprentices of the same age to compare me with. There are some young people in the elven village, but they're not useful for reference. It would be too unfair to measure my progress by the speed of an immortal being.

Vlame didn't think much of it. After visiting his family as usual, he went to see the owner of the magic shop. He was overjoyed to see the little customer.

"I guess the experiment got messed up?"

"really."

"Don't look like you've gotten yourself into trouble. This is perfectly normal on the path of magic."

He took the gold offered by Vlame. "And isn't the God-era magician very generous?"

In reality, most of her wealth came from the spoils of hunting demons, and she did not collect them intentionally. She had little savings and was not at all the wealthy person people imagined.

It was precisely because the apprentice understood the true financial situation that he was worried; he couldn't afford to be in debt.

Actually, it would be easy for a teacher to make money; she could easily sell a few magic books. But if you think about it carefully, what is she researching? Soul modification, corruption and erosion, and curse attacks are mostly unfinished and half-finished products, which would be too dangerous to leak out.

"I'll have many expenses in the future, and I want to earn some money. Do you have any recommendations?"

"You're quite sensible. Then all you need to do is hunt monsters."

"There are no more threats left in the forest, just some basic materials, which shouldn't be worth much."

"Then you can make magical items like potions. As long as the quality is good, you can sell them for a lot of money. Alternatively, you can take on commissions to build up your reputation. Then big business will naturally come knocking on your door."

"for example?"

"No one knows what an opportunity will be until it comes."

After much deliberation, Vlame felt that the last suggestion regarding the commission was not very reliable, and the discerning boss immediately recognized the concern.

This child is very perceptive; at least he understands the importance of being cautious and won't be fooled.

If she really acted like a simpleton, she wouldn't recommend the commission route, lest she fall into a trap and get into trouble. Wouldn't that offend Frilian behind the scenes? That would be even more terrible.

He coughed and said seriously:

"You have stereotypes, but your impressions aren't wrong. There are too many mixed bag characters in the quests. But those are things that even a mage from the Age of Gods couldn't teach you. If I'm not mistaken, she's not the kind of elf who travels frequently; she probably lacks experience, right?"

"Ah."

And there's something Vlamé wants to keep secret: from now on, Frilian will be sleeping more often, clearly focusing more on the magic the elves talk about that she practices in her dreams.

"Even if I don't mention it, a good teacher will eventually send you out to train, just like those magic apprentices of nobles. In that case, why not start with small commissions around our hometown? If you agree, I'll keep an eye out for you."

"Sure, I'll take on the work on potions and materials, but we'll have to wait a bit longer for the combat aspects."

"Of course, I estimate it will take at least 10 years for you to reach the level required for combat."

The two hit it off immediately and reached an agreement, making the deal a success.

……

The magic workshop in the elven village rumbled incessantly, shaking the ground, but the elves were used to it and continued to pass the time as usual.

At this moment, Frilian is trying to recreate Azart's blast magic. Combining it with her own existing skills is quite effective. She used to use it to deal with mimics, but perhaps she can use it on a larger scale now.

"Consider it a way to disrupt the scene; a pure explosion isn't very useful against powerful individuals in the border region."

Enhanced by runes, they are not only incredibly tough, but also greatly weakened by ordinary swords, spears, halberds, fire, and water attacks. Their bodies, forged through countless trials, are no match for the formidable physiques of real-world warriors. If we consider demigods as our hypothetical enemies, the standards must be raised even higher, as they often possess both magic and combat skills. Their basic abilities are sufficient; the difference lies in how well they utilize those abilities.

Currently, the only weapon that is effective both in reality and at the border is the Lightning of Annihilation.

If only I could learn Ancient Dragon Lightning Strike someday, I wonder how powerful it would be if the two were combined with the Lightning Return technique.