Frilian at Elden Ring

92

Chapter 92 Blood Finger.

The beginning of guidance.

After much deliberation, Frilian returned to the blessed point, the place where she had fought fiercely with the Tree Guardian.

This is the entrance to the King's Chapel, the place where it all began, representing my first footprint in this adventure at the border, and also the final resting place of the witches who were supposed to complete the mission of meeting the Elden Ring together.

"It's rare for a journey to begin with the loss of a companion."

Even though we haven't encountered this in the magic of past games, we cannot ignore the tragic tone inherent in the world, which is why we must change it.

Do you miss that witch?

As the Blessing Point appeared, light particles coalesced into Melina's figure. She noticed a slight change in Frilian's aura, and wondered why she would choose an Ionian flower as a headdress. What else could she have chosen?

"I never even spoke to her, so how can I reminisce? I just feel a sense of nostalgia."

"Yes, every one of the Faded Ones arrives at the border alone. Of course, they probably don't care that much, but over time the witch becomes their only companion. The bond between companions is hard to break, and it gives people an atmosphere of the origin of everything."

"Melina, where did your origins lie? Was it at the foot of the Golden Tree?"

"Whether it counts or not, it doesn't matter."

She was clearly unwilling to delve into the topic, refusing to discuss the past even if it aroused suspicion from her partner, Frilian.

“A child once mentioned to me that he wanted to study magic to achieve immortality, just for the sake of companionship. That kind of passionate heart is more suited to getting through the passing years, while we think that living longer means we can afford to miss out. Don’t keep things to yourself, just speak up.”

A whistle blew.

After summoning the spirit horse, the silver-haired girl leaped onto it, while Melina wrapped her arms around Frilian's waist, and the two were carried by Torret at high speed.

The vast expanse of sky and sea at the border always brings a sense of peace and joy.

If we ignore the signs of decay such as the death of the living dead, in a world where magic is prevalent, reality would at least lack a colossal entity like the Golden Tree, which shines as brightly as the sun.

She headed toward the ancient ruins by the sea.

When she first arrived at the border, Frilian noticed that there was some treasure beneath the King's Chapel, but she couldn't reach it. As she became more accustomed to the rules of the border and her magical perception increased, she finally discovered the clue.

The wind howled along the cliffs at the edge of the ruins, stretching as far as the eye could see, while distant waves crashed and echoed.

Even though it's so high up, it feels like water splashing on your face, making you alert and focused.

There is something!

Frillie was right; the gap in the chapel she had discovered earlier might lead here. By exploring the border area, she knew there was always a way out, and a roundabout way would eventually lead her back.

The wind vortexes on the ground spun as if to welcome them, and several monsters roamed around them.

She recalled Torrett and was eager to try again.

"Wait, you don't mean to jump, do you?"

Melina couldn't help but exclaim, "Without a spirit horse, it's easy to fall to your death; it's very dangerous!"

"Don't worry, I have several powers that allow me to fly, I just want to try them out."

"Perhaps you are suited for gravity magic."

The understanding of the faded one with royal dignity may not be able to keep up. Let's just witness the silver-haired girl leap down. Her body does not fall straight down as expected, but gives people a feeling of floating, slowly entering the range of the vortex of wind.

Flying magic can only achieve floating and slowing down during a fall at most. The difference is too great due to the different rules. Of course, it is also possible that I am not good at mastering it in reality.

After confirming the basic performance, Frilian stopped holding back and used Crystal Scatter to cover the monsters below.

Boom!

With a single move, she could easily handle a large-scale, legion-level spell.

The area below the cliff and beach was riddled with craters. The monster that had been roaring and wandering earlier had transformed into a rune and had never noticed anyone attacking from above. It was released without even realizing it.

If the Southern Army saw this, they would know that the Soul King's magic had increased again, and that he was refusing to be frugal in his fighting style.

There are some highlights among the ruins not far away.

She cautiously walked over, leaving a trail of footprints—and there it was, a collectible. Exploring the borderlands is never short of these little rewards that bring a smile to one's face; who knows, maybe a surprise awaits!

Gravity War Ashes

[A combat technique derived from the White King, who possesses stone-like skin]

[The weapon is driven into the ground, generating a gravitational wave.]

[Can inflict damage on enemies while pulling them towards oneself]

The War Ash symbol is a large sword, swirling with a purple-white storm that seems to be surrounding the siphon, giving it a very imposing appearance.

Frilian learned about the Battle Ashes from the blacksmith Xiu Gu in the Great Blessing. With her abilities, it wouldn't be difficult to restore them to magic, especially since they were essentially the same kind of combat skill. Therefore, she immediately tried to extract magic from the Battle Ashes.

The silver-haired girl carefully gave the battle ash to a weapon she no longer needed, and then used magical resonance to carefully sense its specific abilities. Was it a new type of magic?

Gravitational system?

“You are trying something extraordinary. This is an ability that only the Black King and the White King can impart from the borderlands.”

Melina comforted her, "It's normal if you can't learn it. You can try looking for them..."

However, she watched helplessly as purple-white energy gathered around Frilian. Had it really been completed? There were clues to deduce magic from the ashes, but how could one learn gravity magic without the White King? Even the demigod Rataen had to become an apprentice. You, on the other hand, are self-taught!

A moment later, the silver-haired girl let out a long sigh of relief.

"It was barely extracted. The new gravity magic can be applied to any weapon to create an attraction effect, but it's a double-edged sword in actual combat."

When facing a formidable enemy, controlling the distance is a crucial skill; one should not rashly close the gap.

If it's just about crushing weaker opponents, that's fine. But now that Frilian isn't worried about weaker targets escaping easily, she'll just pull you in with a gravity spell. Aren't you scared? Wouldn't you be desperate?

It's even more useful in real life; it should be particularly effective against demons who are prone to running away due to a sudden surge in their survival instincts.

Just to be on the safe side, let's look at some suggestions:

I want to cosplay Rataen right now!

[With the Pearl Pony and gravity magic combined, that's the Red Lion's supreme ruler!]

Don't be crazy, it doesn't work. In this game where everyone is fragile, trying to pull monsters and get surrounded is just asking for death. I gave up after a few tries.

[When clearing stages, use this to see if there are any hidden gems or difficult-to-find enemies; otherwise, it's not very valuable.]

Even so, Frilian would not give up gravity magic. A door to a new world opened up for her, because it represented a completely new system that should contain many usable abilities.

Let's continue the research.

We should pay more attention to gravity magic in the future, and also have the army in the Nymgford region collect more related materials. This power should be very useful both in border areas and in reality.

"Now it's time to go to the study cave."

Frillie sensed a special magical reaction there, which was worth seeing, since it was a place she had missed before.

A cave appeared ahead, with flickering firelight emanating from it.

Frillie was always extremely vigilant about such places. She first used her magical senses to fully cover the area, and then entered fully armed.

Instead of soft sand, I was standing on solid rock, with an opening above that led back to the place where I had first been summoned.

A cave for seeking knowledge.

When I first came to the border area, I was full of curiosity and eager to see the magnificence of this world. I didn't even pay much attention to the ground beneath my feet. Now, stepping into it again, I feel a sense of nostalgia.

Among them were many suggestions left by players:

How could I have collapsed in the Study Cave? I'm such a useless piece of trash!

[As a mage, I ran out of mana in just a few moves and got taught a lesson.]

Don't just keep attacking; even when facing weaker monsters, pay attention to your movements, or you'll still get beaten up.

I'll definitely kill you today.

Overall, the difficulty isn't high, so there's more complaining than venting. For the average Faded One, just be careful in the Study Cave and you'll be fine. The real test they face is the Tree Guardian, and the first lesson they should learn is that if you can't beat them, you can run away.

Frillie ventured deeper and found the source of the light.

She carefully bent down and saw a shield-shaped family crest, engraved with the majestic posture of a dragon. It felt heavy in her hand, probably having waited quietly here for a long time.

【Sacred Dragon Emblem Amulet】

Amulets adorned with a golden ancient dragon design can increase Holy damage reduction.

[In the prehistoric era before the golden tree existed]

It is said that Gu Long was the ruler of that era.

[It is also an impregnable wall protecting the king.]

Therefore, the dragon motif is regarded as a symbol of various blessings.

This is exactly the same description as the Magic Dragon Emblem Amulet collected in the Hanging Cave. Lazy, huh? But the meaning is correct.

Another world once ruled by ancient dragons, seemingly following a historical evolution from dragons to gods and then to humans, and today, in the era when demigods have disappeared, the most active beings at the border are humans.

According to real-world standards, elves are also considered part of the human race. Therefore, with the addition of Frilian, the Fragment King, there are quite a few powerful humans in the border region.

"Melina, have you ever seen Gu Long?"

"I've seen its corpse. You may have heard that there is the corpse of the great ancient dragon Gransanx in the royal city of Rodel, covering a small part of the city, with its wings extending to the palace area. It's not surprising that such a majestic life once ruled the borderlands."

Do they have a king?

"The Dragon King does exist. It is said that he is the true first King of Elden. Unfortunately, after the ancient dragon god left for unknown reasons, the Dragon King has not appeared for too long."

What existed in those even more ancient times?

"It is said that giants still roam, not just those a size larger than trolls, but a few individuals that rival or even surpass ancient dragons. In Galid, you will see a colossal skull comparable to a hill; if they hadn't perished, they would probably still rule the borderlands..."

Even Melina couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions when talking about the distant past, let alone the lineage of the Eternal City, whose history is unknown.

Although everyone is a long-lived species, when they look back, they always feel that they have never known that they have lived through several eras.

On an absolutely long timescale, the boundary will only experience more crises, and one's own mission will no longer seem so grand.

Feeling insignificant?

The question from Frilian startled her slightly.