Frillian in the Elden Ring

"As ordered."

Even just one announcement from Fulilian was inspiring, because the results were there for all to see. Nothing was more convincing than the booming Nimgfu region, and that grand occasion would also belong to Lienia.

They felt more at ease because the basic strategy was also announced at the meeting:

Occupy the royal city first and do not rush to build the ring.

Therefore, the power of the Elden Ring may not be displayed immediately. I didn’t expect these Nimgefu people to be so confident, but the purification these days explains everything.

Even without repairing the Circle, everyone still receives the power of grace and blessing, and the soul healing and purification are comparable to it. Although small in scale, it is a perfect match. Therefore, repairing the Circle is not urgent. There is no need to rely on a law, but to rely on oneself.

Mugram agreed: "I support Your Majesty's strategy of occupying the royal city first and then considering the law. After all, Rodel may not be safe."

As a member of the Kalia royal family, you are in a perfect position to question this.

The nobles seconded:

"That's right. The Southern Army will conquer and repair as they go. They can completely put aside the power of the magic ring. The key is to ensure complete control."

"Indeed, the Night of the Black Knife, Marika's Ring-Smashing, and the Exile of the First King all prove that the Yatan Plateau is full of conspiracy."

"Your Majesty is not a Faded Tool for the Ring. We must witness the reign of the King named Fulilian as he governs the Borderlands. Only you, upon that throne, can usher in a true new era of abundance."

Today's meeting is their statement.

Our historic Kalia royal family and the surrounding Lienian nobles do not believe in the Golden Royal Family and want to promote a great king who has witnessed its journey himself.

The bet is placed, all in. Not only do we have to occupy the royal city, but we also have to face the inevitable conspiracy.

The people are in favor of them, and they will never miss this opportunity.

124

Chapter 124: Incident in Platinum Village.

Lani Magician Tower.

The blue-haired doll girl sitting on a chair in the attic listened to Blaze's detailed report.

The theme was a battle festival. According to his observation, there weren't many powerful characters this time, and there was little hope of defeating General Ratan.

I don't expect you to be able to kill the strongest demigod. Currently, I think only Fulilian has this ability in the border area, but the other teammates can't be unqualified as cannon fodder. One more person's help means a better chance of winning.

After all, it is not in our own interests to cause permanent damage to our allies.

"...In short, there's no way we can defeat Latarn at this Battle Festival."

Blaze shook his head regretfully but then added, "It's mainly because of the recent battle for the fragments in the south. The chaos caused many people to be late. I heard that masters like Teragrogas and Alexander the Iron Fist might participate next time."

He believed that as the South began to recover under Fulilian's rule, only more powerful masters would emerge in the future, so the chances of winning the next battle festival would be higher.

Lani nodded.

The witch's hat drooped over her pretty face, making it impossible to see her expression. Only a low voice could be heard:

"It will take time for my brother to be relieved. I'm not even sure if this is the right thing to do. I can only wait and see... But there's good news from Lienia. You should know that things have stabilized."

"Well, I didn't expect Her Majesty the Queen to lose to Fulilian."

As they were talking, a projection appeared in the room. It was none other than Advisor Iggy. Due to his large size, he could only report:

"Your Highness, Blaze, the latest news is that the Magic Academy held a general meeting. The nobles and mages clearly expressed their full support for the Soul Cinder King. Furthermore, their plan is to first capture the royal city and then gradually reclaim all other areas, and then consider the magic ring."

clever!

The clear-headed successor king must have guessed that there were many traps in Rodel. Instead of rushing in impatiently, the key was to control the border area.

The power of soul magic is well known to everyone, and it can also be slowly repaired.

Anyway, everyone has suffered from the disaster of destruction for many years, so there is no need to rush.

Lani murmured, "Is the news spreading so quickly on purpose? She's sending a signal to the world, telling those guys in the dark to be less arrogant and not to think they're unaware of her existence."

Blaze agreed, "The Two-Finger assassins have been quiet lately. They're probably worried about the new king's power."

Although Fulilian was not an enemy of them, and even as a faded person, she was naturally related to the Round Table Double Fingers, but she had to be wary of the Divine Double Fingers.

It's difficult to deal with if you offend someone.

"In such a short time since we met, she's already brought me so many surprises. She's even won over the Lienian nobles. In the eyes of Mugram and the others, I've completely allied myself with the Soul Cinder King. The resurgence of the Kalia royal family can finally be put to the test."

"Didn't the two adults form an alliance?"

Upon hearing this, Blaze and Iggy looked at each other in bewilderment. With the tacit understanding between them, no one would believe that they had no plans to dominate the world together and become the new God and King.

At this point, Lani could only admit it first, because it would be even more stupid to clarify it.

"In that case, please cooperate with Fulilian's plan and make my hometown, this beautiful lake area, prosperous."

After saying this, she fell asleep again, and the two subordinates saluted and left.

When Lani used Dark Moon Magic to make a deal before, she got the secret of soul magic and the experience of related systems. If she can further master it through deep sleep meditation, she won't need to sleep often, and she will have enough power to exert more.

……

At the same time, the tower was converted.

This building is located in the middle of the road from the academy to Platinum Village. Since it is not far away, Fulilian took a detour to explore and easily unlocked the seal.

There are many similar ruins on the border. If you look carefully, you will always find something, such as now:

"It's a treasure chest!"

The sharp-eyed silver-haired girl immediately walked over, enjoying the process of opening the gap. The treasure that had been sealed for many years was finally revealed again. It was a magical record: [Hymo Cannonball]

[One of the pyroxene magics of the Magic Academy Rhea Lukalia]

[Can release a magical cannonball that flies in a parabolic trajectory. The power can be increased by charging.]

[The magic taught in the Haima classroom is equivalent to the school's judge of good and evil]

【Magic that exists to stop disputes】

The description fits Fulilian's style perfectly, it's a type of pyroxene magic that emits a large burst of energy, capable of even penetrating cover.

Unfortunately, after she actually tried it out, she found that the effect was average, there was no mechanism, and she was still stronger in terms of numbers. Moreover, she had already mastered this ordinary magic trick.

Just keep it as a collection.

Melina consoled him, "At your current level, it's difficult to find magic at the border to satisfy you. Right now, though, you're mainly exposed to Kalia and Pyroxene magic. Perhaps something from another system will offer some new ideas, except for the Insanity Fire."

Finally, she did not forget to remind people in a stylish way that faded people are like big children who rummage through drawers and cabinets all day long, so don't touch anything dirty.

"Don't worry, I know what's going on. The magic we can access in the southern part of the border area is almost at its limit. The rest should be mainly in the central Yatan Plateau. We'll know when the time comes."

"Your unremitting and consistent persistence is truly rare."

"You haven't waited thousands of years for the Faded One either? We are very similar in that respect."

"Indeed."

"Before I came, weren't there other Faded Ones who came to see the Circle? Or at least entered the Royal City?"

"The standards are different. In the past, being a Faded King was more of a title, without a hard requirement. After something happened, they sealed the gates of Rodel with two fingers and announced that at least two Great Runes were needed to unseal it. That became the standard for Faded Kings in the new era. For example, you, Fulilian, are one now."

After saying this, Melina's face showed a look of reminiscence.

She wasn't sure whether she should give an example, as it would inevitably lead to some associations, but with her partner's current power, she would be able to get the information sooner or later.

"If I must say, during this period, there was a Faded One named Vic who was closest to the Elden Circle. But later he was infected with the Mad Fire and became a madman. Then he disappeared for many years..."

The two of them recounted their past experiences as they rode Torret to Platinum Village.

Melina, who was sitting in the back, couldn't see Fulilian's expression, but she was not stupid, so she asked:

"Was her witch still alive when Vic went mad?"

"I thought you were going to ask why he was gifted with the fire."

"A powerful Fader like that must have a reason for doing what he does. Even if he goes mad, it might not be the worst outcome for him."

"It's a pity that no one knows what happened to the witches in Wick at that time... It must be some kind of conspiracy."

"It smells like blood!"

Suddenly, Fulilian turned around and gestured for silence, her eyes fixed firmly on the front. The water around Platinum Village changed color.

Anyone with normal vision could tell that something had happened in Platinum Village. Considering the previous intelligence regarding assassin activities, it was likely a grave situation.

Fulilian called back the spirit horse.

She did not make any move to alert the enemy, but instead observed her surroundings first.

The village, nestled in a deep, sunken mountain, was a well-hidden gem. Houses were built on rocky cliffs, often connected by bridges made of vines and wooden planks. Traffic flowed poorly. Furthermore, the lighting was dim and the village looked impoverished. How could they have been targeted?

"There must be a serious reason."

The silver-haired girl cautiously walked towards the hazy stone bridge not far away. After taking a few steps, she found many wooden stakes erected on the ground, with the body of the Son of Platinum hanging on them.

A considerable number of them are no different from normal humans, yet they are often tortured by being disemboweled.

This is an atrocity.

Even in areas where moral sense is not strong, this is worthy of condemnation. At least everyone knows that it is wrong to do so. It is probably the deliberate connivance of the mastermind behind the scenes that destroyed the village.

"The blood smells very fresh, and the body isn't very decomposed."

She leaned over to check the ground where the blood "hadn't even had time to seep into the soil."

"The massacre that took place during the Second Lienia War."

The planners had chosen an opportune moment; otherwise, Fulilian, having completed the consolidation of the Lake Territory's power, would likely have been a hindrance. Time was also a factor; with the news of the victory at the Battle of the Church of Bonding, the spies had no time to investigate further.

So they turned into killers on the spot to silence the witnesses, using brutal methods to cast a bloody shadow over the lake area.

Pity.

One more living person means one more labor force.

Moreover, the people of Platinum Village were only slightly transformed into zombies, and they survived the debris disaster for so many years, but they ultimately suffered heavy losses.

Fulilian stood up and continued to check her surroundings, hoping for survivors. Although she knew the killer was highly professional, they might have made a mistake in their haste, as the traces showed their haste.

If there was enough time, such a low-level mistake as leaving the smell of blood to spread would not have happened.

It's more like you received some kind of message and evacuated as soon as possible... You did the right thing. If you make trouble in my territory and I see you, you will definitely not end up well.

Melina took the initiative and said, "Rumor has it that Platinum Village once kept a secret treasure that could lead to the other side of the distant icy plains at the border. I don't know if it's true, but it might attract covetous people."

"Assuming the spy was ordered by Sir Baizhi, he should have been to various places in the border area and even met the Valkyrie..."

"No, someone might have brought magic to him. According to what that guy said, isn't it possible that he is connected to a certain Cinder King? Flillian, you have brought about a change."

"And it may not be the Cinder King, there may be other monsters."

For example, the Abyssal Creatures that have already demonstrated their power could even be controlled with a little research. This Round Table Elder should have no shortage of means; no wonder he was able to obtain the magic of Scarlet Ionia.

Even so, he still wanted to master the method to reach the legendary land and planned in secret.

The reason why Fulilian became more and more certain was that the fragmented information from the players' advice confirmed her speculation. In any case, Sir Baizhi was not unrelated and was indeed doing something behind the scenes.

someone!

A familiar face was discovered within the magic perception range that was maintained at all times.

She took two steps at a time and walked forward. It was Nepheli who was squatting on the ground with her head down. The latter also noticed the uninvited guest.

The two looked at each other and said nothing.

Clearly, this righteous Faded One wasn't the murderer, but she must have known something. She'd probably guessed that Fulilian was patrolling the territory, and based on her actions, it wasn't hard to guess the logic behind her actions.

"...What do you think of the dire situation here?"

"It's a pity that they lived in seclusion for so long just to welcome a better lake, but they collapsed before dawn. There is no greater tragedy than this."

"I witnessed the same scene when I was a child. The weak were brutally trampled, plundered, and killed... It was pure hell on earth. I'm no longer the child I was back then. Let me take revenge. Let those people know there's a price to pay."

Nepheli pointed to the brazier altar not far away, where there was an evil aura.

And the murderer.

Now that Fulilian had discovered that there was no escape, she was even more curious about something else: "Do you know who's behind this? With all due respect, it's most likely Sir Baizhi."

"I have a guess, but I'm not sure. My adoptive father always told me that we are working to rebuild the border, not destroy it."

"Just have your own thoughts, the rest is your private business."