Frillian in the Elden Ring

The remaining mage, Lehman, was also outstanding and his reputation was gradually rising. After all, he had just become the apprentice of Master Celia after many years.

He represents the new first-level magician group and the will of the headquarters. He is extremely powerful and well-connected, making him the perfect choice. There are some familiar faces present who have worked with him before.

Wayne is also highly respected. As a well-known noble in the north, his family has served in the army for generations and has made countless achievements. He is the most experienced high-level human rights consultant.

...He is indeed the most suitable candidate, even in terms of career matching.

"welcome."

"Lady Fulilian, I'm Fenton, the excavation site manager. And long time no see, Master Wayne."

Things went much more smoothly with the presence of a noble I knew.

The few of them exchanged some polite greetings and then began to ask indirectly about the situation in the Labyrinth Kingdom. At least from the current situation, the demons are still hiding very deeply and cannot be lured out in a short time.

Unless they are willing to expose their flaws and give the demons the best opportunity to strike, but they will have to wait a little longer.

"May I ask what is the current situation of King Lingluo's Tomb?"

Lyman asked.

Fenton shook his head and sighed:

"It's terrible. The deeper we dig, the more ruins we find. And correspondingly, many monsters have settled in, making it an even more chaotic mess. We've been circling the periphery for over a year, and we still haven't been able to dig up the main tomb, so we're planning a brute force attack..."

"Then we will help you. If there is anything you need to pay attention to, please let us know."

"what?"

"You heard correctly. The association is here to support your country's excavation efforts. Coincidentally, I intend to achieve some success before meeting His Majesty."

Fleuryllian spoke with conviction.

"Don't blame me for not reminding you. In ancient times, great magicians and demons all died here."

Hearing this, the surrounding soldiers and adventurers nodded like pecking rice.

They have been staying here the entire time and know what happened best. The tombs buried under layers of rubble are full of dangers and one could lose their lives if they are not careful.

"You won't think we're just new here and don't understand the situation, so we're just talking nonsense, right?"

The silver-haired girl looked around and said seriously, "I won't make big promises and tell you what to do. Instead, I'll lead you all to explore together."

"Really?"

"As a leader, you must face the most difficult challenges yourself. You must personally make decisions on the front lines and lead your team to overcome difficulties. If it were easy, I wouldn't be here. I'm here to end the threat of the maze. With me and you here, its hidden dangers will be completely eliminated, just like the countless mazes conquered throughout human history."

After hearing Fulilian's words, everyone finally felt reassured.

The atmosphere on the scene became lively, morale was boosted, and even the magic detection was much more effective.

She led the way, communicating with Fenton, and walked towards the main body of the mausoleum. She waved her staff and cleared a path with an effortless and convincing manner.

"Just a few words, will that do?"

Volame tilted his head in confusion.

Wayne smiled and said, "Because the president understands that everything ultimately depends on people. Most people are disorganized, hiding from difficulties, slacking off, or even ignoring them... They need someone to lead them. It's not about wielding a whip, but rather careful and balanced analysis, ensuring everyone understands that success is inevitable and that challenges are not difficult."

"It sounds easy, but it's harder to do. Volame, sooner or later you will have to stand at that height and think more. Look at your master more often."

The red-haired girl nodded thoughtfully, feeling that she just had the qualities of a leader.

"Northwest!"

Suddenly, Fulilian's warning startled everyone. They looked into the distance and after three breaths, they vaguely discovered that there were many monsters on the other side of the mountain.

What an exaggerated perception range! He foresaw the impending danger before anyone else.

There was no time to think, the alarm bells rang and echoed in all directions.

To make matters worse, roars suddenly erupted from the ruins outside the collapsed mausoleum. Monsters appeared one after another with bared fangs and claws, baring their teeth and glaring at anyone who dared to disturb them.

A war is inevitable.

When the monsters came within the range of the crossbows on the defense line, people could clearly see that most of them were gargoyles, the monsters that haunted the mausoleum.

They resembled bats, their bodies adorned with corpses that seemed fused together like sculptures, creating a rather eerie appearance. They didn't look alive, but rather filled with a dead aura. The chilling atmosphere made everyone shiver even in broad daylight.

How weird.

This group of monsters seemed to be provoked by something and acted collectively, rushing forward in a mighty force.

"Everyone, take your positions and adopt a defensive battle formation."

As the commander, Fenton gave orders calmly. Although the scale was unprecedented, it still left room for reaction.

The intensive preparations were completed quickly, and the crossbows, longbowmen and magicians took their positions. They had fought outside the Tomb of the Broken King more than once, and they were well respected and remained calm in the face of danger.

Even if the number of gargoyles reached hundreds, they could not be shaken, because in addition to the fortifications that had been built for a long time, there was also an ace card present today.

"Then let's join in."

Fulilian glanced at her teammates and saw that they all agreed.

The demons infiltrating the kingdom's upper echelons is one thing, but supporting the exploration team is another. We cannot allow any losses to occur.

Moreover, they suspected that the frequent monster attacks were closely related to the mastermind behind the scenes. In this case, they might as well have a fight with them and see how things went.

call!

At that moment, the first group of gargoyles had already arrived overhead, hovering and observing the position, but they were not in a rush to attack. The soldiers on the ground took careful aim. These creatures had very tough skin, and it was not something they could easily penetrate. They had to seize the opportunity.

Suddenly the ground rumbled and a small fortress began to collapse.

"This place is falling, help!"

Dust and sand rose up amid exclamations. It turned out to be a sandworm monster that stretched out its huge mouth. Its sharp teeth were arranged in a spiral pattern and opened and closed. Each tooth flashed with a cold light and was extremely sharp.

The targeted soldiers retreated tumbling and crawling, only to find that the ground was collapsing and turning into sand, and they were about to fall into the monster's mouth.

Click!

The broom star pierced the sandworm's head and killed it in one blow. The intensity of the firepower was beyond doubt.

After releasing one shot, Fulilian was still not satisfied. She turned her staff and aimed at the troublesome sandworm monsters one by one. Since you plan to cooperate with the air force, let's annihilate them first. We must ensure the safety of our foothold. The goal is to leave no one alive.

Amidst the sound of bangs, blue light enveloped the entire field, never missing a target, and each release would kill an insect.

It seems random, but the single-target penetration damage is extremely strong.

Most magicians would marvel at this. It was outrageous enough that they could achieve high frequency, high quantity, and high-precision coverage. What was even more outrageous was that the power never decreased. It was equivalent to a person running a thousand meters at a constant sprint speed. How was that possible?

"Leave the ground to the master."

Volame warned: "The gargoyles are coming soon, I will use the barrier to supplement the defense."

Fenton nodded.

There is sufficient firepower on the ground, but what is lacking is a defensive plan to hold the position.

The red-haired girl raised her wand, and a powerful burst of magic spread, but no other movement occurred, leaving everyone confused. What was going on? The relieved gargoyle scoffed and swooped down.

However, there was a dull thud as they crashed into the barrier. Coincidentally, dozens of monsters hit the wall in an instant. The honeycomb-shaped barrier that was invisible until it was triggered protected the entire position.

No, not a triggered one.

Because other magic and physical attacks were not hindered, such as the cover of Lehman and Wayne.

"Could it be that you're defining a range, then creating a barrier wherever there are enemies, allowing for precise defense?"

"What else? The master said this is the most efficient way."

Volame's matter-of-fact answer stunned Fenton and others. It was true. They had heard that some powerful magicians could defend accurately, but they had never heard that it could be projected so far away, like a super-large barrier that could protect an entire army.

The performance combines accuracy and defense. After all, a gargoyle with five heads and two meters in height can remain motionless when bumped into, which is truly impregnable.

The stupid monster had no idea why there was an invisible wall.

"Fight back."

At the command, arrows rained down.

They formed a graceful parabola and rose into the sky like dark clouds, higher than the gargoyles, and then fell from a high place, piercing the hard skin fiercely, while the ends of the arrows shook violently and tore the wounds.

Weapons specially prepared for monsters are not intended to kill them in one go. The key is to have a blocking effect. As long as the injuries continue to accumulate, even the strongest body will decline in condition.

It was true. Monsters that had been hit by too many arrows would fly more slowly.

The unfortunate creatures immediately became perfect targets, and the magicians on the ground bombarded them with relentless force. Their shortcomings lay in their slow charging speed and limited coverage, but combined with the army, they were no problem. Their attacks were accurate, and they could kill them instantly, or even seriously injure them.

The gargoyle that fell to the ground was warmly welcomed by the spear phalanx, and was killed after a round of stabbing.

One round done.

More than thirty monsters had been killed, which was much smoother than Fenton had expected.

Despite the complex composition of the team, it brought together a group of elites including adventurers, magic associations, mercenaries, etc. No one who dared to come to the Tomb of the Broken King was mediocre. They cooperated with each other to give full play to their respective advantages and were unstoppable.

Meanwhile, Fulilian cleaned up the sandworms.

She half-knelt down and carefully examined the cave dug by the monster, which led all the way to the depths of the dark mausoleum. Could it have been hollowed out from the beginning?

"...No, some of the passages show signs of reinforcement. This is definitely not the work of a demon."

“So someone has been in there!”

Even more terrifying was the faint glimpse of several human figures, but my magical senses showed no sign of reaction, indicating they weren't living creatures. Strange, it was haunted in broad daylight.

Roar!

A hysterical roar interrupted Fulilian's thoughts. Following the sound, she saw only a mass of darkness. Huge wings, over ten meters across, blocked out the light. A gargoyle, supporting an equally massive body, hovered in the air, glaring intently.

They are no less powerful than the Black Sword followers in front of the Beast Priest Temple.

Its roar was mixed with terrifying sonic shockwaves, which instantly collapsed the outer walls, set off a storm, and threw people and horses to the ground.

"Be careful."

Wayne, a well-informed man, warned loudly: "This gargoyle is the size of a large temple guard. It's very strong. Keep your distance."

Unfortunately, the enemy didn't give us a chance.

The giant gargoyle swooped down with all its weight, smashing the barrier with a snap. Seeing this, Volame immediately switched from defense to offense, shooting out a merciless torrent of souls, with wind pressure roaring.

However, she was not skilled enough, and the opponent was far away from her while she was accumulating strength and aiming.

As a result, the red-haired girl had to put it away with regret.

"Now I can't shoot beyond visual range like my master."

No one gained an advantage in the brief offensive and defensive battle, but the number of monsters continued to increase. After hearing the news, they surrounded the excavation site. Now the Tomb of the Broken King has become a besieged area.

Unfortunately, they were at a disadvantage due to their low terrain, and if they did not break through, they would suffer heavy losses.

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Chapter 184 The team becomes famous.

rumble!

Some gargoyles had already fallen to the ground, taking advantage of the victory and roaring at everyone fiercely. Their heavy footsteps seemed to step on everyone's heart, making them feel suffocated. The posture of the corpse being stitched together was especially terrifying.

Their originally sculpted bodies came to life, and the skeletons floating on the surface roared and bared their fangs.

The sheer force of the scene alone made the defenders' scalps tingle.

The ordinary soldiers had never seen such a scene before. Their legs could not help but tremble, their hands holding the weapons became loose, and their teeth chattered up and down.

All that's left is to fight hard.

Even though they were terrified, they were still maintaining their defense. At this moment, the ones at the forefront were Volame, Lehman and Wayne. They were undoubtedly the strongest on the front line. Even the gargoyles were afraid of them and did not dare to attack easily.

The powerful aura of the three people cannot be ignored and also stimulates the monsters.

The next moment, sonic roars and magic collides.

It can be imagined that a large number of monsters were blown into a bloody mess, and the scattered corpses were even wriggling.

Looking back, Fulilian frowned. It was dark enough. If this style of painting were put into reality, she would almost think she was still in the magic of the game, or that the will of the ancient gods had taken advantage of the situation.

"Fire arrows!"

Having gained a chance to catch his breath, Fenton immediately ordered the next round of attack.

Cooperating with him were adventurers, mercenaries, and others. They now shared honor and disgrace, fighting in the same trenches, living and dying together. There was no room for complacency. Since the monsters were coming with such force, they had to fight back.