Frillian in the Elden Ring

"It's safe now, it's time to clean up the battlefield."

Chapter 12 Fulilian vs. Treasure Chest

First up are the drops from Grek's soldiers.

Fulilian waved her staff and used floating magic to sort them out one by one, and spread out on the ground were complete equipment.

armor?

She's too fragile. It seems like she can't even withstand the attack with a sword, even with her physical attributes maxed out.

Just because she usually likes to dodge enemy attacks doesn't mean she can't fight in hand-to-hand combat. To be precise, there are only a few opponents who are "not worthy of me putting away my staff and fighting them in a warrior's way."

As for using it for the fragile mage account? No need to do that. Less weight will make you more flexible. You don't need to add points to this aspect. When the difficulty is high, there are big accounts to help support it.

The brass shield performs just fine.

It can replace the Stargazer's own shield, so that the corresponding character at the intersection can finally have an equipment change.

Dressed in mage robes, Fulilian tried a few jumps with a staff in one hand and a shield in the other, finding herself quite comfortable. Even with a new account, it was still possible to deal with monsters; the key was to see how well she could operate the monsters.

In addition, there are the King's Army Large Shield, the King's Army Straight Sword, etc.

If you really want to play a warrior, it is better to use a max-level character, but new mage accounts don’t need them now.

However, based on the principle of collecting, she still selected the best quality item from each category and stored it in the blessed space, and the equipment column was also filled with a lot of items.

Suddenly, Fulilian suddenly had an idea and asked:

"Melina, in your eyes I suddenly had a weapon and then it suddenly disappeared, right?"

"Ah."

"Isn't that strange?"

"If a warrior holds a fine weapon for a long time, it will contain runes. Living things also have runes, and the assimilation of the two is equivalent to storage. Some powerful people can even store great axes within their bodies and carry a large amount of equipment, so this is normal. You see, weapons also exude runes."

Upon hearing this, Fulilian waved the brass shield in her hand. It was indeed true.

So, is this the in-game explanation of their own actions as players? Or is it simply possible at the border? In any case, being able to store things is definitely a lot more convenient.

After finishing collecting the Grek soldiers, she looked around.

There was a moving coffin in front, so the silver-haired girl walked forward with great interest. She opened the box and found a weapon inside.

flail.

It was a spiked ball with a chain and a handle, a type she'd always avoided, and after swinging it a few times, she always felt it was prone to accidental damage. Never mind, she'd just put it away, keeping it as a collection.

There are many different weapons but I only like the staff.

Then Fulilian began to check the tents. There were only some pots, pans, torches, etc., nothing special, but there was a basement that caught her eye.

Whenever she saw a narrow, downward-facing passage, she would check the top first. Therefore, the silver-haired girl raised her brass shield and looked around, confirming that there were no hidden enemies before she walked down the stairs. There were even traces of moss on the soles of her feet.

"...It's not a maze, is it? It's just a hidden room."

Unable to satisfy her desire to explore, Fulilian was a little disappointed, but she still tiptoed towards the treasure chest.

Pfft!

Suddenly, he dived into the treasure chest. There was no treasure chest monster, but he fell in because he was too cautious and his eyes went dark.

"Do you want my help?"

Melina's tone was a little happy. All she had seen all day were the Faders operating as precisely as machines, and finally something she wasn't good at appeared. This was clearly the performance of a novice treasure hunter.

"Thank you, but no thanks." The silver-haired girl hunched over and walked out of the treasure chest.

Obtained [Battle Ash Storm Foot: One of Stonewell's Storm Combat Skills. Stomping the ground releases a storm shockwave. The action is fast and can stun enemies.]

Obtained item [Whetstone Knife: Adds war ash to weapons, an essential item]

The long-missing in-game text description, along with some player comments on the ground, also demonstrates its importance. Some people really like the expressiveness of the Storm Foot, apparently gravitating towards the aesthetics of the combat technique.

By the way, Fulilian asked Melina for information about War Gray. It was very simple and easy to understand. In reality, there are many warriors with powerful combat skills.

Some combat skills are not inferior to magic.

She remembered that on the battlefield in front of the light card, a white shadow showed the power of sucking blood with the red snake sword. It should come from some kind of combat skill, but it was most likely exclusive.

"With your fighting style, combat skills shouldn't be necessary."

"Actually, I know a thing or two about warriors' powers, so I'm not a complete amateur."

"Don't be modest. You're one of the best warriors I've ever seen. In reality, the distinctions between professions aren't that clear. As long as you have enough runes to enhance them, you can try any style. So, do you want to enhance them now? Use the runes I just used."

"please."

As usual, health and intelligence were increased, and the new character's strength growth was reflected in Frellian's body, which gave her a warm feeling. As a stargazer, her attributes had made great progress, which was gratifying.

When the characters in the corresponding border areas also reach the bucket level, it will not matter whether you play the mage school or not.

The two left the basement.

Only after cleaning up the battlefield could she walk safely to a monument. Years of wind and frost could not shake its foundation. The words on it were mottled but clear, and there was a faint glow.

It is a map that depicts the western area of Nimgefu below.

The mountains and rivers looked beautiful, with vast grasslands and shady trees, which was consistent with the scene he saw when he came out of the Houwang Chapel.

However, Fulilian was in a dilemma. How could she take the map engraved on the stele with her? Make a copy?

No tools at hand.

"Leave it to me, I'll redraw the map while ensuring its accuracy." Melina nodded. "And it can be combined with your blessed magic markings. You can then use the map to quickly identify nearby teleportation points, making exploration much more convenient."

In that case, let’s leave professional matters to professionals.

At this moment, the one-eyed girl was half-kneeling in front of the inscription, drawing a map at a speed visible to the naked eye. Her efficiency and accuracy were very simple.

She was already familiar with the border area and had an outline in her mind. The reason she didn't collect maps specifically was because there was no need for it. Moreover, only when combined with the Blessing of the Faded Ones could it be considered a truly perfect map.

Fulilian looked into the distance.

The city of Stonewell stands tall and majestic, magnificent and beautiful.

How many such massive complexes are there in the real world? Having lived in the Elven Village and seen little, I'm not sure, but I'm certain the building embodies the essence of civilization.

"It's so beautiful, so spectacular. It's the seat of the ruler of Nimgefu, so it should be considered the capital."

The border area is almost equivalent to a country, or even a capital. Although the city walls appear large, it is still a long way to reach the city gates.

"Please keep the map."

Melina finished transcribing and handed over the results. She asked, "Have you decided where to go?"

"Let's go to the city of Stonewell first."

Chapter 13: Fierce Battle at the Storm Level

Fulilian rode her spirit horse out of the ruins at the front of the level.

Although it is a lonely building ruins, it is a memorable first large-scale battle.

She looked back at the road she had come from and could hardly see the soldiers' camp anymore.

If we understand it from a national perspective, the vast Nimgfu is about to welcome its true core area. Behind the tall fortress of Stonewell City must be the essence of an entire region. We would feel uneasy if we did not explore and investigate first.

The roadsides are overgrown with weeds and have been poorly maintained for a long time.

It did not affect Torret's brisk steps. He was as light as a feather carrying the petite Frillian and Melina in spirit form.

The so-called "front of the checkpoint" is of course because it is an outpost at the real checkpoint. Fortunately, the two sides were some distance apart and the battle happened relatively quickly so the news was not leaked.

She gripped the reins tightly to slow down, because her magical perception had already discovered the enemy's traces. There were quite a few of them, and some of them were large units.

Storm level.

As expected, the reputation was well-deserved. From a distance, I could see the heavily guarded Grek soldiers.

Their equipment was identical to the previous army, though limited to individual soldiers. They actually had a considerable amount of baggage, such as shield carts, chevaux de frise, and long-range archers stationed high above, intently watching the entrances and exits.

The terrain on both sides narrowed into pockets, making it a must-pass place. One or two people could bypass it, but a large army had to pass through it.

Fulilian didn't intend to avoid it.

We came here to investigate the enemy situation. If we run away easily, wouldn’t it be a wasted trip?

"Melina, what's with that giant? His internal organs have been eviscerated and he's tied up in chains. He doesn't look like a normal soldier."

"They are called mountain goblins, and they are burdened with sin..."

It turns out the giant monster once harbored the eyes of an evil god, symbolized by fire and imbued with destructive power. To contain the demon, the goddess Marika punished the trolls and transformed them into their current form, and the Golden Dynasty essentially treated them as slaves.

It is indeed a useful combat unit. Its size alone can intimidate villains, and its strength is equivalent to that of an entire squad. Therefore, there are not many troops stationed in the Storm Level.

According to the commander's deployment, this place and the front of the light card are the same line of defense and echo each other, but I didn't expect someone to kill so quickly.

"However, in some places, those of mountain origin are treated with respect and can even use magical abilities."

In order to allow the Faders to obtain as much objective information as possible, Melina did not say anything final and narrated the information she knew.

Different people have different opinions.

"I don't quite understand the conflict of faiths, but if the Flame God is truly evil, he must be utterly exterminated. I've seen creatures that are eternally evil and incapable of empathy, and destruction is their only fate."

For example, the demons never made a good impression on Fulilian.

Since it is an evil god, it should naturally be eliminated and suppressed.

If one day she could become the King of Elden, she would also deal with the troublemakers and not let them do evil.

Let's get back to the point. The existence of mountain monsters makes it even more necessary to go to war. As they are enemies that we will definitely have to deal with frequently in the future, we have to adapt to them early. So the decision has been made now.

"Prepare for battle? I must remind you that Storm Pass is a natural barrier. The enemy has the advantage of terrain. Aside from Stonewell City, this is probably the most threatening place."

"I know."

"I know your strength. In any case, try to avoid serious injuries and end this quickly."

In fact, she didn't know what level Fulilian was at, and she hadn't encountered an opponent who could test her strength level.

The Storm Level is heavily guarded and difficult for a single soldier to break through. It seems that this time we can finally witness the power of the newcomer Fader, so Melina advised us to escape quickly if we see the situation is not good.

But then I heard my partner thinking about something else:

"If we make too much noise, it might attract the attention of Stonewell City. I'll try another method, which might take more time."

As soon as she finished speaking, Fulilian recalled the spirit horse and added a powerful magic shield to the brass shield.

Then the Fran Quick Sword was attached to the staff. Melina had seen the power of this move before. It was very changeable and could be big or small, long or short, and it could cause damage over a large area.

Go to war.

The silver-haired girl stood in front of the Storm Level gate in a swaggering manner.

The first to strike were arrows, but they were easily deflected by the ordinary brass shield. The next moment, Fulilian sprinted forward with a sudden kick of her feet, practically turning into a shadow. Her powerful physical attributes lent her immense agility, and she instantly dispatched the two frontmost Grek soldiers, her sweeping magic sword crushing the wooden stakes.

"Enemy attack! It's an enemy attack—"

"Why didn't the front of the checkpoint notify us?"

The caught off guard Grek's soldiers tried to regroup, but the silver-haired girl had already charged in. In a narrow terrain, the faster ones would make the slower ones prey; this was the hunting ground.

The Fran's fast sword is truly worthy of its name and is indeed worthy of her movements. Every attack sweeps across a large area.

Unlike the vast plains environment at the front of the level, it takes some time to prepare when facing the cavalry coming from afar.

The Storm level relies too much on early warning. One of the reasons is that the vision is poor and it is easy to be attacked. As a result, now Freellian rushes in alone and kills everyone.

boom!

A mountain monster fell from the sky, its huge body carrying kinetic energy and causing a small earthquake.

The silver-haired girl jumped lightly to avoid the shock wave, but the ordinary Grek soldiers were in big trouble. They were immediately taken off and fell to the ground, and some even lost consciousness and became motionless.

"Idiot, what the hell are you doing!"

"Look for the right moment before you hit."

However, no one could keep up with Fulilian's movements. The huge mountain monster now became a sitting duck. It felt the sharp blade cutting through its ankle, and its body suddenly lost balance and fell down.

There was another loud collapse and all the soldiers lost consciousness.