Frillian in the Elden Ring

"Coastal Cave? If you were a tailor then it could be yours."

Then Burke was shocked to see the familiar sewing kit.

During this long journey, Fulilian went through the entire map of Nimgfu, starting from far and then near, leaving no one behind. Except for the Mengliu Cave, she had basically finished it.

This was what she obtained by defeating the demi-human leader, and unexpectedly it coincided with the side story.

94

Chapter 94 Melina will die.

The Coastal Cave Raiders battle isn't even an interlude.

It was nothing more than that Fulilian came across a small dungeon while wandering around, went in to fight and kill some people to get the dropped item, the sewing needle, and that was it.

If it weren't for the tailor Burke reminding him, he would have forgotten that the dungeon boss was a demihuman leader.

It was a battle without any memorable moments. They were too weak and ended too quickly. It was supposed to be an exploration of the cave, but it became like completing a workflow. I didn't expect that the dropped items would be of such great use today.

"It has been returned to its original owner."

Burke was slightly startled when he picked up the sewing kit. He stroked it carefully and remained silent for a long time.

The thing he treasured so much and had tried his best to get back had finally returned. He was overwhelmed with joy, and it was actually given to him by the most admired Fragment King himself.

"Is this something of special significance?"

The tailor wiped his eyes and said, "Yes, it's my mother's legacy. She was also a tailor. I want to be like her, so I can't die easily... I will continue to improve my skills until I can help you."

"Okay, I happen to have a lot of equipment that needs to be improved, so I'll need you for help from now on."

Frelian has accumulated countless costumes from the Dark Souls world, even including the Lord of Fire's costume, but unfortunately none of them fit her.

The dancer armor he used most often wasn't necessarily suitable, just a slight fit. If it could be improved, that would be even better. Perhaps it could also be prepared for Millie Adele and Volame.

"Thanks you."

Burke bowed deeply and immediately burst into laughter.

He has always been bullied because of his short stature, but he is very perceptive and good at observing people's words and expressions. He can see that Fulilian really has a task to give him.

Compared to the appreciation of a king, what were those past words of contempt? Those guys were so far behind in realm, without a trace of human tenderness.

"Your Majesty, I'd like to ask: Have you ever been questioned because of your subhuman characteristics?"

"Of course I did. I killed them all, and no one mentioned it since."

The silver-haired girl laughed, then changed the subject. "The method that suits you is to ignore them. Don't you know how to sew? Those who have found their way will not be easily lost."

"My mother said something similar."

"You told me that my tailoring skills need time, so you must give me time too. The essence of the exclusion, hostility, conflict, and hatred in the border areas today is the difficulties that torment everyone, Burke. You can blame the world. And I will restore grace to the earth in the near future."

Upon hearing this, the little tailor was stunned and muttered, "Am I qualified to listen to your majesty's aspirations?"

"It's not just my ambition, it's yours, and everyone's. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to rule Stonewell City, right? Together, we can change the border."

"Correct."

Burke nodded excitedly, never been so excited as today.

Not only did he have someone to talk to, but he was also recognized by the most respected person. He had to take action and leave Nimgfu to go somewhere farther to improve his skills so that he would be worthy of being the king.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I must excuse myself now, but I will certainly see you again in the future, and I will offer you my full skill."

"Then you better be careful not to fall into the trap easily."

"Your Majesty, too."

Fulilian waved goodbye and watched the little tailor leave. In fact, Burke's ability was of little use to her, but his tenacious spirit was worthy of recognition. He represented an ordinary part of the border area and a member of the vast majority of living beings.

They suffered more than anyone else from the shattering of the Ring of Magic and were eager to restore prosperity. It was their encouragement that made the journey under the Golden Tree so magnificent.

I won't be shocked by how magnificent the royal city is or how vast the land is, because I've seen a lot.

These details of life gave her a sense of reality.

I am immersed in it but I also doubt whether it is real. The people and things experienced in this borderland are more vibrant than those in other worlds. Is it myself who has changed or the world that has changed?

In addition, Fulilian helped Burke because of the generally positive feedback from players:

【Accidental killing】

[Be careful, don't cut everything you see. Tailors can alter clothes for free. I'm going to activate the magic circle and try out all the shapes of all the clothes.]

My Cyber Wardrobe is always there

[Burke is one of my favorite NPCs. He always comes early in every new game to trigger the side quests.]

[In my mind, there is a list of people I must let know after becoming the King of Elden. For example: Chief Tailor Burke, Teacher Seren, Wolf Brother Blaze, and Witch Melina...]

【Memorial service, right?】

I was so moved just now that I can't contain myself anymore. It's hellish, but it can definitely be called a death list. At least no one has a good life.

[I have lost my beloved, and everything around me is ruined. I feel so lonely without your throne.]

[This ending of sitting on the throne is not what I want. Perhaps the tone of the borderland is that any great achievement must be shrouded in a layer of sadness, and it may even make you doubt whether everything you have achieved is a conspiracy, and whether there are still unstable factors.]

[Indeed, I'd like to believe that the storyline of Shadowland was that the Faded One, after becoming queen, received intelligence and went there, especially since there are several restless individuals hiding there.]

[Not necessarily. The timeline doesn't necessarily involve becoming a king. It could be that possessing two Great Runes would be considered a quasi-king level.]

【Anyway, I like to think of it as a story about becoming a queen】

[Everyone has their own understanding, so this interpretation is indeed more romantic]

[What Golden Dynasty, Age of Plenty are all so vague. Only small figures like Burke make me think that repairing the Circle of Magic is meaningful, even if it has already cost too much...]

The more I looked at Fulilian, the more I felt something was wrong. Unfortunately, there wasn't much information to go on, and I couldn't see much detailed background.

really?

She could ignore the other tragedies for now, confident that things were changing, and similar total salvations had occurred in other worlds. But there were priorities, and some people couldn't afford to be delayed.

The problem is that I can't just sit back and do nothing when something happens to Melina, who is with me day and night!

Frielian had a premonition about the tragedy of the witch. After getting used to this kind of dilapidated world, she guessed that things would not be good in the later period. It was too cruel for her to not be able to become the king.

It is cruel to the king.

She sympathized with the advice. Indeed, praise from outsiders was meaningless. Only by showing off to those she knew well and lending a helping hand could one truly be considered a king. If the price was inevitable sacrifice, then the tattered Elden Ring would be left unrepaired.

Moreover, according to some players, becoming the king may not be the end, as there are still hidden conspiracies that have not been solved...

Fulilian stood there in deep thought, her plans so far flashing through her mind. Perhaps she should reorganize them?

Melina beside him had a confused look on her face, not knowing what the Faded One was thinking about his mission.

"What happened?"

Melina couldn't help but ask after seeing the silver-haired girl in deep thought for a long time. It was rare to see her partner being so serious.

Fulilian frowned, thinking that it would not work to share the truth with the proxy witch who had a mission. Putting aside how she knew the truth, could she just predict that she would die?

Death doesn't scare her, she's probably already prepared for it.

The tragedy that players talk about is definitely not that some powerful enemy suddenly appears and kills Melina, but rather a key step that cannot be violated, otherwise it cannot be considered a huge price on the road to becoming a king.

"fine."

In the end, Fulilian decided to hide it from Melina, after all, she didn't know the whole story.

Even if she did something foolish, he would stop her immediately, even if it was an indispensable step. Is it important? Friends, including the witch, are truly indispensable. Otherwise, King of Elden is meaningless.

She changed the subject, saying, "I just think people like Burke represent the indomitable spirit of the people of the border region. They're still surviving."

"Indeed, he seems to respect you, Fleury."

"Even if the ring is repaired, it won't necessarily make everyone better immediately. That depends on the law, right?"

"Yes, you can even choose to let fate take its course and return everyone to the law of freedom. Actually, there's nothing wrong with that. After all, the borderland is already full of creatures from outside the stars, such as the Black King and the White King."

"Will there be no threat from the evil god?"

"Is there less conspiracy going on behind the scenes now? A true god wouldn't constantly watch the borderland. Those malicious gazes are actually a test... Of course, I'm only stating one possibility. As long as you don't choose a law that destroys the world, I support you."

"But compared to those grand things, it is more important for you, Burke, and Teacher Seren to witness my coronation together. Otherwise, what meaning does the world have for me?"

The silver-haired girl looked meaningfully into the witch's eyes, and then smiled calmly.

It's really difficult.

Melina didn't feel that her mission as the Fire Girl had been exposed, but this unintentional remark was indeed a threat.

How would the king reshape the world without me watching?

She didn't think that in the future Marica or another god would be able to restrain a king like they had controlled Gefre and Radagon in the past, because the former was a partner and comrade who accompanied her day and night, and the latter's situation was also special... In the eyes of the world, the two kings, one was exiled and the other disappeared, and they had no good end.

Therefore, the third King of Elden must have been full of distrust and even hostility towards God.

Fulilian has no ties with God, and she has risen from obscurity like a war king and fought her way to her kingdom. So how dare you, a mere carrier of law, show disrespect to me?

The God and the King rule together, and it is not a good thing for either side to be too strong.

She wasn't blessed with power, and her strength system had nothing to do with the Golden Tree. If she were exiled, she probably wouldn't mind retracing her path to conquest. She'd become a reckless king, because the friends worthy of her ideal kingship were gone.

"We'll be with you."

At this point, Melina had no choice but to keep calm and say that she might have to break her promise in the future.

"Of course, I'll take this as an agreement."

Fulilian summoned the spirit horse and rode on it casually, as if the slightly heavy atmosphere just now did not exist at all. It was the confidence in her strength.

Little did Melina know, sitting in the back, she began to seriously ponder: Which god could clearly establish a bond with the Faded One from scratch? There were three options in total, which was really confusing.

Torret galloped all the way to the front of the new level and guarded the bridge. It was farther away from the Storm Level than before, and the extension direction represented a strong military force.

From afar, she saw a group of soldiers lined up in an orderly manner, ready to go to battle.

"Shut up!"

When they heard the sound of the spirit horse stopping, they immediately stood up straight and saluted. It was the King of Nimgefu who had returned.

"Did something happen?"

"Your Majesty, we've discovered bandit activity in the Mengliu Cave area. They've robbed some passing merchants. We're planning to impose martial law on the surrounding area."

The officer replied while hastily explaining, "We will not touch the main body of the cave. We will await your return."

It is well known that King Soul Fire is keen on exploring various underground mazes, and he will probably be unhappy if he is disturbed in advance.

They didn't dare let Fulilian show her disappointment.

Everyone can see that this person is still a cosmopolitan person at heart and has no interest in ruling. It would be bad if he found an excuse to quit. We must maintain the current situation as much as possible.

"That's perfect. I originally saved the cave next to Stonewell City for last. Without further ado, you guys stay outside and I'll go in."

After saying that, the silver-haired girl immediately changed direction and jumped away to a lower place.

The soldiers who stayed in place looked at each other in confusion. In fact, they were originally planning to surround the two sides of the river.

"Stay stationed."

With His Majesty's intervention, victory is a sure thing. She's so eager to catch up, as if she's about to meet an old friend. As for our own side, we'll send out a carrier pigeon to announce that Fulilian, who has been traveling south since ascending the throne, is about to return to the city.

A trickle of water flows under my feet, flowing from Lake Yakir and carving a gully that leads to the distance.

The map shows that Mengliu Cave is quite hidden and cannot be found by ordinary people, so it has become a place where thieves are entrenched. Although monsters do not spawn, there is constant harassment from thieves, which must be dealt with.

She took one glance at it and put the map away.

The real way to measure the land should be with your own footsteps. Records are sometimes unreliable, so it is best to remain vigilant. Moreover, Fulilian has already sensed something is wrong.

"It's so quiet. There's no other noise except the sound of water."

"Could it be because of the flying dragon of Lake Yakir? After all, the river water here comes from there."

Melina murmured.

"No, I've already killed Yakir. The other dragons aren't strong enough to shock the surroundings."

Previously, this large dragon had dared to block the march of the Southern Alliance Army, but Fulilian had conveniently killed it and then recaptured the other dragons. During non-wartime periods, they rest at Yakir Lake and generally don't harm anyone, but of course, don't expect them to actively enforce order...

hum!