Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 104: Fragmented Cooperation (two chapters in one, there will be another chapter later)
Bai Shi looked at the items in front of him and was very satisfied.

The Holy Grail and the Holy Grail Bottle are items that you can never have too many of.

The rune looked a little less muscular than last time.

I guess the reserves were almost exhausted last time and we haven’t had time to replenish them yet.

I can only say that it’s a bit of a pity, but a little less doesn’t matter.

During this crusade against Greg, Bai Shi had already made a fortune using the 5x rune acquisition multiplier.

By the way, during the duration, Bai Shi also pinched a few runes to test them.

It has been confirmed that when the Rune multiplier is 5x, you can still get a 5x bonus by pinching the Rune.

Now thinking back, it was a bit of a loss to just grab 26 runes.

But Bai Shi didn't regret it, because at that time he hadn't tested whether the Rune he had made was within the 5x range.

If it cannot be multiplied 5 times, it would be equivalent to wasting an opportunity to save your life.

But what do these many rune curves given by the two fingers mean?

Bai Shi had never used the Rune Curve before.

Mainly because I forgot there was such a thing.

In the game, if there is no Big Rune, using Rune Bending Arc can only add a little health bar.

There are very few cases where Rune Arc is used alone, and it is basically used to activate the Great Rune effect.

I am reluctant to use the rune bending arc and white consciousness in the game, but fortunately, I can use one until I die.

'wrong! ’

Bai Shi suddenly realized that something seemed to be wrong.

The ability to activate the Great Rune through Rune Bending Arc and use it until death is just a setting in the game.

Now this world will not be resurrected at all, and the function of Rune Arc should be very different from that in the game.

And if a Rune Arc can provide energy to a Great Rune until death, then the Rune Arc might as well be renamed Endless Energy.

The Rune Arc is just a fragment of the broken ring.

"Master Two-Fingers, what are these rune arcs used for?"

Anyway, the two fingers are right in front of me. Since He sent me so many rune arcs, they must have had some effect.

If you don’t understand, just ask. This is good quality.

His fingers trembled and he moved them.

Granny Enya carefully untied her fingers, then turned to look at Bai Shi with a helpless expression on her face.

"Lord Two-Fingers said: The Great Rune represents the truth of the world, and the Rune Curve is closely related to it."

"All the answers are in the Divine Tower. Let's go there."

"It seems that Master Two-Fingers is unwilling to tell you for the time being."

It's hard, the fist is hard.

Bai Shi took a deep breath and tried to calm himself.

'No, I'm already standing here, and you just say no?'

"Can't you explain it to me before letting me go to the Tower of Divine Grant?"

'Riddler, get out of the Junction!'

However, Bai Shi still showed a kind smile on his face.

There is no way. Even if Shuangzhi is a riddler, and a riddler who really "doesn't speak human language", he is still a sponsor now.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master Two Fingers. I will go to the Divine Tower to find out what's going on."

The two fingers trembled again.

"Lord Two-Fingers said: You now have a Great Rune, but you cannot be satisfied with the status quo."

"Let's aim to capture more Great Runes next."

Bai Shi smiled and bowed respectfully.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master Two-Fingers."

Enya smiled and took out a leather amulet bag from her side and handed it to Bai Shi.

"Don't look down on other demigods just because you have obtained a Great Rune. Be careful in the future."

"This is a small gift from me. I wish you to become the King of Elden."
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The tightly closed door opened again.

The faded ones outside all turned their eyes over.

After waiting for a while, the number of faded ones did not decrease at all.

On the contrary, through word of mouth, more and more faded people gathered here.

Bai Shi slowly walked out of Shuangzhi's room, stood on the steps in front of Shuangzhi's door, and looked down at the Faded Ones in front of him.

Bai Shi was slightly surprised to see so many faded people gathered at the Shuangzhi gate.

It seemed that his defeat of Greg and his capture of the Great Rune had a much greater impact on the Faded Ones than expected.

I didn't expect these faded people would be waiting outside, but this is just right as it makes it easier for Baishi to spread the word.

There was still some noise below, so Bai Shi waved to the Faded Ones below.

Following Bai Shi's action, the whispering noises completely disappeared, and everyone's eyes were focused on Bai Shi. The Faded Ones who had calmed down seemed to have a premonition that something big was about to happen.

Bai Shi stood straight, his eyes firm and confident, and spoke to the faded ones at the bottom of the stairs in a sonorous and powerful voice:
"You all gathered here, I guess you heard some news."

"There are Faded Ones who defeated Greg and seized the Great Rune."

"Yes, it's me."

The Faded Ones below all held their breath.

The effect of Bai Shi speaking it out loud himself was completely different from that of the secret envoy reading it out loud.

Bai Shi then declared:
"I have been crowned the King of Stonewell under the witness of Lord Two-Fingers."

"Grek the Limb-Girdle is no more. From now on, the Faded Ones will have no problem traveling freely in the land of Nimugfu."

"Stonewell and Morn will be open to the Faded and other races."

"I will bring order and peace to this land."

"You can join in and become the blade that protects others."

"You can also come and seek refuge with me, and I will protect you equally."

The Faded Ones widened their eyes, what courage and confidence this showed.

In a shattered borderland, was he bold enough to want peace?
Such a scene is very imaginative, but can it really be realized?
The faded ones don’t know, but they yearn for it very much.

The ultimate goal of repairing the Elden Ring is of course to restore order to the border area, and that is why they are here.

These few short sentences made the Faded Ones feel extremely excited. They could be said to be witnessing history.

Bai Shi changed the subject.

"Whether you want to join or seek asylum, I welcome you all."

"But if you choose to be my enemy, you will be killed by my own hands."

"This peace is protected by my sword."

The Faded Ones clenched their fists and erupted in thunderous cheers.

They saw the bright light called "hope" in Bai Shi.

At this moment, Bai Shi has become the leader who will lead the Faded Ones to create the future.
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Bai Shi stood in front of Bai Zhi.

Ever since he declared his ideals to the Faded Ones in front of the Two-Finger Door, the cheers of the Faded Ones have resounded throughout the Round Table Hall.

Baizhi was also disturbed by this.

Soon Baizhi sent Enxia to contact Baishi.

Baizhi looked up and down at Baishi's clothes.

"Well... you did capture the Great Rune, that's amazing."

"Nefeli admires you very much and praises you as the strongest warrior she has ever seen, and you also have a noble character."

"It seems to be true now. Your conception of an ideal city is enough to prove it."

"As a cooperating comrade, this is the first time I've heard of such an idea."

There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Baizhi's words.

Bai Shi naturally knew that Bai Zhi was dissatisfied with his speech at the round table, and this was actually poaching people right in front of him.

After all, the result of the original cooperation should have been that Bai Shi would nominally gain a position to compete with Bai Zhi, but in reality the two of them were partners.

Baizhi's original plan was flawless. Even if Baishi mastered the Great Rune and became the King of Stonewell, it would have no effect on Baizhi.

If everything went according to plan, Bai Shi should have defeated Greg with the help of Bai Zhi, and then become an ordinary king of Stonewell.

Because Baizhi also made a significant contribution, Baishi could only barely match Baizhi's status after the publicity.

He only has a say in the round table but no leadership.

But Bai Shi's performance was so outstanding that Bai Zhi's help became dispensable.

Especially the sword that pierced through heaven and earth, Bai Shi's influence was completely beyond his control.

The current declaration is truly a leadership move for many of the faded leaders at the round table.

Even Bai Shi's plan will help him recruit a huge number of faded people with invisible blessings.

And this is something Baizhi cannot tolerate.

Because the Round Table Hall is Baizhi's base and an important source for recruiting personnel and collecting intelligence.

Bai Shi's reaction was very flat.

He knew this would happen when he made the public announcement.

But so what?

Baizhi is still the same Baizhi, but his knowledge is different from before.

The status that is on the same level as yours, Baizhi, I don’t need you to give it to me, I can get it myself.

Bai Shi never intended to keep acting according to Bai Zhi's plan.

If Baizhi's plan really goes according to plan, Baizhi will definitely make more money secretly.

This guy has always been a potential threat.

If there is a chance to disrupt his plans, Bai Shi will definitely do it.

After defeating Greg, he became the king of Stonewell.

And after becoming the king of Stonewell, why should I play house with you at the round table?

Two Finger believes the round table needs a more radical leader.

Coincidentally, Bai Shi also thought so.

"Although we are comrades, it doesn't mean we need to know everything."

"This has no effect on you. The Round Table and the ideal city I envisioned are not hostile to each other. It's just an additional gathering place."

"Besides, aren't you also acting in secret, Gideon?"

“We’re just doing the same thing.”

Bai Shi looked at Bai Zhi expressionlessly.

Bai Shi knew that the people from the Baizhi faction looted a lot of things after causing the riot in Stonewell.

We can’t see Baizhi’s expression because of the helmet, but it must have been very exciting.

Baizhi was really tricked this time.

The main thing is that no one could have imagined that Bai Shi actually wanted to build such an ideal city at the border.

This is extremely attractive to most faders.

And he couldn't say anything at all.

As the king of Stonewell, Bai Shi can certainly do this.

"You're right."

"You have already done what you are supposed to do in accordance with the cooperation. I should not interfere with other matters."

"Besides, you don't seem to be following the decision made by Two Fingers. He doesn't care about that."

Baizhi is indeed an old fox.

I was just a little dissatisfied just now, but it's not noticeable now.

"So, how about we talk about our next collaboration?"

Bai Shi raised his eyebrows.

He had already expected Baizhi to ask for compensation.

If Baizhi really asked for compensation, Baishi would reject him harshly.

"Go ahead."

"I want the books and materials stored in Stonewell. In exchange, I can provide information or secret techniques that only I know."

"Yes, that makes sense."

Bai Shi thought about it and agreed.

Now is not the time to fall out with Baizhi.

Moreover, this cooperation is very fair and also brings great benefits to Bai Shi.

Books were also among Baizhi's looting targets. Basically, more than half of the books and materials in the library disappeared.

Although he divided Baizhi's leadership, he did not restrict himself in this regard.

Judging from the above two points, if Baizhi still wants to use cooperation to exchange books...

Does this mean that the remaining books contain what he needs?
Maybe we can find some clues through these. As for the intelligence and secret techniques, they are secondary.

The more information you have about Baizhi, the more advantageous it will be to deal with him in the future.

Otherwise, Baizhi will always be a potential threat in the shadows.

"Then it's settled. I hope our cooperation can continue in the future, comrade."

"Most definitely."

The cooperation had long been shattered, and now it was just superficial harmony, and both of them knew it.

Maybe the next time they meet, they will turn against each other.

But with their own thoughts, both of them wanted to gain more favorable conditions from each other in the end.
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White consciousness walks into the blessed space.

When Melina saw Bai Shi coming back, she immediately came up to him.

"How is the situation? What is Baizhi's attitude?"

Bai Shi had discussed with Melina early on what they were going to do in the Round Table Hall today.

Bai Shi shook his head.

"Bai Zhi is too cunning. Even if I made a declaration in front of him, he only mentioned it."

"But it's not without gain."

“The response from the Faders was strong.”

"And Baizhi attaches great importance to the remaining books and materials of Stonewell, and even proposed cooperation again."

"Maybe we can use this to find some intelligence."

"I'm curious about what Baizhi's purpose is."

But Melina was not optimistic. She didn't think it would be so easy to find out Baizhi's purpose.

"Maybe this is just a trap to confuse you."

"If Baizhi is worthy of his title, he would not fail to think of this."

"What was in the remaining books that he needed? Why didn't he loot them in the first place?"

"Even if his men missed it, why is he so sure that the information he's looking for is in Stonewell?"

Bai Shi thought about it and it seemed to be true.

Regardless of whether the remaining books and materials are what he needs, he definitely knows what books are there.

"Alas, those guys hiding in the dark are hard to deal with..."

"Never mind for now. Two fingers have just given me a lot of gifts. Let's take a look first."

Bai Shi placed all the things given by Shuangzhi on the round table.

Holy Grail Bottle, Holy Grail, Amulet Bag, Rune, Rune Curve...

Even Melina couldn't help but smile at the generous reward.

"It just so happens that you haven't used up the rune since defeating Greg."

"Let's use it to strengthen it today."

　Even a wolf can't help but smile when his purse is about to burst_(:з」∠)_There should be another chapter with 2k words later. My sister's boyfriend's parents came to our place these two days and had dinner with us every day, so the time I spent on writing was much less than expected.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)