Frilian at Elden Ring

The recent transition chapters might be a bit rushed for everyone, but let me be anxious first, I'm the most anxious.

Because the setup feels too quiet, but a book must have a setup, so what to do? Only update frequently.

To celebrate the book's first bounty, two extra chapters will be added today, meaning there will be three more chapters to come, but they will be released later.

Thank you, author Not Fat Orange Cat.

Chapter 50 Obtaining the Demi-human Queen's Staff

On the edge of the ruins of the Demi-human Forest.

The spirited horse, galloping like a whirlwind, soon arrived at its destination, where a cluster of stone buildings, dilapidated and gloomy, stood at the edge of the verdant horizon.

The unique aura of a demi-human caught Frillie's attention, and she immediately pulled on the reins and stopped.

Magic perception!

Hundreds of demi-humans roamed the ruins, some even armed, baring their teeth and seemingly delirious. Unlike elves and humans in reality, who are considered "human," these demi-humans were nothing short of monsters.

There is indeed some possibility of taming them and making them available as labor, but this forest is notorious for its unruly behavior and numerous crimes.

According to information from Edgar, the local lord:

They roam over a radius of hundreds of kilometers, attacking all humans within sight, devouring them alive, and constantly producing new demi-humans to spread to distant areas.

One of the functions of Moen City was to guard key routes and prevent attacks by demi-humans.

For many years, he frequently led his troops to suppress the rebellion, but unfortunately, limited by the forest environment, the results were meager, and they were often besieged and forced to retreat to the fortress. Moreover, they also had to monitor different caves, which was beyond their capabilities.

The situation has now changed drastically.

Thanks to the large number of powerful combatants introduced by Frilian, an opportunity was finally created to wipe out the monster settlement.

Melina, looking at the map behind her, said, "There are human villages on the edge of the forest. They live off timber and often have to risk their lives. If we can wipe out the demi-humans, not only will it improve their lives, but we can also rebuild new strongholds from the ruins."

"Like the Fog Forest? I heard from Kenneth that after the monsters left, some people voluntarily moved there to build it up."

"Yes, it was you who created it and saved the land that should have been lost."

"Don't overestimate me. Over a long timescale, someone will always do this. Maybe I'll be the next one to fade away," Frillie said dismissively.

“I used to focus on restoring the Elden Ring and neglected the details. You have shown me, step by step, that these things are equally important through your actions.”

Melina admired her partner's carefree attitude, free from the burdens of mission.

Frillie nodded.

"Of course it makes sense. I don't want to lead a bunch of zombie soldiers gathered from a ravaged land to attack Rodel. What's the difference between that and a fragmented king wreaking havoc on a region? It's just infighting in the apocalypse."

"I will lead a heroic army that has emerged from the land of renewal, and the moment I besiege the city, it will prove that I am qualified, a qualification that transcends mere strength."

After she finished speaking, she raised her staff and conjured magical pebbles that filled the sky, mimicking the angle of the Farron Arrow Rain.

Arming the technology of this world with the technology of another world, and thus releasing it.

Whizzing!

The Radiant Stone Particle swept across the forest, covering the ruins, and precisely pierced the demi-human's body, killing him instantly.

The relentless barrage of attacks descended from hundreds of meters above at an angle, the firepower so intense that the ground was torn apart and vegetation was ripped apart, the ruins offering no respite from the killing intent.

They didn't even realize where the attack was coming from.

All that could be heard were endless screams of agony. The demi-humans who were trying to dodge noticed that the angle of the magic gravel's shots was beginning to shift, so they actively circled around the ruins.

Frilian, riding her spirit horse, galloped quickly in a circle on the outer perimeter, so the trajectory of the firepower was similar to an arc, covering a larger area with a fan-shaped tilt angle.

A scene of blood and flesh flying everywhere.

She never showed mercy to monsters that lacked humanity, always finishing them off with full force. Even when a large number of corpses lay dead, she would still deliver a barrage of attacks to ensure no one escaped.

Previously, the magic from the Dark Souls world didn't work well, but now it can finally unleash its full power.

The simple magic stones overwhelmed the demi-humans, leaving them unable to lift their heads and causing countless deaths and injuries.

They had originally planned to go to the edge of the forest to catch some more people today, but unexpectedly, death suddenly came and caught them off guard.

Even now, these monsters still haven't figured out where the attack came from. They guessed that the spellcaster might be moving at high speed, but how could they possibly chase after such rapid firepower?

Moreover, that oppressive aura shattered their mental defenses.

Large numbers of subhumans prostrated themselves in fear as they were bombarded by the magical gravel, like terrified lambs offering their necks for slaughter, utterly powerless to resist. The oppressive aura did not allow them any struggle.

After a while.

A tall spirit horse slowly entered the gate of the ruins, and the silver-haired girl riding on its back looked around, occasionally releasing radiant arcs.

Any relatively intact corpse must be chopped up before one feels at ease.

She then looked at the enormous demi-human leader cowering among the rubble. Its appearance matched the intelligence description; it was relatively strong. Over the years, it had killed and devoured countless humans, its stench thick with blood. And it had cleverly hidden itself.

Even though they were covered in rubble and bleeding profusely, it only fueled their ferocity.

"Your staff looks quite good; mine, after all, doesn't conform to the magical rules of the borderlands..."

"Go to hell!"

The berserk monster spoke in human language, then charged forward with a powerful leap, fully confident that the current distance was sufficient to kill!

However, the next moment his body went limp as the pyroxene arc sliced ​​through his waist and split him in two. His lower body remained standing, but his upper body lost its support and fell to the ground, his internal organs and blood spilling onto the ground.

"It's still breathing, so let's cut it vertically again."

That was the last thing it heard in its sinful life.

Frilian wiped out the demi-human forest ruins with little effort. The monsters' numerical advantage was meaningless in front of a top-notch mage, and if they were equipped with a good weapon, it would only be faster.

The Stargazer account actually comes with a staff, but it's not strong enough, so lately I've been using the Dark Souls staff, which is also relatively low-level.

For slightly more advanced topics involving world rules, the only way to achieve this is through mods.

Now that she had finally acquired a new staff, Frilian, eager to snatch it, bent down and took the trophy from the elite demi-human leader. It was entirely silver-white, with exquisitely carved patterns on the top.

I have obtained the [Demi-human Queen's Staff] and the magic [Crystal Scatter], which can be cast while moving and has increased power when charged.

A pyroxene scepter adorned with scepter decorations.

[Items given to appease the Ajin people in the past]

[Suitable for people with intellectual disabilities]

People in the academy considered this cane a joke.

Why include mockery from people at the magic academy in your description? An arrogant attitude is an obstacle to knowledge.

Frilian still decided to use the Demi-human Queen's Staff. Although the intelligence bonus was not high, she didn't care. What mattered was the user's own power. Wouldn't it be more humiliating to use it to beat up the academy opponents? Her body and mind were both breached at the same time.

She briefly tested a few spells and found them much more convenient. They could better draw upon the free magic power of the borderlands, and were definitely better than the outsider's staff, making them a good substitute.

Only now can I officially be considered a boundary mage in the power system.

It’s you.

Meanwhile, the Wide-Area Magic Perception showed a new reaction: there is a basement in the ruins, perhaps another opportunity to open a treasure chest.

Chapter 51 The Sinner's Shield is Too Ugly (Bonus Chapter 1)

You have to be very careful when you're in a basement; the narrow and cramped space is the most dangerous.

So, as always, Frilian crouched down to maintain her magical awareness, and also checked each step of the stairs one by one, showing a craftsman's spirit.

Melina felt there was no need for that.

The aura alone told her that even if there were monsters, there was no need for the Faded One to be so cautious; it was purely out of habit, and she enjoyed it. However, she had seen many similar quirks and was already numb to them.

The dust in the basement prompted Frilian to use her magic to blow a wisp of wind.

Wow!

Suddenly a treasure chest appeared in front of her, and there was nothing unusual around her, so she couldn't wait to open it.

"It's been a long time since I've encountered a mimic."

The slightly regretful words revealed a strangely shaped shield. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that a human face was carved on it, with thorns wrapped around the eyes and the entire edge of the shield, giving it an aggressive appearance.

She weighed herself in her hands for a few moments, then rolled around in place to test her mobility before shaking her head.

"It doesn't feel as good as a brass shield; it's not worth keeping as a collector's item."

Besides, his shield skills were only average, and he usually only used them to protect others, which was just a way of actively limiting his strength.

But Frilian's enjoyment is never just about intensity; the history and stories behind a treasure are equally important and of great value in understanding various aspects of the border region.

[Shield of the Sinner]

The witch's eyes were pierced by the thorns of sin.

A shield made to sacrifice a witch.

[It is said that a witch will be reborn here.]

This is a shield used to soothe the soul and can increase sanity.

The thorns on the shield can also be used for attacks.

Interestingly, from a gameplay perspective, its appearance alongside the Demi-human Queen's Staff, which has relatively low intelligence requirements, perfectly suits the player and shows great design sense.

However, it's already quite convenient to have the Demi-human Queen's Staff in hand, so there's no need to use the shield for now.

She took out the brass shield and touched it against the Sinner's Shield. Their hardness was about the same, but the former was much easier to handle. The silver-haired girl murmured, "It would be even better if it could be reinforced with forging stones."

"There are top-notch craftsmen in the Round Table Hall who can help, but they haven't recruited any new members for the Great Blessing in a long time."

Melina offered advice.

"Let's wait. I don't know enough about my fellow Faded Ones yet. We'll talk about the Round Table Hall later, at least until we have the Great Rune."

All told, Frilian had only met three Faded Ones related to the Round Table and lacked information; otherwise, she shouldn't have gone to the so-called Great Blessed Space, which was independent of the Borderlands.

I didn't expect my partner to have such high expectations of me.

You don't think the Round Table Hall is full of elites like Bernard, do you? Perhaps it was once teeming with talent, but it's not what it used to be. So after thinking about it, Melina decided that it wasn't necessary for the time being.

Frilian currently has sufficient resources and does not need to rely on the Round Table.