Frilian at Elden Ring

"I want to ask you about the dead prince. How did he end up in that state?"

"Only the Moon Princess probably knows the specifics. I'm also investigating. You can ask others."

"Ah."

There was no unnecessary small talk between the two; both were efficient and straightforward, wasting no time and resembling more of an intelligence exchange.

Then Frillie saw another familiar face, Little Red Riding Hood Rodrik. Rodrik, who had been standing awkwardly in the corner, smiled slightly when they met eyes and greeted her warmly.

"I heard you defeated the limb-splitting Garric; my companions can rest in peace now."

"Also, I discovered this."

Frilian handed over a special item, the "Relic of the Chrysalis," as a memento. Rodrikia was silent after receiving it, then sighed deeply and had no choice but to accept it.

Let it be a moment of peace. In any case, this matter is over, and she must move on.

Besides that, there was also a dark red hood, which was an unexpected find while wandering around and clearing out areas of Stoneville. While the exact details are unclear, there are hints from other players:

[Don't miss the Rodrika side quest ahead!]

[I played half a playthrough before I realized I needed to talk to her to complete a side quest and unlock the Spirit Trainer; no wonder the Ashes are getting increasingly fragile.]

I just think the dark red hood is gorgeous; it's definitely a must-have set, making my Ah Tui look so beautiful!

【Warm and Cozy French Ring】

Now that you have a Spirit Trainer, pay more attention to collecting Lily of the Valley from the graveyard. Otherwise, there won't be enough for collectors who want to strengthen most of the ashes. Keep that in mind.

[The ashes are the real wheelchair. As long as you equip your brother well, he'll be able to solo the boss. So don't use too many graveyard lilies to enhance him in the early game. Wait until you get the Imitation Tear before enhancing him heavily.]

I want to experience different combat performance levels, like playing as a summoned beast.

Your job is simply to summon the true King of Elden; the rest is up to you to survive.

[Completely turned into a summoning snail]

...Whether it's a wheelchair or not, Frilian doesn't really care that much. The main thing is that everyone mentioned an upgrade path that can't be missed, otherwise wouldn't a lot of content be missing, and she wouldn't be able to experience the complete combat power composition of the Faded Ones?

So after getting the information, she inquired about the spirit trainer and also found the hood in Stoneville. Now the final step is to give it to Rodrigo.

Is this the correct step? After all, no one has mentioned specific standards.

"Thank you, please accept it. I am content knowing that my companions have rested in peace under the trees."

"Alright."

It's hard to say whether those people's deaths count as a peaceful rest. By the standards of the Golden Tree, if their souls can return, then it's considered a success. In any case, Frilian ordered that all the corpses left in the city be buried.

The two skipped over the topic and didn't delve into it further. In any case, the disaster caused by Greck was in the past, and it was important to look forward.

Rodrika spoke up first: "The Round Table Hall is impressive. It's both the hiding place of Two Fingers and a gathering place for heroes who aspire to become King of Elden. I never imagined that the guidance of the Faded Ones was filled with such mystery..."

She admired the grandeur of the Round Table Hall and was also pondering what she should do.

"I almost forgot, thank you for finding my companion's belongings. Please accept this small token of my gratitude."

"It's a golden seed!"

Having traveled extensively, I haven't seen much of the Golden Tree. It has many uses, and for me, the key is to use it to study the power of the Golden Tree, perhaps I'll make some special discoveries.

Now she understood. The Round Table Hall was essentially a place for the Fire-Binding Priest, so there must be quite a few key figures there. Just as she was pondering this, several Faded Ones arrived, having heard the commotion.

“I have long admired your name. My name is Diaros, and I am looking for my servant Lenia.”

"Hello."

"I heard that a new Fragment King has been born. Seeing your magical reaction, I understood immediately. You truly deserve the title. Frilian, should I call you Your Majesty? I believe you have the qualifications to be king. Please keep your heart set on saving others."

During this time, Diaros heard about contributions such as soul magic and greatly admired them as a noble knight.

74

Chapter 74 Sir Hundred Wisdom.

Am I actually quite famous?

Since the Battle of Stoneville, Frillian has been busy with government affairs and researching magic, and it's unclear how the nobles spread their fame.

Anyway, Kenneth and his group love to promote themselves. They probably exaggerated and claimed to be powerful, and the visible traces of the battle's aftershocks were indeed very convincing, so their fame probably spread far and wide.

At this moment, a blindfolded clergyman took the initiative to greet them:

"Welcome to the Round Table Hall. My name is Colin, and as you can see, I am a clergyman."

"Responsible for teaching how to pray—the power given by the Two Fingers, and at the same time exploring the Golden Law."

"When the King of Elden is among those gathered in the Hall of the Round Table, I will assist him in restoring the law to its proper order and putting the king's rule on the right track. It seems that you are the most recent successor to the throne in many years, Your Majesty."

"Hello."

Frilian felt that these so-called clergy were more like priests, fulfilling the functions of intellectuals, and were essentially technocrats who actively aligned themselves with the rulers.

The magical reaction seems good, but the specific level of power is unclear.

“Can you teach prayer? That’s exactly what I need. To be honest, I’m researching how to enable more people to use soul healing through prayer.”

I will do everything in my power to help you.

Upon hearing this, Colin's face even showed a hint of fanaticism. It was as profound as his own research into the essence of the Golden Law—a search for the transformation of the soul. And, as everyone knew, he had succeeded, and with considerable success.

The Fading Ones are becoming increasingly active in Nymgford, as they are welcomed there and have witnessed change.

A large number of zombies regained their senses and threw themselves into their work, creating a busy and lively atmosphere if you didn't look closely.

The vast majority of those who suffered only mild zombification were truly grateful. What was originally an incurable disease would lead to irreversible zombification, causing physical damage, mental depression, and ultimately leaving them motionless, sitting or lying down, indistinguishable from corpses. They were actually the most numerous, yet often overlooked, even becoming an invalid population count.

Frilian's soul magic changed everything.

The mild zombies, who were originally on the verge of extinction, were cured and returned to normal. Admittedly, some physical damage remained, but mental normality could stop the zombie process.

In conclusion, the Nymgfu Peninsula, under its jurisdiction, is experiencing a resurgence.

For a clergyman like Colin, who cherishes the law and the world, this was nothing short of a miracle, which is why he admired the creation of this faded one.

"You finally came!"

Following the sound, Frilian saw Roger, who looked travel-worn, walking quickly towards her. Despite having only been apart for a short time, he was very excited. Meeting him again in the Round Table Hall meant that they had truly become companions.

Others who had faded from the spotlight also came to chat, making the scene so lively it resembled a welcome party.

Fortunately, I had experience from the coronation ceremony, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to handle it.

Fortunately, having a large number of people has another advantage: abundant intelligence.

Especially since they travel all over the world and come into contact with all sorts of people, they are very knowledgeable. Their knowledge alone could be considered an encyclopedia of the local customs and culture of the border region.

"Patch?"

For example, someone mentioned a bald man leading a group of people around, occasionally selling goods, who seemed to be related to the legendary Volcano Mansion... I've heard the name Frilian a few times, and players have also mentioned it.

Indeed, the world is full of interconnectedness.

Other valuable intelligence lies in hidden caves and tunnels unknown even to some nobles, such as the one leading from Nymgford to Galid.

Frillie said, "If anyone has any research on scarlet decay in the Galid area, please let me know."

How can the ruler of the Land of Nymgford turn a blind eye to the other side of the wall of fire? If the pollution spreads over one day, the whole place will become a wasteland. We should take the initiative to deal with it.

The crisis in the Soul World can withstand delays, but if it is delayed too long, it will only get worse.

"...Speaking of Geli, I heard that a new battle festival is being prepared, a ceremony in which the Red Lion Knights hope to release General Shattered Star."

Those whose colors have faded are eager to try.

"If we succeed, wouldn't we get a large rune in a fair and square way?"

"How can it be that easy?"

"Whether he's insane or not, Ratahn is the strongest demigod, the great mage who sealed the stars. Even if he's afflicted by the Crimson Corruption, he's not someone you can easily deal with. Unless Valkyrie Malenia comes again, then maybe there's a chance."

"Do you mean she's stronger? That demigod who hid in the sacred tree is the loser, Marlenia lost."

"No, if it had been the Goddess of Corruption after it bloomed, then it would have been the strongest..."

The topic was supposed to be about Rataen's Great Rune, but the conversation turned into who was stronger, something Frilian was already used to.

She was very interested in the battle festival, but it took a long time to prepare. After all, it would take a long time for the strong to come from afar, so she wasn't in a hurry. Fortunately, the border region also liked a slow pace.

"Also, I'm looking for Two Fingers, which room?"

Roger pointed into the distance and said, "Go over there quickly. According to Granny Enya, the Fragmented One was very happy after taking the Great Rune and is looking forward to talking with the new Fragment King."

"see you later."

"That's perfect, let's have a banquet then, since everyone's here."

In contrast to the bustling round table hall, Frillie remained calm, a hint of wariness lingering in her heart: Just who exactly was this Two-Fingers, the self-proclaimed representative of the supreme will? What kind of help or hindrance could he offer her?

The silver-haired girl walked up the steps with a sense of wariness, and in front of her stood a tall, imposing two-finger hand, exactly as the name suggests.

There was no special magical reaction.

But there is indeed a detached spiritual connection; could it be related to the legendary supreme will? No, that's too weak…

"You must be Frilian, the new king."

An elderly woman standing next to Twofinger greeted him in a hoarse voice, her back hunched, a smile on her face. Having gathered information beforehand, she knew this woman was responsible for interpreting Twofinger's messages, serving as a form of communication.

Regardless of what the so-called messenger of supreme will is like, Enya is actually quite approachable.

“Yes, I have come to see Twofinger. I have heard that He knows about the Great Runes, and I would like to know more about Him.”

"Just tell me, I'll make sure you get it."

"For example, what is the boundary for the supreme will? Was the current state of ruin also expected?"

There was no such thing as a specific role in the world Frilian had experienced before; perhaps the Moon Goddess could be considered a close match? In any case, anyone suspected of being the mastermind should be dealt with with caution. If she didn't have a save file as a trump card, she wouldn't have asked so bluntly.

However, Enya shook her head.

"Lord Two Fingers said that the Supreme Will has not issued any instructions for a long time."

"To be honest, even when the Two Fingers descended to the border, there was a communication interruption, and they were unable to establish contact with the Supreme Will, so we don't know much about them."

Enya remained perfectly calm, recounting the events in a straightforward manner, stating that she didn't know the truth and was powerless to change it.