Frilian at Elden Ring

"I'm a little tired..."

Despite appearing relaxed, Vlamé actually expended a lot of energy and couldn't be too active for a while.

"That's normal. Now, keep meditating and channeling your energy, don't let it dissipate too much. Don't worry, I will guide you carefully, and the rest will be much easier."

Vlame nodded cautiously and began to accept the magic. Even though she didn't understand the specific principles, she knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, one that only happened once in a lifetime.

The magic was guided smoothly under the red-haired girl's focused attention.

Actually, this step was unnecessary. It was because Frilian was worried about some kind of rejection reaction. As it turned out, it was more suitable than expected. It was truly tailor-made, after all, it was a custom-made blessing designed specifically for her disciple, and they shared the same soul school foundation.

At this moment, Vlame is kneeling on the ground, meditating with his eyes closed. He should not be disturbed for the time being.

“It’s a mess.”

Frillie looked around and sighed. The commotion was quite big, and the purchase was almost a waste of money. She would have to restock later.

But she wasn't angry at all; this kind of thing often happened during experiments, and now she had an apprentice to help her with errands. Yes, you already have a new task.

The facts proved that my research approach was correct.

Vlamé displayed a talent unparalleled in a millennium, encountering a blessing that was once in a lifetime.

The combination of these two factors propelled her basic attributes to the level of a typical mage. She had cultivated for more than ten years longer than the average person, and those were ten years of genius-level training. Apart from some basic spells, she was no different from a battlefield mage.

Of course, teachers should have a higher expectation of their students.

It is hoped that Vlame can become a pillar of strength for humanity in its fight against the demons, protecting them through this difficult period and opening the road to a prosperous era for both humanity and magic.

As for her own research, she could continue as usual. With this thought in mind, Frilian looked at the Great Rune in her hand. As expected of the main body of the Elden Ring Fragment, it was the most stable and had a powerful effect, easily dealing with the situation.

She had prepared various contingency plans for unforeseen circumstances, but fortunately, they were not needed.

The silver-haired girl breathed a sigh of relief. The one who was most nervous just now was the initiator. It would be too terrible if anything happened to him.

"Teacher, I've got it done."

The red-haired girl stood up excitedly, releasing magic power no less than that of a novice mage, thus surpassing the apprentice stage.

The next moment, her magical reaction shrank, becoming a thin column of smoke, giving the impression of an ordinary apprentice, posing no threat whatsoever. Could she have learned it simply through observation and imitation?

"You're doing great, keep it up."

"I can restrain myself even more!"

"No need. Shrinking further will affect your magic power growth. It's unnecessary."

"When can I start learning magic?"

"Using magic now would cause the residual energy that nourishes your body to solidify prematurely. You might as well strengthen your physical abilities to accommodate more, so you should become a warrior first."

"what?"

"Don't be surprised. Once you're on the battlefield, the enemy will be too late to be surprised when they find out you're a battle mage."

Frillie's words, having personally demonstrated how mages charge into battle, were quite convincing. Hearing this, Vlame nodded. Well, it's always good to lay a solid foundation. In short, listen to your teacher and become an all-rounder like her as soon as possible.

Moreover, the girl had a premonition: even if she couldn't train in magic, it was still evolving, and those basic soul manipulations would reach a higher level.

However, the first task was to clean up the magic workshop.

The two exchanged a glance and smiled, knowing full well that they were in for a busy time.

Their training journey is about to begin, destined to be filled with hardship and sweat, but Vlame is ready and will never let Frilian down, aiming to become the strongest magician among humans.

To reverse this decline of humanity, we must defeat the demons and promote magic, something only humans, who seize every moment, can accomplish.

……

The elven village remained as peaceful as ever.

Spring has passed, and summer brings the chirping of insects. Fortunately, the trees provide some shade, offering a welcome respite from the heat.

The arrival of the new member, Vlame, did not cause much of a stir, and the villagers continued to live their lives as usual.

But the subtle changes are gradually influencing them.

The constant practice of magic by Frilian and her apprentices inevitably attracted attention, and some restless elves joined in, either learning martial arts or magic, together creating a lively training ground on the outskirts of the village.

She was also happy to strengthen the village's power, and even Millie Adele was very enthusiastic about participating, declaring that she would be Volamey's sparring partner.

So you have absolutely no sense of "bullying the weak," right?

That being said, the battlefield is full of variables, so don't complain about being surrounded, ambushed, or suppressed by strong opponents. Let her watch her disciple's contest with her old acquaintance.

The rule is that whoever gets injured first loses.

Frillie looked at the two of them and then said, "Begin."

Boom boom!

The elven mage who struck first used a magic beam that was incredibly fast. The red-haired girl, who had only learned some basic magic, hurriedly used a defensive barrier to barely block it, but the surrounding ground was full of potholes.

Even so, the elven girl was not satisfied and even felt ashamed.

"Adele, your attack wasn't fast enough. It was all precisely defended by the barrier. Look carefully before you attack."

"Volame, maintain the rhythm, don't use magic to counterattack, find areas where you differ from your opponent and launch a surprise attack."

While watching, Frillie offered her comments.

"The criticism I receive is guidance to her—Frilian, you're being unfair!"

"If you drank less and worked harder, I'd be willing to teach you some other magic, but you're too lazy. Start with the basics. Also, don't get distracted."

Stormy foot!

Suddenly, the red-haired girl stomped on the ground, creating a whirlwind of ice. The frost that rushed towards her froze the surroundings, slowing her movements. Then, a terrifying shockwave shoved Millie Adele away. At the last second, she used a defensive barrier to block the aftershocks.

That was close! If I hadn't reacted in time, we would have lost. Why is this guy's reaction time so fast?

"You actually taught her martial arts? Both master and disciple are out of the ordinary."

"Pay attention."

After being reminded by Frilian, Millie Adele abandoned her contempt and began to focus on keeping her distance, while Volamere waved her staff, tracking the crystal blocks, which flew over in a flurry.

Although their numbers and strength were far inferior to the teacher's, their superior harassment ability forced the elven mage to frequently dodge and deal with them.

"Can Adele only focus on one type of magic?"

Vlame, who hadn't spoken until now, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. She couldn't believe it when she realized that this was completely out of character for a magician. Feeling ashamed and indignant for being singled out, she suddenly increased her magic output and transformed into a fire tornado.

It is a fire magic similar to Frilian's, with powerful elemental destructive power, a wide range, and the effect of army battles. Moreover, the user has enough magical power to squander.

She had no choice but to take a roundabout way to avoid getting burned.

Neither of them was worried about going too far, and the elves watching from the sidelines weren't afraid of being caught in the crossfire either, because Frillie could intervene at any moment.

click!

Moments later, cracks finally appeared in Vlame's defensive magic, and it shattered one after another.

Competing with attribute attacks built on magical power is indeed ineffective, and her current development is not yet complete, so there is a significant gap between her and the veteran elven mage. However, this does not prevent her from using her brain to think of strategies to counter the enemy.

The teacher said that there will be plenty of opportunities to fight against immortal beings in the future, and we must learn to cope with the difference in magic power.

Vlame used Stormfoot once again, not as a surprise attack, but openly using a massive infusion of magic to create frost that briefly suppressed the flames.

Opportunities are fleeting.

In an instant, her staff materialized into a demonic sword, unleashing its sharp edge. The slender blade of light, growing to tens of meters in length, pierced through the gaps in the defenses—

Pfft!

Caught off guard, Millie Adele rolled away and managed to dodge the attack.

One side's magic was interrupted, leaving them in a gap, while the other side's magic was depleted, forcing them to engage in mid-range combat. The two sides clashed and exchanged blows, with dust and rumbling shockwaves constantly rising around them. It seemed unlikely that a victor would be determined anytime soon.

In reality, it's already quite a stretch for an elven mage to fight a novice apprentice for so long. Although he has a firm upper hand, Vlame's occasional counterattacks have caused some trouble.

"The teaching of combat skills is quite effective."

Frillie was very satisfied with the performance in the actual combat test.

Storm Footwork was one of my frequently used combat skills in the borderlands. It was suitable for maintaining distance and complementing the mage's combat style. It also had elemental damage, so I taught it to my apprentice a long time ago.

Since Vlame is not suitable for rote learning and too much magic, then let's use combat skills instead.

It turns out that talented people are quick to learn new things and can apply their knowledge to other areas. Now she has integrated combat skills into her fighting style, and with the Soul Tracking Crystal Block, the Kalia Swift Sword is enough to pose a threat.

Although their overall strength is far inferior, the foundation has been laid, and they can simply fill in the gaps one by one. I believe that Vlamé is not lacking in talent.

Boom!

With a loud bang, Millie Adele's beam shattered the defense on the other side, but she managed to pull back her strength in time, pushing the girl away and causing her to fall to the ground. Apart from a few scrapes and a little bleeding, the girl was not seriously injured, but she was dizzy and seeing stars and couldn't stand up for the time being.

Seeing this, Frillie used Sunlight Healing and recovered immediately.

As she sat up, rubbing her head, she murmured, "Teacher, when can you teach me this move so I can practice it without getting hurt?"

"It's a long way off. It's one of the most difficult healing spells."

"Hey, why aren't you praising my performance?"

Millie Adele eagerly boasted of her achievement, only to be met with mocking glances from the master and apprentice, the unspoken message being: "Do you have something to be proud of? How could an older elven mage take so long to subdue an apprentice?"

Reading the atmosphere, she pouted and said coldly, "Heaven knows what kind of monster disciple you taught. It's outrageous. This kid probably won't even be able to graduate in ten years."

"So you have to work hard too."

"Alright, I got it. I'll come to train often and also take a look at your interesting magic."

After saying that, she went to the other side of the training field and played with the other Pokémon, clearly trying to regain her confidence, a group of lazy Pokémon fighting a battle that matched her.

"How long do you think it will take, Ms. Frillie?"

"...You should be active on the battlefield in eight years at most. After all, optics is useless, and I can't always train with you. Most of the time I'll probably be asleep."

In reality, you can quickly get through this period by using game magic intermittently.

After careful consideration, it's indeed time to prepare for the border area.

90

Chapter 90: Let me test you.