Frilian at Elden Ring

Millie Adele, who had been listening the whole time, was the first to lose her composure. They were all working together on this, so how come your progress suddenly skyrocketed?

"Aside from the curse-reversal magic circulating in the village, there's not even a trace of how to deal with curses, right?"

"What? That kind of magic exists?"

Furame, who was bombarded with shocks, was dumbfounded. As expected of the ancient Elven race, they actually knew about this kind of targeted power, which was enough to deal with the incurable curse.

Humans actually have similar methods, otherwise wouldn't the Seven Sages be invincible? But most of them rely on goddess protection, blessing defense, or pure warriors just toughing it out for a while.

In most cases, victory is achieved by having several powerful mages gang up on each other.

In short, humanity actually lacks the combat power to truly rival or even kill the Seven Sages of Collapse. Admittedly, powerful heroes occasionally emerge, but they are too rare to count. It's just that the number of demons is small, otherwise humanity would be in greater danger than it is now.

"You don't know this, Vlame. There are other methods besides the Reversal Magic, but I don't know their names."

"You can?"

"Only Celia probably knows that the progenitor of magic likely possesses all the curse schemes."

"So nobody knows about Elf Village anymore."

Just moments before, Millie Adele, who had been feeling quite smug, coughed in response to Vlame's innocent questioning. The fact that all the powerful elven warriors currently on the scene, except for Frilian, were outside the village was something worth reflecting on.

Regardless, the elves still occupy the most positions among the world's top-tier powerhouses.

She quickly changed the subject: "So what Frilian is going to teach you is definitely a new method. Learn it well, and you'll be able to defeat any demon who only knows how to curse in no time."

“You all need to learn too, especially Adele. Don’t waste your talent; you have the potential to become a great mage.”

The silver-haired girl's words made everyone nod and prick up their ears. She was now undoubtedly the village's number one mentor, and almost everyone had embarked on the path of magic or warrior under her influence. In time, it would be no problem for the whole village to become soldiers.

hum!

A glow emanated from Frilian's body; some of these people recognized it—it was magic from the Dark Souls world.

"The Twisted Light Barrier can reflect magical effects, and weaken those that cannot be reflected. Originally, it was an ability with little practical use, but I've added analytical principles to make it more useful than before. It's not as good as Goddess's Blessing, but it's enough to give you time to escape."

"I recommend it as a beginner's course; anyone can learn it."

The elves nodded quickly. She had actually mentioned it to them before, but it wasn't perfected yet. It turned out that Frilian had been conducting in-depth research during this time.

Any new things are shared with the village first, without hiding anything or concealing the experimental goals, which benefits both sides.

That's great!

Now, even if they encounter a powerful curse, they won't be wiped out. Every extra chance to struggle could lead to a different outcome. The margin for error in battle cannot be overstated.

"The next level is considered proficient, but it is only applicable to soul magic casters."

Frilian looked around regretfully and said, "I would like to find an elf to pass on this skill, but unfortunately your souls are not active enough, so it is much more difficult to learn it. Only Vlame is most suitable for this Soul Splitting Protection technique."

The red-haired girl who was called out looked excited, and the other elves were not jealous, but even breathed a sigh of relief.

As everyone knows, studying with Frillien is a form of grueling training, practically inhumane for elves. It would be better if they didn't force everyone to study together, especially since there's the basic, low-end version like Twisted Light Wall that's sufficient.

"This new magic is inspired by a technology that can separate a soul and resurrect it in another body, but it's too dangerous."

"So I've settled for second best: can the soul temporarily lose its harmony with the body?"

"For example, when the body is affected by negative curses such as petrification, paralysis, or weakening, actively isolating the soul reduces the damage by half, and then restoring resonance allows the complete soul to drive the body to quickly become whole again. Similarly, if affected by mental illusions, the body can still maintain its movement and continue to attack the enemy, and then the resonance of the complete body can be used to pull the soul back. Its essence is risk diversion."

"So I will also teach you magic to strengthen your physical body and soul resistance respectively. This Soul Splitting Protection is not a single magic, but a system of countermeasures formed by combination."

"Even if it doesn't fight the curse, it probably has other uses, but it hurts a lot."

Are you going to learn it?

Upon hearing this, Vlame nodded vigorously, like a chick pecking at rice.

Frilian smiled knowingly. Only she knew that this was the product of three generations of inheritance, because many of the technological achievements came from Teacher Seren. To confront trials with a resilient soul—this was indeed the style of the Borderlands; only those with unwavering will could accomplish it.

"Don't worry, although the process is quite painful, I will try my best to minimize the side effects, and it may be a basic condition for soul possession."

"Does that mean I can live forever? That way I can stay with my teacher longer?"

The red-haired girl's eyes lit up.

"probably."

To be honest, she had never thought of this before, because she was surrounded by immortal beings and her mind hadn't changed, unlike Vlame's imaginative thinking.

"An interesting hypothesis, but it lacks the most crucial part, such as the secret technique for regenerating life..."

Frilian thought of the Great Rune that the Full Moon Queen possessed in the legends of the borderlands.

It is said to be a gift from King Fraladagan, a mysterious part not belonging to the broken magic ring, and can be used with Renara's secret arts to bring life back to life.

Not only would it greatly benefit his soul magic, but it might also grant Melina a physical body—a win-win situation. With another reason to pursue this strategy, it's indeed time to start developing the border region.

“You passed the test, Vlame. This notebook has enough material for you to study for years.”

"Thank you, teacher."

The red-haired girl took the new notebook.

A quick glance reveals that the handwriting is brand new, suggesting that Frilian has recently organized her knowledge system to date, ultimately condensing it into a unique textbook.

Most magicians today who teach have no concept of this; they rely entirely on oral instruction, and how much one learns depends on their own ability. The effort put into compiling such a comprehensive guide is typically reserved for aristocratic magicians training their offspring; otherwise, it would be considered treating them as their own children.

Vlamé was increasingly surprised and didn't know how to express his gratitude.

She looked at Frillie, who smiled faintly: "Don't get agitated, it's because I couldn't fulfill my responsibilities as a teacher that I did this."

"I will be in a long-term slumber from now on, and at most I will provide some guidance intermittently in the middle. You will mainly have to rely on yourself. I may not be a good teacher. So these notes are both a reward and compensation for you passing the test."

"Also, if I come across any amazing or interesting magic, I'll talk to you about it. Don't think that exams are limited to textbooks; you're still my assistant."

The silver-haired girl touched her apprentice and suddenly realized that she had grown taller.

"Do not worry."

"Actually, what I'm most worried about is the village's defense. Although I can wake up immediately, you might react slowly without my large-scale magical perception. You'll have to scout ahead then, Milie Adele, and be especially careful of the barrier."

"Well, you should rest well. If you can comprehend any powerful magic, then one of you will be worth two."

Old acquaintances know best how wondrous their friends' dreams can be.

To many elves, Frilian's meditation is actually a magic that grants new magic, and sleep is merely the price to pay.

You are responsible for protecting the village.

Iron and fire often temper a person, and the once often drunken elf girl has become more composed. While her offense is lacking, her defense is more than sufficient, especially with others around.

Judging from the demon race's combat strength, at most they can mobilize sages. Once they reach the level of the Seventh Collapse Sage, they either obey orders but not commands, or they are stationed in too critical positions to be moved. Therefore, as a hypothetical enemy, they are still manageable.

"Teacher, I also have a gift for you. Come with me."

With great enthusiasm, Vlame led the group from the training ground to the outskirts of the village, where several barrier magic inscriptions were placed. These were basic materials purchased from a shop, but with a wave of her hand, she created a barrier that was very well concealed.

Not only that, she released a cuckoo and easily passed through, but when she switched to monster materials, they were firmly blocked and simultaneously turned into charred remains by lightning.

and many more!

The sharp-eyed elven mage immediately realized that the essence was not defense, but rather a set of rules that prevented a certain element from passing through, essentially a layer of password.

The true punishment is the magical cost inflicted on the intruder; it's an application of fundamental principles! Its performance is superior.

Vlame explained, "Right now I can only protect one village at most, and the magic formula is being perfected. Once the sealing magic element is added, it can even resist the effects of curses covering an area, creating an unyielding city that the demons cannot remove."

"You did a very good job."

"It can be even better. If the teacher adds a technique, it will definitely be stronger."

“I am indeed inferior to you in terms of barriers; that is where you surpass me, Vlame. From now on, the defense will mainly be your responsibility, and I will set up a distorted light barrier on the outside.”

During this time, Frilian has received countless surprises. As expected, the extraordinary talent of humans combined with rapid growth will shock the immortal race. She is probably creating a monster-like magician.

That's far from enough. Someone with such talent should learn all sorts of powerful magic. Hopefully, the borderlands can satisfy the master and apprentice.

As she pondered, the silver-haired girl waved her staff.

It wasn't difficult to build a permanent, distorted light barrier around the elven village. The rainbow colors flashed by and blended into the natural background, causing many elven children to exclaim in amazement and become increasingly interested in magic.

The extra layer of defense, coupled with the ability to establish a mental connection, allows Frilian to detect enemy activity more quickly, which can be considered a safety measure.

Her magic system is not actually good at defense, especially in terms of positional defense.

It was a bit of a forced assignment, but fortunately, Vlamé has talent.

It must be admitted that aptitude is extremely important in the field of magic. Despite having no foundation, Volamey became self-taught after only seeing him a few times.

“Strong barrier magic is indeed needed to fight against the demons. I look forward to your theory being improved.”

"Don't worry, teacher."

"What kind of monsters are you, master and disciple? Now I don't even have the ability to maintain the barrier?"

Suddenly, Millie Adele looked regretful and pleaded, "Frilian, is there any magic suitable for me? I want to become stronger too."

The silver-haired girl rested her chin on her hand and pondered for a moment.

"...There is a magic system that I don't use often, but it's very similar to that of a priest. I call it miracle magic. It generally has holy attributes and is mainly for defense while also having offensive capabilities."

"So, is it like priests, with strong survival abilities? I want to learn, I must learn."

Her undisguised display of her principles of self-preservation made Volamei's lips twitch. How could her teacher's peers be like this?

"Most of them are related to healing, which you have already learned. In fact, you have a good talent in this area. You have even figured out the Tears of Parting. I will teach Volame about this while I am asleep."

"What I'm giving you now is the divine wrath that generates shockwaves to repel enemies, the powerful magic defense for defensive magic, and the silence that blocks magic..."

Frillie spent some extra time giving guidance to her old acquaintance.

Millie Adele, overjoyed with her discovery, said she would definitely study it carefully.

In contrast, Vlame no longer focuses on basic healing and protection; her interests lie in battle mages and barriers. Clearly, the two were influenced by the same mentor but gradually went down different paths, a path that could be studied for a long time.

into the night.

Back in her room, Frilian performed a simple ritual to ensure the room remained as clean as possible during this time.

There's no need to worry about the rest. The elven village has already made great strides, so there's no need for her to be anxious. Besides, with Vlame's abilities, she will soon grow into a new fighting force.

"It's time to pay attention to the situation at the border and collect more magic."

With this thought, the silver-haired girl lay on the field with her eyes closed, her consciousness settling, and in the blink of an eye, she was transported to the land illuminated by the golden tree.

came back.