Frilian at Elden Ring

"...This cursed blood seems to be coming from the direction of Galid?"

The silver-haired girl remained calm as she analyzed, "Could the ruler of the Blood Dynasty be a hidden, powerful figure?"

"Hide? Ridiculous. The world has never accepted me, but it doesn't matter, as long as we have power."

Actually, they are somewhat similar.

As the son of an ominous sign, Mongols was locked in the sewers from birth, which is quite strange. Although Frilian is beautiful, her Naaru features are hard to ignore, and she would have been wiped out even during the height of the Golden Dynasty.

“What a wonderful world! Power is the mark of legitimacy, but only one of us can define what legitimacy is for the next era.”

Amidst maniacal laughter, Nelius was completely consumed by the cursed blood and transformed into a crimson giant.

It has become another kind of pure puppet, dripping with curses and continuously polluting Lake Agil, which Frilian absolutely cannot allow.

"You've gone too far."

Upon hearing this, the silver-haired girl's magic surged even higher, and she unleashed a powerful dispelling and purification technique, forcefully negating the cursed blood's contamination.

He overwhelmed the opponent purely through magic, without any form of physical suppression.

Nelius, who had been trying to corrupt and disgust Frilian, had to stop his pointless energy outbursts. With only a sliver of obsession left, he wanted nothing more than to defeat his enemy, or he would die with regrets.

“I will not fail the blessing of the Blood King.”

The next moment, he floated from mid-air and crashed into the lake, creating a deep crater. He gripped his dagger and aimed it at the silver-haired girl. The weapon had become twisted, grotesque, and filled with evil.

Frilian raised her hand and created a barrier, easily enveloping the area and preventing any energy from leaking out.

what!

The seemingly simple movements actually involve superb barrier magic skills. How can a battle mage know these things? Moreover, the strength is quite reliable. It is difficult to overcome without defeating the caster himself. No wonder he has the confidence to control the rhythm of the battle.

"It's all thanks to the inspiration I got from one of my genius apprentices regarding barrier techniques."

While it is far inferior to Vlame in terms of concealment and precise identification, it is not difficult to use it purely as a tool for constructing a site.

"Utterly boring, go to hell."

In the blink of an eye, Nelius appeared before him, suddenly thrusting out a cunning horizontal strike aimed at his neck. But it was blocked by a long sword, making a crisp clang as it was deflected, causing him to pause for a moment, and the sharp blade struck again in an instant.

He hurriedly rolled around in a sorry state to barely dodge the attack. At this moment, Frilian was equipped with a staff and a greatsword, and began to emphasize her offensiveness, becoming aggressive and pressing forward.

At first glance, his appearance wielding a brass shield might seem underwhelming, but little did people know that it concealed a terrifying sharpness.

According to intelligence, Queen Nymgford demonstrated the power of a battle mage during the siege of Stoneville, living up to her reputation. She is another master of the art after Rataen. When she chose to attack...

Whoosh!

The silver-haired girl's Radiant Stone Magic Pebble moved faster than a flash of lightning.

"How could you use such a low-level spell so quickly?"

When he realized what had happened, he had a bloody hole in his shoulder.

There was no response. The next move was a terrifying bolt of lightning falling from the sky. With Nelius's current speed, he barely dodged it, but a numbing sensation came from his body. Water had become an electric conductor!

He quickly crossed his arms and used the dagger to block.

Unexpectedly, Frilian raised her hand and unleashed another Soul Torrent, which slapped against her body like a suffocating wave. The powerful soul pressure was transmitted along with it, this time adding to the damage to the soul, and even resonating with that distant thought. Was it the mastermind behind it all?

In my perception, there seemed to be a figure dressed in a magnificent black and red robe... the Son of Ominousness? But the oppressive aura was undeniable; he was undoubtedly a demigod.

"who are you?"

The question, laced with soul-crushing implications, reached the very center of the Blood Dynasty, shaking all sides.

Even with Monger's power, he raised an eyebrow, but the perception dissipated in the next moment. After all, it was his home turf, and the fact that he almost lost his composure due to a surprise attack was nothing to worry about.

It's just the power of a single chess piece; I tried it on a whim and managed to get some information.

"This is a warning, Frilian. Remember the Blood King."

He laughed wildly, spreading his arms wide. A massive crimson totem linked with the puppet, granting it its final power. "Burn everything! Do whatever you want now!"

Upon sensing Nelius's frantic roar in response, Mongo was even happier, feeling the world come alive again after a long time.

Since the War of Shattering, everything has been lifeless and dull, and the fragmented kings, whose power balance had been solidified, were even more bored. Has it finally arrived? A faded figure who has broken the deadlock and declared himself king? How can we allow you to reign?

This is just the very first round.

Lake Yaquil.

Upon hearing that imposing response, Frilian's expression darkened. The strength this person displayed far surpassed that of Gray, and he was probably among the top demigods.

"...Only the title was revealed, but not the name. Is he a demigod not recognized by the Golden Dynasty?"

She didn't have time to think carefully, because the madman in front of her had completely gone insane.

Nelius clutched his head and cried out to the heavens, “I feel it! My god has withdrawn his gaze! Yes! He has abandoned me, but he has also given me a sacred mission: I will kill you!”

"A mission? Even if it's a kind of seduction? Don't worry, I'll see you off properly."

Frilian's magic sword grew ever sharper.

Through!

Another simple, unadorned thrust pierced his body. "It's no use, I've already abandoned this body—ah!"

The lightning of destruction flowed down the staff.

The use of different magic within the same medium was exquisite, something he could never have anticipated. At the same time, Frilian swung her longsword, accompanied by a flash of light, and slashed towards his neck. In the nick of time, he managed to block it firmly with his hand, but the numbness continued to drain his strength.

How could that be? I clearly received the final and strongest blessing!

"My God has deceived me?"

"No, it's just that I feel there's nothing left to test him now that he's gone, so let's finish this quickly."

Before he could finish speaking, the long knife slashed into his neck.

Nelius suddenly spat out a stream of cursed blood, causing Frilian to retreat. He then turned around and fled in a disheveled manner, using all his strength, even his hands and feet, to escape as quickly as possible.

This seemingly high-profile battle has entered a one-sided, stalemate, with one side completely losing its fighting spirit.

She was chasing after him almost as if she wanted to finish her job and go home.

Since you've run out of options, then let's annihilate you completely. The silver-haired girl simply waved her staff, unleashing a deluge of soul-tracking crystals, saving everyone the trouble of running errands.

Now Nelius understands even more clearly that Frilian was deliberately controlling the pace of the battle; otherwise, these ranged attacks would have been sufficient.

boom!

The explosion shattered the thought process, tearing flesh and soul apart, burning the body to ashes without a trace as it drifted away into the wind. The infamous Bloodfinger master had vanished completely in his attempt to hunt down the king.

On the other side, Yura had already killed the last remaining Bloodfinger.

This level of pressure was no problem for him, but his body was still trembling. He was inevitably shocked to have experienced the pressure of a demigod at almost zero distance.

“It’s really wonderful.”

Despite Nelius's increasingly outrageous and elaborate schemes, he remained under control, only to be easily suppressed by the unfathomable Frilian, who then leaked information...

It's certain that the Blood Dynasty possesses a mysteriously powerful fighting force, far exceeding the level of heroes. There might be hidden heroes or divine beings in the borderlands, but demigods are certainly few in number, likely connected to some secret of the Golden King's Dynasty.

At the same time, the sound of hooves approached, and a group of horses quickly surrounded the area, stepping on the lake water. It was none other than the Southern Army rushing to the rescue.

Although they arrived late, they had finally assembled a large army, but unfortunately, His Majesty could not use it. She was as efficient and decisive as ever.

"Your Majesty, we apologize for being late."

The officer in charge of the reinforcements immediately dismounted, bowed, and apologized, as it was difficult to help outside the barrier and he couldn't intervene at all.

Everyone could see that the enemy's strength was beyond their capabilities, so they had to urgently deploy troops, which caused the delay and resulted in the embarrassing situation where their group was basically ineffective.

"It's alright. It would be dangerous if you came in rashly. Let's be on guard around first."

"As ordered."

The orders of the Fragment King Frilian are absolute. Having witnessed victory once again, they are even more convinced and have greater confidence in Nymgford. The new demigod is capable of protecting this land.

At the same time, she unleashed a full round of magical perception checks.

Apart from the presence of some ill-intentioned thieves in the Mengliu Cave, which was scheduled to be investigated, everything else was fine.

Frilian never cared about attackers suddenly appearing out of nowhere. What was dangerous to everyone, including Melina, was of no concern. Getting the attacker to reveal some information was considered an unexpected bonus.

"Thank you for your help this time, Lord Yura."

"That's too much of an honor. My contribution is nothing special."

"How much more information do you know about Bloodfinger? Like the demigods who might be behind them? After all, we've already crossed swords."

"They are a terrorist group that hunts the faded, and it seems they need to kill their own witches as a ritual to join the organization, and then enter a place rumored to be called the Blood Dynasty... But strangely, there are no relevant features at the border, and we don't know where they are hiding..."

The more I think about it, the weirder it gets.

In fact, Yura had only just learned of the existence of such a person, who was suspected to be a demigod, but after thinking about it, there were no records and she was completely baffled. The enemy was even more mysterious.

As for Frillie, she had already made some guesses, because Sir Hundred had mentioned the hidden demigod.

The investigation is also ongoing regarding the round table hall.

Since everyone only has a vague understanding, it means that the Blood King is indeed good at hiding and has been influencing the border region in secret. He may have done some unknown but far-reaching things, so it's best to be on guard.

Border areas are indeed full of guys who hide for a long time and then suddenly pop out to cause trouble. It's hard to guard against a sneak attack.

"Lord Yura, would you like to join me? We'll have to face Bloodfinger anyway."

“I am honored, but please allow me to decline, for I have already found the right path, Your Majesty, our destiny is not limited to this.”

"Then I respect your choice."

"Chatting isn't my forte. It's about time I went. See you next time."

"Take care of yourself."

After hearing the meaningful blessing, Yura nodded solemnly, then adjusted her iron hat, waved goodbye, and headed towards the other side of Lake Agil, heading towards the magic academy. Another person was heading to the Lake Lienia region.

The minor incident will not affect the overall plan. Even if the other party intends to cause trouble in the Nymgford region, it will not delay Frilian's progress. The situation further proves the need to gather intelligence.

It seems to confirm the player's advice that I saw with Burke before: even if you become king in the normal process, it may not be the real ending.

At least it's not an ending where "the truth is revealed." Frilian has experienced similar scenarios several times and is familiar with this kind of game routine. Perhaps some things will need to be carefully explored after she becomes king.

The forces lurking in the shadows will sooner or later threaten the stability they are trying to create.

She was pleased to know there was a lot of hidden content.