Elden Ring, my witch is a talkative beautiful girl

The battle was decided. Ah Tui heaved a long sigh and said, "You've done your best. If you're willing to put aside your hostility and let us pass, I can help you get out of this pile of rubble."

The red wolf bared its sharp fangs at A Tui, making it clear that it did not want to accept his kindness. If he wanted to step through this room, he had to step over its corpse first!

"You should know full well that if you continue to fight, you have no chance of winning." The side of the straight sword reflected a cold light. Ah Tui made one last attempt to persuade Red Wolf to surrender. "If you insist on doing so, I will have no choice but to end your life."

At the moment of stalemate, the weather suddenly changed, the clouds outside the window parted and the moon came out, and a beautiful figure appeared in the magic academy accompanied by a thin blue mist.

Melina, who was the first to notice something was wrong, looked out the window and said, "This is her way of showing up again?"

Noticing the newcomers, the man, the wolf, and the other three warriors all paused.

A soft, cool female voice intervened in the dispute: "Let's stop here. You've already fulfilled the task assigned by that man. There's no need to continue to be so stubborn."

The moonlight shone through the colorful windows onto the drawn curtains in the discussion room. The light of the dark moon was untainted by the dust of the world. The "Dark Moon Princess" Lani flew through the window and landed gracefully on the ground.

Volume 2: The Flowing Stars: Chapter 18: The Chess Pieces Falling from the Board

With a wide hat brim and a pure white robe, Lani's figure floating into the room was like rootless willow catkins.

"You two, we meet again." Princess Dark Moon blinked one eye and said slowly, "This battle ends here. I can guarantee that the Red Wolf will not attack you again. How about a truce?"

The red wolf lying on the ground was startled when he heard this, and opened his mouth as if to howl in protest. But just as the words were about to reach his throat, Lani glared back at him, so he had no choice but to stop and crawl on the ground in a bad mood.

"Oh, then I'll leave this place to you. We'll be leaving right away." When Ah Tu saw her, he immediately recalled the curse and his face changed. "Amei, let's go."

"Eh? Oh." Melina, who was watching the game, was stunned for a moment. She looked at Lani and then at A'ti. She waved to the Snow Witch as a courtesy and walked past her.

Seeing that A'tai looked like he had seen a plague god and was trying to avoid him as much as possible, Lani, who had come all the way to Rhea Lukalia, was immediately furious.

She had originally thought that when acquaintances met, they would at least exchange a few pleasantries, so she could take the opportunity to change the topic to the purpose of her visit. However, who knew that Ah Tui would not play by the rules and was about to leave without even saying thank you.

"Hey, what do you mean? Do I scare you so much?" Lani used gravity magic with both hands to move the chandelier debris that was pressing on the red wolf's back. She pointed at A-Tu angrily and said, "Come back and explain clearly, otherwise neither of you will be able to leave the academy today!"

Upon hearing this, Red Wolf immediately became energetic again: "Awoo—(Tatakai, Tatakai!)"

Lani turned around and shouted, "I didn't tell you, you idiot, seriously injured soldier, just stay still!"

Red Wolf couldn't understand why he was being scolded, and lay back down feeling aggrieved.

Seeing that he couldn't just walk away, Ah Tui reluctantly turned back and brought up what he had said the last time they met: "Ms. Reina, didn't you say that we wouldn't have any more encounters? So I just listened to you and pretended I didn't see you."

"Puchi..." Melina couldn't help laughing. Only her partner could give such a reason seriously.

"Huh?" Lani's eyes widened. This blockhead actually took the obviously polite words seriously, but she couldn't refute it for the sake of face.

The Snow Witch's move really backfired. She made a mental note to never be polite to others in the future, especially to a stubborn warrior like Ah Dai, whose emotional intelligence was inversely proportional to his intelligence.

"Ahem, in consideration of your mercy this time, I'll write off all previous matters. I came to you this time to ask for a favor." Lani suppressed her anger and tried to maintain the graceful demeanor expected of the Kalia royal family. "Because I have many enemies, Reina is the pseudonym I use when I'm out. Now, please allow me to reintroduce myself. I am the witch Lani, daughter of 'Full Moon' Renala. I once stole the Rune of Death and now dedicate myself to finding a path deeper into darkness."

"Buddy, Buddy, I remember now." Melina nudged her partner's arm. "She's the mastermind behind the Night of Conspiracy, the great conspirator I mentioned to you last time. There's even a wanted poster for her hanging in the royal city of Rodel."

Ah Tu reminded the forgetful witch: "Do you remember? The last time you wanted to tell me about this, someone interrupted you and we only had time to talk about the beginning."

Melina pondered for a few seconds before suddenly realizing, "Come to think of it... I was interrupted by Bai Er's bean sprout, but I forgot about it afterwards. So, I'll tell you about it now."

"Have you two always been so casual?" Lani rolled her eyes and blurted out a complaint. "Such an important matter, why do you, a shrine maiden, only remember to explain it in detail now?"

Melina chuckled. "Alright, alright, come help too. There should be a magic projection device in this room, right? I'd be interested if you could turn it on."

Let’s put the identity issue aside for now. Since Lani said she had something to discuss, she would definitely not go to war with them. Melina was very familiar and asked the Dark Moon Princess to be the storyteller.

"Sigh... whatever." Lani sighed deeply and snapped her index finger and thumb. "I have plenty of time tonight, so I guess it's okay to chat with you guys. Consider it my apology for hiding my real name."

The loud signal disappeared into the night. The walls around the discussion room automatically changed and rotated. The pyroxene magic projected a hazy phantom, making the people in the room feel as if they were once again back to the fateful night a thousand years ago.

A female voice, as cool as the night wind, began to narrate the beginning of the story.

"On a dark night shrouded in icy fog and lightless darkness, the Black Blade Assassin infiltrated the heavily guarded royal city of Rodel. That night, the Rune of Death was stolen, and Queen Marica's eldest son, Godwin the Golden, became the first demigod to fall victim."

The cold mist filled the air, making A'tai feel a little chilly. Several thin figures covered in black robes quickly passed by him.

Their figures seemed transparent to the guards; their footsteps were silent; their swift movements penetrated layers of defense as if they were in an empty space.

A female voice, as soft as the morning light, narrated the next part of the story.

"The demigod's powerful vitality prevented Godwin from dying properly. His soul was caught between life and death, and his twisted body became the carrier of the burden of death. The grieving Queen Marika fell into madness, and all the chaos began from then on."

The slumbering "golden" demigod was unaware as a dagger stained with the runes of death pierced his heart in his sleep. Alarms rang throughout the royal city, and the black-bladed assassins retreated into the darkness. Shortly after their departure, Godwin, supposedly dead, opened his eyes, revealing a pair of pale, deathly irises.

The voices of the two storytellers intertwined with each other.

"Not long after... someone, for unknown reasons, shattered the Elden Circle. The Golden Rule withered, and Queen Marica vanished. Following a series of shocking events, the Shattering War ensued, and endless war descended upon this land."

"The shattered fragments of the Elden Ring shattered into Great Runes, scattered and falling into the hands of various demigods. Someone instigated a conflict between the demigod kings. The people loyal to their lords also longed for the emergence of a new king. The demigods threw themselves into war to seize the throne."

"After so long, what happened that night is no longer a secret. Most people in the border area know the cause of it all."

"After the Shattering War, no demigod king emerged victorious. My missing mother... Queen Malika sent down a new oracle. Blessed guidance emerged, and the Faded Ones returned from beyond the borderlands and headed towards the Elden Circle."

As the only listener, A'tai enjoyed an ultra-luxurious treatment that no one else could match. With Lani as the main speaker and Melina as a supplement, the two of them told the story from the night of conspiracy to the broken war, with unexpected tacit understanding.

Finally, Lani, who was in charge of finishing things, snapped her fingers again, shutting off the magic projection. The three people and the wolf returned to the chaotic discussion room. "That's pretty much the story that's been circulating outside. I was branded the culprit for the chaos in the border region by those with ulterior motives. Fortunately, the Shattering War soon began, and those who wanted to kill me were forced to suppress their eagerness."

"What do you mean by someone with ulterior motives?" Melina glanced at Lani, their silent understanding ending there. "You were clearly one of the masterminds behind that night's conspiracy, and yet you still have the nerve to cry wolf?"

"I admit that I did contribute during the Night of Conspiracy, but my cooperation with the Black Blade Assassin only lasted until we captured the Rune of Death." The premise of cooperation was honesty, and Lani had no intention of lying on this point, as that would sow the seeds of failure for her future actions. "After the unrest began, I abandoned my own Great Rune, along with the weak me of my past. I also had no intention of participating in the battles between demigods. That corrupt throne meant nothing to me, not to mention..."

A gloomy haze welled up in Lani's eyes, as deep as the ocean. That night, the theft of the Death Rune had gone too smoothly. The Black Blade Assassins' movements were virtually unimpeded, and even Queen Marica's reactions seemed sluggish, as if an invisible hand was manipulating everything from behind the scenes.

"What's more, Godwin is that woman's most beloved eldest son, a perfect demigod born with all talents. Even if he can't compare to Marennia and Latan, who are famous for their martial arts, he is still a top-notch warrior in the borderland.

He even single-handedly defeated the ancient dragon Fulshanks during the Ancient Dragon War, and after the battle, he even turned enemies into friends with the female dragon. Thinking back on it, it was incredible that he would "die" so easily that night. That night, so many people made their moves on the chessboard at the border...

In the vast and boundless border area, the eyes of countless outer gods are focused on this prosperous land.

In this chaotic time, who wouldn't want to support a new spokesperson to take the throne, and who wouldn't covet the broken Elden Ring on the throne?

Volume 2: The Flowing Stars: Chapter 19: The Choice of Adults

Lani closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, her expression returned to a deep, calm state, making it impossible to guess what she was thinking. "I'm telling the truth. Whether you believe it or not, and whether you agree to my request or not, is up to you to decide."

As the cold night deepened, the temperature in the room dropped a few degrees. Melina wrapped her cloak tightly around her, frowned, and thought for a few seconds before taking a half step back. "Buddy, my judgment on this matter may be influenced by my personal feelings, so I'll leave it to you to make the final decision."

"Amei?"

"Don't worry, whether you believe her or not, I will support your decision, because I am your miko."

Seeing the two of them about to show off their affection in public, Lani couldn't help but tremble her hands. Gravity magic pushed over several piles of books, and a wave of emotion seemed to ripple through her calm heart. "Give me the answer now that the discussion is almost over. I still have a lot of things to do."

The air smelled a bit sweet and sour at this moment.

Ah Tui thought about it seriously for a while, then said, "We promise you."

He answered with an agreement rather than a belief, which meant that he directly agreed to Lani's request that she had not yet expressed.

"You agreed without even asking?" Lani folded her hands in front of her. "Aren't you afraid that I'll ask you to do something that's against the law or your will?"

"Since you are the daughter of Lenara, the request you made must be related to her. I should be right, right?" Putting aside the dull emotional factors, Atai's intuition was terrifyingly sharp. He accurately explained the reason why the girl took the risk to come here in person.

So far, the faded ones who came to challenge the Magic Academy were either not strong enough to pass the previous test and open the path to the Great Library; or they were strong enough but had poor character and could not be entrusted with the important task by Lani.

A Faded One like A-Tu who is reliable, has a strong character, and acts with integrity is hard to come by. He is very suitable to be the future king of the Dark Moon Princess... Oh no, guardian knight.

"You guessed right. My request is indeed related to Mother's current condition. I will inform you of the details later, and I won't let you suffer any loss in terms of compensation." Seeing A'er's straightforwardness, Lani's stern face softened a little. "Before you leave, please wait for me for a moment. I'll finish my chores."

After recounting the events of the night of conspiracy, she had almost recovered the glass fragments that had pierced Red Wolf's body. Before leaving, she had to heal her own wolf's wounds.

With a flick of her index finger, Lani pulled a bottle of "Gift Potion" from thin air and poured it onto the red wolf's patchy wounds. As the potion came into contact with the wound, the giant wolf, silent during the fight, grimaced in pain and nearly fled from the girl.

"Xiaohong, stay still." Lani cast a spell with her free left hand. Four starlight vines sprouted from the floor, binding the red wolf's limbs and preventing it from escaping. "The royal gift potion is very good for wounds. Just bear with it for a while and it will heal."

The potion of grace embodies the essence of rune and the blessings of the production staff. It is said that it was made by Queen Marika herself. The potion bestowed upon the warrior can instantly restore the dying to their radiance.

While the potions treasured by the Kalia royal family were somewhat inferior in terms of healing effects, unable to bring the dead back to life or heal the dead, they were superior in that they incorporated advanced magical techniques, making them much easier to create. After all, gods didn't always have the time to make potions for their subordinates.

"Xiaohong..." Ah Tui's first reaction was that this name did not fit the red wolf's majestic image at all. Wasn't this name a little too casual?

"Red wolves are extremely rare beasts in the border area. Their names are all very long. I know one named Embrapandora Chaibu Chaikovfuskinov." Ranie seemed to see his confusion and explained, "I gave him this nickname for the sake of convenience."

Ah Tui felt dizzy when he heard this tongue-twisting name: "I'm surprised you can memorize this name."

"It's actually not that bad. A name under twenty characters is pretty short. You'll be able to memorize it after a few tries." Lani caressed the red wolf's head affectionately. "Its fur feels really nice to rub. Do you want to try it?"

The red wolf protested unsatisfactorily, but the wounds on its body that had healed were so itchy that it could only temporarily put aside its ferocious wildness and fall to the same level as the Chihuahua.

Seeing that Ah Tui seemed to be interested, Melina, who was unable to get a word in, came up with an idea and rang the spirit-calling bell: "My dear, look! I have three wolves: Lao Qin, Er Yin, and Xiao Ye. That's two more than she has, and their fur is very comfortable to touch."

The witch leaned against the three wolves, hugging their fur around the necks tightly to prevent them from running away.

The three stray wolves paused, stood at attention, and trembled. Standing before the red wolf was like soldiers meeting a general. These three idiots had refused to obey the call during the battle. If it weren't for Melina's secret threat to sell them, the three wolves would have retreated to the urn long ago under the pressure of the red wolf's superior.

"Amei, what are you comparing suddenly..." Ah Tui covered his face with one hand, and was too embarrassed to tell the witch that the ashes of the three wolves were given by Lani when they first met.

"Hmph." Lani snorted disdainfully and actually responded. "How can an ordinary stray wolf compare to Xiaohong? The feel, quality, and density of my fur are a thousand times better than theirs. If you want to touch it, you'll definitely touch me."

She seemed to have forgotten that she had sent the three wolves out on her own. It was not ruled out that she had seen through it and was doing it on purpose to be angry.

The red wolf and the third wolf looked at each other from a distance of more than ten meters. They both looked at each other with a look of wanting to cry. It was true that wolves had to bow their heads under the eaves.

Upon hearing this, Ah Tui suddenly felt the pressure on his shoulders more than ten times heavier than the final blow against Red Wolf. Cold sweat began to form on his helmet. "I say... why don't we put this topic aside for now and get down to business."

"Flag, %叄冷丝IX妻删I*Vcan't!"

"no!"

Melina and Lani glared at each other simultaneously, their gazes sparking fiercely.

"My partner must give an answer today."

"Whose wolf feels more comfortable? Decide quickly."

Ah Tui will probably never understand why girls would inexplicably start a "fight" with each other. The discussion room has gradually turned into a Shura field, and the man at the center of the vortex is not yet aware enough.

Ah Tui looked around and finally gave a reply that wasn't really an answer: "We're all adults now, can I choose to have both?"

(ps: What is the Shura Field made of steel and wood? I won’t build it!)

Volume 2: The Flowing Stars: Chapter 20: Beware of Traps While Walking

Under the clear night sky, there were no clouds in the sky, and the cool night breeze blew on their cheeks, refreshing the slightly tired spirits of the three people.

The Shura Field stage was a chance for Atui to get through. After hearing the answer "I want them all", Melina and Lani blushed at the same time as if they had discussed it beforehand, turned their heads away, and put aside their dispute with each other.

The wolves that should go back to sleep went back to sleep, and those that should guard the room continued to squat in the discussion room.

As soon as she left the room, Melina walked back and forth on the platform, looking around: "Where is it? Where is it? Where is the principal's office?"

"The principal's office is on the side of the garden stairs. You have to go around the eaves to get there." Lani grabbed the miko who was about to go upstairs and asked, "Where are you going?"

Melina turned around and asked, "Your mother is the principal here. If she doesn't stay in the principal's office, why can she stay at home?"

This time it was Lani's turn to be shocked. "Who told you the principal has to stay in the principal's office? You didn't even get enough information about the target, and you just barged in here?"

"You mean..." A'tai on the side suddenly realized that the questions they asked after capturing the prisoner seemed to have been misled by Melina. They should have asked about Lenara's location from the beginning instead of asking where an empty room that might be empty was.

From this perspective, Lani's appearance saved their entire action plan, otherwise they would have been sitting in an empty room wondering "Where is the principal?"

Lani sighed softly. "I'm truly impressed by you. Come with me. Mother has been in the deepest library of the academy. She's been mentally unstable since that man left."

Melina and A'er could guess that the "man" she mentioned was Radagon. It was natural for their daughter not to mention the name of a man who had abandoned his wife and daughter. To avoid stepping on Lani's minefield, the two of them tacitly avoided the topic.

"The Great Library is right there. This little jump shouldn't be a big deal for you."

In the direction of Lani's finger, there was another spire-shaped building adjacent to the main building of the college. A long circular track extended downward from the deep doorway at the end, looking like an extended version of the children's slide at a tourist check-in spot.

"But before you go, please wait for me..."

Before Lani could finish, Melina couldn't wait to take a running start and leap from the spot. With one leap of three or four meters, she cleared the gap between two buildings. "What did you just say? I didn't hear you clearly."

"I want to say..." Lani looked up. From the top of the building track came an ominous rumbling sound. A large iron ball rolled out of the sudden black hole in the air. "I want you to wait while I disarm the trap."

The iron ball rumbled down the track under the action of inertia, determined to crush all the obstacles on the road.

The sound of hurried running was mixed with Melina's shrill and long scream: "You should have told me about this earlier. There is no way forward——"

Ah Tui hurriedly yelled: "Amei, jump back here!"

"It's too late!"

The iron ball slid over the track and fell straight into Lake Lienya. Melina grabbed the protruding gap on the edge of the track and avoided being reduced to a 2D character.

Lani pointed at Melina, who had escaped by clinging to the edge of the building. "As you can see, there's a teleportation spell set up right above the entrance to the Great Library. If an uninvited intruder steps onto the stairs, it will automatically trigger a sensor, dropping a deadly iron ball from above, crushing any fool who so much as approaches."

The ingenious traps set up in this place once again illustrate the magic of magic. Even a harmless teleportation spell can become a deadly killing move with the right configuration and geographical location.

The isolated one-way passage and the solid iron ball weighing more than ten tons are equivalent to a fatal blow.

"Let's put the explanation aside for now. Stop the trap first so I can go up." The witch had a look of wanting to cry but having no tears, her light body swaying in the wind.