Elden Ring, my witch is a talkative beautiful girl

The light flowed on the greatsword three times, and each time the magic power condensed, the sword body would become a little bigger. When A Dai poured all of his magic power into it, the size of the sword had become a huge sword comparable to that wielded by a mountain goblin giant.

"Great is Kalia!"

The moment the magic sword was swung down, A'tai shouted out the name of the fighting skill. The dazzling blue light illuminated the dim underground cave, blood splattered, and the earth dragon's fat tail was cut off with just one blow.

Melina, who was well prepared, put on her sunglasses and was not affected by the strong light at all. She rushed forward at the moment when the earth dragon's tail left its original position and put the box and the objects into the dimensional bag.

"We have the stuff, let's retreat!"

No matter what’s inside, just grab it and run away. It’s so exciting to show off and leave!

The two of them ran one in front and one behind, without looking back, and rushed straight to the tunnel exit at the speed of a 100-meter sprint.

Behind him, the earth dragon, which had suffered the pain of a broken tail, woke up from its sleep instantly. The mad beast felt the terrible pain of its soul being torn apart, and its angry roar made the Gale Tunnel tremble.

The mad will dyed the eyes of the Earth Dragon red, and what spewed out of its open mouth was not the scorching dragon breath, but huge rock fragments with even greater power.

The sound of breaking wind came from behind them very close. Without time to look back to confirm, the two fleeing people flew forward out of the cave at the same time. The huge rock destroyed the wooden door and then hit the rock wall in front of them.

The next moment, the supporting pillars holding up the tunnel made an ominous cracking sound.

Ah Tui looked at the dust falling from the sky above him and suddenly had a bad feeling: "Amei, didn't you say that the structure of this place wouldn't be easily damaged?"

Melina grimaced. "Who knew it could spit rocks from its mouth and destroy wooden structures? I didn't even consider this, okay?"

The earth dragon's fat body could not squeeze into the narrow tunnel, but it began to destroy the surroundings indiscriminately in a frenzy. While the two were talking, the tunnel began to be damaged at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"What should we do now?"

"What else can I do? Run!!!"

At the command, the two men ran for their lives regardless of everything. If they ran too slowly and didn't have time to return to Ci Fu, they would be dead.

The journey, which had taken several hours of careful exploration, was condensed into fifteen minutes by A-Tai and Melina on the return trip. Running and jumping, they raced through the tunnel behind them, gradually collapsing. Finally, before the tunnel collapsed completely, they touched the fire that blessed them like a lifesaver.

One second of transmission time seemed as long as a year. When they came to their senses, the exhausted two had returned to the Third Church of Marika and smelled the fragrant and fresh air among the green grass.

"I'm so tired... so tired..." Melina fell to the ground, gasping for breath. "I almost thought... I was really going to die. I'll never go on an underground tunnel exploration again, even if you kill me."

Ah Tui took off his helmet, threw it away, and simply lay down next to the witch: "I agree..."

He was dressed in military uniform and could carry a much heavier load than Melina. He didn't even have the strength to speak. It seemed that he would have to use more endurance next time when Rune was there. The green bar was still very important for men.

After a long while, the two of them finally caught their breath and barely regained some ability to move.

Melina stood up, shook the bag, and poured out the treasure chest. "It's time to unbox! Buddy, come and try your luck."

"Will the contents of the box change depending on who opens it?" Ah Tui walked to the front of the box, lifted the wooden lid with both hands, and a cold light came into his eyes.

When the box was opened, the moon rabbit was rising in the east. The cold moonlight shone on the knife and sheath in the box. The unparalleled sharpness made people feel cold.

The sheath is a wooden sheath and the sword is a katana. Both of them are completely different from ordinary standard weapons in appearance.

"This forging technique, coupled with the unique material that glows when exposed to moonlight, leaves no doubt that this is the lost weapon." Melina ran her index finger over the blade and exhaled lightly, dispelling the frost that had gathered on her skin. "This katana is a famous sword forged by a swordsmith from Selia using the techniques of the Land of Reeds. It's crafted entirely from top-grade pyroxene. When sheathed, it emits a faint blue glow, like the bright moon hidden behind white clouds. Hence the name 'Moon Hidden'."

"It does look like a good sword, but..." Ah Tui took out Yueyin and tried to swing it a few times. "By the standards of lost weapons, it seems to be a little lacking, right?"

The Sword Skeleton Greatsword, also a lost weapon, not only has a unique shape and amazing power, but also comes with a unique and powerful combat skill "Oath of Vengeance".

Based on the above three points, Yueyin seems to lack his own unique combat skills.

"You're using it incorrectly." Melina's eyelids fluttered as she hung the ancient scabbard from the box around A'tai's waist. "In the Land of Reeds, there's a unique sword-drawing technique called 'Iai'. It requires sheathing the sword and then drawing it out in an instant. The swordsmiths of Selia also incorporate this technique into their work. Only when the sword and scabbard are paired together can a Yueyin be complete."

Ah Tui followed his partner's instructions and sheathed the sword. As expected, he could feel the gradually gathering magical power. "The sheath of this sword is absorbing my concentration and transferring it to the blade. I'll try and see how powerful it is."

He turned sideways, facing the empty church wall, and suddenly drew his sword and slashed.

A test cut with the sword is earth-shattering!

The crescent-shaped blade light shot up into the sky, and with just one stroke it cut through the half-meter-thick stone wall of the church.

The two men opened their mouths wide at the same time as they watched the stone wall being cut in half by the knife.

Lani said that this knife is the most suitable weapon for A-Tu at the border, and this statement is really not an exaggeration at all.

By using the scabbard as a medium, the magic power is concentrated on a single point, and the power of the light wave produced is even comparable to top-level magic, and the casting speed is incredibly fast.

If he were to fight against humans, I'm afraid that one strike of the sword would cut him in half, along with his armor and body.

Ah Tui stared at the Yue Yin in his hand and muttered to himself: "Now that I have found a treasure, I owe everyone a big favor."

"It's all frozen." Melina touched the wall and sighed. "Using this knife to make icebergs and cut snapper will definitely taste amazing. You can even make smoothies in the summer."

For some reason, everything that came to her mind was related to food. Considering that the famous sword Yueyin would not splatter blood when used, this was indeed a good idea, the kind that ordinary people's thinking logic could not think of.

"If I use the royal family's secret treasure to cook, Lani will be angry if she finds out, right?"

"God knows, the earth knows, you know, and I know. Why don't we just not tell her?"

Ah Tu looked at Yue Yin, then at the enthusiastic Melina, and after a while he agreed with her idea.

In a few words, the two of them decided on the main function of the Lost Weapon - 1 Linqi Ba IV Qi Wu Lu Chu. I wonder how Lani would feel if she knew that the knife she gave her had become a combination of a kitchen knife, a smoothie maker, and an air conditioner.

(ps: Who doesn’t like a famous sword that is both handsome and powerful?)

Volume 2: The Flowing Stars: Chapter 30: Roger's Request

After obtaining "Yue Yin", A Tui and Melina returned directly to the round table hall.

After finishing the report and being praised by the old woman, the two tired people just walked out of the "two fingers" room and met the "dead sleeping girl" Yi Lingqi Ba Si*Qi o (four) Gu Lu% Jun,? Ten;》Yang Feiya, who changed her target and invited Melina to the massage room without saying a word.

I didn't expect that this massage parlor, which was decorated in a magnificent manner and looked like an R18 restricted venue, actually only provided regular massages, and the service quality was extremely high. The witch fell into the arms of the gentle embrace in just a few minutes.

At this moment, from the inner room one could occasionally hear Melina's exclamations of pleasure and the sound of Feiya talking to her while massaging her.

"Sister Feiya, it's that spot, it feels so good~"

"Girls need to take good care of their skin. Come, I'll apply some of the special essential oils we make in our store. A good night's sleep will fully relieve your fatigue."

"Yeah, it's so itchy, ha, ha, the soles of my feet are so itchy..."

Outside the house, Ah Tui complained in his heart and rolled his eyes: "You said you couldn't let me go, but you're having fun by yourself?"

Ah Tui was the only one who could move. Feiya's massage was so powerful that afterward, he felt almost drunk, his whole body exhilarated. If he had followed the deadly sleep girl's signature massage, there would have been no one left to drag Melina, who was on the verge of celestial enlightenment, out of here.

Another guy who had lost his ability to move after finishing his massage was sitting in the wheelchair next to him. He was a familiar figure, the magician Roger, whom he had met once in Stonewell City.

It is completely different from the first time we met, when he was full of vigor and energy, like the reincarnation of Zorro.

Roger now looked pale, with a thick fur blanket wrapped around his knees, and he looked ten years older.

The legs beneath the blanket were irreparably damaged, and the cause of the injuries was still further eroding the magician's vitality.

Every minute and every second, the pain was tormenting his nerves, and only Feiya's superb massage skills could slightly relieve the pain.

Beside the warm campfire, Ah Tui took the initiative to open the topic: "What happened after we separated? How did your legs become like this?"

The Faded One is blessed by Queen Marika. No matter what damage they suffer, as long as they are still alive, they can be rescued by using Red Drops.

As for the severity of the injury, it is just a matter of how much potion is consumed. With the blessing of unlimited replenishment, it is not a problem at all.

But Roger's legs were completely crippled. There were very few abilities on the borderland that could cause irreparable injuries and erode the victim's vitality, and all of them were extremely vicious.

"I'm ashamed to say that a moment of carelessness led to such a disastrous outcome." Roger laughed bitterly and pulled the blanket tighter. "Didn't I tell you when we first met? I sneaked into Stonewell City to find something. That thing is hidden deep beneath the castle, and even the city lord, Greg, doesn't know of its existence."

Ah Tui understood and continued, "Is that the thing that turned you into this state?"

Roger continued, "Yes, that corpse is a product of the 'Night of Conspiracy,' a horrific alien infected by the Death Rune."

Fortunately, Ah Tui had just learned about the "Night of Conspiracy" and was taking the deluxe version of the course with two beautiful girls' voices. Otherwise, he would definitely not understand what Roger was saying. He would have to interrupt others temporarily and spend time to make up for a history lesson.

"I touched the body of that deathly alien, and in just a brief moment, the power of death corroded my legs." Roger's eyes showed fear. "If I had been in contact for a few more seconds, I probably wouldn't be able to sit here and talk to you. I wanted to be a scholar, to unravel the mystery behind 'Conspiracy Night' and understand the reasons why the Borderland has fallen into the state it is today from the initial distortion. I didn't expect that after just starting, alas..."

Roger sighed deeply. It would be impossible for him to find out the truth about the "Night of Conspiracy" given his current disabled state where he could hardly walk.

"Is there anything I can help with?" Seeing his friend so sad, A Tui asked.

"I do want to entrust the follow-up matters to someone else, but... this matter is too dangerous." Roger hesitated.

"Faded people should help each other. You told me this when we first met." Ah Tui said solemnly, "You helped us last time in Stonewell City. This time it's our turn to repay you."

He was determined to complete Roger's unfinished academic career, as he received a favor in return.

"Well... well. I do have a favor to ask. This Black Blade Mark is something Miss Fia and I discovered together." Roger pulled a piece of jewelry from his bosom. The small, three-leaf blade was stained with blue blood. "This jewelry is a token of the Black Blade Clan. They are said to be descendants of the Eternal City and form an all-female assassin group. After being infected with the Rune of Death, I used this token to investigate the mastermind of the 'Night of Conspiracy'—'Dark Moon Princess' Rani."

Hearing Lani's name from Roger's mouth, Ah Tui's heart skipped a beat. Although Lani herself admitted to participating in the conspiracy, she had never expected that she was the mastermind behind it: "Amei said she was the mastermind behind it, and she turned out to be the one who got it right!"

Unexpectedly, that half-joking remark revealed the secret.

"Rani's name is engraved on this token." Roger, not noticing anything unusual about A's behavior, continued, "If she truly was hired by the Black Blade Assassin, then she must also bear the curse mark of 'destined death'. I'd like to ask you, in my place, to find her in Kalia Castle north of Lake Lienia and find a way to retrieve the curse mark. That way, I can uncover the truth behind this incident."

"The curse of 'destined death'?" Ah Tui frowned. "Can a person still live after being engraved with something like that?"

Roger was half-dead just by accidentally touching the Death Alien. If he took the initiative to imprint the curse on himself, wouldn't he be dead without even ashes left?

"Dark Moon Princess Lani is still alive. This is confirmed news," Roger replied. "The Calia royal family possesses numerous secret arts. If one voluntarily abandons their body and transfers their soul into another vessel, they should be able to escape the effects of the curse."

"Voluntarily abandon the body and transfer the soul to a new container..."

......

"I gave up my own Great Rune, along with the weak me of the past."

......

Recalling what Lani had said, it wasn't until this moment that Ah Tui truly understood the meaning behind her words: "So this is what she meant... How much did she sacrifice to find her own path?"

By engraving the Rune of Death on one's body, and thus abandoning the Great Rune and the old body together, the person who bears all this will certainly endure terrible pain that ordinary people can hardly imagine. If there is any mistake in the process, the Dark Moon Princess Lani will be wiped out from the world.

After repeated contacts, A'tai could feel a sense of disharmony and a faint fluctuation of magic from Lani. Now he thought that it was an immune reaction caused by the fact that the soul and the new body were not yet fully compatible.

Volume 2: The Flowing Stars: Chapter 31: Colin the Believer

Melina's massage treatment and the conversation between Atai and Roger came to an end.

A'tu gave the cemetery lily of the valley and the ashes to Roderica; the weapons and forging stone were given to old man Xugu; and he carried the sleepy priestess back to the room and put her to bed.

"Buddy, no... don't run away behind my back, or I..." Melina hugged her pillow and talked in her sleep, making no sense. No one knew what strange things she dreamed about.

After finishing all the work, A Tui came to the hall alone. Before going to bed, he still had some things to think about.

"That incident was the beginning of everything. Then Queen Marica disappeared, the Elden Ring was shattered, and then the Shattering War happened. Mysteries just keep coming one after another." Ah Tui's mind was full of thoughts. "The Night of Conspiracy, the Rune of Death, Lani... Maybe it's better to ask her directly?"

After sorting out a series of timelines from the mess, he finally had an idea of ​​what to do next.

The Soul Summoning Bell was a gift from Lani; she had helped collect the Great Runes in Stonewell City and Rhea Lukalia; even the treasure location of the new weapon that Ah Tui had replaced was provided by her.

From the time they met until now, although she kept saying that she would punish and curse A'di, she actually did things that were inconsistent with her words and deeds, both openly and secretly.

After arriving at Kalia Castle, A'er decided to explain the whole story directly to Lani. If the girl was unwilling to reveal the whereabouts of the curse mark, he would understand and then find another way to complete Roger's commission.

"You seem to have a lot of troubles," a gentle and elegant male voice came. "If you have no one to confide in, I, as a clergyman, am willing to listen to your troubles. I promise not to reveal the contents of your confession to anyone other than you and me."

"Excuse me...who are you?" As soon as Ah Tui raised his eyelids, he saw the man who spoke to him. He was wearing a turban, a round shackle, and tattered clothes. His outfit was strange, as if he had escaped from prison while serving his sentence.

"I apologize for forgetting to introduce myself. I'm sorry for being so presumptuous." The man folded his hands over his chest and bowed. "My name is Colin. I currently reside in the Hall of the Round Table, listening to the teachings of Lord Two Fingers and teaching the Faded Ones prayers. I'm also exploring the true meaning of the Golden Rule. When one of the Faded Ones gathered at the Hall of the Round Table becomes King of Elden, I will do my best to assist him in restoring the Golden Rule and getting the King's rule back on track."

Ke Lin spoke a lot of words in one breath, and Ah Tu was stunned. It took him a while to digest it all. "You sound very busy. Is it really okay to waste your time here with me?"

He could basically confirm that the other party was a completely honest person, which was in line with the stubborn image of a lawful good clergyman.

"To be honest, no one has been willing to learn to pray with me for a long time. The last person who came to learn was a young master who was escorted here by a maid. After two weeks of study, he still couldn't even learn the most basic 'Emergency Recovery'." Colin's tone was filled with a hint of sadness. "You must be the new Faded One who came to the Round Table Hall. I happened to be out a while ago and missed you. I wonder if you are willing to learn to pray?"

"No, I don't have any plans for now."

"I am a clergyman and I don't charge any fees."

"Even if you say so..."

“It’s good to learn one more skill when you’re out and about!”

Colin emphasized his tone, with a feeling that he would not give up until his goal was achieved, and the fighting spirit of an educator was burning fiercely.

"Okay, okay, I get it." Ah Tui pushed away the priest's face, which was getting closer and closer. "I can try to learn a prayer or two. Just don't come any closer."

Having said that, just learn it. You won't get Rune anyway, so getting a few skills for free is still a good deal. Maybe you can even learn one or two useful basic skills like "Starlight".

"Very good, the boy is teachable. Without further ado, I will start with the simplest one, hiss..." Colin was halfway through his speech when he suddenly took a breath.

"Hmm..." The priest looked Ah Ti up and down, his face showing disappointment. He shook his head with regret. "You don't seem to have much faith. I'm afraid you won't be able to learn any prayers from me." He looked up to the sky and sighed. "God, is this a test from you?"

Wanting to learn is a software issue, but having the ability to learn is a hardware issue. It's like buying a game and suddenly realizing your computer's graphics card isn't even up to the 1060 GPU. You can't even enter the border zone, so how can you become the King of Elden?

Ah Tu responded with an awkward yet polite smile: "That's really a pity, hahahaha."