Frillian in the Elden Ring

On the one hand, the mobilization of large troops requires her authorization and deployment, and on the other hand, the former can help provide cover so as not to attract too much attention.

In fact, it is basically impossible to keep a low profile. At most, it can divert attention. As the only demigod who is active on the surface in the current border area, and the type who is energetic and runs around everywhere, everyone will pay more attention to him.

That's why she left late.

After passing through the passage to the throne room of Stonewell City, the front suddenly opened up.

“It really is on a cliff.”

Feeling the breeze on her face, the silver-haired girl spread her arms and gazed into the distance. "I can really see the entire Lake Lienia."

No wonder this place is called Banghu Cliff, it’s simple and straightforward.

As expected, there are also many praises from players such as "There is a great view in front", "I like the Academy Castle the most", "The Water City is so beautiful", etc. The magnificent scenery always brings the most intuitive impact.

Fulilian took a few steps forward and didn't find any wind. Instead, a gust of air blew in her face. If she couldn't stand steadily, she might fall down.

The terrain is difficult.

This aspect was taken into consideration when the city of Stonewell was built in the past. It is difficult to attack the Storm Cliff from either Nimgfu or the lake area. Even the royal city would have to think twice about putting a nail here, and of course it also means that it is difficult to mobilize the southern army.

It doesn't matter. They are not going to fight a real war anyway. It's just a marginal military training exercise.

At the same time, Melina took the initiative to appear.

She pointed to the left and said, "Go down from here and continue straight ahead along the wide plateau. You will reach the ruins of Kalia Castle."

"Well, I also received some intelligence that there are signs of activity over there."

"If the Moon Princess, with whom you met once, is looking for a place to stay, then the Kalia Ruins are the best choice."

"...According to Hyde, many people in the aristocratic circles still hope for Kalia's return. After all, this is a royal family with many years of accumulated heritage, so they should still have many supporters. Then, Lani represents a powerful force."

Fulilian didn't believe what Blaze said about his team consisting of only a few people. Indeed, they were his confidants, and there might be many nobles outside who were trying to gather under Kalia's banner.

Just right.

Kalia, who has a close relationship with the academy, should have some information.

Being skilled and brave doesn't mean she has to charge into the magic academy and bombard it head-on. After all, she is not a strong-arm attack type. It is fun to explore the map bit by bit.

And this time I want to weaken the non-native magical power and try to use pyroxene and the like.

Because the Stargazer character account level is not high enough, and it also hinders the ability of the Great Rune Blessing, the Mage account must be leveled up as soon as possible to catch up, and more Rune enhancements must be given to it, hoping that it can have more space in maps higher than the Novice Village.

The silver-haired girl glanced at the magic academy in the distance and turned around. Se Lian had mentioned before that it was sealed and ordinary people could not enter.

I have to find the key...

"Speaking of which, I just had a feeling that there seemed to be someone in the church over there?"

She looked towards the west.

Melina nodded. "Be careful. According to the map, it's the Elis Church. It's been abandoned for a while. I'm afraid it can't even keep out the wind and rain."

"Let's have someone repair it later. It looks too ugly in its dilapidated state."

As she was talking, Fulilian strode over and saw from a distance a bald man who looked like a wizard sitting in the church. He looked dejected and she almost thought he was a corpse.

"Are you okay?"

She prepared a healing spell and explained, "My name is Fulilian, I'm a fader, and I'm going to magic academy."

After hearing the last sentence, the bald man finally raised his head.

"...My name is Tops. Don't be fooled by my disheveled appearance. I once studied pyroxene magic at the Rhea Lukalia Academy. If you can pay me with some runes, I can teach you some magic. It'll only cost 10 runes."

"Then please."

It’s so cheap that it even makes people want to give it to her. Anyway, Fulilian is not short of money now.

But then I thought, everyone has their own choices at the border, and it's not that easy to die. There's no need for charity. Learning some magic myself would be a help.

Unfortunately, the learnable magic that Topps demonstrated was very basic, and she had already mastered it and even further enhanced its power.

In order to take care of business, Fulilian still studied.

For example, there is a special kind of rebound force field magic, whose power is unknown but it can be regarded as a collectible.

The magic called Starlight is also quite good; it can illuminate, and perhaps has other uses... Although I have no shortage of means of illumination, as always, strengthening the Stargazer's power is more important. Becoming stronger within the Borderland's mage system, and stacking accounts will only make it even more exaggerated.

Tops' eyes lit up when he witnessed the silver-haired girl's experiment on the spot. There were so many geniuses in the world, and they could figure it out in just a few words.

Magic is not knowledge that belongs to mortals and requires extremely high talent.

It's sad to be mediocre like yourself.

After a moment, he sighed, "I'm sorry, but these are just some low-quality magic. You're a kind person, willing to share your runes with me, but this is all you get. You must be very disappointed."

"As compensation, I will tell you everything I know about this land."

Topps mentioned the intelligence of the magic academy and revealed his identity as a waste stone, namely his lack of talent. The key information was the academy's magic key, which allowed for unimpeded exploration.

In fact, for Fulilian, that level of magic seal is not worth mentioning, but she still promised to give him the key if she had it.

"Thank you very much, you are indeed a kind person."

"It's just a little effort."

"No need to be modest. I can tell from your magical reaction and your aura that you must be a noble person. This is a good fate for us. I am very honored."

Anyone with eyesight could tell that Fulilian was a gorgeous mage with a golden crown inlaid with gemstones. Not everyone in the border area could dress like that. Add to that the menacing atmosphere from Stonewell City...

Even though Tops didn't pay attention to the changes in the situation at the border, he had guessed something.

Times have changed, and this variable has also targeted the magic academy. I wonder what it will bring to those pedantic and arrogant wizards?

"By the way, do you know Se Lian? She is my teacher. I heard she is quite famous in the academy."

"what!"

Flillian finally saw Tops' shocked expression.

"Then she truly has an extraordinary apprentice. A great teacher produces a brilliant student... I don't know much about her, except that Seren was a talented woman in the academy's history. Unfortunately, she was later expelled for murdering numerous human magicians, becoming a sinful witch. But I believe the truth is more complicated."

"Besides, how could I possibly have any connection with such a big shot? You have to find out the details."

101

Chapter 101: Greetings at the start of the war.

"Tops, what are you going to do next?"

Fleury asked curiously.

"No big deal. If I can't go back to the academy, I'll just wait here. There's no point in doing anything else for me. Maybe I can get some inspiration if I'm quiet."

"You are talented."

"Ugh."

Hearing this, he smiled bitterly and shook his head, not knowing that Fulilian was not trying to comfort him, but had learned some information through the player's advice, especially an important keyword.

She mentioned force field magic, and Topps generously shared the tips, which even the inventor seemed to take lightly.

"The rebound magic technique you are researching will definitely revolutionize the academic world."

“But I don’t hold out hope.”

"Don't worry about those mediocre people. You're stupid, Tops. You're stupid because you still have the impression that the academy was a palace of learning, but the struggle for power has ruined everything. They are stupid. Otherwise, Mr. Seren, your force field wouldn't be repelled, as well as my soul magic."

Fulilian spread out her palms and released a ray of protective power.

Bathing in it, Tops immediately felt a strong energy, and even the vague zombie-like state caused by despair was completely reversed. It would be better to say that the upper limit of his magic power increased!

"Are you—"

There was no need to question it, as the silver-haired girl before him slowly opened her palm, revealing a fragment of the Elden Ring, the power of the Great Rune. Few had ever seen it, but a single glance revealed its authenticity.

The creatures in the border area have all been bathed in the glory of great power, so they will never be wrong, and the resonance in their hearts is not false.

Even if he never left his house, he knew that soul magic was despised by the academic community, and he also knew that a decisive battle between kings had taken place in Nimgerfu. The facts were before him: a new demigod was about to cross the cliff and head north.

Such a big figure recognized Topps' research and was recognized as the founder of a school of thought. His evaluation was no less valuable than that of the professors!

"Don't doubt yourself. You know how terrifying that force field is."

"Indeed, in my conception, it can deflect all orbital magic and interrupt its effects."

"I finally heard you say it yourself."

Hearing this, Tops was slightly taken aback, then he spoke more confidently, "Someone once said that if it succeeded, magic would become insignificant and the natural enemy of all mages."

"It's their natural enemy. Believe in your own abilities, and then believe in magic. It won't be so fragile. But people can always question whether magical knowledge is just that, so continue your research."

Frelian has seen too many magic tricks with incredible mechanisms, and she can still deal with them. The so-called knowledge should be constantly changing.

So she didn't hesitate to encourage Topps to continue his research.

Even if the borderland's magic system were truly shattered, what would happen? Those dialectical logic and research ideas would always remain; at worst, a towering building could be built from the ground up. Are academic mages worried about disruption? Are they worried that their own decadence will prevent them from keeping up with the new era?

"Correct."

"I will keep doing it, even if not for myself, then for the only person who appreciates me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. This magic of soul redemption must contain the inventor's hope and tenderness for the world. You will surely become the King of Elden."

Topps stood up with a determined look in his eyes. Compared to his previous decadence, he finally had a more uplifting temperament.

Having lived a life of hardship, he had never imagined he would be supported by a Fragment King. He simply couldn't have dreamed of it. Perhaps he should continue his research and strive for a chance. Meanwhile, the academy seemed less crucial, becoming increasingly stagnant.

This demigod is no pushover.

There are too many conflicts between the two sides, the relationship between teachers and students, the fight for the Great Rune, academic disputes... enough to fight several wars, and the corrupt academy will lose.

The sacred temple you seek may be burned down in anger.

"Don't look at me as if I'm going to do something destructive. Don't worry, the academy is very valuable. I won't destroy it casually."

Fulilian changed the subject and said, "You can't sleep in the open air in the church. Go to Stonewell City. There are magic workshops there for you to study."

"Really?"

"It is currently being managed by Ms. Seren. You should have something in common. She will realize the value of the Topps force field."

"How can a mediocre person like me go to the workshop to conduct research?"

The silver-haired girl answered him with practical action. She wrote a letter of recommendation on the spot and stamped it with a special postmark, which was the emblem of the King of Nimgefu.

"Take the letter and go. It's not far. Settle down there first. I'll send you back as soon as I have news. We'll see you later. Leave as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Topps nodded excitedly, took a few deep breaths and embarked on his journey.

Although there was a strong sense of unreality and it was hard to believe, but the opportunity was fleeting, so why bother being so hypocritical? After thinking it over, he simply went to Stonewell City. After all, it wouldn't be worse than the current situation.

After watching the back of the figure, Fulilian finally felt relieved, hoping that the inevitable death ending mentioned by the players could be changed.

I'm used to it.

She was accustomed to seeing those helped in the Soul World end up in a bad way, but the absolute freedom of the game magic was enough to save them. She hoped Tops' research would succeed soon.

She didn't think she was strong enough to reflect all magic. That was due to the gameplay of other players, while her gameplay was more realistic.

There should be variables such as timing, magic power gap, proficiency and compatibility. Of course, the mechanism that can rebound magic is still very strong. The important thing is that the operating principle may be used in reality. Isn't there a probability of blocking the unsolvable curse?

After all, it is said that the magic of curse reversal is meant to be bounced back.

Even Celia, who is known as the ancestor of magic, uses the idea of "rebound if you can't recognize it" to solve problems. The principle should be correct, it just depends on how to use it specifically.

But those things are still early.

After Fulilian calmed down, she continued to read the player's advice left on the ground:

Tops Force Field, your first choice for a mechanic skill, is a real joy to use against magic that bounces back. It requires a bit of skill, and its actual combat performance isn't top-tier, but it's a blast to play.

I've always been curious about how he died. Some say he was murdered, others say he died of overwork. There's also debate about the scene of Topps' death. It's like a mystery plot.

[Both are possible. I can only say that there is controversy, but I am more inclined to believe that he died of exhaustion.]

The claim of murder is a bit of a conspiracy theory. It makes sense given the context, but I circled around the body and didn't find any signs of foul play.

Homicide

[Stop fighting, I'm done with the Magic Academy]

When I came here, I thought the monsters here would drop a few magic scrolls each, so I could see them clearly. But this is all I get. There are some useful ones, but not many. No wonder they reject teachers Seren and Tops. The academics are wrong.