People are at the border, but they become the incarnation of the sun

Malika's tone changed again, becoming playful.

Why does this woman seem to have several personalities?

Reinhardt couldn't help but complain in her heart, and even felt that Radagon was just one of her inner personalities, as if it had been separated out as an individual.

"Hey, Reinhardt, let me ask you another question. What do you think of the current death rules at the border?"

That holiness gradually turned into innocence, and that innocence made Marika, like a girl, put her hands behind her back and turned her head to look at him.

“How do you see…?”

Reinhardt walked over to her and said, "Let's just say... it's very confusing."

I came to this conclusion while looking at everything on the frozen lake below.

Those animals, whose only souls are left but are still playing happily, seem to be unaware that they are dead.

"Yes, your answer is very accurate. It is indeed very confusing...Nowadays, the Golden Tree controls life and death, and all living beings follow the law of returning to the tree, but not all living beings can return to the tree and are not qualified to do so..."

"...Those who cannot return to the tree, unable to receive proper guidance, will become lost dead, wandering this narrow space..."

"This is the imperfection of the Golden Tree and the Golden Rule. None of this is what I expected."

Honestly, this scene is really weird.

Malika is the owner and creator of the Golden Rule, and it can be said that no one understands the fundamentals of the Golden Rule better than her.

But here he is belittling his own laws and talking about their flaws...

However, seeing her appearance, it couldn't help but coincide with a picture in my mind -

In the game, Melina said to him on the cauldron of fire:

"...I kept my eyes on the junction."

"I believe that this world must be repaired... I also believe that death must come equally, even for serious crimes."

I didn't feel much when I heard these words at the time. I just wanted to avoid letting my first wife sacrifice herself to heaven.

But now it seems that Melina views the borderland in the way of the gods, or rather, that is Marika's way.

I couldn't help but feel touched.

"...So, in order to change the current situation at the border and ensure that death arrives equally... I'd like to negotiate a deal with you."

85. Malika's Playful Heart (4K)

Just like when she first met Melina, Marika also put forward her so-called conditions, or to be more precise, her plan.

As Reinhardt listened to Marika's description of the grand plans for the future, his eyes involuntarily widened slowly, and then gradually returned to normal.

"It's really crazy..." Reinhardt couldn't help but murmured as he looked at the souls that lingered in the same place and refused to leave.

Although it was a bit unexpected, it was also reasonable.

The core of this plan lies in the two destined deaths sealed in the hands of Godwin and Marica's shadow beast Maricas, while Reinhardt himself is used as a backup by Marica.

I have to say, this plan...requires huge sacrifices for everyone involved.

Although he knew from the beginning that Marika had at least several hundred pounds of rebellious bones, he did not expect that Marika would do this for the sake of the border...

The most important thing is that no one expected that this key part of Godwin would attract attention from many parties, and what Marika did was just to go with the flow.

And it seems that it has been planned for a long time and it is not something that can be done overnight.

I'm afraid this plan was conceived after learning about this so-called "blessing" and realizing the incompleteness of the Golden Rule.

but...

"...Malika, aren't you afraid that I might reveal your plan to Two Fingers in exchange for my own safety?"

"...Will you?" Marika glanced at him and asked, "Those who possess the law have their own pride, whether it's [Moon Princess] Rani or my dear daughter Marennia..."

"That's true... But there's a saying in my hometown: 'Even a tiger won't eat its own cubs.' You're really cruel... Malika."

I really didn't expect that Marika has seen through everyone so clearly.

"...I have no choice. This is my mission."

Marika gazed at the golden tree standing in the distance, with no emotion on her face and no joy or sadness in her voice.

Although I can't see into Marika's heart and guess what she is thinking.

But in the final analysis, there was nothing that could be done about Godwin's death.

Godwin's strength and achievements were too great. He organized an army to fight back against the ancient dragon clan, and even completely conquered the ancient dragons of the previous dynasty with force. He also made friends with Fulshanks, who was known as the strongest rock, in his own way.

If Godwin had not died, he would definitely be the next King of Elden. This is a foregone conclusion, and the support Godwin has is enough to explain everything.

With such charisma and achievements, it is no doubt true that he is so successful that he threatens the ruler, and he completely threatens the current King of Elden.

This result was unacceptable to both Two Fingers and Radagon.

What Two Fingers needs is a loyal dog who is loyal to the Golden Tree and the Golden Law, like Radagon.

But Godwin could never be a loyal dog, and Godwin perfectly inherited the power of Godfrey, the power from the furnace of life, which is now regarded as a symbol of defilement.

Just like the punishment bestowed upon those hybrids after coming into contact with the furnace—born slaves, called defilers.

But then again, although it sounds a bit fatalistic, Godwin's death was inevitable and no one could change it.

And if Godwin had not died and became the third king of Elden, then Lani would have become the next god of the golden tree and Godwin's wife.

Who wants such a result?

But I didn't expect Marika to play such a big game with her offspring with golden blood and the golden law.

Even though the Golden Rule was indeed not perfect, this game of chess not only took into account the living beings in the border area, but also the remaining descendants, the two fingers, and his own half body, Radagang.

If this really happened, then all living beings blessed by gold could be said to have suffered a disaster, just as shown in the game.

But after this disaster, everything will be reborn.

Just like what the dead prince Rune once described -

"The Golden Rule is established only after the death penalty is removed."

What Marika did was to break the existing laws and destroy the existing rules.

Destroy the Elden Ring and then reforge it.

After being recast and displayed again, the border area will be reborn.

However, there is still a question: what role does Lani play in this?

Is he a conspirator who plots everything for the sake of freedom? Or is he simply cooperating with Malika to perfectly perform this drama for the sake of freedom and voluntarily taking the blame?

If it is the former, then why is Marika so eager to break the ring and even hunt down and try to wipe out the Black Knife Organization?

Shouldn't we deal with the traitor Lani first?

He felt that it was more likely the latter, that Lani and Marika had teamed up to trick Black Knife and hide the truth...

But so far, the outcome is still uncertain and everything is unknown.

"So, how should I cooperate with you?"

"You don't need to do anything for now, Reinhardt...wait for my news."

Marika looked confident and relieved, and her pure golden eyes seemed to have seen through the golden tree into the distant future and witnessed her own ending.

However, Reinhardt felt that it was not just that simple. It was as if Marika only told him the part he should know and did not mention a word about the rest. Even after listening to it, he felt as if an invisible big hand was gradually covering his body.

Before I knew it, I had become a chess piece on the chessboard.

This game is Marika's game in the void, and she is fighting against the Supreme Will that has never been seen and has always conveyed its will through messengers.

However, for now, becoming a pawn is probably the best choice. Although Marika is not a very reliable backer, it can still guarantee one's own safety. At least one does not have to worry about whether Two Fingers will send assassins again.

Although no one has been sent since the death of the head secret envoy.

But there is one most crucial question -

"Then what can I gain?"

Since it is a cooperation, even if you become a pawn, you should be rewarded as a pawn.

"...When everything is back on track, I will give you a special gift..."

At this point, Malika's voice suddenly paused. She slowly turned around, once again displaying the majesty and pride of a goddess. "However, in order to ensure that our cooperation can proceed more smoothly, I can grant you three more wishes... I wonder what you would like to receive?"

"I want you."

Rhinehardt wanted to say that.

After all, such a noble identity as a god, a graceful figure, and a fair, mature and charming face, all show a variety of charm and are as intoxicating as aged wine.

This holy appearance can't help but remind people of a universal wishing machine, and the lady who was sacrificed in it is somewhat similar.

But when I thought about how this guy's personality was so different from my wife's, and that after hearing this, not only would he not be shy, but he might even get angry and kill someone, so I gave up.

After thinking it over, he gave one of the answers: "I want prayers and magic related to fire. Is that easy for you?"

"...You want to use this to study your own laws?" Marika said, her mind replaying the scene she saw in Lienia. She nodded slowly and said, "...Although it is a forbidden power, it is allowed at this time."

Marika gave him a deep look, her eyes seeming to say, "You are the biggest taboo in front of the tomb." She then continued to inquire, "Besides this, what else do you want?"

"A question... Since we are now open and honest, I think I can ask you this question-"

"Malika, you and Radagon...are you truly one? If so, then how did Michaela and Malenia, the divine beings chosen by the finger, come into being?"

This question has been lingering in his mind since he learned about the game Elden Circle, but due to the lack of text and the conflicts involved, he has never understood it.

After all, Mallika’s motto in the Queen’s boudoir proves that there was a vicious battle between her and Radhagun.

"Oh, Radagon, faithful dog of the Golden Rule."

"You are not me yet, nor a god yet."

"My halves! Smash each other!"

However, when the principle of regression was applied to the statue, Radagon turned into Marika.

But this question was extremely disrespectful to Marika, and no one even dared to bring it up. Even those who knew the truth tried to conceal it. Reinhardt was the first one to ask so openly.

What was more surprising was that Marika did not get angry or respond, but just gave him a look to figure it out.

However, Reinhardt also understood.

The diversity of the Golden Rule's fundamentalism becomes clear when we think about the role of the regressive principle.

"...What else?" This time Marika's voice became flat, no longer as ups and downs as before.

"Well, I haven't thought of anything else yet. I'll tell you when I do."

Reinhardt chose to put this last chance to make a wish on hold for the time being.

There were indeed many things he wanted to do in the royal city, but before doing them he had to witness them with his own eyes.

"Yes, that's fine. You'll need to stay in the Royal City of Rodel for a few days. You can think about it carefully during this time..."

At this point, Marika suddenly changed the subject:

"But now, let's get back to the original topic."

"Huh? What topic?"

This sudden turn of events left Reinhardt's mind completely stunned.

And I don’t know if it’s an illusion, but Marika seems to have regained her unique temperament of elegance, charm and seduction, especially the raised corners of her mouth. Although she looks ordinary, she makes people feel unexpectedly charming.

"As I said at the outset, I am very interested in you and your laws...

So, what kind of offspring will be born from the union of gold and the sun?"

Damn, there really is something wrong with this woman!

Reinhardt was shocked, but by the time he realized it, it was already too late...

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The next day, inside the mansion.