Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

How to start a beautiful day?

Some people would say that when you open your eyes and see your lover, it will be a sweet and wonderful day; others would say that the day starts when you are hungry and there is a fragrant hot breakfast in front of you; of course, people like me who are more of a homebody would say that if it is a sunny day, taking a warm nap will be infinitely wonderful...

Since I came to the real world of the Elden Ring, I naturally knew that these had become luxuries.

But even if it's not that beautiful, I definitely don't want to wake up and find myself running for my life amidst lasers and flying sand and rocks!

boom--

There was another loud noise from behind.

What followed was a weak impact, with a few stones hitting my back.

"Zero! Don't run away, fight it head-on!" Behind him, Nepheli's voice seemed to come from far away.

"Are you Sai Laoqi who drives the jeep?" I shouted indignantly.

"Ah? What did you say? Don't be afraid, Zero, turn around! We'll double-team you from the front and back!"

But Nepheli's urging never stopped. In desperation, I had to put up my shield and turned around, then I ran into the monster that was as tall as a two or three-story building. It raised the ritual staff in its hand that was like a sledgehammer and smashed it down on me.

boom--

Even though I managed to dodge it, the ritual staff hit the ground, making a dent, and the shock wave almost sent me flying.

The incarnation of the golden tree.

This tree monster looks like a headless fat noblewoman from medieval Western Europe, with its bloated body wrapped in tree bark, but it is the guardian spirit of the golden tree.

——According to legend, the ancient golden tree suffered a near-destructive blow, but it was the power of the furnace that allowed it to grow again in the royal city of Rodel, forming its current towering appearance.

——In order to avoid being destroyed again, the Golden Tree scattered golden seeds everywhere in the border area.

——Some of them grew into giant golden trees. Although they were not as big as the original ones, they were still able to support the sky.

——And the incarnation of this golden tree is the embodiment of the golden tree's consciousness to protect its descendants when the Elden Ring was broken.

What's more, the incarnation of the golden tree in the real magic ring before him was even more violent than the one in the game.

Oh, it’s better to say that this guy has nothing but brute force!

Although the movements were slow, each blow was powerful and heavy. As you can see, the pit created by this hammer is almost enough to bury me. Even if I raised my shield to block the opponent's attack, I would be turned into a meat patty in just two hits!

——If you woke up and encountered a monster like this, how could you not run away? !

--Besides, the incarnation of the golden tree hardly absorbs blood. After all, it is just dead wood all over. The power of my fighting skill "Wolf Attack Blood Dance" is greatly reduced!

But there was still a member of the supervisory team shouting across the monster: "Don't run away again, Zero!"

boom!

Perhaps the incarnation of the golden tree was also tired of this game of police catching thief, so it picked up the ritual staff and pounded it into the ground, causing the ground beneath its feet to crack. The runes contained in the earth veins were summoned out by it, and they turned into meteors and flying gravel, shooting at me one after another.

Combat Skills——Golden Land?

In this case, you have to run diagonally as much as possible to avoid flying gravel and prevent being hit by the mole.

Nepheli's voice was heard again, with excitement in it: "Finally it has stopped, the thunder and lightning - the storm!"

She rolled up her double axes and slammed into the back of the golden tree incarnation like a top.

In an instant, the storm, accompanied by thunder, tore the opponent into flying chips.

The incarnation of the golden tree then shifted its target, swung the ritual staff horizontally, and quickly turned around.

Nepheli bent her body to avoid it from underneath, and two more axes hit the opponent's calves. Although they penetrated deep into the wood, it seemed to have little effect.

The incarnation of the golden tree suddenly jumped up, and golden light flashed under his feet.

Combat skill——Golden falling shock!

——This move is very stiff, so the next one will be my good chance!

I took out the holy seal on my finger, and the prayer rune appeared in my mind.

Pray - Throw fire and accumulate strength!

As the incarnation of the golden tree fell and struck Nepheli, a huge ball of fire ignited in my hand and I threw it suddenly at the opponent's back.

Fire restrains trees, but it is not powerful enough!

Now, the monster is still quite far away from me, and even if I want to chase it, I have to turn around first, and there is still time for me to charge up the second Fire Prayer.

boom--

The raging fire once again exploded on the incarnation of the golden tree.

But the dead leaves and other things on the other party's body had long been burned dry, leaving only bare branches. It was completely impossible to start a big fire just by throwing fire and praying, which was as fleeting as fireworks.

Afterwards, the incarnation of the golden tree really targeted me again. Compared to Nepheli, I, who can use fire, am obviously a greater threat.

It suddenly took a step forward, intending to swing the ritual staff with one hand and launch the longest-range attack.

I was about to step back again, but I saw Nepheli rushing towards the back of the Golden Tree Avatar again, raising her two axes, just like she was about to use her Storm Fighting Skill. "Zero, don't step back! Keep attacking!"

——Then I will do as you wish!

The red fire condensed in my hand again, and at the moment the ritual staff fell, I jumped to the side and the fire in my hand was thrown out at the same time.

"Drink--"

The fireball fell into the hurricane created by Nepheli, and instantly turned into a raging fire storm, which even swallowed up the six or seven meter tall golden tree incarnation.

The wind blew up the fire!

The fire lit the tree!

The fire on the tree was fanned by the wind and burned even more wildly.

The raging fire didn't stop until the incarnation of the golden tree fell to the ground with a loud bang and its body dissipated in the storm.

【Enemy Felled】

All the runes, along with two light rays of light, converged on Nefeli.

——Hey, hey, hey! I played well in this assist just now! I attracted hatred and ignited the flames!

——Can’t you give some assists to Rune?

He lowered his head and sighed helplessly, but saw Nepheli silently walking out from the receding storm, with a burning aura still rising from her body.

——······Oh no, I hope Nene won’t be angry.

Although this impromptu combination of skills was very good, she was the only one trapped in the fire storm. The heat treated everyone equally, and she must have felt bad in there.

——It’s red bean paste, private Marseille! (I’m so sorry)

Nepheli walked up to me wordlessly and suddenly raised her hand.

I shrank back in fear, and then felt a hard slap on the shoulder.

"Hahaha! Well done, Zero!" Nepheli laughed heartily, but still patted my arm vigorously. "You actually thought of the same thing as I did. You are worthy of being me!"

It seemed that this guy didn't care about his injuries at all, but was very happy.

——But can you please stop slapping? It hurts, Nie Nie!

——Doesn’t she know how strong she is?

I sighed, but I still had to complain: "How could someone lead the incarnation of the golden tree to the Conversion Tower so early in the morning! When I opened my eyes, I thought I was having a nightmare, bastard!"

Yes, it was this guy who ruined my refreshing morning when I was planning to sleep in!

Although the golden tree on the west bank of Lienia is at the top of the hillside near the Conversion Tower, it is still about a hundred meters away. It is incredible that Nepheli actually lured the other party here!

Instead of reflecting on herself, she looked suspicious: "Huh? Isn't it just right to use this thing for warm-up exercises?"

“······” I was speechless for a moment.

——Are all of you warriors of the “fighting is fun!” type of personality?

——Where did that sentimental, fragile Nepheli go last night? !

I sighed helplessly again: "It's decided, from now on I won't call you 'Storm Wing', but 'Wild Boar Princess'!"

"Princess?" Nepheli was actually embarrassed. "How can a princess like me only know how to fight?"

——You still know!

——No, shouldn’t you be complaining about the wild boar in front?

“······But, thank you very much, Zero.” But suddenly, Nepheli thanked me while stretching.

"what?"

"I feel much better! As expected, the only meaning of my existence is to continue fighting!" She turned her head and looked at me.

In the early morning, under the faint light that had just parted the mist, this cheerful and heroic female warrior was as bright as a sunflower, her eyes full of vigor and energy, and she was once again full of the energy of not admitting defeat: "Like you said, now is not the time for me to stop. I will go back to the Round Table Hall and ask my foster father for the truth about the Platinum Village!"

"······But what if the truth is his conspiracy?" I was a little worried that Nefeli would become depressed again.

"Then I will challenge him, win or lose... After all, I have already decided that I will continue to swing my dual axes only for the weak, to create a world where they can survive." Nepheli said, seeming to be amused by my worried expression, "Why are you frowning? Don't worry, we won't fight to the death."

After a pause, she changed the subject: "By the way, Zero, where are you going next?"

"I, I plan to go to Kalia Castle first, and then maybe go to Gaileed." I also honestly took over the topic.

"Galeed? General Shatterstar's battle festival? If there's a chance, let's meet then." Nepheli said goodbye to me, but after taking a few steps, she suddenly turned back and said, "By the way, these things are for you."

As she spoke, she gathered the light of blessing in her hands and threw it towards me.

It was a small bag, and inside it were: the amulet of all warriors, half a talisman of the secret of the holy tree, and round blue crystal dew drops and exploding crystal dew drops that looked like glass balls.

——What kind of welfare package is this?

Seeing that I was a little suspicious, Nepheli smiled and said, "I found the amulet by chance in Greg's room. The two dew drops were dropped by the monster just now. There is no use for me to take them. As for the half amulet, it was originally entrusted to me by an old man in Platinum Village, but after thinking about it carefully, it is safer to give it to you... That's it, goodbye, Zero!"

"Well, goodbye." I couldn't help but chuckle as I watched Nepheli reach out to touch the blessed light in front of the Conversion Tower, and her figure gradually blended into the light. "She's really as fast as the wind. Then, I should continue on my way."

I blew the spirit whistle to summon Torret, and then I continued on my journey to Kalia Castle.