Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

Silence, eerie silence that makes one feel creepy.

Holding a torch, I followed Burke into the coastal cave with the "ancient knight" Ishutopia.

This place is quite similar to the Jinlin Cave. After passing through the initial passage, there is a small cave with a winding slope formed by a half circle of rocks on the side.

Going down, there is a larger cave inside. At the other end of the cave is another path leading directly to a small island on the sea.

According to the monster planning in the game, there should be six or seven demi-humans on duty in the small cave, and there may even be a sixth one hiding at the corner under the ramp to launch a sneak attack.

The stupider thing is that before the demi-humans launch a sneak attack, they will yell, which scares people and then makes them all go numb.

But now, we have passed through most of the cave, and there is not a single demihuman inside. Only a few small dead trees are left, with their branches trembling slightly.

"Strange, where did the demi-humans go?" Ishtopia also became suspicious. "Ahaha~ I see! They must have heard of your and my reputation and were scared and ran away! Hahaha——"

Uh... just pretend I didn't say that.

"I don't have much of a reputation, Senior," I complained, reminding Ishutopia to be cautious.

Burke walked carefully in front, muttering something, but no one could hear what he was saying.

"Burke," I called to him.

Going further ahead is the deepest cave, which is also the BOSS room here.

It was dark and empty inside. One could hear the sound of water leaking from the top of the cave, dripping onto the ground, forming puddles that almost covered the entire cave. On the dry banks in front and behind, a bonfire was burning.

Beside the nearby campfire, the tall figure of the subhuman leader was clearly visible.

Burke took a deep breath, his voice slightly trembling with determination: "Let me do it, Master Zero."

After saying that, he walked towards the demihuman leader.

Ishtopia and I looked at each other and followed Burke.

On the side of the cave, there is a towering stone pillar supporting the rock layer, with lush weeds and shrubs growing underneath.

Our figures attracted several small Asians at the campfire in the distance, and they all picked up their weapons and came closer.

"Hello, Chief. Long time no see." Burke greeted the demi-human leader.

Just like in the game, the subhuman leader looked like a half-evolved kobold, with lean and capable limbs, but he hadn't completely gotten rid of the crawling posture.

There was a grey fur on his back with several horns or something of varying sizes on it, which should be the symbol of his being a leader.

Seeing Berk and us behind him, the demihuman leader also stood up.

However, he can't speak human language like Burke, he can only roar and howl.

And Burke also converted back to the words of the demi-humans and communicated with the other party.

"It's been a while since we last met, and you've brought back two prey. You did a great job!"

"No, that's not it, Chief. I, I just want to take back what my mother left me from you. It has nothing to do with Master Zero and the others... Of course, if you are willing to submit to Master Zero, he will be merciful and let you go."

"Huh, that's hilarious. Do you think I will obey you if you find two faded ones to back me up?"

Ishtopia came closer and asked quietly, "Zero, can you understand the words of the demihumans?"

"Hmm? Absolutely not."

"Then what did you just do..."

"Haha, just talking nonsense." My words left Ishutopia a little stunned.

"Zero, Master Zero, I will never lose to you!" Suddenly, Burke shouted, "Me too, even if it costs me everything, I will take back what my mother left me, and I will never admit defeat—"

Unexpectedly, he pulled out a dagger and stabbed the demihuman leader.

But the opponent just waved his arm and knocked Burke back.

The next second, the demi-human leader drew out the double blades from his waist, jumped up suddenly, and opened his mouth like a beast, vowing to swallow Burke alive.

but--

"Stormfoot!"

A strong wind suddenly blew up, easily blowing the demi-human leader away in mid-air.

He flipped backwards deftly in the air, and after landing on the ground, he looked at me fiercely.

"It looks like the negotiations have completely broken down, Burke!" I stood in front of Burke and drew my straight sword. "But you're right. Things that have been taken away must be taken back. Those who only bully the weak are just trash. There's no need to be afraid of them!"

“Roar—” the demihuman leader roared.

In an instant, the bushes in the cave stirred, and another demihuman leader swooped down from the shadows.

Behind him, a group of demihumans emerged and surrounded him, screaming.

But I have help here too.

"Hah—" The cavalry swung his saber with all his strength, and with just one move, he forced the other demihuman leader back.

"I didn't expect that there really are two big guys here. This won't be boring anymore!" Ishutopang carried the big knife on his shoulder and hooked his finger confidently at the other party.

"Gaao——" The shouts of sub-humans were heard outside the cave.

I saw that the trees that were originally in another small cave also turned into demi-humans, waving machetes and blocking our exit.

Catch the turtle in the jar. I didn't expect these demi-humans to be so smart and set a trap... Or is it that my stereotype makes me underestimate them?

A cunning gleam appeared in the eyes of the demihuman leader.

It seems that those who can survive in the dangerous and chaotic world after the Ring of Magic was broken, and even fight for a place in the world, must have their own strengths.

"It's commendable." I smiled, "but it's not enough."

The sound of wolf howls soon began to be heard outside the cave. The White Wolf King, with his wolf pack, Galie, and my three wolf spirits, counterattacked and surrounded the demihumans blocking the door, catching them off guard.

The demihuman leaders were slightly surprised, but I spread my hands and said, "After all, I am also a coward. If I hadn't made sufficient preparations, how could I have stepped into your trap so carelessly... Well, maybe you wouldn't understand what I say, so I can only do as you wish. Let's start the fight!"

"Gaao!" Perhaps out of impatience, the two demihuman leaders roared at the same time and led the little demihumans to rush over.

"Stormfoot!"

"Combat Technique—Gravity!"

The roaring gale and the magic of gravity interacted with each other in the cave, shaking and pulling, making it difficult for the demi-human leader to stand, let alone the other thin demi-humans.

The wolves and Galie also broke through the defenses at the entrance of the cave and entered this water cave.

For a moment, the roars of the demi-humans and wild wolves could be heard one after another, weapons clanged, magic exploded one after another, and the entire cave fell into chaos.

Among them, the main generals of both sides must have played an unparalleled role.

Although the demi-human leader was agile, he was unable to withstand the strong wind and the trees were broken!

"Roar--"

He roared angrily, wielding daggers in both arms and attacking fiercely as if digging the ground.

But don’t blame me for repeating my wheelchair fighting skills!

"Stormfoot!"

The demihuman leader lost his balance instantly and his attack was forcibly interrupted.

I seized this opportunity, rushed forward, and pierced the opponent's chest with my sword.

Execution - one strike!

The demihuman leader seemed unwilling to give in, and raised his arm with difficulty, intending to bring the blade down on my back.

"Lord Zero!" Burke suddenly jumped up, grabbed the head of the subhuman leader with his feet, raised the dagger and stabbed it down.

【Enemy Felled】

Turning around, Ishtopia had already chopped off the head of the demihuman leader with a big knife.

When the remaining little guys saw that they had lost their leader, they immediately lost their fighting spirit, curled up on the ground, and surrendered with their heads in their hands.

In this way, the coastal cave can be conquered easily!