Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

"You're here, Zero." Along with the soft call, a dark blue moon floated down from the night sky of the library towards the pile of books, and gradually a snow-white figure appeared.

"Dark Moon Princess" Lani came to me unexpectedly.

——However, she still likes to sit on the pile of books.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but smile.

"You seem to be thinking about something rude, Zero." Laya was as dignified and elegant as ever, with one hand resting on my thighs and the other hand clasped together. Her blue eyes, as vast as the stars, could actually see through all the little thoughts in my heart.

I quickly waved my hand and shook my head, then smiled and greeted, "Long time no see, Lani. How come you suddenly appear here?"

"...I don't know where to start." Lani was silent for a moment, staring into my eyes, and slowly a faint smile emerged. "In a word, everything is thanks to you. Well done, Zero."

"Ok?"

"You're pretending not to appreciate it, but you still want more praise? You're really greedy, Faded One." Lani suddenly distanced herself from me in addressing me, "Well, listen to me... Whether it's perfectly awakening my brother's latent consciousness in the scarlet depths, or this time, leading our Calia royal family to unite with Stonewell to fight against the greedy cuckoo and protect my mother, you've done a great job and are worthy of the name of the Calia Knight."

"Thank you for the compliment, Princess." I bowed tactfully in return.

And Lani continued, a little ashamed, "Originally, you should have gotten more, but unfortunately, Kalia is still in decline, and I can no longer give you anything..."

"That doesn't matter... But what I'm more curious about is, Lani, weren't you in a deep sleep? How did you suddenly come here?" I explained my doubts again.

——After all, in the game, after Lani falls asleep, she will not wake up again until A-ti finds the item in Noklongen - the Hunting Finger Knife.

- Oh, unless Ah Ti followed Servis's advice and wanted to make her into a puppet with bad intentions, the first wife would come directly to destroy the death light and then disappear when she gets angry.

Considering this, it was somewhat unexpected that he woke up halfway through and even came to find me.

Besides, she seemed to know everything... Did Iggy tell her everything secretly?

"So, you're asking about that." Lani suddenly realized what was going on. She coughed lightly and said, "Do you remember the memory stone that contained the calming magic I gave you?"

"Hmm? Of course, your magic has helped me a lot." I quickly took out the memory stone from my pocket.

"That's good... In fact, every time magic is used, I will get corresponding information feedback." Lani explained.

-Oh, no wonder after I challenged the "Full Moon Queen", Adula appeared twice at a timely moment. Could it be that it was Lani who secretly directed and helped us?

——By the way, since you were awakened by magic, then when the magic to protect the queen is activated, please at least help and turn it off.

——That’s something you set yourself, right?

This time, Lani didn't notice my inner complaints, but continued her topic, rather puzzled: "However, what is unexpected is that Du Juan would go to such great lengths to deal with the Rhea Lukalia Academy. Although it is not difficult to guess their ambitions, originally, such a thing should not have happened during the Star's Destiny."

"It was the Mad Firemen who changed Dujuan's fate." I briefly explained the whole story. "... Those guys should know no less information than I do. It is foreseeable that they will obstruct me more in the future. Therefore, we have to implement our plan as soon as possible."

Lani also nodded: "Next, what's missing is the amber starlight. Zero, do you know where that thing is? You can let Blaze go with you."

"Don't worry, nothing should go wrong."

——After all, Amber Starlight is of no use to Crazy Fire Line.

Now that that group of guys have taken the Dickas Elevator to the Yatan Plateau, their primary goal should be to enter the royal city and meet Dianhuo... Ah, then their next target should be the Blessing King Mungert. We have to find a way to remind Teacher Evil Omen to be careful.

"Anyway, I will handle it carefully." He couldn't help but add a word of assurance. However, there was one more thing he had to ask, "By the way, Lani, if I get the Amber Starlight, how long will it take for General Latan to rebuild his body and replace his soul?"

"If nothing goes wrong, it should be completed in four or five days. Selvis has prepared all the props. I have also met my mother. Although she only responded somewhat when I mentioned my brother, you must have told her about our plan in the Moon Sea... My mother must have made all the preparations." Lani said firmly, "However, by then, I'm afraid you will have to take my mother to Red Lion City, Zero. I will tell Adura about this, and he should be very familiar with you."

"Ahaha." That stupid dragon was indeed quite familiar with me. He wanted to carry me away as soon as we met.

——But it only takes four or five days.

——Since the general was rescued, the Lord of Red Lion City, Jerlian, should not leave there immediately, but will continue to take care of Latan who had just changed his body.

——There’s still time to deal with Teacher Se Lian’s matter. When the time comes, I can discuss it with her.

By the way, after Teacher Seren regains his body, he should return to Rhea Lukalia Academy. Although I don’t know where the Full Moon Queen Reinara will be at that time, I still hope that the two of them will not have any conflicts, just like in the game.

Also, there is the conflict between Teacher Se Lian and City Lord Jie Lian.

Personally, I don't want to hurt anyone, so I have to find a way to make peace between them.

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Ah, the more I thought about it, the more troubles came, and I couldn't help but sigh softly.

"What's wrong?" There was a hint of concern in Lani's calm words.

"Hmm? Nothing." I smiled bitterly and said casually, "I just thought that it might not be that easy to have a peaceful and stable ending for everyone."

Lani didn't pick up my words. After a moment of silence, she suddenly asked, "Zero, you also returned to the border to become the King of Elden, right?"

"Let's leave it at that."

“…What kind of answer is that?” My rather strange response made Lani couldn’t help laughing, but she continued, “You just said that you wanted to create a grand finale where everyone could live in peace and stability… Then, you must also want to know why the Eternal Queen was willing to shatter the world and smash the Elden Ring.”

I couldn't help but look at Lani in surprise and astonishment at her words, and replied hesitantly, "Yes, that's right."

——After all, only by knowing the reason, knowing why Queen Marika gave up this almost perfect eternal prosperity, can we create a better world.

——This is also one of the reasons that support me in fighting.

"Lani, do you know?" I asked doubtfully.

But the other party shook his head: "I have only met the queen a few times, so I don't know what she is thinking. However, there is one thing that makes me feel strange, and I still can't figure it out."

"Oh?"

"Zero, you should know that I am the mastermind of the 'Night of the Black Knife Conspiracy'. After all, you found Kalia Castle in search of clues..."

——Well, I went to the walled city entirely for you, Lani!

——Searching for clues and such are just excuses. Didn’t I explain that to you?

But considering that Melina should still be inside me watching everything that happened, I suppressed my urge to go crazy and agreed with Lani's statement.

"In later generations, it was said that everything that happened on the 'Night of the Black Knife' was caused by the Queen's destruction." Lani raised her head, looked up at the endless darkness of the library, and narrated slowly, "But that night, the man's behavior was quite puzzling."

——That man? Which man?

I frowned slightly in alertness.

And Laya turned her eyes back and told me solemnly, something shocking: "Sir Godwin, the golden prince, was voluntarily killed by the assassins I sent."