Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

After the demi-human leader was dealt with, the other smaller demi-humans also lost their fighting spirit and posed no threat at all.

I went forward, removed their weapons, and together with the wolves, drove the demihumans out of the cave.

In addition, while it is dark now, I will ask the White Wolf King to pick up the companions from the Ailei Church. From now on, this cave will be ours~

"Still as weird as ever, guest." Galie followed with a chuckle and rubbed his hands. "Then you shouldn't have forgotten our agreement."

"Of course. How could I forget you, my old friend, for helping me so much~" I readily condensed the Golden Rune and handed it to Galie.

After all, it can be said that Ishutopia was brought here by Galie, and he had at least half the credit for this coastal cave attack.

"One... one hundred and thirty-six!?" Galie's pupils widened, and his cheeks trembled slightly. "Dear guest, please don't joke at this time."

"How could that be!" I said confidently, "I gave you half of my entire fortune, old Galie!"

"That's impossible. Didn't we just deal with the leader here?" Galie still couldn't believe it.

I calmly held out my hand: "If you don't believe me, come and see for yourself."

Galie immediately held my hand, and after a quick inspection, he was surprised to find that I actually only had 136 runes left.

"How, how could this happen?" Galie was stunned.

I helplessly spread my hands and said, "The last strike just now seemed to have landed on Burke, so all the runes of the subhuman leader were concentrated on him."

"This..." Galie was speechless.

Well, after all, in this real world of the Ring of Magic, Atai is not the absolute protagonist, so unlike in the game, all runes will be attached to him no matter what.

Only by giving the enemy the final blow can you obtain the opponent's rune reward - this is the rule here.

And in this strategy battle, I have been dealing with the demihuman leader.

Although Storm Foot was able to forcibly interrupt the opponent's offensive, the damage was minimal, and the other demi-humans simply could not get close, and I was not able to deal with even one of them.

So, everyone here is rich, and I’m the only poor guy, crying!

I comforted Galie: "But, old Galie, you have defeated many demi-humans, right? The runes you harvested will be your reward~"

Jiale rolled his eyes at me helplessly and shook his head: "Following you has really made me almost have epilepsy."

"Besides, think about it carefully, the Airey Church doesn't provide shelter from the wind or rain, how can it compare to this!" I patted his shoulder, "Besides, you can also ask your old friend outside to live in with you~"

"······You don't want me to be a nanny here?"

Hey, I’ve been seen through.

Galie sighed helplessly again: "But Khufu is a very withdrawn kid. Even if he stays outside alone, I'm afraid he won't come over."

Oh, from the tone of it, it seems that Galie has agreed.

As we were chatting and returning to the depths of the cave, we saw Burke kneeling on the ground. When he heard the footsteps, he turned around and ran over excitedly: "Master Zero!"

"How's it going? Did you find what you wanted?"

"Hmm!" Burke took out the props from his arms.

"Are these sewing needles and sewing tools?" Galie looked confused.

Burke nodded and said, "My mother was a tailor, and this is the legacy she left me... After all, I was born inferior to others, and my mother gave me all her skills, hoping that I could live well."

As he spoke, he couldn't help sobbing.

"Born inferior to others?" This seemed to bring back memories for Galie. He squatted down and patted Burke, which was unusual for him. "It's not easy for you either, Burke."

"...but I met Lord Ling, Lord Galie, and everyone..." Burke raised his head, tears in his eyes but a smile on his face, "When I was extremely desperate, it was everyone who helped me, so that I could get back my mother's treasure...I am so lucky, no matter how much I thank you, it will be difficult to repay you...Thank you! Thank you so much!"

"Well, after all, this is our agreement." I said with a smile, "So you're welcome."

Burke continued excitedly, "I will become an excellent tailor like my mother. From now on, let me sew your clothes or other things!"

"Oh! Please!" I also agreed, and by the way... "But as for what happened to Old Galie, it's better to settle the score with him."

"Quack! You are acting like a dishonest businessman, sir!" Galie jumped up angrily.

"I don't want to be called a profiteer!" Oh, this old man is still tough! I'm level one and we're even stronger than each other.

Looking at us playing around, Burke couldn't help but laugh out loud, and quickly acted as the good guy in the middle: "Master Galie, if you need anything, I will do my best to help you, but I also hope you can teach me how to settle accounts... Maybe one day, this can help everyone."

Oh, what a good boy!

The look of "look at them" appeared in both Galie's and my eyes.

But, forget it.

I am not used to sentimental scenes, and bickering is more suitable for me.

Looking around the empty cave, I asked in confusion, "Burke, do you know where Senior Ixutopia went?"

"It seems that Master Ishtopia has walked along the deepest passage of the cave."

Hmm? Did he go to the Dragon Feast Church?

Galie and I also passed through the tunnel deep in the cave and came to a small island on the other side of the coast.

The sea breeze is cool and refreshing.

Under the quiet night sky, the golden light of blessing is reflected on the dilapidated church, showing a special solemnity and antiquity.

As I walked through the door, I was already in ruins, and the fallen body of a white dragon suddenly came into view.

And Ishutopia stood in front of the petrified ancient dragon.

There, in a brazier on a stone pillar, an eternal flame was still burning, deep red and black, like boiling dragon's blood.

Sensing the movement behind him, Ishutopia turned around and said, "Hey, you guys are here."

And Jiale was completely stunned: "Is this a dragon? Ah... It's so beautiful that it's breathtaking."

"Yes, even though it has passed away and turned into ancient stone, the dragon is still so powerful and moving. I can even feel its breath." Ishtopia gently stroked the dragon's head.

I asked with some doubt: "Senior, do you know this dragon? Or do you know a certain dragon?"

Ishutopia was slightly surprised: "How did you know?"

"The senior's armor is covered with hard scales, which are quite similar to dragon scales. That's why I made this guess."

"Hahaha, you really have a way! Brother Zero." Ishtopia laughed, but his expression was a little depressed. "Indeed, I also knew an extremely powerful and beautiful dragon, and a group of very trustworthy companions. This armor was also given to me by them."

"But after we the Faded Ones were exiled to the Wilderness, we lost contact with each other... Even after returning to the Border, many things are still unclear." Ishtopia sighed and looked up at the sky. "Dragon Feast Church, we once came together to stop this meaningless and terrible ritual and fought hard here. But, just like this dilapidated church, the Border is now more chaotic than it was then, and I don't know how the scattered brothers are doing."

The old friends of Ishtopia may refer to the comrades in the first generation of the Round Table Hall - Vic, White Wolf War Ghost, Weihele and so on.

I cannot bear to tell you their fate.

As for whether Ishutopia has ever been to the current round table, I have no idea. I can only comfort him frankly: "There will be a chance, for sure."

Ishtopia looked at me and chuckled, "Yeah, those guys are much stronger than me. With an old guy like me still around, there's no reason for them to fall."

"If there is a chance, I really want to introduce you to them, brother Ling." As he said this, Ishutopia walked out of the Dragon Feast Church and waved to us with his back, "I have to continue on my way. Let's meet again on the way to becoming a king!"

"Well, goodbye, Ishutopia-senpai." I bowed to his back.

——Even though, we might become enemies the next time we meet.