Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

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The dusty door was suddenly pushed open, which made me and the dragon-clad tree guard stunned. We subconsciously stopped fighting, distanced ourselves from each other, and looked at the door vigilantly.

I saw a Knight Commander Rodel wearing golden armor, holding a spear and a large shield, walking out.

——Could it be support?

——After all, there is no rule in reality that you have to fight alone. The back door has been breached, but you don’t send someone to check it out. It’s really a bit outrageous, isn’t it?

When I thought of this, I couldn't help but swallow.

But surprisingly, there was only one rider coming out of the door.

When he turned around and saw me, he asked loudly, "Excuse me, are you the Faded One named Zero?"

“…Exactly.”

The other party quickly put away his shield, stuck his spear into the ground, and bowed to me: "I am very sorry, it is our poor hospitality that has neglected Rodel's distinguished guest."

As he spoke, he moved aside to make way for the door: "Welcome to the royal city of Rodel, the Blessed King invites you."

——Ah, it turns out that these are the reinforcements sent to me by the evil teacher!

I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, put away the Night Star Fire, and then blew the Spirit Horse Whistle.

Soon, Torrett and Fia ran over from the woods in the distance.

"Lord Zero, what is this?" Fia looked at Knight Commander Rodel and the dragon-clad tree guard whose weapon was still wrapped in red lightning, feeling a little confused.

I pointed at Fiya and asked the Knight Commander, "Can I take her in with me?"

"Of course it's okay. The Blessed King said that you are Rodel's guest of honor and deserve the highest treatment." The Knight Commander even stepped forward politely, wanting to help hold Torret so that Fia could dismount, and he also planned to help take Torret to the stable.

However, the spirit horse turned its head away arrogantly and hid behind me.

I smiled and took Feiya's hand, helped her off the horse, and then, in her slightly surprised look, I put the spirit horse back into the whistle.

"You two, please come with me."

We followed the Knight Commander into Rodel's back door. Just like in the game, we first crossed a long bridge and came to a back door that looked like a warehouse.

On the way, I accidentally noticed that there were soldiers stationed on the high walls of the Royal City of Rodel. Although they looked a bit lazy, it was indeed different from the game.

——After all, since A-ti can’t get those positions, there is no need to arrange manpower.

The Knight Commander apologized, "No one has come here for a long time, and there are dragon-clad tree guards outside the door. The Blessed King did not expect you to come from there, so we were quite negligent. Please forgive us."

"Huh? Are there other roads that can lead into the royal city?" I was quite surprised.

——In the game, you can only use the back door.

The knight nodded and said, "A few days ago, your friend came to Rodel and entered through the main gate. Although some roads there have not been repaired, it is not a big problem for traffic."

“Ahahaha…” I laughed dryly. “If I had known earlier, I would have teleported directly to the blessing point at the main gate instead of wrongly blaming Teacher Evil Omen.”

"Evil Omen Teacher?"

"Ah, just, just, that's it, one of my masters, when he is aggressive towards someone, his face will be as black as the Son of Evil Omen, so I call him Teacher Evil Omen behind his back." I quickly found an excuse and made up a lie.

The Knight Commander also smiled and said, "Your skills are comparable to those of the Dragon-Armored Tree Guard, and I heard that you defeated the snake. A strict teacher produces a good student. Your teacher must be a very talented person."

"Well, guess so." I felt quite guilty.

To say that he has talent is true.

——After all, the person mentioned is your current King of Blessing.

However, in an abandoned branch of the game, Mr. Evil Omen saved everyone in the two battles to defend Rodel, and was given the title of King of Blessing and crowned Rodel.

But he never revealed his identity as the Son of Evil Omen. In fact, during the side quest, his identity was exposed and he was defeated by Atai. The lord of Rodel showed no respect or sadness for the king who struggled to support them in the apocalypse. Instead, he praised Atai for doing a good job and saving the Golden Tree from being tainted by the evil omen... It's really sad.

Judging from Knight Commander Rodel's reaction, the teacher in real life probably didn't reveal his identity, so he had better keep his mouth shut to avoid letting anything slip.

We took the elevator up one floor and passed through three or four warehouses.

In a room that looked like a church, Fia suddenly stopped.

"What's wrong, Fia?" I asked curiously.

"That adult... I can feel that there seem to be traces of that adult here." Fia looked around the church.

——Yes, if you come up from the portal in front of the "Dead Prince" Godwin from the bottom of Deep Roots, this is where you will land.

However, I can’t say it clearly now. After all, even if I say it, I can’t find the way down from here, so it won’t help.

So, I could only ask, "So, are you going to stay here, Fia?"

Feiya nodded slowly.

"Alright, although there shouldn't be any danger nearby, you still have to be careful." I pointed at the Knight Commander and said, "I'll come to see you when I'm free after I meet the Blessing King."

"Well, thank you very much, Master Zero."

After saying goodbye to Fia and stepping out of the door, golden leaves fluttered down before my eyes. I looked up and saw that the bright and lush golden tree almost covered the entire sky of Rodel!

The slightly tilted tree trunk, like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, looks like a hole opened by a giant axe. Inside, solemn and majestic buildings extend out, as if guiding the flow of golden water, dripping to the ground and turning into large areas of golden houses.

The tall towers and city walls are lined up, all of which tell the world about the dynasty's former glory.

Looking from the tower tower here, you can even clearly see the scene of the giant dragon Gulansanks descending from the sky and invading the royal city of Rodel.

But the golden tree stood firm, and the ancient dragon turned into medals on its body, decorating the courtyard.

However, everything that goes up must come down.

Like the Golden Dynasty, Rodel gradually fell into decline. Although there was splendor everywhere, there were also many ruins, just like the tower under our feet, which was also missing a corner. Without protection, one could fall down if one was not careful.

Below, especially on the right side of the royal city, it seemed as if it had not been blessed by the golden tree. It was a grayish red, like a pool of blood.

woohoo~

The melodious sound of the horn in the wind adds a bit of melancholy to people's hearts.

"Please come this way, both of you." The Knight Commander opened a small door near the city wall and took the elevator inside directly to the bottom.

——Oh my god, the furnace!

The Crucible Knight holding a spear stood solemnly in front of a skeleton, saluted solemnly, and ignored us.

Walking out of the gate, you will arrive at a garden next to the central avenue of Royal City of Rodel.

——In the game, you have to get beaten up by monsters along the way and go around in a circle before you can open the big door on the top.

——Is this VIP treatment?

Following the Knight Commander through the extremely familiar avenue, the buildings of the Royal City of Rodel were indeed quite magnificent. They were all built with marble-like bricks and rocks. They were pure and holy, and decorated with gold, making them even more elegant and luxurious.

Walk to the end, which is the main gate of Rodel's inner city. Turn left and climb the stairs. You will see familiar Rodel soldiers coming and going, guarding this ancient and solemn city-state.

"Lord Zero, please come this way." The Knight Commander led me into the door of a building that could not be opened in the game.

This seemed to be a reception lounge, but I wasn't tired at all, so I just followed the Knight Commander and continued forward.

I walked up two or three floors along the stairs and out the door, where another Tree Furnace Knight was approaching.

He exchanged glances with the Knight Commander and continued his patrol.

I looked at the door behind me in surprise, and continued walking with the Knight Commander. This side turned out to be a long path leading to the secret statues of Marika and Radagon. I took the elevator here, and the magnificent building in front of me was the Golden Cathedral.

"The King of Blessing is waiting inside, Lord Zero." After the Knight Commander showed me the way, he retreated back to the elevator and left.

I took a deep breath, rubbed my stiff face, stepped onto the steps, walked into the cathedral, and greeted the tall figure inside with a smile: "Hey, Mr. Evil Omen, I'm here."

But when I saw the golden shadow turn around, I couldn't help but be a little startled.

The one here is not the evil teacher at all, but the phantom of Gefulai just like in the game!