Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

Early in the morning, I said goodbye to Kenneth Hyde and went to a nearby wandering merchant to exchange a blue and gold kite shield for one. I drove the Torret through the foggy forest and went straight back to the eastern foothills of Lake Yakir.

Which way to go next?

Go south on the left and you will reach the road leading to the Weeping Peninsula. Oh, you can also go to the ruins of Post Street to learn magic from Teacher Se Lian.

It feels like a long time has passed. I hope the teacher hasn’t forgotten me.

As for the level ruins on the right...

I suddenly remembered that there was something small that I hadn't done yet.

"Okay, Torrett, let's go to the right!" I raised the reins, followed the road to find the short bridge on the north bank, and then jumped down from it with ease.

Even the Greg soldiers guarding the bridge looked accustomed to it. They shouted a few times and didn't even bother to give chase.

The Undead Skeletons were really dedicated. They fell from under the bridge one after another like rain. Unable to catch up with Torrett, they had to slowly crawl back, pretending to hang themselves, waiting to scare the next guy who came.

Soon, we found the Mengliu Cave on the side of the road.

I jumped off the horse, went in and saw the blessing point, then I reacted.

——I can just ask Meimei to take me to teleport! And I can also apologize for what happened last time...

So, what about the truth?

——And he could hold Meimei’s hand openly while teleporting!

Big loss, big mistake!

After sighing, I broke into the Mengliu Cave.

Just like before, the two bandits stayed in the cave with light leaking from the ceiling. One sat on the ground bored, while the other ran around as if doing exercise.

I greeted politely and asked, "Hi everyone, is that bastard Patch home?"

Perhaps he recognized me, or perhaps he was frightened by my murderous appearance, the runner quickly ran into the deepest cave.

The other robber also quickly stood up and pointed frantically at the cave where Patch was hiding.

well.

I rubbed my fists and walked in.

"Hulu-Hulu-Hehehe, make a fortune." As soon as I entered the cave, I saw a shiny bald head flashing beside the campfire. Patch hadn't gotten up yet and was dreaming in a daze, which could be seen through at a glance.

"Boss, are you still doing business to make money today?"

"Make a fortune in business?" Patch suddenly woke up, not even bothering to wipe the saliva from the corner of his mouth, and quickly put on a smile, "Of course, of course, welcome... to visit..."

His pupils were as big and round as two light bulbs, and his Adam's apple kept swallowing saliva, making gurgling sounds.

Very good, very nice response.

"Hmm? What about 'the supreme and extremely handsome guest'?" I asked with a smile.

"······Hehehe, my most supreme, handsome, and powerful beloved guest, what brings you back?" Patch was so smooth-talking that he gave me an unreal title without even blushing or breathing heavily.

But don't think I'll let you off, bastard!

I took advantage of the moment when Patch was rapping and was careless, and quickly got behind him, wrapped my arms around his neck, and performed a naked choke to assassinate him.

——Of course, I haven’t used any force yet.

Patch was so scared that he immediately fell like a turtle lying on its back, his hands and feet flailing around randomly, and he choked on his saliva anxiously: "Old buddy, old buddy, let's talk it over nicely, cough cough cough."

"Now you know you're wrong?"

"I know, I know, I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" Patch apologized repeatedly.

"Since you know you're wrong, just give me Markit's prisoner for free!" I asked directly.

"Huh? How did you know I had that thing?"

"give or not?!"

Patch immediately turned into a sad face, tears streaming down his face: "That won't do, sir. I spent a lot of effort to get Market's prisoner... If I give it away, my store will go bankrupt!"

"It seems you won't give up until you reach the Yellow River!"

"Die... die?! Man, man, you're kidding me." Patch swallowed subconsciously, after all, my arms were quietly exerting force.

"What do you say?"

"...One, one thousand runes. I can't give you any more discounts."

"Are you saying that your life is worth only a thousand runes?"

"Fifteen thousand! Fifteen thousand! Man, the price really can't go down any more."

Forget it. We have already bargained so hard, so I decided to stop and let go of the price. I asked, "How much is it after the discount?"

Patch touched his neck and cleared his throat. "Only three thousand five hundred runes will do, old man."

"Three thousand five hundred, right?" I pretended to touch my pocket, "I don't have that much money."

"Ah?" Patch quietly backed away from me, then immediately jumped up and scolded me, "Why are you asking me the price? If you really want to rob me, I'm not afraid of you!"

"Don't say such harsh words." I stretched out my hand and waved, motioning Patch to sit down and talk, "I found a good way to make a fortune, but..."

Upon hearing this, Patch's bald head came closer again: "But what?"

"It's hard for me to handle this alone, but if there are too many people, you know, there won't be enough when it's time to divide the portions..."

"Hehehe, man, then you've found the right person." Patch rubbed his hands and said with a smile, "Old Patch's Handyman Shop can help with anything and make anything happen. It's open for a limited time now and only costs this amount."

As he said this, he raised two fingers.

"Okay?" I pretended to be confused.

"What's so good about that? It's this price!" Patch couldn't help but complain.

"twenty?"

"No."

"...Oh!" I pretended to understand something and put my arm around Patch's shoulders. "To give back to old customers, it only takes two runes, right? I understand, I understand. Patch, you are such a genius at doing business!"

"Alright, alright. If I don't make things clear when doing business with a customer like you, I'm afraid I'll even lose my underwear." Patch gave the answer helplessly, "It's two hundred. Only two hundred runes. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Two hundred runes? Well, that's not bad.

Moreover, on the way from the Sacrifice Bridge to Hyde Fortress, I happened to loot a wave of golden runes.

I casually threw a two-hundred-dollar rune ball over.

Patch also happily took it into his arms, and then whispered: "Old man, now, can you tell me what business is to make a fortune?"

"Hush!" I looked back at the cave entrance, but of course I saw nothing. Then I turned around and whispered, "You know, the way to make a fortune naturally needs to be known by as few people as possible."

"Of course, of course."

"So, when the time comes, I will tell you. Keep it a secret for now!" I pushed Patch away and took out the white dried crab meat from the leather bag. "I'm tired from all the work and I'm hungry. Do you want to eat first?"

Patch took the jerky from me with a suspicious look on his face.

I smiled and said, "Don't worry, don't worry. After the mission is accomplished, we will split the profits 60% to 40%. I'll split 60% and you'll split 40%. You can earn an extra cent in intelligence fees."

Patch chewed the jerky, which meant he had completely agreed to my request.

Of course, even if he doesn't agree, I still have ways to continue to torment him.

All in all, it's good news that Patch has temporarily joined the team and become a partner.