Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

I took Millicent into the inner city of Abrefield. The incarnation of the golden tree was still making a fuss outside, so I lit up the light of blessing, tidyed up a bit, and then continued moving forward.

After all, such a commotion would quickly attract people's attention. By then, it would be difficult to lure the Holy Tree soldiers and the Zunfu Knights outside over.

However, the city was peaceful and didn't seem to be disturbed at all.

In the corridor, just like in the game, there was no one in sight.

...Speaking of which, Loretta once said that now the interior of the sacred tree is basically controlled by those corrupt followers. They are naturally looking forward to the Valkyrie Marlennia to bloom the bright flowers of corruption again and guide the real God of Corruption to descend into this world.

Therefore, it is reasonable that the city is empty and anyone can enter at will.

As for the three brothers of the Corrupted Crystal who are guarding the treasure chest, if we don't disturb them on purpose, those guys won't care about these trivial matters.

Anyway, I have Nightfire, so I don’t care about the Crystal Sword of Corruption. I’ll just skip them and go deeper with Millicent.

He followed the sacred tree branch that had pierced through the wall and crawled out of the hole.

It’s a different world inside.

Flowers are everywhere and colorful butterflies are flying.

Inside the tree was a huge cavity, with a white light pouring down from the top, seemingly carrying with it the flying ice and snow from the Holy Snowfield.

A gray-red waterfall fell from the middle position in front of us towards the bottom of the center of the sacred tree, forming a sea of ​​flowers there.

Above the waterfall, in the middle of the rock-like trunk, is the inner city wall of Abrefil, on which are carved many murals.

One is the Golden Tree, where the twins were born, and the other is the old man that had been seen in the prayer room. However, there are many statues of people around him, each holding their heads and looking extremely painful.

—Are those the ones infected with the scarlet corruption? And this old man can bring them eternal peace?

This scene inexplicably reminded me of an old man in the mountains. A religious group originated from the Caspian Sea area in the Middle East. Its main business is assassination, and the founder is even synonymous with death... Death.

——Could it be that even this blind swordsman has a close connection with the "Death" at the border?

Well, I can’t interpret it. Moreover, even the great environmentalists seem to have done little to analyze the old man in front of me.

Turning back, I saw Millicent standing on the thick vine in a daze, looking towards the sacred tree.

"What's wrong, Millicent?"

"...Marienia," Millicent replied, "I feel her power. She... is there."

Yes, this is Marlennia’s BOSS room. Lianlian is probably leaning against the tree roots at this moment, looking up at the place where her brother was dug out.

Speaking of which, the former "Blood King" Monger could have found the right position and flew down from the hole above to kidnap Michaela. After all, the second stage of the bank president can grow a pair of large wings, and I think it would be difficult for him to pass through the winding holy tree stage outside by himself.

"Yes, Marenia is right down there. If we work harder, we'll be able to see her in person. Let's go, Millicent." I continued to lead the way.

As Millicent followed my steps, she suddenly stumbled.

"Millicent?" Fortunately, I didn't walk too fast, so I quickly supported her. "What's wrong with you?"

She frowned slightly: "...some noises, quite noisy."

"sound?"

wow——

Suddenly, in the sticky and squirming waterfall, water splashed and a corrupt follower actually crawled out from it and blocked our way: "Hiss, who... who... who are you?"

"Oh my god, you bugs can talk?!" I was quite surprised.

But when I think about the fact that the sage Gwei can transform into a human form, it seems not so surprising.

The bug seemed to be staring at Millicent. The tentacles on its head were like radar, locking onto Millicent and trembling slightly: "You...can...go."

Well, needless to say, I used a Fiery Storm Slash to smear the opponent's face with my combat skills: "Racial discrimination, huh? The only thing missing from your place is a sign that says "Alas and dogs are not allowed to enter!"

Unexpectedly, the opponent was still very strong, or perhaps he fell in time, allowing the water of corruption to absorb the damage of the fire.

As soon as the follower stood up, the tentacles on its head began to shake, and at the same time, a sharp and piercing insect-like chirp was emitted.

The next second, several corrupt followers emerged from the corrupt stream, and there were even some younger ones swimming in the water, waiting for the opportunity to strike.

Millicent waved her hand and stood in front of me.

This action immediately stunned all the corrupt followers. The insects' heads were shaking slightly. For a moment, it seemed right to attack, and it was also wrong not to attack.

"Get out of the way!" Millicent said lightly and coldly.

As if it was the queen's order, the corrupt followers heard it and dived back into the bottom of the stream. Even the guy who came up to block the way just stood there for a while reluctantly, and finally, he also shrank back.

After breathing a sigh of relief, Millicent turned around and said, "Let's go, Zero."

"Well, Millicent, you are so handsome~ I didn't expect you could command those guys?" I said in surprise.

Millicent shook her head and smiled bitterly, "Zero, you should know that I am just borrowing Marennia's fame."

Under Millicent's guidance, we passed through this waterfall of corruption safely.

Next, walk along the vines nearby and you will find a small door. Inside is the drainage channel of Abrefil. Go out from there and find the Corrupted Church. Take the innermost elevator and you will go to the bottom of the holy tree and find Marennia.

But just as we jumped over another vine, Millicent suddenly noticed something: "Pollyanna?!"

As she spoke, she quickly ran towards the opposite side of the small door of the drainage channel, followed the vines on the edge of the cliff, and ran towards a small pool of corruption formed by the protruding tree wall.

And just as she said, there was a figure standing on the shore of the lake.

But that location is...

"Wait a minute, Millicent!" I hurried after him.

Millicent had already run to Pollyanna, looked her up and down briefly, breathed a sigh of relief, and asked, "Pollyanna, are you okay?"

"Why are you here?" Pollyanna's voice was very low, and her expression was far from her usual arrogant self. "Forget it, I know without asking... No wonder my father values ​​you so much and favors you. Now, I know everything after meeting that woman."

"Have you met Marenia?" Millicent continued to ask.

Pollyanna suddenly drew out her dagger and swung Millicent away with one blow, and at the same time, it seemed as if she had completely severed all the ties between them.

"Fight me again, Millicent." Her eyes were sharp and she would not tolerate any refusal. "Prove to me that you are the strongest one."

Millicent hesitated for a moment, but still replied, "...Okay."