Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

Watching Malenia fall down and the Ionian butterflies on her body flying away, I breathed a sigh of relief and lay down on the ground with peace of mind.

Finally, it worked.

And it seems that I have successfully sealed the Goddess of Corruption. After all, it was not like in the game, where after defeating Malenia, she was completely transformed into a scarlet Ionian flower.

——However, Lianlian is worthy of being the number one brother-con in the Borderland. Even until the end, she still can't forget her brother Michaela.

...Suddenly, I remembered that I didn't seem to have actually defeated Malenia. After all, after it was over, no Rune Light gathered on me. In other words, Malenia was still alive!

Moreover, her Great Rune should still be functioning, and with the effect of strong recovery, it is possible that Malenia will wake up again in the next second.

——At that time, wouldn’t it be like we’re back to the first stage?

My head started to hurt, but to be honest, I couldn't bring myself to do it.

After all, judging by what happened just now, Millicent should have merged with Marlenia’s consciousness... Let’s not worry about that for now, let’s find a way to go back to the blessing point outside to recover.

If this is just her first stage, I should be able to handle it if I can get back to full health.

Thinking of this, he tried to struggle to get up from the ground, but he really had no strength left in his body. His bones seemed to have melted into crispy paste. The pain was unbearable when he moved his fingers slightly.

Just at this moment, there was a loud bang at the door, and all the branches, vines and wood blocks blocking the door were blown away.

The first to break in were the corrupt relatives.

When the insects saw the scarlet residue all over the sky, they were so excited that they were stunned. They raised their arms tremblingly and made excited and shrill insect chirps.

"Finally, finally, the goddess has arrived? The scarlet Ionian flower blooms here, and corruption will return to this world!" The archbishop of the family also knelt on the ground unable to restrain himself.

Soon after, the knights and soldiers of the Holy Tree also squeezed in.

They were the first to notice Marennia lying on the ground and rushed over: "Lady Marennia."

Of course, some soldiers found me and immediately shouted, "The Fader is here!"

"Sure enough, the noise just now was caused by this villain fighting with Lady Marennia. He didn't come to help Lady Marennia at all!"

——Hey, hey, hey, I never said that I was here to help Marennia, right?

As I watched the Holy Tree soldiers surround me, the tips of their swords flashed coldly and pointed at me.

——It’s over. It’s complete now.

I didn't expect that after defeating Malenia with great difficulty, I would fall into the hands of the Holy Tree Knight in the end... Ah, perhaps I should have found a way to use the blessing to teleport away while no one was around.

"catch him!"

"kill him!"

"How dare you offend Lady Marennia!"

······

The sword was raised high, and the knight in front of me solemnly handed down the execution order to me.

“Stop.” The voice was not loud, but it was like a cold wind from the north, freezing all the Holy Tree Knights and making the noisy voices of the corrupt followers completely stop.

It's Marenia?!

She actually stood up again and walked towards me without saying a word, although her steps still looked a little shaky.

The Holy Tree Knights naturally did not dare to stop her, and they all made way for her so that Marennia could judge me personally.

I couldn't see any change in the other person's expression. I clenched my teeth and tried to hold Yehuo tightly, but I couldn't even do such a simple action.

——What does she want to do? What does she want to do to me?

Marennia came in front of me, bent down, and stretched out her hand towards my head... Unexpectedly, she didn't pick me up like a chicken, but hugged me.

Marennia actually picked me up like a princess?!

Not only me, but also the Holy Tree Knights and Corrupted Followers present were all stunned.

She didn't explain anything at all. In front of everyone, she led me out of the deep roots and into the passage: "Is the Blessed Light nearby?"

“······Well, a little, a little further forward.” I was so surprised that my speech was a little slurred.

And Marennia really walked forward a few steps without saying a word, and when she reached the light of blessing, she gently put me down.

As soon as I touched the blessing, suddenly, a leaping spring of clear water flowed through my whole body, unblocking every blocked blood vessel and injecting new vitality into my bones.

I, A-Tiling, am resurrected~

Although, my body still hurts.

But... after doing all this, Marlenia just sat beside me blankly. I couldn't read the expression on her face at all, so I could only ask carefully: "Should I call you Marlenia or Millicent?"

——Yes, she would do this. There is only one possibility, that is, now, Millicent's consciousness has completely taken the upper hand.

But Marenia's answer was somewhat beyond my expectations: "...So, the child's name is Millicent? It sounds like a good name."

······This means that the person in front of me is indeed Malenia, the Valkyrie who is Michaela's blade.

For a moment, I didn't know what to say. I just felt a ball of sad thoughts slowly building up in my chest, and I could only take a long, deep breath.

——Did the girl named Millicent disappear in the end?

Although this was the fate that Millicent chose herself, but still... I still don't want her to leave.

“······Zero.” Marlenya’s call made me raise my head involuntarily.

——After all, it was her origin, and I suddenly heard Millicent's voice.

The other party continued, "Please allow me to call you this, my friend from afar... The girl has told me everything about you. When she gave me the consciousness to face my own destiny and fight against the scarlet corruption, she wanted me to give you something."

"Huh?" I was quite confused.

But then Marennia stretched out her hand and touched her chest. Gradually, a golden light lit up in the palm of her hand, and a scarlet burning flame spread from her body.

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing? You're not going to pull out the needle?!" I subconsciously reached out and grabbed her wrist, trying to stop Marina.

——I spent so much effort inserting the needle into your vagina, and now you want to pull it out again after just a short while?!

But it was still a step too late, as Marennia had already pulled out a golden needle with all her strength.

However, what was unexpected was that this time, the scarlet corrupt aura on Marennia's body not only did not spread, but was suppressed by her.

This took a lot of energy, but after taking a few breaths, Marennia handed over the golden needle in her hand.

Only then did I see clearly that this golden needle was completely different from Millicent's. It was pure white in color, and was wrapped around vines that looked like sprouts from a tree. Just by looking at it, I could feel a sacred power.

——This is Michaela’s needle, which is also the ultimate purpose of my trip.

But this needle should be related to Malenia's life, and she just pulled it out without saying a word and gave it to me?

I couldn't help but ask, "Are you okay? Marennia... To be honest, I did come here for this needle, but there's no rush. I'll make another one when I find the rift in time and space, or when I find your brother..."

"... You are indeed just as she said." Marennia suddenly interrupted me, shook her head, and stuffed the golden needle into my hand. "It doesn't matter. I have long been accustomed to the creeping of corruption. Now, you need it more."

I could only accept Marennia’s kindness: “Thank you.”

For a moment, we didn't know what to say and fell into silence.

I don't know whether the group of Holy Tree Knights and corrupt followers came to watch the fun or were as confused as I was about the situation. They all crowded around the door at the bottom of Deep Roots.

"Can you walk with me for a while in Abrefil, Zero?" Suddenly, Marennia invited me, "...if you still have time."

Although I have no idea what's going on,...

"With great pleasure."