Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

King's Army Straight Sword, Combat Skill - Blood Slash, Ready;

Pyroxene Magic Staff, Magic Memory - Pyroxene Magic Gravel, Preparation;

100% physical defense, medium shield, blue-gold kite shield, ready... Unfortunately, I forgot to pick up the equipment of the Grek soldiers yesterday. The brass shields in their hands can be said to be artifacts in the early stage of the game;

Grek Soldier Suit, dressed.

Other props:

Four flame pots, ready to go;

Gurkha knives, five left;

Ten throwing knives, ready;

Four bottles of Red Dew Drop Chalice Bottles and one bottle of Blue Dew Drop Chalice Bottle, the blend is complete;

Elixir Holy Grail Bottle - Red Crystal Dew Drops, can restore half of the health points, the preparation is complete;

Summon the ashes - the spirits of the three wolves or the jellyfish Kulala, and the equipment is complete.

All the props have been prepared, except for "Markit's Prisoner", which failed to blackmail Patch.

However, if you light up the blessing point near the entrance of Stonewell, you can teleport to the Mengliu Cave. If it really doesn't work, you can think of other ways.

"Oh, are we leaving, brother Zero?" Ixutopia threw a bag of things to me. When I opened it, it turned out to be all dried meat. "Bernard and I can only help you so much. You can rest assured that Roderica will be guarded by us. You must be careful on your own."

——So Bernard also helped to bake the jerky? What a surprise.

However, it seemed that this guy had gone hunting early in the morning and no one was seen.

"Thank you very much." I accepted the package without hesitation.

Roderica was praying for me: "Lord Ling, may the 'Eternal Queen' Marica protect you and wish you great fortune in military affairs."

"Well, then, I'm off." After packing up my things, I left the warrior's dilapidated house and headed towards the "Storm City" Stonewell.

When I set out, I also went to see the two Kaidan mercenaries that I had trained.

Wow, you're still quite strong.

As soon as you two saw me, you cursed me profusely. I hope that when I come back you will still be as energetic as before.

——But the time interval between blessing and resurrection is one night? In other words, at most twelve hours.

In other words, I had to complete the challenge against the evil teacher Markit within twelve hours of defeating the gatekeeper. The difficulty was not high, but it was quite high.

Forget it, don’t boost others’ morale and destroy your own prestige!

A Ti Ling, attack!

Soon, they returned to the dilapidated house in Storm Hill. The group of soldiers who had been chasing Roderica had disappeared, but they were not patrolling the main road like in the game.

Did you go somewhere else to look for Roderica?

This way, we can deal with one less group of people. Lucky~

I walked along the long flagstone path that led to Stonewell, sneaking through the trees and bushes on the right, around the hillside and around the corner, and soon the gate came into view.

Just like in the game, the defense here is quite tight.

There were three wooden fences set up along the entire road, guarded by six or seven soldiers - three of them were spearmen holding large shields, and the others were holding torches high.

Fortunately, Storm Hill is covered with thick haze all year round, so these guys didn't notice me.

——After upgrading my agility several times, my observation ability has also improved a lot. With the help of a telescope, I can be said to be far ahead in the field of exploration.

At the end of the entire passage, there is a heavy crossbow machine that can knock down Torret with one arrow.

——It is totally irrational to force your way in. It is simply a suicide attempt.

Hmm? You said we could just sneak through the trees and bushes on the left?

——Young, too young.

Miyazaki the old thief had placed five or six soldiers in ambush. In the real world, how could Greg not have placed more guys in there?

Therefore, the only way to enter Storm City is to use wisdom.

——But how to outsmart him?

Looking at the Grek soldier uniform I was wearing, an idea suddenly occurred to me.

He picked up a stone and threw it hard at the nearest soldier holding a big sword.

Ah... the wind from Storm Hill blew the stones away, and they landed at each other's feet and rolled for a few times.

"Who?" Fortunately, it still caught the guy's attention.

But another soldier next to him asked curiously: "What's wrong?"

"This stone...seems to have been thrown at me just now."

"Are you sure it wasn't blown here by the wind? The wind is too strong here. I'm starting to think it'd be better if it rained."

——Ounole (bastard)! Don’t get in my way!

There was no choice but to pick up a bigger stone, estimate the wind direction, and throw it out again.

when--

Hit the bullseye!

"Look, it's here again!"

Another soldier was still interrupting: "Well, I just arrived here not long ago, is it really not because of the wind?"

"The rock that hit my head was as big as a fist. How could the wind blow it away so easily? There must be someone outside!"

"Okay, go and have a look then."

Great, hooked!

Seeing the soldiers holding swords walking step by step towards the wooden barrier, I shrank back and tried to make as much noise as possible in the bushes.

······Rustle, rustle, rustle~

"there's noise!"

"Are you sure it wasn't the wind?"

"It's hard to explain to you, a new guy. I've been stationed here for a year. I can tell whether the sound is from the wind or something else!" It seems that this veteran has a strong sense of responsibility.

But ah, sorry.

While the opponent was getting close, I suddenly rushed out of the bushes, stabbed his throat with a sword, and covered his mouth with my hand at the first time.

"What's going on? What's happening?" the other soldier holding the torch asked loudly.

I hoped that the wind was too strong, and the other party's words implied that he was a new guy here, unfamiliar with the environment, and couldn't see the situation on my side clearly.

"No, nothing. It looks like just a rabbit." Trying my best to imitate the old soldier's tone, I carefully pulled back my straight sword, hid my body under the broadsword soldier, and then slowly helped him kneel on the ground, pretending to investigate the bushes.

"Hey, I told you, no one would come near here." The soldier seemed relieved.

I also observed the other party carefully, and when he turned his head, I dragged the broadsword soldier into the bushes and temporarily changed into his equipment.

Then, disguised as a broadsword soldier, I boldly walked straight toward the passage.

"Ahem, I was too nervous just now. I wanted to go back to the city to pee." Just find an excuse to go into the city.

But the other party actually asked back in confusion: "Can't you just find a place nearby to solve it? Why do you have to run so far?"

——Tsk, you have been a bit annoying since just now.

"By the way, go get something and bring back some dried meat later, brother."

“······Why does your voice seem to have changed?”

"Cough cough cough, is that so? Maybe I was choked by the wind and sand just now." I began to hesitate.

This guy is really troublesome. Has he figured it out? Or should we make another plan... retreat first?

“······No, who are you? Why do you have so many more props on you!” Sure enough, I have been recognized!

Never mind, let’s just solve them one by one!

I turned around, drew my sword and slashed directly at the opponent.

But the soldier was obviously prepared and raised his sword to block. Although I was stronger, he also used his backward movement to relieve the force and immediately shouted loudly: "Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

woo-

A horn suddenly sounded from the bushes on the left.

Then, several of Greg's soldiers rushed out with swords in hand and swarmed over.

I was just about to quickly deal with the guy in front of me, but I heard the whistling of the wind and subconsciously hid behind a wooden barrier.

whoosh-

A huge arrow passed through the original position and hit the ground empty, lifting several bricks.

It seems there is no chance of entering the city, so let’s retreat with all our strength!

I quickly ran out from the outside of the roadblock before the soldiers in the bushes surrounded me.

Hmm? When did you get out of here?

Get away from me!

I hurried forward and swept with my sword.

But unexpectedly, the soldier was much smarter than I thought. He just tried to dissipate the force to block my attack and slow down my steps.

Before long, the other guys caught up with me and surrounded me.

——No, there’s nothing I can do.

Fortunately, I had already turned the corner of the ramp, so I didn't need to be on guard against the heavy crossbow machine.

And then, all you can do is kill as many people as you can and break out of the siege!

Now, my strongest move is Blood Slash - even in the game, Blood Slash at this point can kill these guys one by one.

He activated the rune magic and grasped the sword with his left hand.

But just when I was about to release my fighting skills, the guy who had been hindering me just now unexpectedly called out my name: "You, are you Brother Zero?"

······Huh?