Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

Under Melina's guidance, I felt the world spinning around for nine and a half times. I was so dizzy that I almost lost my way. Then, I finally felt the solid ground under my feet.

He opened his eyes, staggered, subconsciously grabbed a chair in front of him, then pulled it open and sat down.

——This is really going to kill you. It takes much longer than I imagined. It’s still a little hard to adapt to such a long-distance blessing transmission.

Just as I was thinking this, the nausea that had been building up in my chest suddenly cleared away, and my dizzy brain suddenly became clear-headed.

Looking up, I saw a big blessing tree standing in the center of the round table, like a firework column set off during the New Year.

Beneath it, long swords, halberds, spears, axes... several weapons were inserted diagonally in the center of the round table, like the green leaves of flowers, holding up the light of blessing.

Round table hall.

I really came to this paradise of faded people.

But it's much quieter here than I imagined.

There was no one sitting on the seven chairs at the round table. Didn't even "Hunting Death" D come to the round table? Or was he out hunting deadborns?

Oh, Colin, the Faith prayer teacher, is in the hall.

Just like in the game, he was wearing a pale yellow gown and a round shackle around his neck like a prisoner. He was holding a book in his hand, but he had covered his eyes with a cloth and was just stroking it with his hand... Could it be a Braille version?

Hearing the noise coming from my side, Colin turned his head in confusion.

I was just about to say hello to the other party when I heard an old man's voice behind me: "Oh, there are new faded ones coming to the Round Table Hall. It feels like a long time has passed since the last time."

It appeared!

Sir Baizhi!

This guy was wearing a silver-gray soft leather armor that looked plain, but the patterns on it were all in the shape of eyes. Even near the ribs, where I thought there was a gap in the armor for the movable waist, there was also an open eye. The pattern on the helmet was no less impressive. I thought it was a beard-like decoration at first, but when I looked closely, it turned out to be a pattern made up of dozens of ears... It would give people some claustrophobia.

——Only by keeping your eyes open in all directions and your ears alert in all directions can you know what is happening in the world, big or small.

This is the origin of Baizhi.

The other party probably saw my stunned look and snorted and laughed, "Don't be nervous, it's very safe here, and fighting is not allowed in the Round Table Hall. As a senior in the Round Table Hall, I welcome the younger generation, so just relax."

······Why do I feel inexplicably restrained in front of this old guy?

The narrow gap under his helmet made it impossible to see Sir Baizhi's true appearance, but there seemed to be a gaze that could see into people's hearts, scanning me from inside, making me feel uncomfortable.

"However, as a senior, I..."

"Thank you for your advice, Sayunara (Goodbye)~" I couldn't stand the old man's nagging, so I quickly said something and ran away.

Huh? Diaros isn't here either?

I wanted to persuade him to go to the Church Lake District in Lienia to find his childhood sweetheart.

Turning into the passage next to the fireplace, I saw an old scaled hybrid tied to an iron chain in the corridor. That was our beloved blacksmith Xiugu!

Of course, this is also one of the purposes of my trip.

When the old blacksmith Xiu Gu saw me, he immediately stood up from the corner and said indifferently: "I haven't seen you before. Well, what we should do is still the same. Take out the weapons and I will forge them."

I immediately and obediently handed the straight sword to the other party.

Xiu Gu studied it for a moment, then glanced at me and said, "It looks like you've just been through a fierce battle recently. If you don't maintain it well, the blade that greedily devours blood will only become dull... Although I'm not qualified to lecture you, just pretend you didn't hear me."

...But to be honest, the blood on it should all be my own.

Although I verbally despised the blood-crazy Knight Commander of Hyde Fortress, the blood slash combat skill still had considerable damage capability in the early stages, and a few consecutive slashes could trigger a bleeding effect. However, Teacher Evil Omen did not give me a chance.

"Ahaha, Bi, after all, entering Stonewell is much harder than I thought." I responded with a hint of embarrassment, but it didn't seem to ease the embarrassment at all.

In order to change the cold atmosphere, I quickly changed the subject.

"By the way, if I want to strengthen my weapons, do I need forging stones?" He rummaged through the blessed backpack. It happened that he had explored the Nimgefu Tunnel last time, and he still had quite a few first-level forging stones.

Xiu Gu didn't say any more nonsense and stretched out his rough and broad hand.

——Well, it seems that Xiu Gu was not angry just now, he just casually commented on my weapon. In the game, his personality tends to be the kind that takes everything lightly.

I handed over all the forging stones.

I saw Xiu Gu light a fire and put my straight sword diagonally in it.

Then, he selected a relatively flat piece of forging stone and put it aside. He picked up a sledgehammer and smashed the rest of the forging stones into pieces. Then he picked up an iron roller and ground them finely on the forging table.

"What is this for?" I was a little curious.

After all, this is completely different from the forging method I imagined. At least, in the original world, when forging a weapon, it is impossible to spread a layer of stone powder first. Even if it is ground finely, it will interfere with the hammering and mix impurities into it.

Xiu Gu responded calmly: "It's just to allow the weapons to better absorb the power contained in the forging stone. After all, they are just like humans, very delicate and greedy."

"Lune." Xiu Gu extended his hand to me again.

"How much?"

"One thousand and one?"

I handed the rune to the other party, and Xugu sprinkled the rune on the stone powder ground from the forging stone.

Then, he simply grasped the hot hilt, pulled out the red-hot straight sword, and placed it on the forging table.

All of a sudden, the scorching heat was like the attraction of a magnet, absorbing all the forging stone powder and runes, and making the red light shine even brighter.

At this time, Xiu Gu raised the hammer and started hitting it again and again.

"So this is how weapons absorb the essence of forging stone to become stronger." My curiosity continued. "But, since it can be absorbed by high temperature, is forging necessary?"

"...Of course." Xiu Gu patiently explained to me, "To put it simply, the purpose of forging is to distribute the power in the weapon more evenly and reasonably. If there is a deviation, it will only cause the weapon to break easily and become difficult to use."

As expected, it is better to leave experts’ work to experts.

I looked at it for a long time, but I couldn't see any changes in the King's Army Straight Sword.

However, the sound of the knocking was quite pleasant to the ears, like a clear spring rushing through the mountains and falling on the rocks.

The running around and continuous fighting during this period have made me feel a little tired.

Tomorrow, we will continue to move towards the Storm City of Stonewell to challenge the "limb-removing" Greg.

There are numerous traps and heavy guards inside. It is conceivable that it will be difficult to get a moment of peace after entering the city.

Leaning against the wall opposite Xiu Gu, listening to the rhythmic jingling sound, I couldn't help feeling drowsy, and my eyelids started to droop...

In the dim light, he seemed to see a faint figure walking out of the door beside Xiu Gu.

A gentle and charming voice of a queen sounded in my ears: "I'm sorry, I heard your conversation next door just now, so I came here to disturb you two out of curiosity... Xiu Gu, is this the hero who has been blessed and guided to come to the hall?"

bass!

Before Xiu Gu could speak, I stood up like a spring!

——Oh wow, it’s the “Dead Sleeping Girl” Fia~

The sound alone continues to echo in people's hearts, full of a mysterious attraction.

I immediately introduced myself cheerfully: "Hello, my name is Zero, and I am indeed the new fader at the round table."

"Mr. Ling, nice to meet you for the first time. My name is Feiya." Feiya bowed slightly to me. "I saw that you looked tired just now. Please forgive me if it disturbed me."

"Hey, no where~" I scratched my head embarrassedly.

"As an apology, could you please move to this room and rest for a while? Would you please do me the honor?" Feiya made way for me. She actually took the initiative to invite me into her land of tenderness?!

This is a request that no man can refuse.

Ahhh!