Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

Following Feiya into the room, it was quite spacious and simple, and it could be said that everything was visible at a glance:

A single bed was placed next to the fireplace. On the small round table in front of the bed were a book and a golden pot. On the other side was a screen, which was probably used as a changing room for Feiya.

On the left side of the entrance, there was a faint green smoke wafting from the huge incense burner. There was no fragrance like that of flowers, but another kind of fragrance, which was quite familiar, but I couldn't remember what it was for a moment.

On the right wall hangs a profile portrait of the "Eternal Queen" Marika. On the wall opposite the door there is also a cross portrait of Marika, which seems to be integrated with the golden tree in the background - this may also foreshadow the relationship between the two.

Apart from two chairs, a bookshelf and a cabinet, there was nothing else in the room.

However, now that I'm here, the most important thing and what I'm most curious about is of course...

Hey, what did you think it was?

Of course, go to the makeup mirror in the corner and check your appearance!

To be honest, I haven't taken a close look at Atei's appearance since I was reincarnated into the Elden Ring. Judging from his skin color, he should be an ordinary human, but what if he has the face of an ancient god? When he and Lani have their wedding CG, it won't be good if he doesn't look like a human.

It's rare to have some free time, so let's go and have a look~

I walked to the makeup mirror and looked inside curiously - wow, my hair is so long, like a seaweed monster, I can even tie it into a ponytail.

He pushed aside his long hair... Oh wow, stinky Atai, he's still a little handsome. He gives me the feeling of the young Geralt in "The Witcher 3", strong and powerful, with a look of majesty without even being angry.

It’s a pity that compared to the original world, I was known as “Jiangnan Wu Yanzu”, I’m still a little bit behind~

"Mr. Zero?"

Oops~ I almost forgot about little baby Fia.

I turned around with a smile on my face, but I felt like I looked a bit like a Jap devil who had entered Hua Girl Village, so I quickly restrained myself.

I saw that Feiya was already sitting beside the bed. Under the shadow of her hood, her eyes, sparkling like a cat, carried a hint of melancholy, which made people unable to stop the urge to protect her.

"What's wrong?" I walked over pretending to be calm.

And Feiya begged softly, "Although this is sudden, can you please allow me to hold you tight? Just for a moment, hero who deserves the blessing."

Here it comes! Here it comes! Here it comes~

Hug, she's here~

——Whether in the game or in the real world, there is only one girl who is willing to give a warm hug to a geek like me! Do you understand the tears of single dogs...single nobles?

I was ecstatic inside, but on the surface I still wanted to refuse: "Ahem, if you don't mind, just don't sue me for sexual harassment."

"Haha, what are you talking about, sir?" On the contrary, Fia's expression seemed more sad. "When I hug the hero tightly, I can truly feel the warmth of others and bring blessings to them... In my hometown, this is a sacred practice, and it can also bring me some strength and willpower to survive. If you don't despise this behavior and are willing to share this warmth with me, it will be the greatest blessing to me."

As she spoke, she took the initiative to open her arms.

I swallowed my saliva several times in a row, and finally, it was still difficult for a hero to resist the temptation of a beautiful woman...

——Melina, Lani, please allow me to change my mind a little bit for a while~

——This is just to advance the plot, yes, to advance the side plot!

I threw myself into Fia's arms. I could even feel the silky veil and familiar fragrance on her cheeks. The indescribable warmth wrapped me gently, as if I was back in my mother's arms.

In my ears, there came a heavenly sound like an angel singing: "Ah, thank you, my hero... You are so warm... Now, deep in your body, what is lit is the blessing of the bed curtain, but it is very short-lived. If you still need blessings, please come to me..."

······Okay, I’m so sleepy.

Perhaps I was too exhausted. When I relaxed completely, a feeling of weariness came over me.

Tick, tick...

There was a slight sound of dripping liquid, and in the dim light, it seemed as if I saw a white bed, and someone was lying on it.

Yes, who could it be?

Suddenly, like a TV with bad signal, the picture skipped twice.

The white world suddenly turned dark, followed by the howling of the wind, and a pale evil spirit suddenly jumped out, opened its bloody mouth, and swallowed me.

--die!

I stepped back in fright, broke free from Feiya's arms, and knocked over the chair behind me in fear.

At the same time, I suddenly recalled what kind of fragrance permeated the room - it was the smell of incense used for sacrifices during the Qingming Festival when people went to visit their graves!

Feiya was obviously also startled by my action. She touched her chest and asked, "Zero, Mr. Zero, are you okay?"

"I······"

And what was that just now?

I gasped for air and blinked my eyes, only then did I confirm that the illusion, yet reality, had disappeared. At the moment when I was devoured by the evil spirit, I seemed to see an extremely huge corpse, entangled in the tangled roots of the tree.

"Then, then is it death, the Prince of Death?" I still felt uneasy and slowly rubbed my temples with my hands.

But I didn't expect Feiya to kneel down in front of me eagerly: "Zero, Mr. Zero, what did you say just now?"

——Huh? Did I just reveal my true feelings unconsciously?

"I... I'm sorry. Yes, I lost my temper and scared you." I slowly calmed down and apologized to Feiya first, "I, I seem to have seen something I shouldn't have seen."

"Yes, what is it?" Feiya frowned slightly nervously.

I took a deep breath and sighed, "Yes, I'm sorry, I can't remember clearly."

“······I’m sorry, Lord Zero.” Fia also apologized to me, “What you just saw must have been a very terrifying scene······Perhaps, this has something to do with me.”

"Hmm? Yes, is it?"

Fia nodded. "In my hometown, people call me the 'Dead Sleeping Girl'. After I have received the warmth and strength to survive from countless heroes like Mr. Zero, I will sleep with the corpse of the great man, so that the noble life can return to him. I exist for this purpose... Just now, when Mr. Zero shared his warmth with me, perhaps I touched a certain destiny related to you."

Feiya was silent for a moment, and then continued: "If you still have doubts about this, perhaps you will find the answer you want in Stonewell, where you are about to go."

——So, the person I just saw was indeed the "Prince of Death" Godwin.

However, before that, who was the pale bed and the person lying on the bed? Could it be the scene of Godwin before his death, or the hero that Feiya had accompanied before...

——It doesn't matter which one, but if you want me to take the Deadborn's side story ending, I will find another way to help you return to the correct death.

"Thank you. I will look into it." I stood up and saw that Fia was still sitting on the ground, so I subconsciously extended my hand to her.

But Feiya didn't hold my hand for a long time. Instead, she raised her head and asked, "Sir Ling, don't you think I'm scary or shameless?"

"Uh... do you want to hear the truth, Fia?"

"All ears."

"To be honest, I don't quite understand the death sleep rituals in your hometown. However, for me, there are many unknowns in the borderland, especially in terms of life and death. I always feel that there are various forms... So, I always maintain a respectful attitude towards life and the unknown." I smiled softly, "As for your hug, I don't hate it. On the contrary, I am very grateful."

After all, no matter what, a hug is an expression of intimacy and friendliness. According to a scientific survey in a certain country, it can even eliminate negative emotions, reduce friction in interpersonal communication, and inject new energy into the body and mind.

——Of course, this also includes my selfishness~

Feiya still seemed hesitant and doubtful.

"Well, excuse me." I knelt on one knee in front of her, then opened my arms and gently embraced her. "Thank you for giving me the same warmth in this chaotic world, Feiya."

“...Ah.” Feiya’s shoulders seemed to tremble slightly. She also hugged me and said softly, “Thank you, thank you, Mr. Ling.”

——At this point, I think the right thing to say is “You’re welcome.”