Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

In the dilapidated Ailey Church, which is left with only ruins, the bonfire is dim, the sound of piano is gently rippling, and it is full of desolation and lamentation.

When the song was over, the old businessman looked outside the church in the light of the fire.

Under the gloomy sky, only the mottled shadows of the bushes swayed slightly.

“...That guy, is it true that he will never come back?” Galie sighed, withdrew his gaze, and prepared to take a rest.

Suddenly, there was a rustling sound in the bushes, and a familiar voice came from them: "Hey, hey, hey, old Jiale, don't curse people to death so casually! In your eyes, am I, A-Tie, so useless?"

"Hmm!" Galie was slightly surprised.

I smiled and picked up a rabbit I had hunted and asked, "Have you had dinner?"

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"Ah~ Comfortable, comfortable! As soon as I came out of the catacombs, my stomach growled with hunger." After feasting heartily, I lay on the ground in a big letter shape and burped. "Now, I am finally alive."

"Catacombs? The one at the foot of the storm?" Old Galile asked with a little confusion.

"Oh? Have you been there?" I asked curiously.

Galie shook his head, poked the bonfire with a stick, and said, "I just heard that there seems to be treasure hidden in that cemetery. It attracted a lot of guys, but in the end no one came back..."

Well, after all, the Five Tiger Generals, the "Newbie Killers", were hidden in it. Even I, who was familiar with the map, almost got caught in it, not to mention the other guys.

Even a true master would not bother to search for treasures in such a cemetery.

"However, I was really surprised that you could come back safe and sound." The old man Galie once again looked down on me without any hesitation.

"You can't say it's completely fine, huh." I threw the big leather shield that was leaking due to the piercing of the stone imp over.

After looking at it carefully, Galie extended his hand to me.

"what?"

"Large leather shield, price 600 runes, thank you for your patronage."

"Hey, you profiteer, didn't you say that this shield was for me?"

“I don’t think I’ve ever said anything like that.”

Tsk, the cheating didn’t work.

However, I don’t really want to default on my debt, but...

"Well, how do I use the runes? I only know that they all slipped into my body in a flash, and I can't even show how many runes I have."

After all, in the real world of the Ring of Magic, there is no game UI interface, and even the boss’s health and my own physical strength have to be estimated by myself.

After hearing my description, Galie's eyes widened and he was speechless for a long while.

Finally, he sighed and said, "Forget it. After all, you Faded Ones were abandoned by the Blessing and thrown into the wilderness of the outside world. It's normal for you to forget these trivial matters. Stretch out your hand."

I obeyed and said, "And then?"

"Try to focus the energy on your palms."

I exerted a little force, and saw a faint golden smoke coming out of my arm. Finally, a golden rune ball gathered in the palm of my hand - oh, it looked almost the same as the golden runes I often picked up, and there was also a string of numbers faintly displayed on it.

"1954?" I whispered.

"This is the total amount of runes you have now." Galie stretched out his finger and lightly stroked the golden light in my palm.

"Hey!"

"Big leather shield, six hundred, indeed received."

Just as Galie said, the number in the golden light also decreased by six hundred.

"A personal wallet is so convenient!" I exclaimed, "Is this also a blessing?"

"Who knows, but..." Galie waved his hand, and a large number of glittering props suddenly appeared in front of him.

When did this guy put everything in place? !

Jia Lie smiled and said, "Dear guest, how about it? Do you want to pick some treasures?"

"Uh..." I was still a little hesitant.

And Galie was already talking like a salesman: "Of course, my first recommendation is this tool leather bag. With it, you can make all kinds of simple props. This kind of thing is quite necessary when fighting on this land."

"Okay, buy it!" I waved my hand generously.

"The second is this set of chain mail. The sophisticated craftsmanship can provide great protection against single blades, single swords, and bow feathers."

"Okay, buy it!"

"...But, sir, your runes are not enough for a complete set of armor..."

"Then you can do whatever you want."

"no problem."

After Galie took the rune from me, he handed me a leather tool bag and a chainmail helmet.

Uh, why does this helmet always feel weird?

I glanced at Galie, who quickly said, "The head is the most important part. This is the best choice."

"But..." I took the chainmail helmet and put it on, "Doesn't this make me look like a robber?"

"puff!"

"Old man, you just laughed, didn't you!"

Yes, it is very strange!

In the darkness of night, this chain mail helmet looked like a pair of stockings covered on my head. Moreover, I was completely naked, with only a loincloth and a cloak, looking like a complete perverted bandit!

"No, that's not the case, my dear guest! Haha——" Another burst of laughter, can't this guy pretend anymore?

I felt my face turn red, and I rushed towards Galie, trying to grab his package: "Change it! Change it! This helmet is too ugly!"

Unexpectedly, Jiale was well prepared. After dodging my attack, he quickly jumped onto his horse and said, "Once you've taken action, you must return the goods, sir!"

As I don’t have a spirit horse, I can only stand there helplessly and furiously: “Old, old profiteer! I, I’ll stay here and see if you come back!”

As I said this, I sat down next to the blessing point and angrily thought about how to deal with the profiteer Galie.

And at this moment, a blue butterfly seemed to float by in the corner of his eye.

I subconsciously looked back and saw a familiar figure vaguely in the shadows outside the church.

"Oh, Melina!"

It's Meimei! Meimei is finally here again! I thought you had completely given up on me, my beloved little piece of wood!

But I didn't expect Melina to quickly extend a hand to stop me from getting up. There seemed to be a hint of disdain in her cold tone: "Let's talk about it, Lord Fader."

Hey...Damn it, Galie! It's all his fault for not selling me clothes!

However, the cold Meimei also likes it~

In order to prevent Melina from leaving again, I suppressed the urge in my heart.

"I'm honored that you still remember me, Lord Faded." Melina slowly knelt down and lifted her hood. "I want to negotiate a deal with you..."

Ah~ This pretty face, with its exquisite outlines as if sketched by an oil painting master, and its fluffy and curly brown short hair, makes one want to reach out and touch it.

The soft and cherry-red lips moved slightly, and the words sounded like light and beautiful music, intoxicating people.

And those indifferent yet gentle eyes, Melina is staring at me closely~

I have no regrets in this life!

“…Um, Lord Fader, are you listening?”

Ah, even with a slight frown, you are still so charming, Meimei.

But... I quickly took a deep breath and pretended to be calm: "Ah, yes, I'm listening. Meimei, you want me to take you to the foot of the golden tree, right?"

Melina was slightly stunned, and then said, "I, I hope this is right, but I shouldn't have said this just now, right?"

Ah, bad.

I was relying on my memory to skip the plot and didn't listen to you carefully. I really deserve to die! Meimei!

In Melina's slightly confused eyes, I pretended to laugh dryly and said, "I, I was just guessing. After all, it seems that everyone in this land wants to go under that golden tree to see its glory, hahaha~"

“... You are worthy of being Lord Faded.” Melina continued, “Then, if you are willing, I will become your finger witch and be able to turn runes into your power... As I said just now, as long as you crave the Elden Ring, this will definitely help you, so..."

"Yes! Of course no problem." I naturally agreed without hesitation, but after thinking about it, I added, "But, Meimei..."

"Ah, please don't use that name anymore. Just call me Melina!"

Meimei's attitude was firm, so I couldn't continue to call her by her nickname. "Melina, I'm not as powerful as you think, and I've anticipated that I'll be delayed on the road for a long time... Is that okay?"

Melina nodded: "Time is not a problem, you can go at your own pace, I won't interfere. After all..."

"Great, thank you for your guidance~" I smiled and stretched out my hand.

Melina also came closer naturally: "...Do you want to turn Rune into your own power? Just for a moment, please let me touch you..."

Ah~ Meimei's fingers are icy and cool, just like jade~

Can I hold her tightly and give her a chivalrous kiss? It shouldn't matter! No, no, no, it might make Meimei hate me even more. After all, a guy wearing iron stockings on his head and naked is a pervert no matter where he is.

If I help him with good intentions but get taken advantage of, who knows, Meimei might never appear again!

Absolutely don't do this!

"...Um, Lord Faded." Melina spoke slowly and doubtfully, "It looks like your runes are not strong enough to increase your power..."

"Yes, I know." I gently held Melina's hand, and then, in her slightly surprised eyes, I tried my best to put on what I thought was the most hearty smile, "From now on, we can be considered partners, right? This is a symbol of friendship, Melina."

“…Yes, is that so?”

While Melina wasn't suspicious yet, I quickly and reluctantly let go of her hand. If I continued to hold it, I would have no way of controlling my evil thoughts. "By the way, can I see you every time I want to increase my power in the future?"

Melina nodded: "As long as you are near the blessing, you can call me."

Very good!

I secretly clenched my fists. It seems that I will see Melina every time I level up!

In the game, I always feel sorry that Little Wood appears too seldom. Sometimes I can't see him even if I want to. When he appears, he always says "mother, mother, mother, mother, I have something to say to you". Look at Lani. Even when she cut off two fingers and went to explore the laws of the stars, she still created Little Lani to accompany A-Tai out of fear of loneliness.

In this case, the competition for the female lead will be no match!

Long live the true Elden Ring!

"Oh, there's one more thing." Melina handed over a golden ring and said, "I'll give this ring to you. Use it when you need to move long distances... It can summon the spirit of a horse named Torret... Torret has chosen you, and I hope you treat it well."

Looking at the golden Lingshao ring, my heart suddenly felt dazed, as if I had seen a scene of the ring being burnt red and hot.

"Eh-"

A clear horse neigh woke me up. I couldn't help but touch the ring and said with a smile, "Thank you for your guidance, Torret."