Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

"Round, round table hall?!"

Roger nodded. "Although the current Round Table may not be as prosperous as the first one, there are still many heroes coming and going inside, including some knowledgeable and experienced Faded Ones... Roderica should be able to learn a lot there. Besides, fighting is not allowed inside the Round Table, so it is safer than outside."

Are armed fighting not allowed? Haha, I have my doubts about this.

But for Roderica, the Round Table Hall is indeed the most perfect safe haven compared to the border area.

However, she herself lacked confidence. When she heard this term, she was surprised and a little awed: "But, but can someone like me also go to the Hall of the Round Table? That's where heroes gather."

"It's okay." Roger said with a smile, "The original intention of establishing the Round Table Hall included the chivalry of helping the weak and punishing the strong, and Roderica, you also have very special abilities, so the hall will naturally welcome you."

"Besides, isn't Senior Ishutopia a knight of the first generation of the Round Table Hall?" I also added additional explanations at the appropriate time.

And Ishutopia asked in a daze: "So, the hall still exists now?"

——Hey, so you didn’t know? Ishtopia.

However, it is possible that Ishutopia seemed to have been wandering around Nimgefu looking for someone. If he had not met the Finger Witch, he would indeed not know about the current Round Table Hall.

Roger happily toasted Ishutopia: "So, you are also my senior, Ishutopia. Please come with me to the Round Table. Maybe you can find your old friends there."

"Oh! I'd be happy to do it!" Ishutopia immediately agreed with great enthusiasm.

Since Ishutopia was willing to go, Roderica agreed, leaving only Bernal.

But he still shook his head and didn't say much.

"However, the only difficulty now is to find the Finger Witch." Roger sighed, "I can't see the light of blessing, so it's difficult for me to take the initiative to teleport everyone to the Great Blessing in the hall."

"······I, I can't go either." After all, it's not good to expose Melina's existence to others, and I myself have not yet learned the blessed teleportation function, so I can only choose an ambiguous answer.

——But when it comes to handing over the other finger witches in the area... I don’t have any good candidates.

Ishtopia suddenly suggested, "By the way, I wonder if you have heard that Gaileyd will hold a battle memorial. Many warriors are already heading to Red Lion City... Originally, I was planning to go there after I dealt with Roderica's issue."

Red Lion City?!

I immediately thought of a perfect candidate - wasn't there a finger witch in the square before the memorial service began?

However, this road feels quite difficult just by feeling - the poison of corruption is everywhere in Gaileid. Not to mention the harsh environment, the creatures have evolved into monsters after being immersed in corruption for many years. It is difficult to describe the first time I saw a crow that was twice the size of a human and swallowed Atui with its mouth open.

——【You Died】

——Is there a better way?

But Roger blurted out, "Yes, since it is a memorial service for the general, there will definitely be a Finger Witch there. We can ask her to take us to the Round Table Hall first."

"It's settled! Without further ado, let's get a good rest tonight and get ready to set off tomorrow." Ishutopia was full of fighting spirit.

Roderica obviously couldn't keep up with the pace of the two people: "Battle memorial? What does this mean?"

So, Roger began to popularize some basic knowledge about Gaileide to Roderica.

Roderica seemed a little frightened by his description, her eyes widened and round, but she was still determined to go along.

At this time, Bernard said, "Kate, Bain, you two should go with Roderica."

The two outlaws were obviously aware of Gallid's evil intentions and were so frightened that they trembled all over. "Brother Bernard? Are you serious?"

"What if something happens to Roderica? You know... After all, what I have the most is some useless time." After Bernard finished speaking, the two guys immediately nodded and joined Roger and the others' discussion.

——It turned out that they surrendered only under pressure from Bernard.

——However, is it really possible to go to the Red Lion City in Gaileid with this group of people?

I'm a little worried. If it doesn't work, I'd better ask Meimei for help...

"Zero, do you want to go with them?" Hertok saw my worry.

I pondered for a moment and decided to shake my head: "No, I'd better fulfill my promise to you first, Hertok. After all, I'm sorry for your trust if I keep putting it off."

Roger is resourceful, senior Ishtopia is tenacious and righteous, and although the other two Kaidan mercenaries are not very good people, they can at least serve as meat shields. I should give them more trust as warriors... After all, this world does not revolve around me alone. If I force everything on myself, I might end up losing the big picture while picking up sesame seeds.

——······To be on the safe side, let’s resolve the issue between Hertok and his brother as soon as possible tomorrow, and then I can follow them.

——Yeah, that’s a good idea.

Suddenly, as if with telepathy, I seemed to see a faint blue butterfly flying past the door of the cottage.

"Everyone, I'm going to be out for a while." As I said that, I hurriedly chased after the butterfly.

After passing through the woods, I found Melina near the familiar cliff. Just like the night before I set out for Stonewell, she stood there and smiled and bowed to me: "Mr. Ling, good evening."

"Long time no see, Melina." I walked forward with a smile, "It's been a long time since we last parted here. We haven't talked face to face for a long time."

"What are you talking about? When have I ever left you, Master Zero?" Melina chuckled. "Besides, didn't we go to the Round Table Hall together on the outer wall of Stonewell?"

——Ah, I accidentally forgot about that time.

So, when we were dealing with the Rotten Tree Spirit today, it was Meimei who reminded me to use the method of the Golden Phantom Tree to deal with that monster.

I scratched my head embarrassedly.

"But it does feel like we haven't seen each other for a long time. That demigod... Lord Zero really did it and defeated him." Melina said, "To meet the Ring of Magic, you need the Great Runes of at least two demigods to enter the Royal City. Next, Lord Zero plans to go to Gallid to participate in the battle memorial ceremony of General Shatterstar?"

"Did you hear that?"

Melina did not deny it.

After a brief thought, I told the truth: "Actually, I want to go to the Lienia Lake District first... I don't think that maniac will be completely inactive."

——Of course, there is also Lani~

——Before doing the Star-Breaking General side quest, of course you have to meet Lani first.

"... Lienia?" Melina looked towards the lake. "Although unlike Nimgefu, where there are people hunting Faded Ones everywhere, the Cuckoo Knights there are quite xenophobic and regard themselves as the rulers of Lienia. Please be careful when dealing with them, Master Zero."

That being said, the Cuckoo Knights are indeed widely scattered throughout Lienia, and even the Great Elevator Dekos is heavily guarded by them.

——But a group of loose people without even a leader BOSS should not be a threat.

While I was thinking, Melina bowed and greeted us in the direction of the forest. When I turned around, I saw that Roderica had followed me out of the warrior's shabby house.

"Ah, Lady Melina, hello, long time no see." Roderica also greeted hurriedly.

I smiled and asked, "How is it going? Have Roger and the others decided how to get to Gaileed?"

"Everyone seems to be discussing a high wall that can burn with fire forever... I have never seen such a wall before, it is a bit hard to imagine." After saying this, Roderica seemed to suddenly think of something and asked carefully, "Master Ling, can I ask you one more favor?"

"What's wrong?" I was a little confused. Did he want to invite me to go to Gallide?

——If that’s what Roderica wants, it’s not impossible to agree to it.

But unexpectedly, Roderica took off her red cloak and handed it to me: "Master Ling, could you please bring this hood to everyone when you return to Stonewell later?"

The "everyone" that Roderica mentioned naturally refers to the companions whose limbs were reattached by Greg.

“······I only now realize that everyone tried to stop Greg just to prevent me from becoming that monster, but in the end·····end up like that. But even so, everyone still firmly believed that even though I have accomplished nothing so far, I can do something in the future.” She raised her head with the pin in her hand and looked at me firmly.

"So, this hood is also your answer to them, right?" I smiled and accepted Roderica's crimson hood. "It's okay. I'll take care of it."

"Well, thank you very much! Lord Zero." Rodlika smiled gently, and the tears that seeped from the corners of her eyes soon drifted away in the wind.

I looked at the girl who was no longer weak in front of me, and couldn't help but say, "Well, that, Roderica, actually, Melina should be able to take you directly to the Round Table Hall... Who knows."

"Huh? Really?" Rodlika looked at Melina curiously.

Melina nodded and admitted: "If it's just Lady Roderica, then it's totally fine."

"Ah, I remember now. Lady Melina's existence must not be known to others." Roderica lowered her voice quickly, and like a little rabbit, she looked around stealthily.

I couldn't help but laugh. I asked, "Well, you can go to the round table now. I'll find a way to explain to Roger and the others."

"..." Roderica was silent for a long time, still shaking her head, "Thank you very much for your kindness, Lord Zero, Lady Melina. But, I still want to go to Galide to take a look... Although it should be as terrible as Lord Roger said, I also want to see what kind of tenacious souls can survive in that terrible corruption... If I can see them with my own eyes, it will definitely be inspiring to me."

"Yes, is that so?" Just as Hertok said, Roderica is already a true warrior. Once she makes up her mind, she will muster up the courage and move forward. Words alone can no longer stop her.

I could only sigh: "Then I can only wish you a safe journey... Tsk, it's all Bernard's fault. If he had gone with us, I would have felt more at ease."

——So, why is that guy so different from the one in the game?

"Lord Bernal... maybe he has his own difficulties." Roderica explained to Bernal in a low voice, "I can vaguely see a soul in Lord Bernal that has been protecting him, but Lord Bernal feels very guilty. When I told him, I had never seen such a surprised and sad face on him."

······This, what does this mean? Does it mean that Bernalta has already been to the northern forbidden area? !