Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

Chapter 557 Farewell

Unexpectedly, they all came from the deep roots and strolled to the holy tree stage.

Seeing Loretta panicking and rushing, Marennia greeted her calmly: "Long time no see, Knight Loretta."

Loretta glanced at me in surprise, then quickly saluted as a knight and tried to keep her voice calm. "It is my honor to see Lady Marlennia safe and sound, in good spirits, and that you remember her name. In addition, there is one thing I need to report to you."

"Please say."

"Earlier, under the guidance of Master Zero, the Faded One beside you, I dispatched the Black Blade Assassin stationed in Yidian Town to the south of the Holy Snow Plain. Indeed, we found a unique teleportation door near the high cliff." Loretta kept glancing at me as she spoke, "And, just as Master Zero said, there are indeed traces of the people of the First Blood Dynasty on that door."

"Sure enough, was my brother taken away from there?" Marennia ordered without hesitation, "Knight Loretta, please go to Abrefil to summon the Zunfu Knights and the Holy Tree Knights and prepare for the march. Tomorrow, we will march into the Blood Dynasty."

"... Well, there's something I didn't have time to say before." I raised my hand and interrupted, "'Blood King' Monger may have had his Great Rune seized by the Mad Fire One, causing many 'Blood Fingers' to come out in droves. So, if you want to rescue Michaela, perhaps you should send a unit like light cavalry, the sooner the better... I only learned this information on the way here."

Marennia pondered for a moment and modified her instructions: "Then call the Knights of the Holy Tree here. I will let the Scarlet Ants help us march to the Blood Dynasty as soon as possible."

"Yes!" Although Loretta received the order, she did not go there immediately. Instead, she looked at Marennia carefully several times.

I couldn't help but ask, "Loretta, what's wrong with you? Is it so unbelievable to see Marenia?"

"I really didn't expect that you could actually cheer Lady Marenia up again, Lady Zero. But..." Loretta paused, leaned close to my ear and whispered, "Why is Lady Marenia naked?!"

"Huh?!" Only then did I react.

After all, during the battle, Marennia's original Valkyrie costume was completely blown apart. After it was over, she kept that look and walked with me.

The soldiers of the Holy Tree have always regarded her as a goddess. They probably believe that no matter what Marennia does, she has her reasons. I was also beaten up by the corrupt goddess in the second stage. I have seen a lot of things and got used to Marennia's behavior, so I didn't think of reminding her.

——By the way, things like how to put on clothes shouldn’t require anyone to remind you!

But looking at the look on Marennia's face, she probably wouldn't care about such things at all.

The amount of help.

Loretta also sighed: "Forget it, I will go and help Lady Marlenya find clothes, you stay here and accompany her for a while, Lady Zero."

After saying that, she hurriedly ran towards the inner city of Abrefil.

"Hahaha." I laughed dryly twice, trying to remind Marennia indirectly to ease the embarrassment. "By the way, Marennia, aren't you cold? The sacred tree is near the snow-capped mountains and close to the sea."

"The scarlet wriggling will make my body temperature higher than that of ordinary people. Therefore, I can hardly feel the cold... Zero, stand a little further away. I need to release my power and summon my corrupt subordinates." After Marineria finished speaking, after I obediently took two steps back, a scarlet aura rose from her body and floated towards the tree canopy.

——It’s about summoning those big ants, she just said.

"If you find Michaela, will you bring him back and continue to complete the Holy Tree and Abrefil? Or will you help him get the Elden Ring?" I asked tentatively.

Marennia was silent for a moment, and then responded in detail: "To be honest, I haven't thought about it so much. Now I just want to bring my brother back first... Zero, will you continue to pursue the Elden Ring and realize the country you desire?"

"Ah."

"Millicent, that girl also described to me your wish, the world you want to create... It seems to be equally tolerant and full of vitality... It is quite similar to my brother's ideal world." Marennia turned her head and came to me. "So, if possible, those things can wait until later. Please have a good talk with your brother. People with the same aspirations will definitely make him very happy... I will also try to help you."

What this means is that she doesn't want to fight me again.

"That's a deal." I smiled and extended my pinky finger to Marennia. However, considering that Marennia couldn't see, I continued, "Pinch your pinky finger with me, Marennia."

The other party seemed a little confused, but still stretched out his hand stupidly.

I took her finger and shook it slightly. "This is how we make a pact. If I can come back from Fam Azril and fulfill the law, then I'll ask you to introduce me to your brother, Marennia."

After all, Michaela is also the gentle and kind Son of God who is praised by everyone.

Perhaps, he can further help me improve the laws and lead the border area to a better future?

However, this is all a story for later.

——Now that Michaela’s golden needle is in hand, it’s time to go to Fam Azra and settle accounts with Bernal.

Marenia seemed to sense my intention to leave: "Are you leaving, Zero?"

"Well, sorry, I can't accompany you to the Blood Dynasty."

"It's okay." After a pause, Marennia stretched out her hand to me again. A large amount of Rune Light emanated from her palm and gathered towards me.

"Marenia?"

"You won't lose against those crazy people... After all, you defeated me." Marennia smiled gently.

"I can't say I defeated them. In the end, you woke up with strength left, but I was lying on the ground like a dog." I laughed and complained to myself, and once again accepted Marennia's kindness. "But thank you anyway. I will do my best to defeat them!"

"Well. Goodbye, my friend. May gold guide your path forward, and may we meet again under the promise."

"Goodbye, Marennia. I hope you can rescue your brother safely." I also said goodbye to Marennia, performed the blessing teleportation, and returned directly to Rhea Lukalia College.

I landed right at the Azalea Church, and Sir Baizhi seemed to have anticipated my return and was already waiting there.

"It seems that you have indeed obtained the golden needle, Ling." He closed the book in his hand and stood up. "Of course, we have also collected all the dead roots except the one in the Holy Snow Field. Everything is ready."

"Well, thank you very much."

So, the next step is to go to the dragon tomb of Gaileed, find the beast priest, and ask him to help lead us to the sky city Fam Azra.

—Wait for me, Melina.