Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

Chapter 180: Elden Ring: Zombies Out

We passed Stonewell, turned at the dilapidated house at the foot of Storm Mountain, and headed east of Nimgfu. Laya and I ran into a foggy forest. We looked towards the dilapidated house where the warriors once gathered together, and found that Senior Bernal had indeed left.

I withdrew my gaze and continued to move forward, but was soon stopped by the soldiers stationed at the entrance of the woods.

"A slovenly knight and a blonde noble girl...the two of them are Lord Zero and Miss Laya!" The garrison sergeant had indeed received Edson's information and did not make things difficult for us.

——But... unkempt... Isn't it just that his hair is a little long, his beard is a little stubble, and he likes to wear a set of shabby clothes and armor? He doesn't look like an ancient god. Ah Tu is still pretty handsome, okay!

I protested slightly in my mind, and the Knight Commander continued, "But Lord Zero, be careful going forward."

"Oh?"

"You may not know, ahead, after crossing the Saint's Bridge, there is a place called Water Calling Village, inside..." The Knight Commander was embarrassed, but finally told the truth, "Everyone inside has been condemned and turned into those immortal dead-borns."

——I know this, and there are also ships that summon the dead.

——However, those who say it is a wild BOSS are exaggerating. Ah Tui can just ride around on his horse to kill the Summoning Ship and obtain the Dead Root~ and go find the Beast Priest to exchange it for the Claw Mark Holy Seal and Beast Prayer.

So, I said nonchalantly, "It's okay. I have dealt with many deadborns before, and I know their weaknesses very well."

Besides, this time, I can summon Serolina.

In addition to praying, this finger witch also throws holy water bottles, which can cause great damage to the dead.

"As expected of you, Lord Zero." The Knight Commander exclaimed, "If you really cleaned up the Shuihuan Village and solved a major hidden danger for our Nimgefu, I will definitely report it to Lord Hyde and let the future Storm King remember your merits!"

——Since he said so, let’s just solve it on the way. It shouldn’t take too much time.

I confidently boasted to the Knight Commander, "Once we have dealt with the Dead Borns and the ship there, I will not stay here. You can go check out the situation tomorrow."

"Ship?" The Knight Commander seemed to be a little puzzled, but he still saluted as a knight. "Then I look forward to your good news."

So, Laya and I passed through the camp and continued on our way.

"Deadborn...Zero, are you going to fight soon?" Laya asked curiously.

"Well, it is."

"Great! I will remember every moment of your performance as a warrior!" The little girl was still as interested in fighting as ever.

I also had to remind her: "Laya, you must follow me closely and don't get lost."

"no problem!"

After passing the downward slope and going forward, you will reach the Saint's Bridge that the Knight Commander mentioned.

But... I didn't hear the familiar cry for help. Out of curiosity and the desire to solve the mystery, I deviated from the main road, jumped onto a small platform from the stepped stones on the right, and indeed found a big pit.

——Brother Hu Alexander has actually been rescued?

But, you're right, it's easier to miss the side quests in the real world than in the game, and I'm not the only one who passed through this road.

Maybe the last time Rodlika and the others passed by, they rescued Brother Hu.

——What a pity, I was planning to give him a good slap.

After going down the hill, we lit up the blessing point at the Saint's Bridge, and the strong wind blowing towards us brought a strange sound.

Boom!Boom!Boom!

"Ow—"

I saw a pumpkin-headed soldier kowtowing to everyone frantically on the bridge and tossing the big pumpkin hammer in his hand from time to time.

——To be honest, when I first saw this guy in the game, I thought I had encountered some crazy rock-and-roll boss, but it turned out to be just a small monster.

Never mind, never mind.

"Ow—"

Oh my god, I don't care about you anymore, but you are still chasing us! Moreover, this pumpkin-headed soldier is "completely crazy" and is chasing us very fast, just like Red is angry.

"Laya, ride faster! He is going to catch up with you!" I couldn't help but urge her.

As a result, Laya tilted her head in confusion: "Eh? Master Ling, you won't fight?"

——Uh, am I really Eren Yeager in Laya’s mind, the one who keeps fighting as long as he draws his own card?

I was just about to explain to her that there was no need to waste time with such a crazy guy.

Unexpectedly, the pumpkin-headed soldier stopped halfway, and a heart-wrenching roar suddenly erupted from his pumpkin hood: "Ah-ah-ah-ah"

Then he began to pound his head on the ground frantically.

——Come to think of it, this guy is quite sensitive to sounds, could it be that he heard something?

I looked ahead vigilantly, and behind a group of lonely graves, Shuihuan Village was blocking the road ahead.

The originally bright sky was covered with thick clouds at some point, and even the brilliance of the golden tree was completely obscured, as if it was already dusk when the sun set in the west.

The sound of the wind passing by my ears seemed to be mixed with wailing sounds, one after another.

I couldn't help swallowing and reminded her, "Be careful, Laya."

Pulling Torret, he slowly walked into Shuihuan Village.

The whole village is located in a depression, as if it had just suffered a severe flood, with shallow water everywhere that is ankle-deep.

The houses were all in tatters, as if they had been looted by vicious robbers.

But unlike in the game, the Water Calling Boat did not appear blatantly in the middle of the main road of the village, and the entire Water Calling Village was larger than I imagined. It would take about ten minutes to ride Torret at full speed through it.

Although I haven't seen anyone yet, I have a feeling that every move of mine and Laya is under someone's surveillance, and it's the kind of overwhelming surveillance. If I turn my head, I might be able to find a pair of eyes.

"Hiss~ Ling, it's a bit cold here." Laya couldn't help but say in a low voice.

boom!

Suddenly, there was a loud thunder, which startled us all.

Rain began to pour down from the sky, and in just the blink of an eye, it was heavy enough to fall on people's heads like small stones.

There is an ominous feeling.

In fact, I began to waver in my heart, and I really wanted to take Laya directly through Shuihuan Village.

But... the promise has already been made. If the problem is not resolved, and the Knight Commander comes with his men to check it out, wouldn't that harm others?

However, we can probably make a strategic retreat and wait until the rain subsides.

So, I shouted: "Laya, we..."

boom!

Another clap of thunder interrupted my words.

And in the lightning, I inadvertently caught a glimpse of a strange white-gray figure under the gray rain curtain.

"Laya, follow me!" I hurriedly drove the Torret over, and saw an old man with a hint of black and red in the gray and white, holding the boat pole and drifting slowly on the rain-soaked path between the dilapidated houses.

——It is indeed the calling ship.

I rode my horse forward, and while the other party had his back to me and was unaware, I suddenly jumped up, raised my hound's fangs high and chopped down angrily.

But just when the sword was about to fall on the opponent's head, the old man on the boat suddenly pushed the pole hard, and the whole boat slid forward quickly and disappeared into the shadows again.

—Playing hide and seek? Where did you go?

woo-

Amid the crackling sound of rain, a low and loud horn sounded suddenly, which made me slightly alert.

The next second, a cold feeling wrapped around my legs and feet.

When I lowered my head, I saw the pale skeleton suddenly opened its mouth wide and let out a terrifying roar: "Ah——"

It's the dead one!

I subconsciously kicked his skull and broke free from his hand.

Looking around, whether it was under the water on the road or in the dilapidated houses, the corpses that escaped from hell followed the sound of the ship's horn and broke into the human world one after another.

This scene is just like the awakening tide of zombies in a zombie movie.

——Although a single one... Oh, no, even if there are five or six Dead Borns, they are no match for me. But if there are a dozen of them at once, with their spears alone, they can probably turn me into a hornet's nest in just a few rounds of attacks.

——After all, even if it was Ip Man, he had only practiced karate for ten days. It would be difficult for him to deal with a gang armed with weapons at once.

——Retreat first.

"Ah!" Just as I had the thought of retreating, a scream came from behind me.

The dead borns had surrounded Laya, and countless hands were frantically trying to pull her down.

"Ah - fresh flesh, give me fresh flesh!"

"It hurts so much—it hurts so much—why am I still alive?!"

"Give her to me! She's mine!"

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Phew——

The horse struggling in the sea of ​​dead was suddenly stabbed by several spears. Even though it was extremely powerful, it was suppressed by the other side who had more people.

"Laya!" I hurried over.

Combat Skills——Wolf Attack Blood Dance! Two-stage burst!

The extremely domineering blood blade slashed a path for me. I quickly reached out to Laya and said, "Come down quickly. Let's leave here first."

As for the poor horse, it was too late to save it, so it had to wait for the blessing to revive it.

woo-

"Give me flesh and blood! Give it to me! These are all mine!"

"Ah—don't go! Don't go!"

Some of the dead-born pounced on the horse, devouring its body madly, while the other part continued to pounce on us.

All I can say is that fortunately Nimgefu is not very strong, and Hound Fang can tear these guys apart with just one strike.

But the dead born around me were just like falling from the sky with rain, more and more, more and more. No matter where I took Laya, there were endless dead born, and there was no way to find any trace of the calling ship.

——Where is the exit of Shuihuan Village?

I couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, there was a piercing pain in my shoulder.

——Tsk, the rain was too loud and there were too many distractions, I didn’t even notice the sound of the arrow.

Moreover, the number of dead people armed with bows and crossbows gradually increased. The arrows flew through the rain, making it impossible to tell where they were coming from and difficult to resist.

——If this continues, the two of us will be completely drowned in the tide of the Dead Born!

"Alas. What an ignorant and reckless guy. I don't know where he gets the courage from." Just then, I seemed to hear a familiar voice amid the noisy dead language.

The next second, the ground in front suddenly lit up with a dazzling golden glow, causing all the Undead Borns that were blocking the way and chasing them to fall apart in an instant.

This is prayer - to correct the Holy Law!