Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

Chapter 315 Return to the Round Table Hall

When he opened his eyes again, the Great Blessing, like a pillar of light, stood resolutely in the center of the round table.

It's still as deserted here as ever... Uh, why is there a faint foul smell that makes the pendants on the bald-horned headband jingle.

Ah, I guess that guy has arrived, Old Eight the Coprophagist.

However, I don't have the corresponding plot props on hand, so even if I go to find this guy, it will be a waste of time. I'd better go find my dear Little Red Riding Hood, Roderica.

"Master Ling, long time no see." Colin sensed my presence and took the initiative to greet me. "It just so happens that I have something I want to ask you."

"What's wrong, Mr. Colin?"

"I heard that the road from Lienia to Yatan Plateau has been opened. Is this true?" Teacher Colin seemed unable to contain his excitement.

I answered honestly, "Well, if we go from the ancient ruins cliff, we can reach the Yatan Plateau... Ah, teacher, are you leaving the Round Table Hall?"

Colin nodded. "Yes, I recently studied the works of a great scholar named Golden Mask. His insights into the explanation and exploration of the Golden Rule are truly admirable. So, I plan to go and ask the Golden Mask for advice."

——Ah, that’s exactly the reason.

"In that case, teacher, please wait for a moment. It just so happens that I also have to go to the Yatan Plateau and can take you there with me."

——After all, although the monsters on the cliff have been cleared, if there is no one to manage it, it is difficult to guarantee that it will not be occupied by monsters again.

——Just relying on Mr. Colin’s yo-yo and meteor hammer self-defense skills... I’m a little worried that he can’t even deal with a giant bat.

"Oh, really?" Colin was overjoyed. "In that case, Lord Ling, please accept this prayer as a token of my gratitude."

He took out a blueprint from his arms, on which was drawn... a prayer for "emergency recovery"?

Since they had given me money, I accepted it without hesitation. I also took out another 10,000 yuan from my Rune wallet and gave it to the other party: "Speaking of prayer, Mr. Ke Lin, please draw as many prayers as you know, using this Rune. After all, it may not be easy to find you in the future."

"Well! You are worthy of being Master Zero. Your desire to learn will surely bring you great power." Colin gladly accepted my Rune, "Wait a moment, I will be ready."

Let's take this opportunity to go find Roderica and the blacksmith Xugu. We haven't seen them for a long time.

Just as I was heading towards the passage on the right side of the hall, I ran into "Hunting Death" D head-on.

"Yo." I raised my hand to greet.

But D just looked at me, nodded, and walked away.

And from the passage behind him came familiar laughter and joyful chatter.

"Rodlika." I stuck my head out and greeted her in a singing tone.

Little Red Riding Hood heard the call and turned her head. Her eyes suddenly sparkled and she hurriedly tried to stand up: "Master Ling, long time no see..."

"Be careful!" I quickly stepped forward and held him.

Roderica's face flushed immediately: "Ah, sorry, I've been sitting on the ground for too long, and my legs and feet are a little weak."

"It seems like you need to exercise more, Roderica." I joked with a smile.

"Oh, Ling, you are not dead yet." On the side, a dark-skinned man sat cross-legged on the ground and smiled gently.

"······Brother Jie, can't you ask in a nicer way? For us·····What's wrong with your legs?" Seeing Roger's legs covered with a piece of white cloth, my heart trembled involuntarily, and I quickly reached out to uncover it and take a look.

Unexpectedly, this guy stood up on his own initiative, with a puzzled look on his face: "Nothing. I just feel a little cold here, so I just covered myself up."

——Oh my god, you scared me.

——I thought the world line had ended and Roger was cursed to death again.

But he still asked more worriedly: "Are you really okay? Have you gone to see a witch, or has Teacher Colin checked it out?"

"Don't I know whether I'm injured or not?" Roger looked me up and down with a smile. The look in his eyes was like a playboy taking a liking to a little girl, which made me feel uncomfortable.

"What are you doing?"

"My old friend, when did you get involved with the royal family of Kalia?!" He patted my shoulder with a smile.

——It turns out that he was attracted by my equipment. He stared at me so hard that my heart was beating fast.

I was about to answer, but Roderica spoke for me first, "It was because Master Zero helped the Calia royal family defeat the Cuckoo Knights who were causing chaos in Lienia. I heard Nefeli talk about it a few days ago."

"Hmm? Nefeli has returned to the Round Table Hall?" I was quite curious.

Roderica also nodded: "She seems to be here to thank the Lord..."

"Hey!" I shouted in surprise, interrupting Roderica's words, "H-Have they reconciled?"

"I'm not sure about that." Roderica's eyebrows drooped slightly, and her little face was full of worry. "Although Sister Nefeli thanked him, the Lord Sir just responded, and they didn't say anything else. Moreover, until Sister Nefeli left, the Lord Sir didn't come out of the study... Obviously, Sister Nefeli rarely comes back."

······It sounds like this is similar to the way I get along with my dad in the original world. We seldom talk and we try not to talk if possible.

But the point is, Nepheli came back to say thank you.

What are you thanking me for? It happened during the Lienia War... Ah, could it be that guy, Selvis?

After all, that stinky old man has been coveting Neferi for a long time, and he probably doesn't plan to count on me anymore, so he wants to take action himself during the war? But Baizhi secretly stopped him?

If this is true, given Nepheli's personality, even if the previous conflict with Baizhi has not been resolved, she will indeed come back to thank her after solving the important matters.

——But... If this foster father and daughter really reconcile, how will the plot develop in the future?

——Won’t Baizhi come to stop me as the boss?

——After all, when challenging Gefre, Nepheli will come to help Ati, of course, on the premise that she becomes the Storm King.

Roderica prayed, "I hope the two can reconcile soon. After all, no matter what, they are still rare relatives."

...But the matter in Platinum Village was indeed Baizhi's fault. If he is unwilling to change, this probably won't work... Well, from my point of view, if I can win over an opponent, it wouldn't be... No, what if Baizhi really awakens his daughter-obsessed attribute and then helps Nefeli fight for the throne of King Elden? That doesn't seem so good. These two people happen to be the perfect combination of a warrior and a mage, one close and one far away!

Roger seemed to see through my thoughts. He smiled and patted my shoulder. "Okay, okay, Zero, stop imagining... Now that you've become a Kalia Knight, can I ask you for a favor?"

"Well, what's the matter?"

"'Moon Princess' Lani, Zero, can you take me to meet that person... I have an important discovery!" There was a strange light flashing in Roger's eyes.

That is the inquiring mind of a scholar.