stonecrandall Chapter 409 Two-Finger Sir, 1 Don't Move
Chapter 409 Two-Finger Sir, 1 Don't Move
After capturing Crazy A Ling and extorting a lot of gold coins from him, I also promised Mongette that I would find a way to reconnect Rodel with the royal family of Kalia and Storm City's Stonewell. So I took Melina and temporarily left the royal city.
Next, it’s time to continue Lani’s side quest. I hope the “Moon Princess” hasn’t gotten impatient yet.
But before that, we have to go to one place - the Round Table Hall.
Of course, I also went to the hall of the Royal City of Rodel.
Hu Ge Alexander, Millicent, and Ishutopia have been staying here since they said goodbye to me at the Volcano Residence last time. I told them about Mongte's intention to open the snowfield and go on the expedition.
Not only was Millicent overjoyed, but even the "rogue magician" Wehler joined our conversation halfway and expressed his interest in the enclosed snowfield.
However, at the moment, because the illusion of the Blessed King was shattered, Monggot's true identity would be exposed sooner or later, which would inevitably cause turmoil in the royal city of Rodel - the king was actually the son of evil omen who was despicable, cursed and blasphemous to gold.
Those corrupt nobles would never allow such a thing.
Therefore, I also remind my old friends to pay attention to their own safety. Before setting out for the snowfield, what they need more is time to wait.
After saying goodbye to everyone and finding a secluded corner, I asked Melina to teleport me to the Round Table Hall in the cracks of time.
With a slight sway, when I opened my eyes again, the beam of golden blessing was still standing tall and graceful, but it seemed that because it had become increasingly deserted recently, the light had dimmed a little and was no longer as bright as before.
As usual, I went to find the blacksmith Xiugu first and gave him the Night Starfire for repair and maintenance. Also, when I was circling in the sewer, I picked up Faded Forging Stone 7 and 8, which were just enough to upgrade the level.
Ah, hasn't my Roderica come home yet?
It seems that the upgrade of ashes will have to be postponed again.
Baizhi was in the study as usual.
I went to say hello briefly, chatted about the Fire Madman and Bernal, asked him to help find someone, and then walked towards the room in the center of the Round Table Hall, which was also the audience room of Two Fingers.
Just like in the game, after the Faded One discovered that the golden tree was covered with thorns and he could not go in to repair the Elden Ring, his two fingers stood straight at attention like a soldier in summer camp.
I recalled the last time two fingers had driven me out, and whispered, "Yo, long live Queen Malika~"
"What are you doing, little brat?"
Suddenly, an old, weathered voice came from the shadows of the room, startling me a little: "Ah, Granny Enya, you're here. What's wrong with Master Two-Fingers?"
Although I asked knowingly, even after hearing the word Marika, I pointed at the sir and remained motionless.
Granny Enya looked at the two fingers with her hollow eyes and said slowly, "Zero, the golden tree rejected you, right... This unexpected situation has happened, and Master Finger is also confused. He is communicating with the Supreme Will. When it is over, he will naturally guide you again."
"Really?" What the mother-in-law said was not much different from what was said in the game. Well, as far as I know, Lord Two-Fingers didn't communicate well until the end of the story when Atei became the King of Elden. I don't know what they communicated, or maybe it was simply a system crash.
However, what interested me more was: "Mother-in-law, how did you know that the Golden Tree rejected me?"
——After all, this incident should have been witnessed by Mongette, Melina, and I.
——Even if Finger sent an undercover agent to follow me secretly, not to mention that I am rather careless, I really didn't notice it. The meticulous teacher Mungert should have discovered something.
"... It's okay to tell you now, Zero." Granny Enya turned her head and looked at my hand. "Master Finger is the symbol of the civilization of the borderland. Therefore, if Master Finger is willing, he can sense what everyone's fingers touch... When you touched the golden thorn, Master Finger knew about it and became motionless."
"Eh?!"
——Can you sense what everyone's fingers touch?! Doesn't that mean you can sense sweaty hands, too?
——Mr. Finger is so perverted!
"You little brat, are you thinking about something silly?"
Oh, I was seen through by Grandma Enya. I quickly shook my head like a rattle: "No, no, no, I just think my fingers are so powerful."
"Of course, it's not a trivial matter. Master Finger will sense it... Although the last time you mentioned Queen Marika, Master Finger was furious, he still thinks highly of you, and so he will know at the first time that the Golden Thorn refused you entry." Granny Enya paused, and then continued, "Speaking of which, this is the second time I have seen someone carrying two demigod runes. No wonder that brat Gideon always says that the young are to be feared... Take this, it is also a token of my kindness."
After saying that, Grandma Enya took out a leather amulet bag and handed it over.
"Thank you, Grandma." I looked at the leather bag in my hand, raised my head and asked again, "By the way, Grandma Enya, have you ever thought about leaving here?"
"Leave here? Why?" Grandma Enya asked in confusion.
I did not hide it: "In order to repair the Elden Ring, the only way to enter the Golden Tree is to burn those spikes."
“What?!” Granny Enya naturally understood what I meant. “Little, little devil, that is something a son of man must never do... Burning the golden tree is the most primitive felony, not to mention pursuing the power of the Death Rune..."
"But, there is no construction without destruction, mother-in-law." I interrupted this familiar dialogue, "The world and life are collapsing more and more. If the order of the border continues to be chaotic, who knows what will happen in the future? Just like if it weren't for me, Master Finger would have no way of knowing about the golden thorn... Such an unexpected thing has happened. How long do we have to wait for Master Finger to communicate? One day, two days, thousands or tens of thousands? The border can't wait that long."
——Well, although what I said makes sense, these are the lines of the mother-in-law in the game, which means she is really thinking.
After staring at me for a long time with his hollow eyes, the other party couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth and smiled: "I finally understand why that little brat Gideon thinks so highly of you, Zero... Yes, the world order has collapsed, but the Supreme Will has never, never appeared in person to save us, and now even Master Finger is at a loss... So how can we say that a serious crime is still a serious crime? Moreover, judging from the look in your eyes, I guess you have already made up your mind without me saying anything more, right?"
I nodded and continued, "If my plan succeeds, then this hall created in the cracks of time with the power of the golden tree will also be affected and collapse."
"So, that's why you asked me if I've ever thought about leaving?... You're such a gentle person, Zero." Granny Enya smiled and shook her head. She looked at Two Fingers again and said slowly, "But it doesn't matter. I've lived for too long. Accompanying Lord Two Fingers is our mission and duty as the finger unlockers... If this hall is really going to collapse, then you will only have one step left to become the King of Elden, and your guidance will end there."
"..."
"Go ahead and do what you want to do. Winners will be kings and losers will be bandits. The right and wrong of today are just passing clouds. If there is an afterlife, it will decide. So, go and do what you think is right, Zero."
Whether it is the blacksmith Xiugu or Grandma Enya, they seem to have been imprisoned in this hall by their respective missions.
I also feel that the road ahead is still long, so no matter how nicely I say things, if I actually hold them back, I would be letting them down.
All I had to do was keep moving forward.
One day, when I have enough strength and the ability to truly become a king, I will come back to persuade them.
I don't want to let go of any person who has been kind to A'ti.
After all, it was them who lifted A-Ti onto the throne step by step, wasn't it?