Elden Ring: Atai vows to have a perfect ending

Chapter 267: Discussion on Internal and External Cooperation

"It's unfair, Lord Blaze! I was framed. I hope Master Qingtang can see clearly!" On the square of the Great Library, I was tied up by a group of magicians and twisting on the ground like a maggot.

This made Blaze cover his forehead speechlessly, while Yura and Mugram beside him looked at each other and exchanged glances.

Finally, it was Brother Wolf who sighed and said, "This guy who is throwing a tantrum must be Zero himself. Let's untie him."

However, the magicians seemed to be a little hesitant, so Blaze could only continue, "His eyes are those of a normal Faded One, and although he is wearing Du Juan's clothes, he must have sneaked in from outside the academy. Besides, the smell on Zero is different from that of the Mad Fire One, so let's untie him."

Blaze's repeated explanations finally reassured the magicians, and they untied the ropes for me and Awa, the Son of Platinum.

Thinking back to that crazy Ah Ling, just when I saw him, he seemed to be walking into the Azalea Church from the direction of the waterwheel. I stood up and asked, "So, the crazy person who looks like me has also infiltrated our side?"

Blaze nodded. "Not long ago, that man sneaked in and tricked Mugram into entering the Great Library... I can only say that it's a good thing that Zero took Lady Reinara away in advance, otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous."

And Mugram looked depressed again, his eyebrows drooping almost to his mouth: "I am so sad."

"Well, it can't be said that it's all your fault, Mugram. I seem to have forgotten to tell you that there is someone who looks similar to me among the Mad Fire Ones." I remember that when I mentioned this, Mugram was not around. He was hiding in the flowers of Tolina, feeling sad. I indeed failed to remind him afterwards.

But unexpectedly, this tiny gap was seized by the fire man.

It's really hard to guard against.

——In the future, I have to find a big loudspeaker to broadcast the difference between me and that crazy person at the border area 24 hours a day.

However, I took advantage of this point this time and was able to successfully infiltrate Dujuan's army, so I guess it's a draw.

"Zero, what's the situation outside now?" Blaze asked me for information.

"The joint forces of Stonewell and Kalia are already attacking Nanmenqian Town. Although they have a slight advantage on the front battlefield, it is still difficult to capture Dujuan's camp." I explained everything in detail, and then asked, "How about you guys?"

"We can still hold on, even though the overpass has been lost, it will be hard for Dujuan to break into the square thanks to the terrain advantage." Blaze said lightly, but even his armor was stained with knife marks, and the cape on his back had been shredded into a scarf around his neck. "After you left, a few more people from the Scavengers and Blood Fingers came. After we deal with them, there won't be any outstanding guys among Dujuan, so they probably won't be able to break in for a while."

"It seems that Nefeli and the others' containment is quite effective."

"However, after the information that the queen is not in the academy was leaked, Dujuan should slow down the offensive here and concentrate on dealing with the opponents outside." Yura speculated about the subsequent battle situation.

But Mugram was reminded of his fault again by his words, and his face became even more melancholy.

Blaze agreed with Yura's statement: "After all, for Dujuan, we are already in his grasp. It is only a matter of time before we capture this place. Compared with the threat, the coalition forces outside are definitely more threatening... So, Mugram, don't be depressed. Maybe this will be a good opportunity for us to fight back. It's a good thing."

"...Thank you very much for your comfort, Blaze. I, I understand." After thinking for a while, Mugram's worried expression relaxed a little. He drew out the Kalia Knight Sword, and there were still mottled bloodstains on the blade. "So, when should we drive those ants out of the academy, Zero?"

"The reinforcements from Stonewell should meet up with the frontal army tomorrow. Then, it should be time to launch a general offensive." But I was a little worried. "It would be best if we could attack both inside and outside at the same time, but without good means of communication, I'm afraid it would be difficult to grasp the timing."

Mugram suggested: "In fact, the top floor of the Great Library is also the highest position except for the Magic Realm Bell Tower. From there, we may be able to observe the situation outside the academy."

Blaze's eyes rolled, and he immediately added: "That guy Selvis is also in the United Army, right, Zero? Then let him shoot a large magic into the sky, and then we will fight to the death with those cuckoo bastards!"

"...If we want to catch them by surprise, I think we can restart the big waterwheel and take the Azalea Church directly from that side."

Yura's words suddenly reminded me of the situation inside the church. It was full of tired soldiers and wounded people, which was indeed the weakest link of the Cuckoos.

This made me applaud his idea, and Blaze nodded: "However, we still need to ask White King Revley. If we can restart the waterwheel, it is indeed a very good idea."

So, we hurried to the back door of the college building, found the magician and the White King guarding there, discussed the matter of the waterwheel, and after getting confirmation of its restoration, we discussed in detail the details and possible situations after the general attack began, and finally finalized the preliminary strategy for the internal defensive counterattack of the college.

I finally reminded him, "If nothing unexpected happens, the next time we meet, Du Juan will be defeated. So, if someone who looks like me appears again, just let go and attack him directly."

"Don't worry, Zero. After seeing that man in person, I can already tell the difference between your two scents... The smell of blood on him is several times stronger than yours." Blaze smiled and patted my shoulder. "So, relax and take the information back. I'll take care of everything."

"Okay, leave it to me." I turned around and said to the Son of Platinum, "Awa, let's go."

I pretended to go to the portal in the main passage at the entrance of the library, but after I parted with everyone, I secretly called Melina: "Please, Melina, help me and Ava to go to the ruins of Lascar! As for the confidentiality, I will let Letina and Ava talk about it later."

"Well, then, please, Lord Zero, hold the hand of the Son of Platinum." Melina's hands seemed to gently stroke my shoulders, and the blessed golden light poured down from the top of my head, and my whole body seemed to float up.

When I came to my senses and opened my eyes again, Ava and I had returned to the ruins of Laska on the south side of Lake Lienia, which was the temporary camp of the combined forces of Stonewell and Kalia.

Soon, I found Nefeli and the others. In front of everyone's surprised but relieved eyes, I asked with a smile: "Everyone, I brought back a piece of good news that is not so good, and a piece of bad news that is not so bad. Which one do you want to hear first?"