Finn returned to the Firelink Shrine, where he and the other leaders of the adventurer families gathered to devise their next steps.
They allocated responsibilities based on power and resources: the Loki Familia committed their strongest members to protect the entrance from monster incursions. Each Familia contributed members, dividing shifts for continuous defense, as monsters attacked in unrelenting waves.
The shift system was structured simply: one group guarded during the day, while another took over at night. Strong warriors protected the mages, who were crucial in clearing out monsters with their powerful spells. With durable defenders supporting them, they quickly established a formidable line of defense, switching shifts every ten days in what they called the "970 rotation." This method would prevent monsters from breaching into their world.
Meanwhile, Loki's Familia ventured to the depths of Irithyll's underground prison. Here, they received a lead from Ludleth, guiding them to a mysterious crossroad where peculiar skeletons, some resembling dragon-like beings, rested in lifelike, stone-stiff poses.
These skeletal remains were rumored to connect to a lost kingdom known as Archdragon Peak, home to dragons and the legendary Nameless King.
In the game, entering Archdragon Peak required slaying the Dancer of the Boreal Valley and venturing deep into Lothric to obtain a specific meditation gesture.
But in this reality, intricate steps weren't necessary, as one person could initiate the teleport with the meditation pose alone.
So now they've arrived at Archdragon Peak. Although they haven't officially entered the Kingdom of Lothric, haven't defeated the former Lords of Cinder, and haven't seen Champion Gundyr or the extinguished Firelink Shrine, heading to Archdragon Peak first isn't a bad start
As they gathered and sat down in meditation, they quickly noticed changes in their surroundings. When they opened their eyes, they found themselves near a strange mountainside.
"Is this Archdragon Peak? This teleportation technique is quite unique. If only I could learn it, then I could teleport between Familia's territories and dungeons!"
After everyone came here, they also saw the skeletons around them. Originally, in the game, if they wanted to go to this place, they had to kill the demon king, that is, kill the dancer and then enter the real Losric Kingdom.
Go all the way down at a fork, like taking an elevator. After reaching the bottom, you will meet a boss named Demon King. Kill this guy and continue forward, and you will get a meditation posture. After you get this posture .
Go back to the underground prison of Iluziel, and meditate in this position, and then you will be sent directly to the top of the ancient dragon. Now that the world has become real, you don't need to use this method. It can be displayed by an individual, so naturally there is no need to be so troublesome.
Even now there is no need to use feet to run to many positions. As we all know, the undead in the game have no knees, so even jumping is difficult, and they can't be afraid of a one-meter-high hurdle. It's really sad.
But the real world is different. If it wasn't for the purpose of collecting a large number of souls, the members of the Loki family would not go along like this.
So now they have come to the top of the ancient dragon. Although they haven't really entered the Kingdom of Losric, killed the last king of salary, and haven't seen the hero Guda and the extinguished Fire Passing Sacrificial Field, it's not bad to go to the top of the ancient dragon first.
In this way, everyone here assumed a posture of meditation, and then they soon discovered that the surrounding environment had changed, and when they opened their eyes again, they had already appeared near a strange mountain wall.
"Is this the top of the ancient dragon? This teleportation method is really strange. It would be great if you can learn it. It can be used between the family and the dungeon!"
As they observed the scene before them, everyone couldn't help but marvel at how useful this skill truly was.
"Lord Ludleth is already working on a solution, and even if the bone fragments remain on our side, they'll soon be returned. This will make expeditions and other actions far more convenient in the future!"
Currently, returning a bone fragment only sends you back to the Firelink Shrine or the nearest bonfire, but once modified, it might even allow adventurers to teleport directly to their Familia's base from a dungeon. It's a remarkable life-saving tool.
Once it's crafted, adventurers' mortality rates would decrease significantly. Of course, it would inevitably lead to some trouble, as with everything, there are two sides. With items like this, the more unscrupulous individuals would become even more audacious.
But at least it's a lifesaving tool, right? Research is ongoing because, ultimately, it involves items from two worlds. Though they can use the weapons and magic freely, special handling is required for items like this.
"According to the intelligence, there aren't too many types of monsters here. There's a unique type of serpent-man with a long neck, capable of both close and long-range combat. Besides the Nameless King, Archdragon Peak is also home to other monsters and ancient dragons..."
"The dragons here are much stronger than the ones we've encountered before. There are also creatures resembling rocks, tough-skinned, powerful creatures with formidable strength!"
Thanks to Ludleth, they had gathered top-notch intel. They arrived fully prepared, though taking on the Nameless King would be challenging, but dealing with others should be manageable.
After their discussion, they followed the mountain path forward and soon reached a cliffside. The area was surrounded by abysses; in short, it was a terrifying city built upon a cliff.
"Building a city in a place like this is really risky, but it seems like many cities in this world are constructed on cliff edges. Honestly, even staying here a bit feels unsettling!"
Tiona remarked with some exasperation. They didn't need to worry much, as if they fell, they could easily climb back up. Unlike the game's protagonists, who would simply die if they fell.
However, with their current power, they could climb back up effortlessly even if they fell. Just by digging their hands into the rock, they could slowly ascend.
"No need to worry, enemies are approaching. According to Ludleth, the monsters here are formidable, and their souls are of high quality. Everyone, power up!"
At Riveria's command, a swarm of ice spikes coalesced and shot toward a corner, piercing through the wall. The serpent creature hiding behind was shredded to pieces, killed instantly.
Simultaneously, a large wave of souls surged into Riveria's hands. These souls were indeed far more potent than any they'd obtained previously, though still not as strong as those from bosses.