[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring":3,"chapter-starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-52":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting at Hogwarts, Logging into Elden Ring",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1496226,1944,"Chapter 52: The Finger Slayer Blade, Journey to the Carian Divine Tower","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>The blade, of course, was the Finger Slayer Blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its form looked as though countless withered vines of death had twisted together into a curved weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one looked closely, faint shapes of a human ribcage and torso could be seen along the blade's surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur recalled that this weapon, much like the so-called \"Godslaying Armament,\" was forged from corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought made him shiver with disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he tossed it straight into the system's inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze then fell upon the flower resting inside the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Great Ghost Glovewort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its effect? To strengthen spirit ashes from +9 all the way to +10—the highest possible level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't just an upgrade—it was a transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At +10, spirit ashes could truly fight, no longer relegated to being cannon fodder against bosses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Arthur had just the right ashes for it: the most unique in all the Lands Between—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Mimic Tear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It consumed his own HP to summon an exact duplicate of himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now that he could upgrade it to +10…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, let's just say—big brother was about to be even stronger than the original.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Finger Slayer Blade in hand, Arthur returned to Ranni's tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he ascended to the top, Ranni's eyes fluttered open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a faint joy in her gaze as she spoke softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Ah, it's you. You truly didn't disappoint me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in my slumber, I felt it—the secret treasure of Nokron is now yours, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. I found it in the Eternal City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur pulled the Finger Slayer Blade from the system inventory and presented it to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. At last, all the conditions have been met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I need only set out… down the path only I can walk, a path deep into the darkness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So eager to leave already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. This doll body isn't suitable for staying awake too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Before I depart, let me give you something in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You've brought me great results—consider this a reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She handed him an object shaped like an hourglass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inside the glass, instead of sand, was an inverted statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…This trinket is strange indeed. But for someone like you, I suspect it will be treasured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our meeting must have been fated—I even owe my thanks to Torrent for guiding you here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…You may go now. Though our time was short, you've done well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur turned the Carian Inverted Statue over in his hands, examining it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He honestly didn't see what was so \"special\" about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was basically just the switch that flipped the Carian Study Hall upside down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he realized—perhaps Ranni was hinting at something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Study Hall was inverted, it would lead him straight to the Carian Divine Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And within that tower lay Ranni's original body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That, indeed, was something he'd be very eager to claim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahem. He meant the talisman upon it—the Carian Filigreed Crest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Why do you linger? I am leaving, down the road of darkness that belongs only to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranni urged him again, shifting uncomfortably in her chair of stacked books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Take care. I'll be going.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur departed Ranni's tower, setting off for the Carian Divine Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the tower belonging to Ranni's mentor, the witch Renna, had already opened its doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At its peak was a portal leading to the Ainsel River Main.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, Ranni had hidden away a Miniature Ranni—a perfect 1:100 scale figurine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Arthur decided to prioritize the Divine Tower first, and only later would he \"marry\" the tiny Ranni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, carrying his wife's soul to collect his wife's corpse sounded way too awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Carian Study Hall, Arthur placed the Carian Inverted Statue into the pedestal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole building rumbled as the world turned upside down before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight was breathtaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but sigh at the Carian royal family's extravagance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They already had the Grand Academy of Raya Lucaria,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>yet still built another massive library just for one Divine Tower—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and even installed a mechanism like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utter luxury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much effort, Arthur finally reached the top of the Divine Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There lay a scorched corpse, curled on its side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body was charred black by death's black flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only faint strands of red hair hinted at its origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes—Radagon's bloodline, without doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Ranni's original body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Night of the Black Knives, she had slain it with her own hand and abandoned it here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corpse still bore half of the Cursemark of Death,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and around its neck hung a talisman untouched by the flames—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Carian Filigreed Crest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Effect: +5 Intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sort of engagement gift where the recipient puts it on, suddenly becomes smarter, and then refuses you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Just kidding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, it sharpened the mind and amplified sorcery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since in-game, intelligence dictated both spellcasting requirements and damage scaling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur carefully stowed away Ranni's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that very moment, back at her tower, Ranni stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…My body. He's taken it. Hmph, I knew that man wasn't entirely trustworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time we spoke, I could feel his impure intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still… he's not as revolting as Seluvis. I'll watch him a while longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she moved the Miniature Ranni into a more visible spot within the Ainsel River Main.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur, of course, knew nothing of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He logged off from the game, satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been quite a day, and he'd have plenty to keep him busy later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, he decided to give himself a two-day break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, finals were over—why not rest properly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, he headed to the Black Lake at Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, he set up his fishing rod and began to fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, his Zen Garden had a pond of its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But somehow, fishing here just felt right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione sat quietly beside him, reading on her iPad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Harry and Ron?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were sprawled out in the Gryffindor common room playing games—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>on the very iPads Arthur had given them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, Ron would've run his mouth bragging to everyone about their dungeon crawl the night before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Arthur's casual line—\"No one would believe Voldemort is still alive\"—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>snuffed that thought out immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such peaceful times, shouting that would only get the Ministry dragging you off for spreading panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the biggest piece of drama, Ron lost the urge to brag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he and Harry just stayed slumped on the couch, gaming away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Final exams were over, after all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>time to play without restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visit my patreon for more chapters\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Advance 30+ Chapters Available\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FWhiteDevil7554\u003C\u002Fp>",1098,"2026-06-06T04:19:46.381Z",1,"novelbin.me","7712814b3acbfd9bffc5a0fcb5e18d7e34873bf034589ea7ed74cddf01eb0e55","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-53","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-51",281,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-cover.jpg"]