Advent of the Game-Given (Elden Ring SI/Multiverse Gamer)

1. The Elden Ring! The Elden Ring is real!

"I promise you... a thousand-year voyage guided by compassion."

Oh, come on, how the hell did I mess up the timing on that?!

The scene that played out on the monitor in front of me was quite infuriating, what with my character getting locked into a bear hug by this giant of a man, as the twink that rode him wrapped his arms around in-game-me, bringing his lips close to my ears, and whispering sweet nothings to my character.

As soon as he was done so, the giant dropped him onto the ground, allowing me to regain control. And so, I did the most sensible thing one would do in a situation like this–

Click, click.

I ran like hell, gaining distance as I attempted to regain my bearings. Even though my character hadn't taken any physical damage, I still felt quite worried. A strange symbol resembling a bird, comprised of bright, golden light, hovered on top of my character's head.

I do not know what that symbol meant, as this was the first time I had gotten caught up in that grab, and honestly speaking, I had no intention of finding out. Curiously, I checked how much health the boss had left, the sight of which caused me to clench my buttcheeks as I did my best to lock in.

[Radahn, Consort of Miquella]

[1,234/46,134]

Holy shit, he's only two hits away from death!

Double-checking my buffs to make sure they hadn't run out, I focused my attention back on the boss, only to see him jump. Once he reached the apex of his lunge, his body halted in place, seemingly floating a few meters from the ground.

Ah shit, here we go again.

Realizing what was about to happen, I started running off to the side, trying to avoid the impending strike. At the same time, motes of light gathered around the boss. A second later, an identical clone of light struck where I was moments prior, carving a gouge before dissolving into nothing.

Not even a moment later, three more clones struck in quick succession, two of which I could avoid, but the last caught me by a hairsbreadth, momentarily stunning my character, which the big man capitalized on.

Bringing his and the twink's weight down on me, he slammed his greatswords down full force, the impact of which formed a crater around him, followed by multiple pillars of light slamming down around him, completely cutting off my escape.

However, that wasn't the end, as he didn't stop attacking. Holding his arms wide open, he jumped once more, as he attempted to grab me once more.

Click, click, clickclickclickclickclick–

Repeatedly mashing the dodge button in desperation, I hoped my character would dodge and roll away in time. And roll he did... right into the boss' open arms.

Fucckkk! Are you kidding me?!

Once again, he hugged my character tightly, while the twink wrapped his arms around my neck, whispering something once more.

"Lord of the old order... Let us go together."

Saying his piece, they both let go of me. Only this time, the twink smiled as he gazed at my character, while Radahn ceased his assault; something that completely escaped my sight and mind, as my mind was focused only on retreating.

Frustratingly, my character would not respond. Instead, he got on his knees, placing his left hand on his left chest, while he reached out with his right as if he was offering his mind, body, and soul to the two standing before him.