FATE: Target of Grand Master

Just as Xia Yan realized something was wrong, Artemis was already under attack from the Argo.

Artemis and Orion, who were leisurely flying on the sea, were caught off guard by the Argo, which released invisibility and illusion spells.

Artemis did not fly away from the Argo because, on the one hand, she was trapped in the magical barrier set up by Medea Lily, and on the other hand, Orion the bear doll had fallen off during the previous sneak attack and was now desperately trying to avoid Jason's attack.

"Jason, you bastard! If you're so tough, go fight Artemis! What kind of hero bullies a little teddy bear like me?!"

Orion now truly felt the inconvenience brought by this spirit core, but he was helpless and could only desperately dodge the attacks.

His situation with Artemis is actually similar to that of Anne and Mary, as they share the same spirit core. If one of them dies, the other will also die. However, unlike Anne and Mary, the majority of Orion's fighting power is on Artemis, while Orion is a real weakness.

"A wise leader does not act rashly, but chooses the most advantageous opponent after careful calculation, and my opponent is you, Orion! Don't run away!"

Jason grabbed his sword and slashed wildly at Orion.

"You're clearly a bully who preys on the weak!"

Orion cursed loudly as he dodged Jason's attacks.

The two weaklings put on a comical chase on the deck.

Meanwhile, the remaining Servants of the Argo—Theseus, Hector, and Medea Lily—are besieging Artemis, preventing her from rescuing Orion.

Due to Medea Lily's barrier, Artemis's space for flight was greatly compressed, while Theseus and Hector, with Medea Lily's magical assistance, could leap back and forth in mid-air. After several rounds, Artemis had already suffered considerable injuries, and her magical energy consumption was also not optimistic.

After dodging Theseus's repeated sword attacks, Artemis still revealed an opening.

Hector seized the opportunity and hurled his spear, which pierced Artemis's left abdomen with pinpoint accuracy.

Artemis lost her balance and fell onto the bow deck of the Argo. Before she could get up, she was taken into custody by Theseus and Hector.

"Artemis!"

Seeing this, Orion disregarded his teddy bear body and rushed straight to the bow of the ship, only to be grabbed by a woman halfway there.

"Oh my, this little bear is so cute! Why don't you just come with me? I can provide you with a breast pillow every night."

Orion turned his head and saw a beautiful woman in loose robes casting an alluring gaze at him.

"Where did you come from, you vixen? Let go of my darling!"

Artemis protested in dissatisfaction.

However, the woman's sickly flush and the black leather straps faintly visible under her robes alerted Orion. Based on Orion's self-proclaimed experience of having seen countless women, this woman was definitely a yandere, or even a pervert.

"I refuse, let me go!"

Orion made a frightening gesture and struggled incessantly.

"Oh my god, I was rejected by that lecherous Orion! I'm so heartbroken. Well then, I'll just have to crush you."

As she spoke, Caroline forcefully pulled on the teddy bear's neck, causing Orion to squeal in pain.

"stop!"

Artemis was so anxious she was almost in tears.

Caroline, surprisingly, actually let go.

"We're not really interested in you. Just tell us the location of the Ark of the Covenant, and we can let you leave."

Orion's heart tightened. Their target was indeed the Ark of the Covenant. Since their goal was so clearly aimed at him and Artemis, it meant that David and Atalanta were in grave danger.

"Darling."

Artemis was caught in a dilemma.

"Don't say it!"

Orion roared, "Artemis, if you dare say that, I will never speak to you again after I return to the Throne of Heroes!"

When faced with matters of principle, Orion displayed the qualities befitting his title as a hero.

He and Artemis didn't actually remember the whereabouts of the Ark of the Covenant, but they had to pretend they did and stall for time as much as possible. He believed that Xia Yan would soon realize something was wrong and come to rescue them.

"Honestly, that's why I hate heroes. But I also have to thank you for giving me another chance to experience pleasure. I'm curious, how many lashes from my whip can the goddess's spirit withstand?"

Snapped!

The painful thorns struck Artemis, and even the goddess let out a heart-wrenching scream.

"Artemis!"

Orion called out with concern.

"You bastard!"

Orion struggled even harder, but Caroline ignored him.

"Hahaha, so goddesses are just like humans, they can feel my pain too. How interesting, so very interesting. Let me hear your melodious cries again."

Caroline drew out the thorns of pain, ready to hurl them at Artemis once more.

"Mom, watch out!"

Jack tackled Caroline to the ground, dodging the black gun that was originally aimed at her head.

At the same time, Theseus and Hector raised their weapons to block the incoming black spears, but this gave Artemis a chance to escape.

Seeing this, Orion also left two rows of teeth marks on Caroline's hand and fled to Artemis.

"Jack, leave that teddy bear for me!"

Caroline rubbed her bitten hand and angrily pointed at Orion, who was fleeing, and gave orders to Jack.

"Yes, Mom!"

Jack raised his dagger and stabbed Orion in the body.

Just as the blade was about to pierce Orion, it was precisely deflected by an arrow shot by Artemis.

"Darling, come quick!"

Artemis, struggling to stay afloat, held Orion in her hand and barely managed to take off.

The Servants on the Argo tried to stop them, but Morgan's black spear blocked their path.

Morgan destroyed the barrier originally set up by Medea Lily, and Artemis finally increased the distance between herself and the Argo.

"Are you alright?" Xia Yan asked with concern.

"It's okay, it's okay. Although it hurts a lot, I should be able to get through it after a while, darling, how are you?"

"Artemis! You! I... I'm alright."

Seeing Artemis like this, Orion was so heartbroken that he became somewhat incoherent.

Seeing that neither the man nor the goddess was seriously injured, Xia Yan began to direct the battle.

This was a rare opportunity. Since the other party had taken the initiative to attack, Xia Yan could save himself the time of searching for them.

"Morgan, Cú Chulainn, defeat all Servants except the Master."

Cú Chulainn took the lead, leaping from the sea and landing on the deck of the Argo.

He casually twirled his spear with a flourish and asked defiantly, "Who will be my opponent?"