FATE: Target of Grand Master

With the blessing of Morgan's magic, Xia Yan flew at a speed of nearly 100 kilometers per hour.

"Xia Yan, at our current speed, we'll be detected by the enemy before we even reach the Great Temple," Morgan warned telepathically.

"It's alright. I was hoping they would find out anyway; consider it a polite way of knocking."

Sure enough, not long after, Nitocris's enormous phantom appeared in the air.

"Who goes there? State your name!"

Xia Yan and the others began to slow down their flight speed.

"My name is Xia Yan, and I am a Master who wishes to have an audience with the Sun King."

"Knowing that the great Sun King is ahead, why come flying at such high speed? This is disrespectful to the Sun King! It is utterly disrespectful!"

"Morgan, have you found Nito's location?" Xia Yan asked telepathically.

"Found it, should we go straight there?"

"Okay, teleport there directly."

Nitocris, hiding in the shadow of the Sphinx in front of the Great Temple, was still ranting about Xia Yan's crimes, completely unaware that Xia Yan and the others had teleported behind her.

"Disrespecting the Sun King is a grave offense! But if you return to Earth and kowtow towards the direction of the Great Temple, you might be pardoned; otherwise..."

"Hey!"

Xia Yan quietly walked up behind Nitocris and patted her smooth back.

"ah!"

Nitocris let out a girlish scream and immediately leaned against the Sphinx, as if only in this way could she feel safe.

"How did you all get here?"

The enormous phantom had long since vanished, Nitocris stammered.

"That's not important. I think Osmandis sent you out to greet us, didn't he?"

"How dare you! To address that esteemed person by their given name! This is utter disrespect! I must..."

Before Nitocris could finish speaking, he met Morgan's cold gaze.

"I'm going to tell that lord! That lord will bring divine punishment upon you!"

Nito's words sound just like a child who, having lost an argument, threatens to tell the teacher.

Knowing how to tease someone properly is an essential skill for any flirt. Seeing that Nito's face had turned red and he looked like he was about to cry, Xia Yan knew that this was pretty much the limit.

"Ahem. Your Excellency Nitocris, I apologize for addressing that person by their first name earlier. I believe the Great Sun King will not hold such a small matter against you. Now that we have arrived, would you please lead the way for us, Your Excellency?"

Since Xia Yan has offered a way out, Nito has no reason not to take it.

After clearing her throat twice, Nitocris regained her serious and calm demeanor and picked up the cup again.

"Since you have acknowledged your guilt and sincerely apologized, I will generously forgive you this time. Come with me, the great Sun King is waiting for you in the Great Temple."

After following Nitocris into the Great Temple, Xia Yan was finally free from the scorching sun. He stretched comfortably with his arms crossed, then took a sports drink from Morgan and drank it with relish.

Nitocris wanted to speak up and stop Xia Yan's nonchalant behavior, which resembled that of a tourist, but seeing Morgan's cold face, she carefully chose her words and said, "The Sun King is receiving guests. When we arrive at the main hall of the Great Temple, you can't be so casual."

Nitocris's words immediately made Xia Yan serious. After handing the sports drink to Cú Chulainn, he asked, "Lady Nitocris, you just said that the Sun King is receiving guests. Do you know who he is?"

"Hmph. Now that you need my help, you know how to be respectful? Anyway, even if I don't tell you, you'll find out soon enough. Like you, they are Masters who came with Servants."

they?

It seems there are at least two Masters in the Great Temple now. If we divide them according to the three forces in this world, a three-way battle between the three Masters seems to be a very reasonable configuration. So the two Masters in the Great Temple now support the Sun King and the Lion King respectively.

Logically speaking, these two Masters have different stances and should not be mixed up. Could it be that the Lion King and the Sun King have reached a non-aggression pact as in the original story?

Is he walking into a trap set by both sides?

"Morgan, if things don't look good, we'll retreat immediately."

Xia Yan wasn't lacking confidence in his servant's strength, but fighting Osmandis inside the Great Temple was not a wise choice. Even when King Hassan beheaded Ramses II inside the Great Temple, he couldn't kill him.

Even if they were to fight, Xia Yan would retreat outside the Great Temple before engaging in combat. Even if it meant being hit by a Noble Phantasm colliding with Osmandis's grave, it would be better than being trapped inside his grave and slowly worn down to death.

Just as Xia Yan was pondering various countermeasures, his view suddenly opened up, and the magnificent main hall appeared before him.

Osmandis rested his head on his hand with a slight upturn of his lips, looking down at the two people below—no, there should be eight people. The eight people below were clearly divided into two groups of four.

Needless to say, these are the other two Masters for this trial.

One side's Servants are Georgios, Frankenstein, and Nezha, while the other side has Ushiwakamaru, Medusa, and Okada Izou. Judging solely from the strength of the Servants, our side is overwhelmingly superior.

"Great Sun King, the last guests have been brought."

Nitocris reported to Osmandis with great respect.

"You've had a hard time, Nitocris. Well then, my last Master, let me hear what brings you here."

While Xia Yan was observing the two Masters, the two Masters were also observing him. From the eyes of one of them, Xia Yan could read surprise and wariness.

Xia Yan only looked away after being called out by Osmandis.

After a slight bow, Xia Yan replied, "Great Sun King, it is an honor to be received by you. My name is Xia Yan, and I am a Master. I am currently cooperating with the Pseudo-Crusaders. I have come here to discuss with you, the Sun King, the possibility of forming an alliance to jointly confront the Lion King. After all, compared to the Pseudo-Crusaders, the Lion King is far more powerful. If I may be frank, even you, the Great Sun King, would find it difficult to contend with him. In a three-way struggle, it is always better for the two weaker factions to join forces against a stronger enemy than to be annihilated one by one by the stronger one."

"Outrageous! How dare you publicly slander the great Sun King! This is utter disrespect!"

With Osmandis by his side, Nitocris immediately felt more confident and reacted instinctively to Xia Yan's words.

Osmandis gently raised his hand to stop Nito.

"Interesting. You're the only one of the three who dares to say such things to me. You must be prepared to accept my punishment."

Before the words were even finished, the Sphinx statues on both sides of the main hall of the Great Temple simultaneously fired lasers, aiming directly at Xia Yan.