FATE: Target of Grand Master

"I feel okay under pressure lately, and I don't need to deliberately relieve it."

Xia Yan felt Yuri Ellie's legs tightly wrapped around his waist, like a python about to swallow its prey.

"No way~ How dare a mere mortal disobey the goddess's words. I said you're under pressure, and you are. Resisting is useless, so you might as well obediently enjoy it, and I promise I'll satisfy you~"

Xia Yan felt Yuri Ellie's fingers slowly moving downwards. Just as he sensed that things were about to get out of control, the entire hot spring resort began to tremble.

"What's going on? Could it be an earthquake?"

The "dangerous" atmosphere dissipated instantly. Euryale jumped off Xia Yan's body, and the two prepared to leave the hot spring first.

"Wait a minute, why is the shaking getting stronger? It feels like it's coming from right below us."

Just as Xia Yan climbed out of the hot spring and turned around to grab Yuri Ellie's hand, a large amount of spring water suddenly gushed out from below the hot spring, and the pressure was so great that the hot spring turned into a fountain.

"Ahhh! Xia Yan, help!"

Euryale was clearly caught off guard and was sprayed into the air by the fountain.

Xia Yan made a quick visual estimate and the fountain was at least thirty or forty meters high.

Fortunately, Euryale is a Servant, so compared to the damage from Spirit Origin, the psychological impact is greater.

During her fall, Xia Yan seized the opportunity, jumped high, and caught her in time.

"Excuse me, guests, we're about to come in."

Such a commotion must have been noticed by more than just Xia Yan and his companion.

When the proprietress of the hot spring resort opened the door, she saw a huge fountain spraying out from her own hot spring pool, and the falling water droplets covered the entire hot spring resort like a heavy rain.

Xia Yan and Yuri Ai Li were also stunned, standing blankly by the fountain, letting the falling water droplets soak them to the bone.

The proprietress quickly apologized and arranged for Xia Yan and the other person to dry off first.

Above Fuyuki City, Morgan's figure blended perfectly into the night sky, looking down at Xia Yan and Euryale below.

The fountain at the hot spring resort was naturally her doing, with only one purpose: to prevent Euryale from doing anything beyond her tolerance.

If Xia Yan hadn't emphasized harmony and friendship, Morgan would have wanted to shoot Euryale into outer space the moment she stepped into the hot spring, so that this Greek goddess with a brain full of yellow rubbish could experience what it means to "stop thinking".

Subsequently, Euryale's behavior repeatedly pushed Morgan's limits, until Morgan felt that Euryale was really ready to eat the delicacy called "Summer Flame," at which point he made his move.

As long as I haven't picked up my chopsticks, none of you are allowed to eat first.

"We are so sorry, our two guests. It may be due to the earthquake, but a fountain has been created beneath our clubhouse. To express our apologies, we will waive all your bills for tonight and upgrade your rooms."

With the help of the shrewd businesswoman, Xia Yan and Yuri Ellie checked into the most luxurious room in the club.

In addition to a private hot spring bath, the room also features a jacuzzi and a large-screen monitor. Snacks, drinks, and fruits are also placed on the coffee table in advance, so guests can enjoy the hot spring bath while watching TV and having their favorite snacks and drinks.

"Xia Yan, are you still going to take a bath?"

"Maybe we should just forget about it."

Yuri Ellie was still determined, but after what had just happened, Xia Yan had completely lost interest in going to the hot springs.

While the landlady was helping him upgrade the room, Xia Yan checked the weather information for Fuyuki City. There was no information about the earthquake. Besides, what kind of earthquake would only shake a few times and then stop, affecting only the small area of ​​the hot spring resort?

Therefore, there is only one truth!

The earthquake we just witnessed was man-made.

As far as Xia Yan knew, there was only one person who could do this without being discovered by Euryale and who was so targeted at Euryale—Morgan.

"I've been playing all day, and I'm a little tired. I should get some rest."

Xia Yan, who always felt like his wife was secretly watching him, didn't dare to have any other thoughts. He just wanted to get through the night, but how could Yuri Ellie let him off so easily?

"Xia Yan, get up! I haven't had enough fun yet!"

Euryale shook Xia Yan desperately, but Xia Yan seemed to have completely given up.

There's no other way but to bring out the ace.

Yuri let go of Xia Yan and secretly ran to the dressing room to change into the spirit dress that consisted of only a flower wreath on the upper body and a silk scarf on the lower body.

"Ta-da! Xia Yan, how about it? I'm going to wear this outfit to sleep with you tonight, you..."

Before Euryale could finish speaking, she noticed that the bedding where Xia Yan had been lying was empty, with a card beside him that read: "Given your dangerous attempt to cross the line just now, I hereby decree that Xia Yan's time with you is over. What follows is Master's private rest time. If you haven't had enough fun yet, you can stay here and continue playing by yourself."

Morgan!

Euryale tore the card to shreds, but could only helplessly accept reality.

"Xia Yan, while I understand your desire to be with every Servant, don't compromise yourself for it. Refuse when you should; it won't hurt us. Don't underestimate our feelings for you."

At this time, Xia Yan had already been taken back to the safe house by Morgan. After escorting Xia Yan back to his room, Morgan gave him a few words of advice.

"Yes, thank you, Morgan."

"Why be so polite with my wife? If Euryale comes to bother you again, you're welcome to come to my room anytime."

Morgan casually touched Xia Yan's cheek, then waved goodbye.

"Good night."

"Okay. Goodnight."

Euryale didn't disturb Xia Yan's rest any longer. With a blink of an eye, the next day had arrived.

"Yay~ Xia Yan, it's my turn today, right~"

Musashi's energetic voice reached Xia Yan's ears the moment he opened the door.

"Good morning, Musashi. Shall we start now?"

Xia Yan also greeted everyone in high spirits.

"Okay, it's already started. But Xia Yan, you don't need to do anything special. Go brush your teeth, wash your face, and have breakfast first. We'll set off after you've eaten."

"it is good."

Compared to Euryale's often spoiled and willful personality, Musashi's enthusiastic yet tactful way of doing things is more likely to win the favor of others.

After Xia Yan finished breakfast, at Musashi's urging, he took a set of quick-drying clothes and was then led by Musashi to the kendo dojo in Fuyuki City.

"Musashi, are you sure you want me to practice swordsmanship with you?"

The moment Xia Yan saw the kendo dojo, an image flashed through his mind of being used as a sparring partner and beaten up by Musashi.

"Didn't you say you wanted to learn swordsmanship from me? Now that you have some time, go change your clothes."

Musashi patted Xia Yan on the back, signaling him to go change his clothes quickly.

"But Musashi, I promised to stay with you today."

Musashi blinked her big eyes, puzzled, and said, "Teaching you swordsmanship is also a way for you to keep me company, so why make such a distinction?"

Yes, companionship is never a one-person affair. Every moment spent together is a memory for both of you.

boom! boom! boom!

The staff and customers at the kendo dojo all focused their attention on the two young people, a man and a woman. The reason was simple: even a layman would find their bamboo sword fighting impressive.

"Not bad, Xia Yan. I thought you wouldn't even be able to withstand one of my moves."

Although to those around them, the two were moving so fast it was dazzling, Xia Yan knew that the gap between him and Musashi was not small at all.

Looking at the composed Musashi, Xia Yan, whose breathing was already becoming somewhat disordered, said indignantly, "I did receive special training from Morgan and Cú Chulainn, after all."

"I see."

A sense of disappointment flashed through Musashi's heart. He hadn't expected that he wouldn't be the first to become a master.

However, the optimistic girl immediately put that thought out of her mind, and with a burst of strength, she chopped down Xia Yan's bamboo sword, saying with a hint of pride, "But none of them are proper swordsmen. In terms of swordsmanship, you still need a proper master."

"That's right."

Xia Yan bent down to pick up the bamboo sword and got into position again.

"So, Musashi, would you be willing to be my swordsmanship teacher?"

"certainly."

Musashi accepted the role of "sword master" in high spirits.

"However, I can be very strict when it comes to swordsmanship."

"No problem. Then, Master, take this!"

The two resumed their dazzling offensive and defensive battle.

"Take a break. Swordsmanship training cannot be achieved overnight."

Musashi bent down and handed Xia Yan a bottle of mineral water.

"Thanks."

After what Xia Yan felt was an all-out battle, Musashi only broke out in a light sweat, as if it were just a warm-up. This made Xia Yan realize once again the gap between himself as a human Master and a Servant.

"You should say thank you, Master," Musashi corrected.

"Thank you, Master."

Xia Yan was clearly still not used to having to address Musashi as "Master" all the time.

"Mmm, Xia Yan is such a good boy. Master will buy you candy."

Musashi ruffled Xia Yan's hair, his smile widening.

"I'm not a child."

"Hehe, in a master's eyes, all apprentices are children who deserve to be loved."