FATE: Target of Grand Master

Seeing Hu Xia's serious attitude, Xia Yan thought for a moment and did not refuse.

This also provides an opportunity for Xia Yan to observe the relationship between Hu Xia and her followers.

Although Hu Xia always gives people the impression of being a fun-loving person, Xia Yan feels that it is just a facade.

The reason is simple: a Storm Queen like Artoria Altera (Lancer) is also a proud monarch, and a Master who can command her properly could not possibly be a wicked person who simply enjoys making a fool of others.

"Why did you suddenly feel like dancing?"

Artoria Alter (Lancer) asked Hu Xia, who had already extended his hand in an inviting gesture.

"I just want to experience it myself, seeing Xia Yan and his Servants being all lovey-dovey."

Hu Xia's words revealed a childlike quality.

"What? Isn't it enough that you've been clinging to me in the safe house except for eating and using the toilet?"

Artoria Alter (Lancer)'s gaze was gentle and doting.

That's not what I meant.

"Hehe, I know."

"Ah, I didn't expect you, Artoria, to start bullying people too."

Hu Xia looked up at Artoria, who was half a head taller than him, and said with some dissatisfaction.

"The Master determines the Servant."

Artoria Alter (Lancer) replied calmly.

"Your eloquence has improved too. It's giving me a headache. I guess I'll have to avoid you when I want to cause trouble in the future."

"Sure. Just come find me as long as you don't cause any trouble."

Hu Xia pouted and made a "woo-woo" sound, while Artoria Altera (Lancer) still had a kind smile on her face.

After observing for a while, Xia Yan became even more certain of his guess.

Hu Xia is not inherently bad; she just habitually uses humor to disguise herself.

"Thank you, Xia Yan."

Although he didn't change his clothes, Hu Xia still thoroughly enjoyed his dance with Artoria Alter (Lancer).

"You're welcome."

Being able to see through Hu Xia's true nature is never a loss for Xia Yan.

"However, I'm not going to hold back in tomorrow's final match, after all, my Zenobi is a pretty good Servant."

"Likewise. I will definitely bring Nero back with me."

Upon hearing Xia Yan's words, Nero was taken aback, his eyes filled with both joy and worry.

"Haha, Xia Yan, just say you like Nero and want to bring her home."

"You really don't miss any opportunity to have some fun."

To correct Hu Xia's bad habit, Xia Yan put his arm around Morgan with one arm and Nero with the other, deliberately speaking in the tone of a winner in life: "Yes, I do have that plan."

Seeing that Morgan and Nero didn't seem to object, Hu Xia thought to himself, "Damn it! This guy really managed to pull it off!"

"Well... I wish you happiness..."

Having not seen any entertainment, Hu Xia could only manage to utter this one sentence after a long time.

"Wait a minute, Hu Xia. There's something I want to ask you."

Xia Yan called out to Hu Xia, who was preparing to retreat.

"Today, a Master from Group B mentioned that the leader of the Knights of the Round Table is the Servant Artoria Altera (Lancer). What are your thoughts on this?"

Hu Xia visibly froze.

"Honestly, it's been so long, I thought you didn't hear me."

Hu Xia turned around, not beating around the bush, but directly admitting, "That's right. I am the leader of the 'Knights of the Round Table'."

Xia Yan was slightly surprised by Hu Xia's frankness, but considering that Morgan was still by her side, even if she wanted to lie, she would be exposed, so it was better to just admit it.

Although Li Zhuang, as a member of the Knights of the Round Table, had many personal grudges with Xia Yan, those grudges were mainly at the personal level. Hu Xia did not use the entire Master Group to target Xia Yan, so there was no irreconcilable enmity between Xia Yan and the Knights of the Round Table.

Moreover, judging from Li Zhuang's series of actions after encountering Xia Yan, it was clear that he wanted to pull the entire "Knights of the Round Table" to the opposite side of Xia Yan. However, this was not what Hu Xia wanted to see. Li Zhuang's little tricks, which could not even be called behind-the-scenes actions, were indeed trying to undermine Hu Xia. Therefore, Xia Yan's elimination of Li Zhuang in this trial actually helped Hu Xia solve a problem that was neither too big nor too small.

"Um."

"Um?"

"Um?"

Hu Xia had assumed that Xia Yan would ask her about the "Knights of the Round Table" or ask for some benefits. After all, her Master Group was quite powerful, and she had also investigated Xia Yan through her connections. At least he wasn't among the six major Master Groups. In other words, Xia Yan was either in a small Master Group or a lone wolf.

Given that Xia Yan's strength is enough to make him a leader even in a large Master group, Hu Xia is more inclined to believe that he is a lone wolf.

Just as Xia Yan was observing her through this trial, she was also observing Xia Yan. At least in terms of character, Xia Yan was without fault, which gave Hu Xia the idea of ​​recruiting him.

Hu Xia guessed that the reason Xia Yan hadn't joined the Master Group before was because he couldn't become a high-ranking member of the Master Group without revealing his true strength. Being an ordinary member was no different from not joining at all, and sometimes he would even be restricted by the rules of the Master Group.

But she was the regimental commander, and giving Xia Yan a deputy regimental commander position was just a matter of a word from her.

As for what the original vice-commander of the "Knights of the Round Table" thought, Hu Xia didn't need to consider it at all, because the vice-commander was just a minor figure in her life.

"Don't you have anything you want to ask?"

"Will you tell the truth if I ask you?"

"That depends on the situation."

"Then why should I ask?"

Hu Xia: ......

This guy killed the conversation, how am I supposed to start trying to win him over?

"Fine, even though I know the answer, let's confirm it anyway. Li Zhuang's actions against me weren't at your behest, were they?"

"Of course not! If it were my idea, I wouldn't have let Li Zhuang make such a stupid statement on the world channel."

She wasn't lying.

Morgan's voice echoed in Xia Yan's mind.

Xia Yan nodded: "Then I have no problem. Tomorrow, let's each rely on our own abilities."

"Wait, Xia Yan."

This time, it was Hu Xia's turn to call out to Xia Yan, who was about to leave.

"Is there anything else?"

Hu Xia organized his thoughts and said sincerely, "Xia Yan, I admire your character and strength. Since you already know that I am the leader of the 'Knights of the Round Table,' I won't hide anything anymore. I would like to invite you to join my Master Group. You don't need to worry about not being able to use your skills here; I will give you the position of vice-leader."

If you only want to focus on improving your strength, the vast amount of information within my group will definitely be of great help to you. If you want to manage a Master group, I can also transfer management rights to you, letting you indulge in your management fantasies. I think there's probably no other Master group that can offer you such terms, right?