FATE: Target of Grand Master

Feng Yan raised his eyebrows, swallowing back the words he had intended to say.

How so?

This woman named Diao Yunshang seemed carefree, yet she always managed to steer the conversation in her own rhythm, indicating she wasn't someone easily fooled.

Feng Yan brought up the mission information box, temporarily obscured the side missions, and turned to Diao Yunshang, saying, "My main mission in this trial is to defeat Tiamat. If your main mission is the same as mine, I think we can cooperate."

Feng Yan's move took Diao Yunshang by surprise. After all, if Diao Yunshang's main mission was not to defeat Tiamat but to protect her, their negotiations would immediately turn into a bloodbath.

However, looking back, if a Master's main quest is to protect Tiamat, that would be incredibly audacious.

Since the other party had shown sincerity, Diao Yunshang immediately found the mission information and turned to Feng Yan.

Unlike Feng Yan, Diao Yunshang didn't even cover up the side quests, showing them all to Feng Yan in a very open and honest way.

Feng Yan quickly scanned the map and found that it was exactly the same as his own, Xia Yan's, and Lan Muyan's. He then removed the obscuring mark from his side quest.

After confirming each other's complete mission information, the two smiled at each other, realizing that their goals were completely aligned, at least in this trial.

With this foundation, Feng Yan was able to proceed with the subsequent negotiations.

Although cooperation has a foundation, it is still impossible to be completely equal. When opinions differ, whose opinion is listened to will determine the fate of everyone, and this is when the role of the leader becomes apparent.

No one would approve of someone who is completely inferior to themselves as a leader, so although Feng Yan wanted to win over Diao Yunshang, he also had to give her the impression that his side was stronger.

Of course, this impression is not just about Feng Yan personally, but about "Lighthouse" as a whole.

"I have two companions in Uruk who share our goals. Would you like to join us?"

Feng Yan didn't bother with beating around the bush and extended an invitation directly.

Diao Yunshang pondered for a moment, but did not answer immediately. Instead, she asked Feng Yan a question in return.

"Mr. Feng, could you tell me who that Servant who just killed so many magical beasts was? Although it may be a bit rude to say this to the two Servants standing next to you, as far as I know, Diarmuid and Blackbeard couldn't have done that kind of attack."

Sure enough, it was understandable that the other party would be concerned about Morgan's overwhelming attack methods. However, Feng Yan was not prepared to tell the truth. Leaving it as a mystery would make the other party wary while cooperating.

"Miss Mink, it is rather impolite to ask someone else about their servant so directly."

Diao Yunshang retorted, "On the condition that it is your follower."

Why would she say that?

Does she know Morgan's black gun?

Feng Yan was filled with doubts, but he maintained a smile on the surface.

"Miss Mink's words are pointed, but the attack just now was launched under my command. How could that be false?"

"An attack can't be faked, but command can. What if you have a way to temporarily control other people's Servants but don't tell me? Wouldn't I be in great danger as someone cooperating with you?"

Feng Yan fell silent.

This wasn't him being deliberately profound; rather, he found himself in a dilemma.

If Morgan isn't allowed to come out, then he won't be able to explain the situation, which could lead to Diao Yunshang misunderstanding and refusing to cooperate, thus contradicting Feng Yan's original intention. However, if Morgan is allowed to come out, regardless of whether Morgan is willing to cooperate with his act, Feng Yan feels that he has also acted improperly by revealing Morgan as a follower without Xia Yan's permission.

This is really embarrassing. It seems that showing off never ends well.

Feng Yan remained silent for a long time, which Diao Yunshang did not see as a positive sign.

"Since Mr. Feng has something he can't say, I think we should call off our cooperation. I don't want to work with someone who isn't honest enough."

"Wait a minute, Diao Yunshang."

Just as Diao Yunshang was about to turn and leave, Morgan's figure appeared on the deck of the pirate ship.

"Morgan, why did you come out on your own?"

Feng Yan was still trying to hide Morgan's existence, but unexpectedly Morgan came out on his own.

"It really was you, Morgan."

Diao Yunshang was not pleased by Morgan's appearance; instead, she became even more wary because she knew that Morgan's master was Xia Yan, not the guy named Feng Yan in front of her.

Why was Diao Yunshang so certain that this Morgan was Xia Yan's Morgan? It was because Morgan accurately stated his name.

Morgan's appearance now further confirms that Feng Yan has methods she doesn't know about to control other people's Servants, and that even the Lostbelt King cannot escape these methods.

"Don't be nervous, Diao Yunshang. I never said I was this guy's servant."

Unlike Diao Yunshang, whose eyebrows were furrowed, Morgan's expression was completely natural.

Hearing Morgan's tone, Feng Yan seemed to know Diao Yunshang, so he decisively shut his mouth and prepared to see how Morgan would handle the situation.

"So, you are still Xia Yan's follower?" Diao Yunshang asked.

"Of course. Are you looking down on me too much? I am a great witch. Even if someone wants to control me, they have to consider their own abilities."

Morgan glanced at Feng Yan as he spoke.

"Cough...cough..."

Feng Yan cleared his throat and gave a slightly embarrassed smile.

"I did deliberately conceal it just now. Morgan's Master is not me, but Xia Yan. He is currently in the temple in Uruk. If you don't believe me, you can come with me to see for yourself."

"How do I know this isn't a charade you've all put on?"

Diao Yunshang still didn't believe it easily.

It's not fair to blame Diao Yunshang for being suspicious. In the treacherous environment of the Master Trial, who would be foolish enough to lend their Servant to another Master, especially their trump card?

However, that's exactly what Xia Yan did. As for whether he was stupid or not, Xia Yan would never admit it.

Morgan, too lazy to waste words, directly activated the communication spell and connected with Xia Yan, who was far away at the Uruk Temple.

This technique is similar to Chaldea's communication technology; it not only synchronizes audio and video but also forces activation without requiring the other party's consent.

Soon, the scene at the entrance of the Uruk Temple appeared in the spell. Xia Yan was seen clutching his hair with both hands, looking extremely tormented, while Siduri beside him was smiling and reciting a new stone tablet.

"Governor Xia Yan, due to the monster attack, Uruk's population has decreased by three-quarters, and production capacity in all aspects has dropped significantly. Some officials have suggested borrowing some people from neighboring city-states to help restore productivity."

"That's a good suggestion, but which nearby city-state would be willing to borrow people from here?"

It's important to understand that compared to the overpopulated 21st century, in the pre-Christian era, population was the most valuable resource.

Siduri suggested, "Nippur is outside the North Wall. Given the previous monster tide, it's unlikely any humans survived. The only cities with inhabitants left are Kusa and Ur, but..."

"However, there are two troublesome goddesses on both sides," Xia Yan added.

"As expected of the Governor, you've already gathered this information. So, where do you think we should borrow people from?"

While flattering Xia Yan, Siduli didn't forget to urge him to make a decision.