FATE: Target of Grand Master

Watching Xia Yan's departing figure at high speed, Anastasia puffed out her cheeks and muttered under her breath, "He actually thinks I'm too slow."

Despite her complaints, Anastasia followed Xia Yan's instructions, gathered the killing hunters who were searching in other directions, and then escorted Sugitani Zenjubo along.

Following the fallen Killer Hunters along the way, Xia Yan quickly noticed Musashi with Yuri Ellie, and there were four or five Killer Hunters following around him.

"Tch, these guys seem to be under someone's command, maintaining a delicate distance the whole time."

Musashi's wound started bleeding again due to the exercise.

"Musashi, if all else fails, just leave me here."

Euryale said with a hint of apology.

"No! The sacrifice of any one of us would sadden Xia Yan. Don't worry, I can still fight."

As soon as Musashi finished speaking, the pain from her wound caused her face to contort slightly.

"Look! You... oh!"

Before Euryale could finish speaking, she felt her body being firmly locked and unable to move.

Upon seeing this, Musashi immediately drew his sword to cut the golden chains binding Euryale.

Ok?

Wait a moment.

This looks like a lock from heaven.

Could it be that...?

Musashi looked up and immediately spotted Nero, dressed in red, approaching at high speed with Xia Yan.

"Xia Yan, Nero, be careful, there are still enemies around!"

Musashi immediately spoke up to remind him, but saw Xia Yan frantically crossing his arms in front of his chest, making a "cross" gesture.

"It's a misunderstanding, we're all on the same side!"

After getting a little closer, Musashi finally heard Xia Yan's words clearly and didn't make any further moves.

"Xia Yan! How could you use the Heavenly Lock to trap me! You're bullying me!"

After Xia Yan retrieved the Heavenly Lock, Euryale immediately began to complain.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It's really quite far away and the visibility isn't good, so I can only use this method to let you know I'm here, so you don't keep running away."

"Okay, that's a somewhat acceptable reason. But I'm so cold! As compensation, I want you to warm me up with your body heat!"

After saying that, Euryale jumped onto Xia Yan, like a koala clinging to a tree trunk.

"Ah~ It's so warm~"

Euryale couldn't help but let out a comfortable sigh.

Musashi, who was standing nearby, was so angry that he laughed.

"Eurei, I didn't see you being this enthusiastic during the battle, but now you have the energy to be the first to hug Xia Yan."

"What can I do? I can only exert the power I have at this Spirit Origin."

Knowing she was in the wrong, Euryale could only weakly offer a defense.

"Wait a minute, Ellie, can't you switch to a Gorgon's Spirit Origin?"

Xia Yan asked, puzzled.

"That's true. But Xia Yan, you seem to have forgotten one thing: snakes are extremely afraid of the cold. If I switch to Gorgon, I will immediately become a giant snake that is at the mercy of others. I won't be able to fight, and I won't even be able to move."

In short, the Gorgon, with its snake-like attributes, is essentially banned in this icy Russian Lostbelt.

What a scientific explanation!

Xia Yan silently sighed to himself and then stopped dwelling on the topic, turning his attention to Musashi instead.

"Musashi, are you alright?"

"I'm not feeling well. I'm very weak right now, and my body is frozen. I desperately need your warmth, Xia Yan."

Just as Musashi was about to follow suit and hug Xia Yan from behind, a huge campfire suddenly appeared beside the three of them who were pressed tightly together.

Upon closer inspection, one will discover that it is the primordial fire burning with flames.

"If you two feel cold, you can come over and warm yourself by the fire. Don't stick too close to Yu's musician."

Nero crossed his arms and looked at the three people who had been turned into "human sandwiches" with a displeased expression.

Before the three could move, a chilling aura froze them in place, and they were all truly shivering with cold.

"Xia Yan, it seems you had me following behind so I could enjoy the personal services of these two 'vixens.' In that case, the three of you can stay together forever."

Obviously, Anastasia, who followed closely behind, was not as polite as Nero and froze the three of them together immediately.

Although Xia Yan had indeed enjoyed the feeling of being surrounded by Euryale and Musashi earlier, he still felt wronged. He hadn't said or done anything; they had just approached him without his permission.

"What? Judging from your expression, you still think you're being wronged?"

Xia Yan nodded frantically.

"I...didn't...do anything!"

"I'm angry because you didn't do anything!"

Anastasia pointed angrily at Xia Yan and said, "You already have me, yet you're still fooling around with other women. A heartless philanderer like you won't have a good ending!"

Upon hearing Her Majesty the Queen's words, the Killer Hunters all showed expressions of confusion.

Realizing she had somewhat lost her composure, Anastasia immediately coughed twice and explained, "What I mean is, as a trusted minister whom His Majesty and I rely on, how can I indulge in women? Although His Majesty is the greatest being, the future of this country needs more talented people to support it. As the Empress, I cannot watch the pillars of the nation decline."

Anastasia's words were passionate and righteous, and she managed to fool the killing hunters.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I know I was wrong. I will definitely work harder to serve the country from now on."

Following Anastasia's lead, Xia Yan immediately seized the opportunity to back down.

In order to avoid being exposed, Anastasia had no choice but to suppress her anger and thaw the three of them.

The three hurriedly ran to the primordial fire to warm themselves, while Nero stood by with a mischievous grin.

"That's about it. Let's quickly introduce you."

After sending the killing hunters away a bit, Anastasia sat down beside the Primal Flame.

"I was just about to say, who are you? Why are you so arrogant?"

Euryale was clearly very dissatisfied with Anastasia's arrogant attitude.

"My name is Anastasia, and I am the queen here."

Anastasia raised her head.

"Tch, just a mere human queen? I thought she was something special. I'm a goddess, far more noble than you. Besides, you're a married woman, yet you're always eyeing other men—how shameless!"

"What did you say?!"

Anastasia, who had never been so insulted since birth, instantly flew into a rage: "Are all goddesses from out of town this rude? Vi, teach her a lesson!"

Seeing that the two sides were about to fight, Xia Yan quickly spoke up to stop them, and then quietly informed everyone of each other's situation.

"Now you understand, you rude goddess? This is my territory. If you dare to mess with me, I'll turn you into an ice sculpture."

Faced with the arrogant Anastasia, Euryale immediately put on a pitiful expression and said to Xia Yan, "Xia Yan, aren't you going to do anything about her? This newcomer is too arrogant!"