FATE: Target of Grand Master

After giving instructions, Xia Yan also took the initiative to ask Craig, who had more experience in commanding combat, for advice on some issues related to the layout of the defensive line.

Come to think of it, none of the Servants I've sent to this trial—no, I should say all of my Servants—have any particularly strong command and combat abilities.

This can be considered one of the few weaknesses in Xia Yan's lineup.

However, this can be made up for by the presence of two female members in "Lighthouse", so Xia Yan didn't care too much.

Whether it's Diao Yunshang's Lü Bu and Zhang Liao or Linghu Shi's Arthur, Richard, and Charlemagne, they are all generals who are good at fighting. Just based on this point alone, the other Masters in my Master Group are also very powerful.

Of course, even if he didn't encounter them, Xia Yan could still rely on his powerful servant lineup to crush them with his might. However, considering that he currently has four decent "employees," Xia Yan understands the principle of using talent wisely.

After listening to Craig's advice, Xia Yan simply handed over the task of setting up the defense line to him, including the relocation of the Yaga, the establishment of barracks, and the logistical support.

Xia Yanmei famously said, "The capable are often burdened with more work."

Craig naturally understood that Xia Yan might be slacking off, but the fact that he had been given so many tasks indirectly showed that Xia Yan trusted him. In addition, Xia Yan had mentioned a win-win solution earlier, so Craig and the other three now had not only the hope of surviving, but also the hope of completing the trial.

After all, only by experiencing the terror of Xia Yan when he is on the opposite side can one truly appreciate the sense of security when Xia Yan is on their side.

And so, the four of them immediately got to work, and Xia Yan soon returned to the capital, Moscow.

The situation in the capital went even more smoothly than Xia Yan had anticipated. The high-ranking nobles in the aristocratic class didn't even have time to react before Anastasia had them all frozen in their homes.

There was no choice between submission or death. Anastasia had long disliked these parasites in the country, so she simply annihilated them and confiscated their property.

After dealing with several high-ranking nobles, the other nobles finally received the news and immediately organized a resistance. Whether it was private armed forces or assassinations targeting Anastasia, all of them were easily thwarted by Nero and Musashi.

Seeing that they were no match for the nobles, they tried to flee out of Moscow, but to their despair, they discovered that there was a wall of ice outside the city gates that was thicker and taller than the city gates themselves.

That was Anastasia's masterpiece, of course.

Unable to resist and with nowhere to escape, the Moscow aristocracy was completely wiped out in less than half a day.

Unlike the treatment of the aristocracy, the citizens of Moscow, or the common people, suffered no harm. In fact, after acquiring a large amount of assets from the aristocracy, Anastasia even issued a notice to recruit talent to replace the aristocracy in positions where they had played a positive role in the original state system.

Seeing that there was a way to rise in social status, the common people, who had always been suppressed by the aristocracy, cheered and rejoiced. Not a single person even grieved for those Yaga who came from noble families.

Anastasia's approval ratings in the capital Moscow instantly reached their peak, and the series of new developments after the new queen's ascension to the throne began to give the Russian Lostbelt a new lease on life.

After everything proceeded in an orderly manner, Xia Yan experienced what it was like to be a leisurely nobleman. He found a comfortable room and fell into a deep sleep to catch up on his sleep.

In the following days, Xia Yan inspected the progress of various tasks while also experiencing the changes brought about by Anastasia's rule.

First of all, the smiles on the faces of the Yaga people have increased.

Although some Yaga felt sorry for Ivan the Terrible's death, the absence of the killing hunters who were arresting people everywhere finally relieved the pressure on their hearts, which had been suppressed by oppressive rule. In addition, even if they hadn't witnessed the battle outside Moscow, they could feel the tremendous commotion. Anastasia, as the victor, was also a strong woman worthy of their submission.

As Xia Yan strolled along the street with Ai Lei and Yuri, they occasionally saw the mischievous little Ya Ga chasing and playing on the road, a sight that was not seen during Ivan the Terrible's reign.

Secondly, you can see the unity and determination on the faces of the Yaga people.

Anastasia has announced to the entire nation that their world will be fighting against other worlds. In order to survive, the strength of every Yaga is needed, and as Yaga who have been struggling between life and death, no creature is more determined to survive than them.

Having barely survived the harsh environment, and now with a gentle queen, things are getting better day by day. But then she tells me that beings from another world are coming to attack us, and if we lose, their world will be completely destroyed.

No Yaga could accept such a future.

Therefore, those Yaga who had money contributed money, and those who had strength contributed strength. Many young and strong Yaga joined the army trained by Craig or the patrol teams that maintained order in Moscow.

The female Yaga gathered together to take care of the children, which relieved the Yaga's worries after Anastasia opened the side hall of the palace.

After brushing the snow off Ereshkigal and Euryale's heads, the three entered a military camp not far from Moscow.

The soldiers here are all Yaga, Yaga troops that Xia Yan had previously asked the other four Masters to train to defend the country.

The training instructors were Beowulf, Martha, Sigurd, Billy the Kid, and Zenjubo Sugitani.

Craig and Villeneuve are also here.

"Yaga's physical condition is very suitable for training. Even if I use twice the training volume of regular special forces, as long as they are well-fed, none of them complain."

Before Xia Yan could speak, Craig took the initiative to report on the training situation.

"However, time is too tight. Considering that these troops are mainly used for defense, I will focus more on training in small teams of ten, combined with weapons that have the effect of breaking mysticism. I believe that ten Yaga are enough to deal with a giant."

Xia Yan nodded in satisfaction as he watched the Yaga team demonstrate a high level of teamwork in their battle against the pseudo-giants created by Morgan through magic.

Are there any logistical problems?

"No. My servant Tawara Tengtai can provide plenty of rice, and the meat cutlet rice made with Roaring Beast meat is very popular with the Yaga."

"Alright, if there isn't enough meat from the Roaring Beasts, I can help hunt them."

"That's not necessary. Beowulf and the others will also deliberately arrange for their troops to go hunting, just in case the number of roaring beasts in the wild can't keep up with the Yaga's appetite."

This reminded Xia Yan that it was necessary to ask Morgan for help on how to accelerate the breeding efficiency of the Roaring Beasts or to carry out artificial breeding of other small animals. Otherwise, once the population of Yaga increased, the already scarce wild animals would probably become extinct.