FATE: Target of Grand Master

After Morgan and Ottlind left, Xia Yan continued, "Mr. Augustus, although our goals are the same, it doesn't mean our positions are the same, much less that our actions must be consistent. Understand?"

"not understand."

Augustus replied very bluntly that, in his view, as long as the goal is the same, all prejudices should be abandoned and the focus should be on achieving the goal. For this, not eating or sleeping is nothing.

As for cooperation, as long as the individuals clearly define their capabilities, each person can simply complete their assigned tasks.

He has always acted according to this logic, and has achieved many scientific research results, which is the source of his confidence that he has no problems.

Xia Yan walked up to Augustus and smiled, "Then let me put it another way. Our goal is to defeat Surut, but defeating Surut together is one way, and defeating Surut after I've dealt with you is another way. Is that clear?"

"I see. It is indeed feasible."

Augustus seemed oblivious to Xia Yan's threatening intent, continuing to consider the issue rationally.

"But if you choose the latter, your chances of success will inevitably decrease."

Xia Yan laughed and said, "If you mean your Servants, they are indeed excellent Servants, but if I may be frank, they are not of much help in defeating Surtr."

"Asclepius is rescuing Skadi; ​​with or without Skadi, the difference is enormous."

Xia Yan saw the God of Medicine when he entered the tent, and naturally knew what he would do, but at this moment, he could not follow Augustus's lead.

"I admit that Skadi is indeed different, but didn't you still fail before even with Skadi on your side? Although I don't know the details, I imagine that even if Skadi recovers now, you still don't have much of a chance of winning."

Augustus fell silent.

Indeed, as Xia Yan said, they hadn't been able to defeat the Giant King Surt even in their best condition, let alone in their current weakened state.

"So you need to understand, it's you who need to cooperate more, not me."

Since the other party is used to rational thinking and prioritizes things according to their importance, what Xia Yan needs to do is let the other party know that his existence is more important than anything he is currently doing.

Augustus quickly nodded and said, "I admit that. With your help, our chances of winning should be around 50%."

"What do you mean by only 50%?"

Anastasia, representing Xia Yan's Servants, expressed her dissatisfaction with Augustus's assessment of the odds of victory as so low.

Xia Yan didn't dwell on the number, after all, he didn't know enough about the specifics of the Nordic Lostbelt, and there might be some things they didn't know.

"So, are you still willing to tell me the details of the situation here? I specifically want you to tell me in person. If you want to find someone else, then I'm leaving now, and I won't care what happens to you, this village, or this Lostbelt."

Xia Yan's tone was very firm, which made Augustus realize that his previous attempt to find someone to communicate on his behalf seemed to have displeased the other party.

Although he still couldn't understand the difference between speaking and speaking, since the content wouldn't be much different, and in fact, based on his own perception, he might sometimes be worse than others, Augustus didn't ask anyone to speak for him this time.

"Alright. Let's get started. You ask, I answer."

Xia Yan nodded in satisfaction, released the other party from the petrification, and pulled up a chair for Augustus.

"Let's talk about the current situation in the Norse Lostbelt. From the moment you arrived here, explain what happened, the outcome, and which enemies you encountered."

Augustus was clearly very weak. As soon as he was freed from petrification, his legs became unsteady, and he hurriedly sat down in a chair.

"This trial is somewhat complicated. My first task here was to defeat the great goddess Skadi. Although I didn't manage to do that with my Servant's power, I still managed to restrain all of her combat power except for Skadi, following the plot."

It wasn't until I faced the great goddess Skadi that I truly felt the difference in power. I thought I would die here, but halfway through the final battle, the Master who was supposed to assist Skadi betrayed her, and then Surtr's seal was broken.

The wounded Skadi fought Surtr but was no match for him. Seeing the situation was dire, I retreated back here with the heavily injured Skadi. During the retreat, the other two Valkyries sacrificed themselves to cover our escape, and my Servants were also severely injured. That's roughly the situation.

Augustus seemed unaccustomed to speaking so much in one breath, so he took a breath and continued, "Regarding the enemy, besides Surt, there's also the Master I mentioned earlier. However, that Master is very strange; she looks exactly like Ophelia from the original work, but I've never seen her Servant."

I initially thought her Servant would be the great goddess Skadi, but it wasn't until she betrayed Skadi that I realized Skadi wasn't her Servant at all. That's about it.

After listening to Augustus's description, Xia Yan fell silent. Just then, Morgan and Ottlind returned.

"So fast!"

Augustus exclaimed in surprise.

"A mere few dozen giants are no different from sitting ducks; they won't waste much of my time. In comparison, researching the rune magic of this village has taken me a little more time."

Morgan wore an expression that seemed perfectly natural.

"So, the village's barrier has been repaired?"

Augustus asked.

"No, this barrier is deeply connected to Skadi. Even if I repair it, it would be like pouring water into a bottle with a broken bottom—it wouldn't make much difference."

Augustus thought about it and realized that this made sense; it seemed that the village would soon face destruction as well.

Seeing Obidos's stern expression, Morgan's lips curled up slightly, enjoying the feeling of teasing this incompetent guy.

Xia Yan naturally didn't believe Morgan had no other way, and said quietly, "Alright, Morgan, tell me how you solved it?"

Morgan seemed somewhat displeased that Xia Yan had interrupted his enjoyment, and his face darkened. But then he seemed to have thought of a good idea, and he leaned closer to Xia Yan and said, "Then beg me, and I'll tell you if you beg me."

"Forehead…"

Xia Yan wanted to slap himself for being so talkative.

The atmosphere suddenly fell silent. Looking at Xia Yan, who was in a dilemma, not only Morgan, but also Xia Yan's other followers looked at him with smiles.

It has to be said that, apart from his interactions with Morgan, Xia Yan is always the dominant one when he is with other Servants. The only exception is when he encounters Morgan, he becomes the one in control. It's just that because he has spent the most time with Morgan, Xia Yan always seems to be the one being suppressed.

The other Servants, looking at Xia Yan's embarrassed state, all found their Master rather adorable.