FATE: Target of Grand Master

After informing Craig and the others who remained in Moscow about his situation, Xia Yan also learned about the situation there.

Overall, only sporadic battles occurred there, and no large-scale military operations were seen. After several battles, the Yaga army gained great confidence.

Xia Yan still issued the order not to act rashly for the time being, and to wait until he had figured out the enemy's combat strength in the Nordic Lostbelt before letting them take action.

Craig and the others had no objections.

After the communication ended, Xia Yan, under the arrangement of Yan Sait, found a tent to rest for the night.

The following day, Otlind took the initiative to find Xia Yan and conveyed Skadi's invitation to meet with him.

Xia Yan naturally did not refuse.

"Welcome to my Lostbelt. I'd love to start with those words, but unfortunately, I'm not even the king of the Lostbelt anymore."

Skadi's self-deprecating words contained her self-blame and guilt towards the world and the humanity she loved.

"Actually, this world isn't all that great. Losing the empty title of Lostbelt King isn't necessarily a bad thing."

Xia Yan's words made Skadi smile.

"I didn't realize you were so good at making sarcastic remarks."

"This is not sarcasm, but my heartfelt sentiment. I can understand that the mission and responsibility you, Skadi, inherited from Odin compels you not to abandon this world, but objectively speaking, this world has indeed reached a dead end. Even without Surt's destruction, this world would ultimately just be standing still."

Skadi naturally understood these principles, but even gods cannot perfectly align their knowledge with their actions.

"Even so, I still love this world and the people in it."

Xia Yan smiled, as if he had expected this.

"I have a suggestion. Great God Skadi, you should be able to sense that the Norse Lostbelt is now connected to the Russian Lostbelt, right?"

Skadi nodded, her gaze shifting to Morgan and Anastasia behind Xia Yan.

"If I'm not mistaken, you two are from the Russian Lostbelt, right? But I don't know why these two girls behind you both exude the aura of Lostbelt Queens."

Xia Yan did not explain the reason, but introduced Anastasia to Skadi: "Let me introduce you, Anastasia, the Lostbelt Queen of the Russian Lostbelt."

"Hello, Great God Skadi. Xia Yan previously suggested to me that we transfer the humans from the Norse Lostbelt to the Russian Lostbelt. I can assure you in the name of the Lostbelt King that the Russian Lostbelt can accept the humans from the Norse Lostbelt. However, compared to the environment of the Norse Lostbelt, the environment of our Russian Lostbelt is much harsher. Whether these flowers you have raised in a greenhouse can survive depends on themselves."

Anastasia exuded a regal aura as she greeted everyone, and although her words weren't exactly pleasant, they were genuine suggestions.

After all, the Russian Lostbelt is a world where the strong prey on the weak. Even though Xia Yan's guidance has gradually changed their values, it is not something that these naive humans in the Nordic Lostbelt, who don't even live to be 30, can easily adapt to.

Skadi understood this as well, but going to the Russian Lostbelt was definitely safer than staying in the Nordic Lostbelt, which was about to become a battlefield.

"Could we give them a designated area, set up with a protective barrier, like this village, so they can live inside?"

Skadi's proposal was immediately rejected by Anastasia.

"No. This will inevitably make my people, the Yaga, feel discriminated against."

Xia Yan also objected, saying, "Great God Skadi, forgive my bluntness, but if things remain the same after going to the Russian Lostbelt, then these humans will never grow. I understand you love them, but that's precisely why you need to learn to let go. Back in the Norse Lostbelt, it was understandable that they were trapped because of the Titans, but in the Russian Lostbelt, apart from the extremely low temperatures, there's nothing they can't overcome on their own."

As for how they survive in extremely low temperatures, that's no problem with your runic magic and Morgan's magic.

Skadi agreed with Xia Yan's statement, and since the topic had come up with Morgan, Skadi expressed her gratitude once again.

"I can sense an extra layer of protection around the village. Otlind told me that it was you, Morgan, who put it on. That's been a huge help. If I have the chance, I'd like to spar with you in magic after we defeat Surte."

"Okay, but I don't like to hold back. If you're going to compete with me in magic, be prepared to get hurt."

Morgan naturally wouldn't refuse Skadi's challenge.

In fact, after learning about the seven Lostbelts from Xia Yan, Morgan had always had one regret: he had never fought any of the other Lostbelt Kings. Among the other six Lostbelt Kings, the one Morgan most wanted to fight was Skadi, who was also skilled in magic.

The two exchanged a smile, which could be seen as an acknowledgment of each other's abilities.

"Otlind, please inform the villagers about the plan to move to the Russian Lostbelt, and tell them to prepare food and clothing. Take the poultry and livestock with them as well, and I will provide them with protection before they leave."

"Yes, Lady Skadi."

After seeing Otlind off, Skadi changed the subject.

"I believe you are all already aware of the situation here, so I won't go into details about what Augustus and Otlind know."

Skadi's expression gradually turned serious.

"Let me add something that only I know. Actually, besides Surut, there is also a beast here named Koyanskaya."

This information immediately caught Xia Yan's attention.

"No wonder. I've been wondering about this for a while now. Even if the other party's Master betrayed you, with your strength, you shouldn't have been so badly injured that you fell into a coma or even had your Spirit Origin destroyed."

"To my shame, while I was focused on fighting Surut, Koyanskaya ambushed me with a magic bullet, which is what caused my serious injury."

"A Destiny Device that has usurped the title of King of Lostbelts, plus a Beast, is indeed a tricky opponent to deal with."

Xia Yan compared the combat strength of both sides, but still said confidently, "However, we also have three Lostbelt Kings here, plus many excellent Servants. If it really comes down to a fight, we will still be the ones to win."

"Xia Yan is right. Koyanskaya is just a defeated opponent. If I can beat her once, I can beat her a second time."

Morgan's words were firm and reassuring, putting everyone at ease.