Simulation: Starting from Under One Person

In terms of combat strength, there are significant fluctuations.

How strong they are exactly is currently unknown, but being listed among the twelve zodiac signs suggests they possess some fighting power.

As for how many there were, Fang Rui had no interest in finding out. He was more interested in Taurus Talos—was he a minotaur monster, or did he transform into a minotaur through some kind of magic...?

Speaking of which, what is the origin of the Protoss?

While Fang Rui was lost in thought, Taurus Talos had already started fighting with the Balkans.

As the saying goes, when enemies meet, their eyes turn red.

Having already been defeated by the Balkans once, seeing them again now, especially in front of Lucy, fueled the desire for revenge.

Especially seeing those two lecherous gorillas on the other side daring to make a move on Miss Lucy, Talos's anger flared up instantly.

With the double buff stacked, Taurus Talos's power increases.

"Talos...how come you're so amazing today?"

Seeing Taurus holding his own against two opponents and even gaining the upper hand, Lucy looked surprised.

After all, Taurus's performance last time was truly lackluster...

Hearing Lucy's praise, Talos became even more motivated, unleashing even greater power. He wielded his double-edged axe with ferocious force, forcing the two Balkans to constantly dodge...

Meanwhile, Natsu has already defeated several Balkans, and they have reverted to their human forms...

He didn't interfere with Lucy's fight, but instead came to Fang Rui's side to observe the battle between the bull and the gorilla.

"Remember to capture one alive."

Fang Rui briefly regained his senses for a few seconds, assigned Natsu a task, and then continued to drift off into thought...

Upon hearing this, Natsu immediately sprang into action, rushing into the battlefield and dragging away a Balkan.

With the upper hand against two opponents, a one-on-one victory would naturally be an easy one!

"Moo-"

With a triumphant roar, Taurus returned to the Celestial Realm, while Natsu led the struggling Balkans towards him.

"What should I do with this guy?"

"Let's tie it up with a rope!" Lucy suggested.

"But we don't have a rope!" Happy raised his right paw and floated through the air from left to right...

"I have one." Fang Rui, having finished his random thoughts, came to the two people and the cat and handed a rope to Natsu.

A dozen seconds later, the three people and the cat squatted down next to the bound Balkan and carefully examined it.

"So... what research value does this kind of magical beast have?"

Lucy's eyes were full of disdain, which was enough to show how much she disliked the Balkans, but based on her two encounters with the Balkans, it was only natural that she would dislike them.

Natsu tilted his head, thought about it seriously for a moment, and said with a rather serious expression, "It probably won't be of any use!"

“Love!” Habib agreed.

After saying that, the two people and the cat turned to look at Fang Rui at the same time, to see what his opinion was.

After all, scholars who study Warcraft can at least say something of value.

"It really doesn't work."

Fang Rui's words, spoken amidst their expectant gazes, took them somewhat by surprise.

"The only value of this Balkan monster lies in its possession magic, but similar magic has already been mastered by humans, so..."

Fang Rui shrugged slightly and didn't continue.

"So... what's the reason we captured it?" Lucy's expression was somewhat subtle, and her gaze toward the Balkans became even more disdainful.

"Just for research."

After all, the possession magic of the Balkans in Warcraft is different from the possession magic mastered by humans, which is quite interesting.

We could look into it and try to see if we can replicate it...

With that in mind, Fang Rui began his research...

With nothing to do, Natsu, Lucy, and Happy were looking for other things to do to pass the time.

About fifteen minutes later, Fang Rui completely understood the principle of the magic and left the place with Natsu and the others, heading to other areas in Hakubai Mountain where magical beasts were entrenched.

"Snow wolves are common pack-living magical beasts. Experienced hunters can hunt down lone snow wolves, so..."

Fang Rui gestured "please": "It's all yours now, Lucy!"

"Go for it, Lucy!" Natsu had no objections and encouraged her with a big smile.

"Lucy, go for it!" Happy waved her paws.

"Is this kind of magical beast worth studying?" Lucy asked, pointing at the pack of wolves whimpering and shivering in the snow, speechless.

Please, you're a pack of wolves!

What's with you lying on the ground trembling with fear?! Stand up straight!

If you don't stand up straight, there's absolutely no training effect!

Lucy clutched the Taurus key, inwardly grumbling.

They were so arrogant before, why did they suddenly become so timid?

Natsu seemed to be deep in thought. Since Fang Rui could intimidate the wolf pack with his eyes, what he said earlier in the carriage was probably true and not an exaggeration.

"...In future battles, you can fight more freely!"

Because Fang Rui does indeed have the ability to protect himself, he can fight with more peace of mind and does not need to worry about Fang Rui's safety.

Later, the snow wolf, which offered no resistance, was tied up by Talos. A muscular cow dragged the snow wolf across the snow, with three people and a cat ahead of them.

With heavy snow falling and a biting wind blowing, climbing the snow-capped mountain was no easy task.

"Fifty meters away, snow pigs. The meat is tender and delicious. Catch a few more."

"give it to me!"

Wielding his fiery fists, Natsu charged toward the snow mountain boar.

"Snow bear meat has a chewy texture!"

"Oh oh oh……"

The fist, engulfed in flames, traced a dazzling trail of fire.

"The snow rabbit has the ability to generate electricity, and its meat contains a small amount of electrical energy, which gives a tingling sensation when chewed."

"Fire Dragon's... Iron Fist!"

A fist engulfed in flames slammed into the snow...

"Are you a food connoisseur?!" Lucy retorted.

With such an understanding of the taste of Warcraft meat, you probably omitted a few words when you introduced yourself. What do you mean by a scholar who studies Warcraft? You're clearly a scholar who studies how to cook Warcraft meat to make it taste better!

At this moment, a powerful punch landed on the snow. Centered on the fist, the snow rippled like waves, and then, like exploding water, a pile of snowflakes was thrown into the sky, with several snow hares mixed in among them.

Harpy, who was already prepared, immediately swooped down and made several sharp turns, grabbing the unconscious snow hares...

boom----

Before Natsu could even laugh out loud, a sound of collapse suddenly came from not far away.

Fang Rui remained expressionless, while Lucy's expression changed drastically. She pulled out a key: "The door to the Clock Tower..."

Before she could finish speaking, the snow beneath her feet suddenly began to flow. Losing her balance, Lucy was swept into the avalanche before she could finish her sentence and was pushed down the mountain.

Natsu, who was bent over and pounding the ground, was swallowed up by a "wave" and disappeared into the surging snow waves.

Fang Rui, on the other hand, displayed incredible speed magic, running across the surging snowflakes to retrieve all the fallen Star Spirit Keys, as well as the bound snow pigs, snow bears, and snow wolves.

"Follow!"

Fang Rui called out to Happy, who was frozen in mid-air, and chased after Natsu and Lucy, who had been swept away by the avalanche.

"Natsu, Lucy!" Happy called out their names as he chased after Avalanche.

"I'm here!"

As Natsu's voice appeared, a figure leaped out from the swirling snowflakes, flames shooting from the soles of his feet, and briefly floated in the air.

"Happy, go find Lucy!"

"Love!" Happy replied, dropping the snow rabbit he was carrying and searching for Lucy amidst the raging avalanche.

Fang Rui's speed increased instantly, moving hundreds of meters in a flash, and when he reappeared, he was carrying Natsu in his hand.

"You're really something, daring to throw a punch at the snow on the slope of a snow-covered mountain!"

Running through the snowflakes, Fang Rui complained.

"Haha... I wasn't thinking about any of that, I was just focused on catching the snow rabbit~"

"Alright! Be more careful next time!"

Fang Rui's gaze turned to the left front, where Happy had already found Lucy and was carrying her in the air.

Let's get out of here first!

Shifting their gaze to the mountaintop: "Once we capture the wyvern, we'll leave Mount Hakbei!"

"A wyvern... Is it tasty?" Natsu asked, his thoughts already wandering.

"It should... taste good!" Fang Rui replied.

Chapter 301 Chance Encounter

While Natsu and his friends were adventuring in the snowy mountains, some things happened at the guild. Makarov went to attend the guild master's regular meeting, and Erza returned to the guild after completing her mission...

After the speech, in the quiet guild hall, Erza looked around but didn't find the person she was looking for. She frowned slightly and asked:

Where is Natsu?

"Natsu is out on a mission."