The villain's journey from the Type-Moon world

"As long as I can determine exactly how far the old director has planned, I can then use the Ruinous Mist to forcibly control him and make him completely my tool for building Chaldea. That way, I won't have to worry about entering the FGO world line, and I can still travel back and forth between different historical periods, having fun and earning villain points. Hehe, I'm worried that the points are too slow these days. With Chaldea, won't I be able to do whatever I want?"

After Wang Chong thought it over, he suggested observing the other party. Although Merlin was somewhat puzzled by Wang Chong's actions, he still used his clairvoyance to observe the Astronomical Monarch. Soon, a picture appeared before them. The old director, Maris Billy, appeared quite young, though he appeared to be entertaining a distinguished guest.

"Hmm?" But when Wang Chong looked at the distinguished guest, his pupils shrank slightly. It wasn't because he was particularly familiar with the man, but simply because he saw the faint black mist floating around him - that was his own power of destruction.

"Hatres, I asked you to go to Fuyuki to explore the Holy Grail, but why did you become like this?" Marisbilly said to the man in front of him who was completely unrecognizable and only had his iconic long red hair as a mark.

"That damn Holy Grail... I don't know what the hell it is, but it actually has such terrible power... Marisbury, as a friend, I advise you not to covet that thing. The power inside is so great that even if you, as a monarch, want to get your hands on it, I'm afraid you will end up like me." Hatres's resentful eyes flashed, but he quickly pretended to be earnest and advised the other party not to covet the Holy Grail.

But Hartress knew that the more he spoke of this, the more Marisbury's interest would be piqued. He was well aware of Marisbury's ambitions and was eager to acquire any power that could potentially realize his grand plans.

He hadn't anticipated that this collaboration would lead to the destruction and contamination of most of his Demonic Eyes, rendering them useless. He had nearly died, and was still struggling against the unpredictable corrosive force. With his already twisted mind, he naturally resented the man who had nearly killed him, and he wanted to drag him down with him.

"Oh? That makes me even more curious. Could it be that terrifying power you're talking about is this strange black mist around you?" Marisbilly, looking curious, came directly to Hatteras and began to use his imaginary number magic to probe. He then exclaimed, "It really is some strange power... it can directly absorb and transform magic power to strengthen itself. Could it be that there is a completely new power system in this world that is completely different from magic?"

"Although this terrifying power is weak, it's like a maggot on the tarsal bone, difficult to eradicate. I'm afraid the Holy Grail created this power to target me." Marisbil sighed, then said, "I paid a heavy price this time. In short, it's best for you not to get involved in this mess in Fuyuki. You should also be aware that the commotion caused by those who survived the Holy Grail War these days is much greater than you imagined."

"Well... this time it was my intelligence leak that caused you, Hatres, to suffer such a huge loss. On behalf of the Animusphia family, I sincerely apologize to you. Bring it up." Marisbilly clapped his hands, and saw an assistant put two suitcases in front of Hatres.

"What is this?" Hatteras was a little confused. He opened the box and found several eyes inside - magic eyes.

"Although it is impossible to completely make up for this loss. But these magic eyes are also the goods that my Animusphia family can offer. This can be regarded as an apology to you, what do you think?" Marisbil said with a smile.

"Haha, I'd be remiss if you didn't do it." Hatteras appeared grateful, but inwardly he cursed the so-called Animusphia family. He'd suffered such a heavy loss, and they'd just send him off with a few Magic Eyes? Was that all the Animusphia family had? How stingy!

Although he cursed in his heart, his face showed no disrespect. He was alone and did not dare to confront the other party head-on. After accepting this "heavy" apology, Hatteras felt no need to continue the conversation and quickly found an excuse to leave in a hurry.

For a moment, Marisbury and his right-hand man were the only ones left in the room.

"Master Patriarch... this Hatres is really ungrateful. Giving him these magic eyes and the family's charity is a gift to him, but he still dares to show impatience and disgust, and he thinks he has hidden it well. Moreover, that guy has evil intentions and wants to drag you, Master Patriarch, into this mess. Anyway, he has been seriously injured and has no use value. Why don't you just kill him?" asked the assistant at the side.

"Well, he finally brought us crucial news, didn't he? He's already played a very good role. The secret of the Holy Grail does give me a glimmer of possibility. But the uncontrollable nature of that power still makes it a little lacking... Never mind, maybe I can't realize that vision for the time being. Let's wait and see."

Marisbury shook his head, sighed, and continued, "The money and materials needed for the entire family right now are simply too much. Building Chaldea... is simply stretched to the limit. As for the Fuyuki Holy Grail, we'll see when the time comes."

After that, there was essentially no more useful intelligence. Marisbury went about his business, seemingly with nothing more to offer. Wang Chong nodded, signaling to Merlin, who was constantly spying. Merlin also closed his clairvoyance and said, "Hey, little brother, what are you planning? Why are you targeting this person?"

"Haha, keep it a secret." Wang Chong said nothing more, then stood up and prepared to leave. "Then the matter is almost settled. I will just say a few words to Altria and then take her back."

"Ha... okay, I don't know if we will see each other again in this lifetime... Woo woo woo, it's quite sad when I think about it carefully. From now on I will really be alone." Merlin said crying.

Chapter 383: Coming to the Door

"Be happy, my king! Remember to eat your fill! Ouch!"

Merlin was holding a handkerchief, crying as he bid farewell to Artoria, but because the words he shouted were so annoying, before Artoria could even do anything, a filial son, Mordred, pounced on her with ease and gave the talkative Merlin a good beating.

"Okay, Mordred, stop fighting. This is ridiculous." Artoria also shook her head and said.

Now, with Wang Chong's help, Altria had already experienced a baptism of soul materialization. Regardless of her own physical condition, Altria could clearly feel that the constraints of the Star Inner Sea on her had been much lessened. At least entering Wang Chong's dimensional home was no longer a problem.

"Hmph! I've been wanting to give him a beating for a long time." Mordred clapped his hands, snorted, and immediately returned to the team.

"Ahem... Sir Mordred is still as brave as ever." Merlin climbed to his feet and shook his head. "I hope that in your happy days ahead, you will remember me as your big brother who has silently supported you. Goodbye, everyone."

"Goodbye, Lord Merlin." Altria, with a touch of emotion, waved goodbye to Merlin and entered the Dimensional Home. The others followed suit, leaving Wang Chong alone in the entire area.

Wang Chong naturally wouldn't follow him in. If he wanted to leave, he would have his own way. Wang Chong said to the system, "System, I still have two teleportation anchor points, right?"

"Well, as long as the host has been to a place, a teleportation anchor can be placed and teleported. Where does the host plan to teleport to?" the system asked.

"Of course it's the heart." Wang Chong said with a faint smile.

……

Today was destined to be a turbulent day at the Magic Association's Clock Tower. A few hours ago, the Grand Magic Circuit area of ​​the Albion Tomb suddenly collapsed, trapping many magi within. Furthermore, the collapse involved a secret treasure, potentially hindering the magi's progress in gathering rare materials. Consequently, a significant number of magi's experiments and research would be delayed due to a lack of resources. Therefore, the Clock Tower was placing considerable emphasis on the Grand Magic Circuit's situation.

However, after several hours of cleaning, an even more explosive news came out: the giant dragon heart in the ancient heart layer, which was of great research value to the clock tower, was actually stolen without anyone noticing.

For a moment, the entire Clock Tower's leadership was utterly enraged. The monarchs, in particular, dropped their current tasks and reconvened to discuss the matter. This scandal was a slap in the face of the Clock Tower. Just as they were about to dispatch the Clock Tower's most skilled magi, they received even more terrifying news: the annihilation of Karion of the Observatory and the entire Designated Sealing Division.

The chilling news hit these monarchs like a wave of cold water... The Designated Sealing Execution Unit might not be the most talented or skilled mage in the Clock Tower, but their fighting prowess was undoubtedly the best of the best. Yet, such a group was brutally annihilated by the enemy. According to rumors, they didn't even employ any special abilities; they relied solely on sheer physical strength to tear apart their magic formations.

Therefore, the monarchs also saw the video provided by Karion: a man and a woman wearing cat masks, brutally killing the entire Karion. The woman's shocking punch in particular silenced everyone present.

"Everyone, what do you think about this matter? Let's discuss it." One of them spoke.

"What are you talking about? Do whatever you want. Don't involve me. I have important things to deal with."

The people present were not fools. When they saw that inhuman power, they understood many things. Some smart people even realized who the two people in the duo were.

"He clearly promised not to provoke us...but what is he doing now? Does he really think that what he does can be done without anyone noticing?" someone said angrily.

"Hmph, why do you think he wears the mask? Does he really think we can't detect it? He just wants to give us some face and a way out. Damn aliens... and those people from the Holy Church deserve to be damned too... If they hadn't involved that person, why would we be so cowardly?" Another person said angrily.

"Quiet, everyone. We're not gathered here to yell and vent our emotions. We're all quite old, yet we act like children. It seems that after all these years of rest, everyone's mentality has become much younger."

At this moment, Mag Daniel Tremberio, the head of the Tremberio family, one of the three noble families in charge of the clock tower, spoke up to smooth things over, cooling down the atmosphere a little so that everyone could calm down and think.

"As far as the current situation is concerned, we can't do anything to that person for the time being, so we might as well be straightforward and completely block the news. At least at this stage, it is still our internal matter... If the Holy Church wants to take any action, we can just ask them if they can take responsibility for Lady Baiji." At this time, Inole Baruyereta, the female monarch of the Baruyereta family, one of the three great noble families, also spoke.

"After all, the Secret Skeleton Anatomy Bureau is actually to blame for such a big thing... Haha, as the saying goes, those who are capable get the job. Since the Secret Skeleton Anatomy Bureau cannot solve this problem alone, it would be better for me to provide some assistance. What do you think?" Mag Daniel said with a smile.

Seeing that the two leading nobles wanted to put the matter on hold for the time being, the other monarchs naturally did not say much. The direction of the meeting was thus finalized, and all that remained was to deal with some details.

Not long after, magicians from various family forces began to take action. Each monarch had his own ulterior motives and took advantage of this incident to attack the Secret Corpse Anatomy Bureau. Since they could not deal with the culprit, they simply used this incident to take back the power of the Secret Corpse Anatomy Bureau, which had been out of the control of the three major nobles.

In the final analysis, the three great nobles actually saw the situation very clearly. Since the other party was targeting the Secret Anatomy Bureau instead of their family, they naturally turned a blind eye to this matter. Moreover, if they could regain control of the Secret Anatomy Bureau that was originally out of their control, the three great nobles would even thank the other party for making trouble.

As for the heart? Since they hadn't been able to break through the dragon bone for so many years, it would be of limited use to them. So, they could just treat it as a welcome gift to the other party.

……

"Haha, the guys from the three noble families are as rotten as ever. But... is it the power of the black fog again? This meeting isn't a complete waste of time. This might be some good news. I have to record it."

At this time, Marisbury, who had just finished a meeting, returned to his home and walked into his study while talking to himself.

"Oh? Record it down? Then I'd like to know, Lord of the Astronomy Department, what do you want to use it for by recording my news?" However, at this moment, a voice that was unfamiliar to Marisbury came from the study.

"Come in, the monarch of the astronomy department, Marisbury. There is no need to hide. Now that I am here, you can't escape." said the voice.

Chapter 384: Too Smooth

Pushing open the door, he found a young man who looked just like him sitting in his usual seat. However, the moment he saw the man's face, Marisbury knew who had come to him.

"I wonder what honorary consultant Mr. Wang Chong wants to see you when you come to my house?" Marisbury asked.

"Huh... Honorary Advisor? That's the title you're giving me? Well, whatever..." Wang Chong clapped his hands, not really caring. Then he said, "But, Monarch of the Astronomy Department, do you always enjoy answering other people's questions with questions?"

"Gathering information is just a casual activity on my part. The magic world is actually quite small, and because of that, we have to be cautious when handling personal relationships. Mr. Wang Chong is a newcomer to the Clock Tower, and he has demonstrated his power to us. Gathering some information, understanding his likes and dislikes, and gaining some basic information is probably human nature."

Marisbury's words seemed to lightly dismiss the matter. Everyone was spying on the enemy's intelligence, so for him, the matter was a matter of varying magnitudes. Marisbury pondered the other party's current attitude and sensed ill intentions.

"Haha, that's human nature. So, before I even came to the Magic Association, you had already coveted my power and even sent people to Fuyuki City to investigate? Is this also what you said, that it's human nature to know basic information about the upstarts? Could it be that the monarch of the astronomy department is also like that astrologer, who can observe the celestial phenomena and predict the future, and knew early on that I could live in the Clock Tower?" Wang Chong said with a sneer.

Marisbury's eyes flickered, a bit surprised that the other party was harassing him because of this matter. It seemed that the strange power also had the power of detection. Today, he tried to probe and was caught by someone.

However, compared to this matter, Marisbilly was actually more concerned about the other party's last sentence. He was not sure whether the other party was deliberately using the astrologer's words to ridicule him, or... knew something else.

"Mr. Wang Chong, after all, one of the monarchs of my Clock Tower died in the Holy Grail War in Fuyuki. Since this is related to the death of a monarch of my Clock Tower, we naturally have to investigate. If the people I sent were too rude and offended you, please forgive me. I am also willing to offer a gift to express my apology." After thinking carefully, Marisbil spoke frankly.

"Apology... Hehe, Patriarch Marisbury, even if I want something, your family can't afford it right now." Recalling what he had seen earlier, Wang Chong had witnessed how meager the other party's "apology" was. While the Devil's Eye was rare, you're a family with over a thousand years of history. Is this all you have left after a thousand years of heritage? Wang Chong couldn't believe it.

"Okay, Master Marisbili, since I came to you on my own initiative, I won't say anything extra. I'm here to discuss a cooperation, a cooperation with you, Marisbili, and your Animusphia family." Wang Chong said lightly.

"Cooperation?" Marisbury frowned slightly, then said, "What kind of cooperation?"

"I heard that you are building a huge facility, but the funds required are too much, almost astronomical... and it involves various conditions, such as: the full assistance of the Terras Academy, the monarch-level secret techniques of the Clock Tower, etc.... Am I wrong?" Wang Chong said lightly.

"...Sir, do you want to cooperate with me on the construction of Chaldea?" Marisbili said.

"Yes, I can provide you with funds that you don't have, as well as a variety of rare materials as assistance. I can definitely help you make this happen."

After saying this, Wang Chong waved his hand, and a golden halo opened from the sky. Countless gold coins rained down, forming a small mountain of gold in front of Marisbilly. Wang Chong then retrieved several corpses of fantasy species he had previously harvested from the Spirit Tomb and the Star Inner Sea from his system space and laid them on the floor, looking like a true nouveau riche.

"How is it? These are just the tip of the iceberg. Are you qualified to become a partner?" Wang Chong walked out after taking away Jinshan, stood directly in front of Marisbilly, and said face to face.

But it must be said that seeing this scene did make Marisbili interested. This was indeed what his Animusphia family needed most at the moment. However, the more he thought about it, the more Marisbili felt that this was a hot potato, and he was afraid that he would not be able to eat it so easily.

"Sir, you are helping me so generously... It must be out of kindness, right? What price will my Animusphia family have to pay?" Marisbili was not tempted by the huge benefits that were within his reach. He met Wang Chong's gaze with a slight smile.

"It's simple. All you need to do is accept a gift..." At this moment, an endless black mist rose from Wang Chong's body, enveloping both of them. Marisbury's expression changed as he said, "You want to completely consume and assimilate me? So I can be your loyal dog?"

"Haha, the monarch of the astronomy department is quite knowledgeable. With just a simple test, he was able to glimpse the nature of my power. Aren't you very interested in my power? Then why not carefully experience the gifts it brings?"

Wang Chong used the black mist to directly wrap around Marisbury, restraining him. He then said, "Don't even think about resisting. Now that I've set my sights on you, I'm ready to completely subdue you. Today, you will be completely controlled by me no matter what. If you follow me, I can still give you a chance to realize the Animusphia family's aspirations. But if you resist stubbornly, I don't mind using you as my tools and making sure you never stand up again."

"Haha, it seems... I have to be loyal? But I have a question that is still unclear. Apart from Kenneth who just died, there are many powerful people among the eleven monarchs. The most important ones are the three nobles. Why do they have to target a mediocre character like me?" Marisbilly said.

"First, I need Chaldea; it's useful to me. Second, others may not know you, Marisbili, but I know you very well... The three great nobles are merely the ones who maintain the status quo. But you are different. You are ambitious and have the talent to bring disaster to the entire world. That's why I can only feel at ease if I have you under my complete control," Wang Chong said.

Although Wang Chong quit FGO after chapter 1.5, he's been a bit vague about the subsequent plot (mostly due to the characterization of his well-off wife). While he's unclear about the old director's affairs, he does know one thing: the truth behind the Grand Order and the Incineration of Humanity, as well as the mastermind behind the 2.0 plot, are all connected to this man.

In other words, this was a madman who had the guts to plot against King Solomon, Goetia, and the others. If he wasn't trying to figure out Chaldea, it would have been easier to just kill him.

Fortunately, he possessed the power of the Ruined Black Mist, allowing him to directly control the opponent. This was one of the few times Wang Chong had used his power directly and forcefully to brainwash someone. He didn't believe he had the means to tame this madman and make him loyal to him. Unlike Kotomine Kirei, the similarly madman, Kotomine Kirei at least had a period of confusion, which could be guided at the right time.

"Hahaha... enough talent to bring disaster to the entire world. I'll just take it as a compliment from Mr. Wang Chong." After hearing Wang Chong's words, Marisbury simply chuckled twice, then raised his head and said, "Then... let's consider Mr. Wang Chong the winner this time."

With that, Marisbury closed his eyes, allowing Wang Chong's black mist to engulf him. Wang Chong was somewhat surprised to find that the other party had actually let go of his mind and allowed his own power of destruction to brainwash him.

Soon, Wang Chong withdrew his power, and Marisbury opened his eyes. He bowed to Wang Chong with a hint of respect and said, "Master Wang Chong..."

Wang Chong's gaze towards Marisbury deepened. He had confirmed Marisbury's loyalty was absolutely 100%, without a single flaw. However, the smooth progress and the other party's final words left Wang Chong with a vague feeling that something was amiss.

Could it be so easy for me to catch the mastermind who even King Solomon and Goetia had calculated?

"Marisbili, since you now regard me as your master, don't you have anything to say?" Seeing this, Wang Chong prepared to directly question me, to see what conspiracy the other party had. Logically... no matter how powerful Marisbili was, this display of loyalty couldn't even fool the system, right?

Chapter 385: Advice from Baoshi Weng

"I wonder what your Excellency wants to ask?" Marisbury asked.

"Based on your last sentence, I win this time... What do you mean? Are you hiding something?" Wang Chong asked directly.

"Sir, I'm only saying this to remind you to keep your promise," Marisberry said. "As you said before, if we don't resist, we can still have the opportunity to realize our Animusphia family's aspirations. As for me personally, and as for the Animusphia family, we have indeed lost this time. But our aspirations have also been brought one step closer with your help... it's just a matter of waiting a little longer."

"As long as our ambition can be realized, then for us, whether it means acknowledging our master or resorting to any means necessary, as long as the result is achieved, it will be our victory." Marisbury said, then bowed to Wang Chong again and said:

"Even before being baptized by your power, my lord, I may have harbored resentment. But now, after your baptism, my thoughts are clear. Therefore, my lord, there is no need to worry about our betrayal. We will remain loyal to you and fulfill our duties. We beg you to grant us the opportunity to realize our vision."

After hearing Marisbury's words, Wang Chong was momentarily unable to make an accurate judgment. Loyalty was not deceptive, and even the power of destruction within him confirmed that he was not lying.

"Am I really being too suspicious?" The uneasy feeling in Wang Chong's heart had not completely disappeared, but for the time being he did not notice anything wrong.

"Let's make some preparations." Wang Chong's eyes flickered slightly, allowing more black mist to flow into Marisbury's body. This way, he could clearly grasp his movements. After making these arrangements, Wang Chong spoke, "Alright, I have only one request of you, and that is to establish Chaldea as quickly as possible. If you need money or resources, just come to me."

After Wang Chong finished speaking, he felt no need to stay any longer and decided to leave. Marisbury followed behind, ready to see him off. As he passed the living room, Wang Chong suddenly heard the sound of a baby crying. Wang Chong's eyes moved, and he looked in the direction of the sound. Marisbury came over and said, "Haha, that's my daughter's room. She must be hungry at this hour."

"Little girl?" Wang Chong looked at Marisbury, recalled the age of the young white-haired director, and immediately understood.

"Well, my daughter was born this year. And today, my Animusphia family received assistance from adults. It seems that my daughter is also the lucky star of my Animusphia family." Marisbil said with a smile, "Do you need me to bring my daughter out?"

"No need... No, let's bring her out for a look." After Wang Chong thought about it carefully, he finally asked Marisbilly to bring out Olga Marie, the future second-generation director of Chaldea who did not survive the prologue.

Looking at the infant girl, Wang Chong turned his back and gently tapped Olga Marie's forehead, injecting a little power into her. It wasn't that he intended to use the power of destruction to do anything strange; on the contrary, Wang Chong was giving Olga Marie a life-saving "amulet." Perhaps it would be successfully activated in an unexpected situation one day. Of course, this was also Wang Chong's backup plan to monitor Marisbury.

Because he turned his back so quickly, it looked as if Wang Chong was simply interested in the child and was just walking around with him. Afterward, Wang Chong handed the baby to the maid and turned to Marisbury, saying, "Come visit again if you have the chance."

"Farewell, sir." Marisbilly said respectfully.

……

"It's really annoying. There hasn't been any unusual news from over there yet." It had been a while since Wang Chong left Animusphia's house. He was now wandering aimlessly on the street, and then he found a bench to sit down and carefully review all the conversations he had just had since he came into contact with the head of the family.

But in the end, he did not find any useful information. Moreover, after being affected by his own dilapidated black fog, it seemed that Marisbil no longer had the leisurely attitude as before, and began to focus completely on how to plan the rapid construction of Chaldea.

"Young man, you've gone too far." At this moment, a familiar old man's voice sounded beside Wang Chong.

"I say, old man, please say hello when you show up next time, otherwise it will be very scary." Wang Chong complained.

"No matter how scary someone is, they are not as scary as you. You are really so powerful that you caused such a big commotion in the Spirit Tomb of Albion. Have you forgotten all the things you promised me before?" The person who came was Zelrich, who quietly sat down next to Wang Chong using the Second Method.

"You are wrong to blame me. I did not break the agreement."

"Oh? Could it be that the matter of the Great Magic Circuit and the Ancient Dragon Heart is a wish for you, kid?"

"I didn't do the big magic circuit thing. I saw Elquet smash it with one punch. You just told me not to provoke, but I behaved properly. As for the ancient dragon heart, it belongs to the capable. When did it belong to the clock tower? They haven't been able to open that bone for thousands of years. My Elquet has the ability to open it, but you still don't allow people to take it? To put it bluntly, if you occupy the toilet but don't shit, don't blame me for kicking you and getting there first." Wang Chong said with a smile.

"...Has anyone ever told you that guys who live off gigolos deserve a beating?" Zelrich was completely speechless after hearing Wang Chong's words. He finally glared at Wang Chong and said coldly.

"Hey, gigolo? I'd also like to know if there's anyone who could fight Elquet in close combat for almost an hour like me to get this chance to eat gigolo." Wang Chong said with some pride.