The villain's journey from the Type-Moon world

Regardless, the mercenaries' submission to Wang Chong was inevitable, and there was no way to oppose it. Even Hedley was no exception. He had already accepted the other party's power, and his life and death were in his hands.

He could only pray that the new leader would treat people like him well, as he said.

"Now, W, Hedley, and Inès, come forward." Wang Chong said.

The three of them came before Wang Chong. Wang Chong examined them briefly before turning to W and saying, "Now, the former mercenary group leader, Garson, has unfortunately died in battle. Since you, W, have accepted his team, you will take Garson's place and continue to serve as the official leader of the mercenary group."

"Thank you for your trust, sir." W replied with a smile.

"Inès, Hedley, I have also seen your outstanding performance on the battlefield this time. You two will serve as W's adjutants to assist W in leading the Sarkaz Mercenary Group." Wang Chong said.

"Yes!" Hedley and Inès leaned forward and answered respectfully.

"Then, the rest will be handled among yourselves. I won't be involved in too many things, so for now, everything can remain as it is." After Wang Chong finished speaking, he transformed into a cloud of black mist and left. Seeing Wang Chong leave, the tension of the Sarkaz finally relaxed.

"What a terrible man." Hedley couldn't help but say after seeing Wang Chong leave.

"Hehe, I suggest that you shouldn't judge him casually, Hedley. I forgot to tell you that the black mist on us can directly connect with him. In a sense, our every move is basically completely seen by him." W said with a smile.

"You're still talking like that. You might as well think about how to manage this huge mercenary group. Now that you've become the leader, you can't leave all the work to me and Hedley, right?" Inès said coldly.

"Ha, you don't need to worry about that. I already know those guys' personalities very well." W had a confident attitude and was obviously not worried about this matter.

"Okay, let's not talk about these for now. The Reunion Movement troops should be entering the camp soon. Since Mr. Wang Chong asked you, W, to be the leader in public, it means that he doesn't want to reveal the fact that he has taken control of the mercenary group for the time being. In this case, we must make everyone aware of this matter in advance, coordinate their statements, and not reveal this matter without Mr. Wang's permission." Hedley analyzed.

Chapter 38 Battle Settlement

"Congratulations, host, for successfully conquering the Sarkaz Mercenary Group. Your support rate in the Reunion Movement has increased by 10%. Your current support rate is 33%."

"Congratulations to the host's faction for defeating the Ursus Thousand-Man Camp through the Integration Movement. Your faction has gained 1000 reputation points. Your faction's current reputation point is 1200. Congratulations to the host for receiving the reputation title: Showing Your Talent. You may wear this item at any time for your faction to increase its corresponding attributes."

"Under your covert coordination, the faction you belong to has successfully taken the first step in their struggle for hegemony. As the driving force behind the scenes, you, the host, have also successfully taken the first step in your villainous struggle for hegemony and the overthrow of the empire. Therefore, I reward you with 500 Villain Points and a random item jar. Your current Villain Points are: 9200."

"I was actually given a jar. Looks like it's time for the lottery again. If I remember correctly, my epic lottery draws have accumulated to 15 times, so it's time for another lottery draw." Wang Chong couldn't help but sigh after looking at his current reward screen.

"By the way, system, can you show me the effect of the reputation title?" Wang Chong said.

"Okay, your current faction title is: Unknown. Introduction: Your faction's reputation is virtually unknown, and few take it seriously. The operators under your command are fully aware of this and are temporarily content with their current life of banding together for warmth.

Equipment Effect: Your faction's concealment increases by 10%, the probability of your faction's base being discovered decreases by 10%, the success rate of sneak attacks increases by 10%, and the daily mood recovery rate of all members of this faction increases slightly, allowing everyone to view their current situation with a more optimistic attitude.

"The effect of this obscurity is even more powerful than I imagined. No wonder this attack went so smoothly. Is it because of the bonus of this reputation title?" After Wang Chong saw the effect of obscurity, he immediately looked at the effect of another reputation title.

"Showing your prowess: Your faction has begun to gain some fame, and is full of vigor and brilliance. Everything is moving in a positive direction. However, one thing you should be aware of is that your current faction has begun to attract the attention of some people, so be prepared to face the challenges that lie ahead.

Effect: Increases assets based on terrain by 10%, increases collective morale by 10% against enemies, slightly increases everyone's luck, and moderately increases everyone's mood recovery speed, resulting in a more positive attitude. The favorability of people in the area surrounding your base will dynamically change: +5 for those who approve, -5 for those who disapprove.

"This title looks suitable for starting development. Especially the increase in material output and the favorable impression on the surrounding areas are very critical. These are basically the two most critical aspects of power development: storing food and recruiting people. Well, by the way, it's also suitable for me to draw cards." After taking a look, Wang Chong prepared to switch the reputation so that he could draw cards.

"Beep—Error, you currently don't have a base, so you can't switch titles." However, a window popped up, temporarily interrupting Wang Chong's thoughts.

"? What does this mean?" Wang Chong asked.

"Host, the effect of this title is linked to the base of the power. But now the integration movement has been in a state of constant movement, and there is not even a camp to stay, so it is naturally impossible to equip it and take effect." said the system.

"In other words, as long as we set up camp and form an area, we can still wear it, right?" Wang Chong said after thinking for a while.

"Yes, that's the truth." The system nodded.

"Then it seems we have to find a place to stay tonight. Hmm?" At this moment, Wang Chong stopped, because he had already seen the members of the Reunion Movement, staring at the front with nervous expressions, especially after noticing Wang Chong's arrival, their faces became a little unnatural.

"I was wondering why you guys hadn't come over. It turns out you've been staying on the mountain the whole time... Why are you all looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?" Wang Chong couldn't help but say as he looked at the members of the Integration Movement.

"Let me explain." At this moment, Shuang Xing's voice reached Wang Chong's ears. Shuang Xing quickly walked towards Wang Chong and asked softly, "Did you cause that mountain-like slap just now?"

"Ah? You're talking about me, what's wrong?" Wang Chong was stunned and asked curiously.

"What happened... We had just received the notice from the crossbowmen and were rushing down excitedly, but you suddenly did this and shocked us all. We couldn't figure out the purpose of your palm strike, and there were even rumors that you killed all those people from the Sarkaz mercenary group..." Frost Star didn't say anything else and made an expression that said you know what I mean.

"I see, no wonder. I slapped her to put out the fire quickly. After all, if the flames continue to burn, we won't get much benefit. Food, equipment, and all kinds of supplies are all in there." Wang Chong said with a smile.

"So that's how it is. Big Bear, Yangge, you two come here." Frost Star was not surprised after hearing Wang Chong's explanation. She quickly turned around and called the two most influential people in the Snow Monster Team.

"Sister, how is it? Have you found out everything?" the two asked after arriving.

"Well, what happened is... you take some people to pass this news to those people and quickly put an end to some messy speculations. The crossbow scouts and I will set out first to take over the affairs in the camp. Let them catch up quickly and not delay the progress." After Frost Star explained to the two, he immediately issued new instructions.

"Yes!" The two immediately returned to the team and began to gather everyone. Shuangxing gathered the crossbowmen and scouts together, and came to Wang Chong and said, "Let's go together. Some things can only be done if you take the lead first."

"Yeah." Wang Chong nodded and began to go down the mountain side by side with Shuangxing, while the crossbowmen and scouts followed behind them.

"Don't worry about what they think. You've displayed such powerful strength that it's natural for them to be afraid and even make wild guesses. In fact, there are still quite a few people who already believe in you, such as the wounded who listened to your stories and accepted your treatment. For example, me..." Shuangxing suddenly spoke as she walked down the mountain with Wang Chong.

"Do I look like someone who can't figure this out or care about this kind of thing?" Wang Chong said with a smile.

"That's right..." Frost Star nodded slightly and said.

"But thank you Miss Shuangxing for your care. It makes me feel a lot more relaxed. Miss Shuangxing seems to be very good at handling this kind of thing." Wang Chong said.

"Well... it's not like that. Maybe it's just because of what I've experienced." Frost Star said slowly.

"Have you experienced that?"

"Don't look at me like this now. In fact, when I first joined the Reunion Movement, many infected people looked at me and the Snow Monster Team with the same eyes and prejudice. They said that we were monsters that brought the cold winter, our blood was colder than ice and snow, and our temperaments were unpredictable and unpredictable. Therefore, they did a lot of stupid things during that time." Frost Star said.

"Many people were afraid to come into contact with me at that time. After all, my body temperature is really... very cold. They always thought that if they accidentally offended me, I would turn them into ice sculptures. Even now, such prejudice still exists." Frost Star said.

"Really? I think Miss Shuangxing is the most warm-hearted girl I have ever met. After all, you are the only one who often comes to me to ask questions in the past three days." Wang Chong said with a smile.

"The warmest heart?" Frost Star's lips curled up slightly, but the smile was fleeting. "Perhaps I just want to heal myself and stop feeling the pain. Or maybe I just want to eat some warm food. I'm not as kind as you think."

"Really? But I think that a girl who longs for warmth cares about warmth and enthusiasm more than anyone else, doesn't she? Miss Shuangxing, although your body is cold, your heart may be hotter than you think." Wang Chong looked at Shuangxing and said gently.

Shuang Xing was slightly startled, and she couldn't help but meet Wang Chong's gentle eyes, momentarily lost in thought. Then, her eyes shifted in panic, and she turned her head away. Her slightly red face, covered by white hair, was like the fiery beating heart beneath her cold exterior.

“Plop, plop… plop, plop…”

Chapter 39 Base Area

"My God, we saw the flames rising to the sky, but I didn't expect there were so many intact supplies left." At this moment, the scouts cooperated with the Sarkaz mercenaries and began to clean up and carry the undamaged supplies, food and other things in the camp.

However, the amount they collected far exceeded their imagination. Whether it was the burned or intact tents, they collected nearly 1000 sets of armor of varying sizes. Of course, this included the armor found on the corpses of the Ursus soldiers, but even excluding those, there were still nearly 300 sets.

Artillery, crossbows, shields, standard swords and guns, and even spellcasting units were countless. It could be said that the Reunion Movement had been thoroughly enriched this time, with enough equipment to fully arm every member. With further systematic training, there was no doubt that the Reunion Movement would be equivalent to a regular army of a thousand men.

If it were just equipment and supplies, it would be fine. After all, these things could not be easily destroyed by fire. To have such a harvest was already a rare and gratifying thing. But they never expected that even the food would be so difficult to move that their scalps would tingle.

No, the flames didn't catch the food on fire. When they found the tents, they found the granaries were all intact. Whether in the tents that burned or not, the food was not damaged at all.

"It must be because of the black fog used by Mr. Wang Chong. Didn't he use that black fog palm as big as a mountain to put out the flames in the entire camp in one go? Mr. Wang Chong must have seen that the flames were about to burn the granary, so he hurriedly put out the flames." One person began to speak.

"Yes, that must be the case. Otherwise, why would it take such a big fuss to put out a fire? That's great. With so much food, we won't have to worry about going hungry for at least dozens of days. And if we count what we already have, and if we eat more sparingly, we won't have to worry about food for almost two months." Another person said with great excitement.

"Thanks to Mr. Wang Chong for the black fog! Now no one has to worry about going hungry."

"Meat... I actually saw meat... These damned military scoundrels eat such delicious food. This half pound of meat is enough for more than a dozen of us brothers to drink meat soup for a whole day."

The scouts were so excited carrying all the food, they almost wished they had an extra pair of hands. Among them, a smaller figure was also carrying the food. It was Faust, usually silent and calm, never showing his emotions, but now he had a gentle smile, a smile of hope.

Finally, after they finished counting all the supplies, they filled the open space with a dazzling array of goods, piling them up like a small mountain. Even W, Hedley, and the others couldn't help but feel a little happy when they saw this scene. After all, who doesn't like to have enough food and drink every day?

At this moment, Shuang Xing also exhaled a breath of white air. She had not expected this thousand-man camp to be so rich. It was like robbing someone else's granary. However, facing such a large amount of supplies, a new problem arose: how to take them away?

Even if everyone carried everything, they wouldn't be able to move even half of what was here. Furthermore, they were carrying baggage, so the amount they could carry was even less.

"Even if we build a cart now, I'm afraid it's too late. There are still 500 Ursus soldiers rushing here soon. It's not that I'm worried that I can't eliminate these soldiers, but I'm afraid that if one of them escapes and the news here is passed on, we will face the encirclement of the Fourth Army." Frost Star was thinking about the next plan in her mind. It's a pity that she is not Tallulah. It's okay for her to command the battle, but it is not something she can easily decide on the direction of the subsequent integration movement.

"What's wrong? Are you worried that you can't move your things?" At this time, Wang Chong's voice sounded from behind Shuangxing.

"Yes... I'm wondering whether we should just bring food with us. Otherwise, we might not be able to leave here at all. If our tracks are revealed by those 500 Ursus soldiers, we might be surrounded by the Fourth Army." Frost Star said.

"If we're taking them, then of course we have to take everything with us... And look at those people, do you think you can convince them not to carry all this?" Wang Chong said. "As for your concern, it's simple. I was able to silently wipe out over 700 people in this camp without letting a single one escape. Are you still worried that I can't support these 500 soldiers?"

"But……"

"As for the encirclement and suppression you mentioned... Now that the Reunion Movement has attacked the camp and taken so much supplies, they've already offended the army. An encirclement and suppression is inevitable. And I just looked at the map of the tundra. It's simply a pipe dream for us, a thousand people, to cross this heavy snow and break through the Fourth Army's blockade."

As Wang Chong spoke, he used black mist to create a topographic map directly in front of Shuangxing, showing the current situation to Shuangxing.

"Shuangxing, the moment you station this thousand-man battalion at your only route forward... the southward route is no longer an option. If you force your way forward, the ultimate result will be that you will be surrounded and killed by the Fourth Army on the plains. There is no escape, no defense," Wang Chong said, drawing a circle.

"Then can I rely on your..." Shuangxing looked at Wang Chong with expectant eyes, but suddenly seemed to think of something and stopped talking.

"Well, it seems you understand. My ability can indeed help you break through the siege... but why should I do this? You and I have no relatives or friends. I am neither infected nor a member of your Reunion Movement. Even now, many of you reject me and fear me. So why do you think I am going to so much trouble to do this? For Tallulah's sake, I can help you once, twice... But if I get tired of it and just leave, what awaits you is annihilation."

Wang Chong spoke slowly, "Over-reliance on my Black Mist... can be fatal. Garson is a prime example. Once you become accustomed to the Black Mist's combat methods, you completely lose the will to fight, becoming reckless and arrogant. Ultimately, after losing this power, only destruction awaits. Furthermore, are you sure you want to stake the ideals and future of the Reunion Movement on an outsider like me? Can you afford the gamble?"

Faced with Wang Chong's questioning, Shuang Xing couldn't help but fall silent, especially the last sentence. The idea of ​​the Integration Movement was the common aspiration of all infected people, and it should be created by everyone's joint efforts, rather than leaving all matters to the great power of one person, leaving others to reap the benefits.

"Then what should I do... Talulah is not here now. Sir... can you teach me?" Frost Star understood for the first time what it would take to lead this huge team. She also understood why Talulah eventually collapsed completely under the pressure and blow.

"Here... this is your chance of survival." Wang Chong pointed to a southwesterly location and said, "Although we're heading west, we're probably heading south, where the temperature will be much better. Of course, that's not the main point. The most important thing is the mountains and hills here, which are the perfect place for you to hide and establish a base for defense."

"Mountains? You mean that not only should we not break through the defense line, but we should defend the mountains? But if we are surrounded, won't we be trapped in a jar?" Frost Star said, a little confused.

"That's true, but the mountains can at least prevent you from engaging in direct combat with the group army. At least it won't be like the southern plains where there's a 100% chance of death. Now that the Integration Movement has harvested these supplies, it can not only withstand consumption, but can even develop further." Wang Chong analyzed.

"And the difference in the mountains is that the Fourth Army has no idea how many of you there are. So, unlike on the plains, it won't wipe you out all at once. Instead, it will only use a certain number of troops to test you in the early stages. This way, you'll have enough confidence to resist those armies and buy enough time to develop."

"Establish a base, rely on the mountains to delay time and develop, and use war to support war. This is your only chance to break the deadlock." Wang Chong said.

Chapter 40: Another Burn

Frost Star ultimately did not directly adopt Wang Chong's suggestion. After all, Talulah, the Patriots, and many infected representatives were not here in order to attack the outpost. She alone could not lead the entire integration movement.

However, she chose the birch forest area to the south as her next destination. This area, sandwiched between the southern plains and western mountains, was ideal for transporting large quantities of supplies and limited travel time. Entering the birch forest would not only conceal their movements, but also provide abundant timber, particularly hardwood, perfect for building transport trailers and camps.

Furthermore, since this forested area was sandwiched between the southern plains and the western mountains, they could choose any direction to advance after they arrived. Whether to continue migrating south to break through the tundra defenses or to enter the mountains and seek new development could be decided after Tallulah and the others returned.

Wang Chong didn't continue. He knew Shuangxing had taken his words to heart. Otherwise, she could have continued her migration southward as planned. Choosing this compromise proved she had already accepted his idea, though she wasn't as decisive as a mature leader.

"But right now, if we want to move all these things to the nearest forest area, it will take a lot of time. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to move a long distance. If we also have to clean up the traces, the speed will be even slower." Frost Star said.

"It's okay. You can handle the transportation by yourselves. I don't ask you to move it far away, but at least temporarily move these things to a place where the 500 people who have returned can't see them. You continue to let me command the scout crossbowmen and the Sarkaz mercenary troops. I am confident that I can take care of these people." Wang Chong said with a smile.

"Okay, I believe you, but if you need combatants, my snow monster team and I can lend us to you," said Froststar.

"No need. If we ask you for more people, you probably won't be able to move these things. Well, time is running out. Go organize people to start moving and head to the next destination. I'll go find those mercenary leaders and ask them to stay here and fight an ambush." ​​Wang Chong turned around and immediately rushed towards the mercenary group.

Seeing this, Frost Star immediately gathered several infected representatives and began to assign tasks to move this large amount of supplies away as quickly as possible.

"Hmm?...Hmm, ha, your plan is really sinister and crazy... But, I like it~ Okay, my friends will go crazy with you again."

On the other side, after Wang Chong said something to W, W showed a playful smile and then began to order the Sarkaz to take action.

……

It was already dawn, and a troop was heading towards the camp they had originally been stationed in. They were in poor condition, with many of them showing signs of being burned, and some even missing limbs, reduced to cripples after the battle.

Of course, these people are much better than those pieces of meat that have long been silent and inhuman, rotting on the frozen soil.

"Madmen! Those people are crazy! What's more, they are a bunch of ungrateful wolves! They actually wore the weapons that the empire had once awarded them and committed such a rebellious act! Why doesn't the army suppress all those rebels...Puff!" A young soldier began to curse, but before he could finish, he was slapped in the face so hard that his teeth almost spit out.

"Idiot! He was once the shield guard of the empire, and that captain was once the hero of the empire! How can a brat like you, who is still wet behind the ears, slander him! If I hear such rumors and obscenities again, I will punish him according to military law for disturbing the morale of the army!" A middle-aged man who looked like an officer shouted angrily. After all, these older non-commissioned officers had experienced the glorious moments of Ursus, and there was no one who did not admire the hero of Ursus - the patriot Bozhukast.

They all knew that the hero's ultimate choice stemmed from his disillusionment with the decline of Ursus and the previous rebellion. Therefore, the army's top brass had always turned a blind eye to this unit wandering on the ice.

"Captain, judging from the actions of our other colleagues, they don't seem to intend to let this guerrilla group go this time." At this time, an officer in the middle of the team said to the captain.

"That guerrilla group's activity in the tundra is getting more and more serious. They've been attacking the mines, abducting the slaves mining for source stone, and severely hindering the rising nobles' ability to profit drastically. They're already quite dissatisfied and have been putting pressure on the Third and Fourth Armies. Now, with their repeated attacks and looting of our army's supplies, even the army's top brass have no reason to defend them."

The lieutenant then spoke slowly, "After all, there are too many new recruits in the group army right now. They don't care about the honor of past heroes. They've probably long wanted to tread on the flesh and blood of so-called outdated heroes, using them as stepping stones to achieve their own heroic dreams. Oh, how ironic."

"Who says it's not? I'm afraid those guys in the army have long hated the guerrillas and are eager to take the flesh and blood of those people as their own merits." The officer nodded in agreement.

"Hmm... hm? Stop the troops." At this moment, the captain looked at the camp not far ahead, frowned for some reason, and gave orders.

The officer immediately gave the order for the troops to stop, then looked at the captain and asked, "Sir, is there anything unusual?"

"Although the firelight in the camp is about the same as when we left... it's so quiet. And where have all the people stationed at the entrance gone? Why is there no one?" The lieutenant narrowed his eyes, staring upward at the camp, and said, "Send a few scouts over there."

The officer immediately ordered several scouts to investigate the camp. A moment later, the scouts returned in a panic and confronted the captain, saying, "Oh no! Captain! Everyone in the camp is gone! There are signs of burning, bombing, and fighting everywhere! All our people are dead!"

"What did you say! No! That batch of things! Everyone go into the camp immediately!" The captain was startled at first, then seemed to remember something, immediately became angry, and then ordered to enter the camp quickly.

Afterwards, the troops rushed into the camp. Looking at the devastated scene around them, the captain shouted angrily, "Who did this?! Who did this?! Where are those things?! The higher-ups told us to deliver these supplies to the Fourth Group Central Army! But where are the things now?"

It was no wonder the captain was so frightened and angry, having hurriedly led the troops into the camp without even a thorough inspection. It turned out that the large amount of food and supplies stored in their camp did not belong to them at all. They were only temporarily stored in their camp and would be transported to the main force of the Fourth Group in the morning.

But now, the camp was destroyed, and the supplies were nowhere to be found. If he didn't recover them, he would face military court and death!

"Go find them! Find any clues you can find! I want to find out the whereabouts of those people!" the captain said angrily. As his life was at stake, he had lost his composure.

"Captain, we still have 700 people in our camp, and we were defending the stronghold, but in the end, we were completely wiped out. I'm afraid that even if we find the enemy's trace, we may not be able to defeat this bandit army that came out of nowhere. How about we ask for support?" The previous officer said worriedly.

"Idiot! If we ask for support, wouldn't that mean we've thrown everything away? Do you think they'll let us go? We'd rather die on the battlefield, not by military law!" the captain shouted angrily. "Besides, there's no way we can be easily defeated with 700 men! I'm afraid the other side has paid a heavy price! If we chase them now, we might still have a chance to seize those supplies—!"

"boom!!!"