The villain's journey from the Type-Moon world

"Captain, I can only say that your luck in the New World may be a little bit bad. Haven't you checked yourself with the Qi-gazing technique?" said the system.

Hearing the system's words, Wang Chong's complaining face grew a bit more serious. After the card draw, when he complained, the system replied with a similar sentence. It might be luck. But the speaker may not mean it, but the listener may take it to heart. Somehow, Wang Chong's mind shifted, and he used the Qi-gazing technique to see what his current luck in this world was.

The result was unpredictable until one saw it. One was shocked to discover that his luck at the moment was extremely dark, mirroring the same fate Emiya Kiritsugu had experienced before his death. It could be said that in terms of bad luck, he could choke to death even if he drank a sip of cold water.

In the Type-Moon world, his luck was firmly at the top, carrying a great fortune that seemed to guide him. The most profound experience was when Gaia intervened, allowing him to successfully withstand Goetia's human cannon. He was truly destined to be the one.

But now after appearing in the Ark World, his luck has become extremely dark. He is definitely a person condemned by God. Even God dislikes him and wants to get rid of him as soon as possible.

But... Wang Chong hadn't noticed anything wrong with this aspect throughout the journey. In fact, if it weren't for his card draw, he wouldn't have even noticed how bad his luck was. Because of this, Wang Chong began to use the Qi-Reading Technique on everyone in the Reunion Movement. The final result left Wang Chong feeling extremely solemn.

Everyone's luck was identical to his own: either black or close to black, each one looking as if they were about to be punished by heaven. Wang Chong initially assumed it was because everyone in the Reunion Movement had been infected with oripathy, but when he observed the uninfected individuals he had recently brought in, he found they all shared a similar fate.

Even stranger was the group of refugees Wang Chong had just been preparing to recruit a few days ago. Upon first meeting them, he noticed they all had the white aura that ordinary people possessed. But once they joined the Reunion Movement, that white aura instantly turned pitch black. This was incredibly strange, as if they were telling him the Reunion Movement—it must die!

Especially the four people who clearly died in the plot, Patriot, Frost Star, Faust, and Mephistopheles, their luck was terrible. It was as if they were born to die.

Born to die? How absurd...

Chapter 57: The Malice of the Earth

Wang Chong discovered the strange aura of the Reunion Movement and continued to observe and examine it, ultimately determining the following points:

First, the luck of everyone who joined the Reunion Movement turned pitch black. Even those with the best luck only saw a pale gray. Each and every one of them was destined for death. Whether it was Froststar and the others who would die in the original plotline, or Tallulah, W, Inès, Hedley, and the others who would survive in the future, no one was exempt.

Second, if someone withdraws from the Reunion Movement, their luck will revert to their original state. Wang Chong deduced this based on the changes in luck before and after joining. To fully verify this, he would need to find some infected individuals who had withdrawn from the Reunion Movement and observe their luck. Wang Chong quickly identified an infected individual and planned to search for him within the next few days.

Third, despite this scourge of fate, no one showed any signs of misfortune, as if they were normal people. According to the system, this level of dark fate would manifest itself in even the smallest things, as can be seen from Emiya Kiritsugu's specifics. Yet, now, despite this strangely dark fate, no one felt like they were constantly experiencing bad luck.

It's more like a manipulation brewing in secret, waiting to erupt at the most critical moment and completely destroy everyone. Combined with the progress of the Integration Movement in the main storyline, the deliberate sense of complete and man-made destruction is portrayed very clearly.

But now that Black Snake has been driven away by Wang Chong, why has the Reunion Movement still been unable to avert its fate of destruction? Could it be that Black Snake isn't the only one seeking to destroy the Reunion Movement? The most crucial question is... who is truly capable of altering destiny?

Wang Chong suddenly looked down at the soil beneath his feet. In the world of Ark, there was a word that was often mentioned over and over again - "earth".

"This land is filled with suffering, and countless people suffer in agony. The high-energy mineral called Originium has enabled the development of civilization, but it has also given rise to the tragic group of the Infected."

"Ore sickness, slave owner, this land... can't even tolerate a child. Otherwise, this land will die!"

"As an infected person, I am proud. Because this land has not yet killed me. If this land refuses to give it to us, then we will take it back from it!"

……

There were countless statements like this, as if they mercilessly demonstrated the profound hostility this land harbored towards the infected. It was as if the infected were born to die. So many countries, so many civilizations, yet their views on the infected were remarkably consistent, as if a vast hand was manipulating everyone, causing them to loathe, to be hostile, to curse those infected with the mineral sickness.

As the Reunion Movement, an organization openly committed to stopping this malicious act, it must be on the opposing side of the great power behind it. This, in turn, might explain some of the strange phenomena we've witnessed. But... who is this great power, or enemy? Is it really the "land" they've been referring to? Or is there some other, greater, and mysterious purpose at work?

"Is there actually an enemy that can control the fate of this world?" Wang Chong thought of this. He narrowed his eyes and looked at his main task, with some vague guesses in his mind.

It seemed the world of Arknights was even more complex than he'd imagined. So far, Wang Chong had only encountered one individual capable of weaving the world's fate to such an extent—the Demon King Goetia. He couldn't yet achieve this, and was destined to be inferior to an opponent of this level. After this unexpected discovery of his fortune, Wang Chong became more cautious and even more determined to use the Reunion Movement to forcibly unlock the secrets of the Sub-World.

Oh, don't you want everyone who joins the Reunion Movement to be doomed? Then let's fight it out and see which one has greater control, or my silent infiltration.

"Um... sir, the mission has been accomplished." At this moment, a heavy and delicate voice reached Wang Chong's ears, pulling Wang Chong back to reality from his thoughts.

Wang Chong looked up and smiled knowingly. The person before him was none other than Niyan, the leader of the engineering team. Wang Chong saw Niyan wiping sweat from his forehead, but because he was wearing a helmet, he could only wipe it through the skin, which looked quite funny.

"If you feel hot, why don't you take off your mask and wipe the sweat off your face?" Wang Chong said with a smile.

"..." Mud Rock remained silent, not knowing whether he was shy or was seriously considering how to answer Wang Chong's question.

"Okay, I won't make things difficult for you. By the way, did your friends notice anything today?" Wang Chong asked.

"No, they said everything is normal today. There are not many patrollers around." Mudstone shook his head, but his tone sounded somewhat happy.

The "friends" Wang Chong and Mudstone were referring to were actually the giant statues Mudstone had crafted from clay and Sarkaz magic. Mudstone, perhaps due to her introverted nature or perhaps driven by her own interests, had developed an attachment to her creations, so she liked to privately refer to these puppets as friends. Wang Chong had "happened" to discover this secret, which contributed to the unusually relaxed and enjoyable conversation between the two.

"That's good. At least we don't have to worry about the Ursus legions arriving today. We have more time to continue improving the buildings here. Once everything is built here, Mudstone, we'll have to start building new bases in other mountains. I'll have to trouble you again. If we're short on manpower, go check out the new members of the Reunion Movement and pick a few suitable ones to join the engineering team. From now on, it will be up to you veterans to guide the newcomers."

As Wang Chong spoke, Mud Rock sat on the rock and listened intently. Before the Sarkaz mercenaries' surprise attack on the Thousand Man Camp, Mud Rock had already considered withdrawing from the Reunion Movement with his own team.

Because she always felt that there was an indescribable weirdness in the Reunion Movement. Not only was it mixed with some people with bad intentions, but her former boss Garson, although a qualified soldier, also had some unclear conspiracies behind the scenes.

She hated this feeling. In her opinion, she and her team hadn't changed and were still being used as pawns. Similarly, she felt that the Integration Movement couldn't change the current situation of the infected, so she decided to go out and work on her own.

However, something unexpected happened that night. After participating in the attack on the Thousand Man Camp, her first thought was: regret for running away too late. Under those circumstances, even Mud Rock had no choice but to bow down for his old comrades and accept the gift of black mist power from Wang Chong.

But even if she really gained power, Mudstone was not happy, because she felt that she and her old friends would eventually be unable to escape being used and discarded as pawns... at least that was what she thought at the time.

However, these thoughts began to quietly change after the establishment of the engineering team. However, it wasn't the change in the engineering team's treatment that caused Ni Yan to change her mind about Wang Chong. Rather, it was the conclusion she came to after spending these days together and observing Wang Chong.

The other person was truly strange. She could clearly sense that Wang Chong looked at her, the Sarkaz, and the infected, without a trace of emotion, as if they were just passersby, unremarkable. However, this kind of gaze was something Niyan had never experienced before. Whether it was contempt or disgust, or pity and sympathy—she had seen it all too often, but no matter what kind of look, it made Niyan feel an invisible distance, a barrier that prevented equal communication.

Even among the infected, they all viewed each other with a certain apprehension or other kind of emotion. Perhaps this was why Mud Rock cast his gaze upon his own creation. Only the emotionless clay dolls could make Mud Rock feel close and at ease. However… Mud Rock hadn't expected such a gaze to be directed at the person who had forcibly imbued them with the power of the black mist.

Of course, there was still a hint of curiosity in his gaze as he looked at the mudstone. But this curiosity was about what he looked like underneath his armor. It was kind of funny, he was actually more curious about what he looked like underneath his armor than the fact that he was a Sarkaz.

However... it was precisely because of Wang Chong's look that Ni Yan gained another "friend" with whom he could communicate easily and whom he silently recognized in his heart.

Chapter 58: Inès has become more and more feminine recently

"Potato, potato, this potato is Inès's head——huh? Come to think of it, it seems like you can stuff a bomb into a potato, maybe it can fool some fools. Hey, Hedley, do you want to eat a potato?"

It was almost noon. W was humming a song and peeling potatoes with a knife. As he was peeling, he carved eyes, nose and mouth into the potatoes. He inserted two branches on both sides as horns, and thus an abstract Ines' head was completed.

"..." Hedley glanced at the potato that symbolized "Inès's" head. Regardless of whether W had a bad taste in mind and really stuffed a bomb into it to make him look like a fool, just comparing it to Inès, if he ate it and Inès saw it, he didn't know what Inès would do to him.

"Oh, don't be so scared. Inès isn't here right now. She's very busy. Every day, our boss asks her to review the new members of the Reunion Movement and keep records. He says he's checking their inner feelings to identify any traitors and assign them suitable jobs based on their personalities. It's almost like we barely see her in broad daylight these days. She even has to eat in the office."

W seemed to have read Hedley's mind. He put the peeled potato aside with a teasing tone, not seeming to want to eat it. He then continued, "Alas, the result of being favored by your immediate superior is being treated like a slave. Look at me, I've been used as a laborer these past few days, laying mines here and bombs there. I feel like I could blow up the entire mountain road if I wanted to."

Hedley remained noncommittal about W's words. He himself also had a heavy task every day. Every day, Wang Chong arranged for him to train the Sarkaz to cooperate with each other. He said that the goal was to unite the entire Sarkaz mercenary group into a unified force, to take the route of elitism and special warfare, and to become a special force dedicated to the Reunion Movement.

Although he didn't understand some of the terms, Hedley agreed with Wang Chong's theory of tactical units for decapitation operations, or perhaps it could be said that their Sarkaz Mercenary Group was born to do this job.

"Mr. Wang Chong... he's truly a peculiar man. Ever since he began assigning tasks to the Reunion Movement, it's become like a heavy, rusty machine, streamlined by a skilled mechanic and lubricated to a high-speed throttle. Everyone has their own role, each driven by a set of goals. Before, despite running around, it felt like a stagnant pool, lost and trapped. Now that the situation has been settled on the mountain, there's a renewed vitality, and everyone is living a fulfilling life... Why are you looking at me like that?"

After Hedley finished speaking, he noticed W looking at him with a strange look, so he asked.

"No, I just didn't expect you to talk so long. It's a record," W said in amazement. "You're so optimistic about him. Do you think you can achieve your dreams with him?"

Heardley didn't say anything after hearing that. The three of them just kept silent from time to time, which was their answer.

"Tsk...it's really...up to you." W complained a little irritably. She suddenly understood how those two people felt when they left when she chose Princess Theresa.

"Let's wait and see, there's no rush. But as for Inès... we really shouldn't keep her busy. If she overuses Originium techniques, I'm afraid her body won't be able to handle it, and her condition will get worse. I plan to talk to that gentleman about it." Hedley said.

"Is it getting worse? Why do I feel that every time I see Inès, she looks better than before... Besides, don't you think she has become more and more..." W frowned.

"More and more what?"

"Heh... I can't praise her for becoming more and more beautiful, right?" W snorted, turned his head away, and started peeling new potatoes again.

"Really..." Hedley recalled carefully, and indeed Inès seemed a little different from before, but it was not a change in appearance, but more of a change in temperament.

Ines used to be cold yet inevitably brimming with childishness and impulsiveness. Sometimes Hedley felt that Ines hadn't grown up in some ways. But now, Ines, despite her coolness, exuded a certain maturity. She was becoming more efficient and reliable, possessing an indescribable charm.

Was it because of the recent business that caused Inès's change? Hedley couldn't help but wonder.

……

"What? You want to go down the mountain? Then just go directly. This is not the first time you go down the mountain to promote in the surrounding villages." At this time, Tallulah, who had just finished finishing the morning affairs of the sports team, was preparing to take a nap. Unexpectedly, Wang Chong came straight to her and said that he wanted to go down the mountain.

"This time, unlike before when we went to nearby villages and the snowfields to look for those wanderers, I plan to go somewhere farther away. The basic personnel of the integration movement has now expanded from the original 1000 to about 1500 people. The basic personnel are sufficient for the time being. Before the first batch of grain is produced, there is no need for too much recruitment in this regard. Moreover, the relationships in these nearby villages have been almost consolidated, and there will basically be no personnel changes." Wang Chong said.

"Go somewhere farther?" After hearing this, Tallulah frowned.

"Well, those imperial spies and blockades can't stop me. Ultimately, our deeds must be seen and heard by more people on this snowy plain. Our blessings must be felt by the oppressed people on this snowy plain. Only in this way can they gradually become our potential companions." Wang Chong said.

"I know those people pose no threat to you... it's just..." Tallulah said, unsure how to begin. A dozen days ago, some in the Reunion Movement were suspicious of Wang Chong, some were afraid... even she and the Patriots didn't really want Wang Chong to stay.

But now, ever since arriving in the mountains, everyone from the infected representatives to the ordinary infected had admired Wang Chong's methods and transformation. Even she herself would often pester Wang Chong, hoping he could give her more guidance and teach her how to handle conflicts and personnel arrangements within the Reunion Movement.

It can be said that after more than ten days of transformation, the Integration Movement has gradually become an organization that cannot move without Wang Chong, the key gear.

Because of this, Tallulah was actually a little worried. She was already reluctant to see Wang Chong leave, and she hoped even more that he would stay with the Reunion Movement. And now that Wang Chong had proposed going down the mountain to a more distant place, it sent a bad signal to Tallulah—could he have grown tired of her and already planned to leave?

Wang Chong watched Tallulah's hesitation. As a shrewd man, he had already guessed what she was thinking. With his approval rating now at 60%, he had completely grasped the entire integration movement. Naturally, he smiled inwardly and remained silent, deliberately waiting for Tallulah to speak. Tallulah was truly naive in the face of modern PUA techniques.

"It's just that I feel that if we leave everything to Mr. Wang Chong, it would be too much trouble for him. Why don't you take a few suitable people with you? Just consider it as giving Mr. Wang Chong a hand." Tallulah blinked and thought of a more appropriate reason. She wanted to confirm and explore Wang Chong's thoughts, and also thought that if Wang Chong really wanted to leave, she would like to know where he was going, so she said so.

"I am indeed planning to take people with me. Inès has already reviewed everyone, and the Integration Movement will not be able to use her Originium skills for the time being. But her Originium skills can still shine with me in Beiyuan." Wang Chong naturally saw through Tallulah's little thoughts at a glance, so he replied.

"Ines... indeed, she is the best at screening people... but if we only bring one person, wouldn't it still be a little short? And if Mr. Wang Chong wants to go to the ice field to recruit people, it would be best to bring someone who is familiar with the ice field. Maybe we can even find out how those infected people who left the team before and planned to stay on the ice field are doing now. How about this... how about you bring Yelena with you?" Tallulah said surprisingly.

"Wait? You want me to bring Miss Yelena with me?" Although Wang Chong had doubts for a long time, when he heard that Tallulah really stuffed Frost Star to him, it still felt a bit magical.

Chapter 59: The Third Lie and Non-Resistance

"Yelena is truly the most suitable candidate. She's familiar with the terrain of the glacier, the layout of the villages, and even the locations of some mining areas. Furthermore, she remembers the current locations of every infected team that has left the team. Plus, you two already have a very good relationship, so she's truly the most suitable choice."

It must be said that Tallulah had put considerable thought into her selection. Firstly, Frost Star was one of the founding members of the Reunion Movement. Even though she was a bit romantically involved, she still cared about its current state and future. With Frost Star by Wang Chong's side, if anything went wrong, she could still offer some counsel.

Secondly, even if Frost Star was unable to convince Wang Chong, judging by the care Wang Chong had shown her during this period, he would not leave Frost Star on the ice field even if he left. He might be able to take Frost Star to a place outside the ice field and completely escape the encirclement of the Ursus Army. At that time, at least Frost Star could serve as the spark of the integration movement and continue to spread outward.

As for the third one...it was actually just some of Talulah's little thoughts as a good friend. She really hoped that Froststar could find a true love, and that's why she planned to create the right conditions for Froststar to get along with her.

"No, what I mean is, does Miss Yelena know about this herself? And what explanation are you going to give to the Patriots?" Wang Chong said, feeling a little funny.

"I know Yelena, she will definitely be happy about this. As for the Patriots, I will explain it to them." When Talulah mentioned the Patriots, she couldn't help swallowing her saliva, but after making a choice, Talulah was still more inclined to send Frost Star.

"Haha, you and Miss Yelena are indeed good friends. You don't care about your own affairs, but are keen on bringing your friends together." Wang Chong said half-jokingly.

Hearing Wang Chong's words, Talulah's head hurt. Frost Star had been constantly goading her into spending time with Wang Chong. Ever since Frost Star confessed her feelings that time, she'd been acting like she was serious, eager to push herself right in front of Wang Chong. She'd even been asking him to recount every conversation she'd had with Wang Chong so he could help her with her counseling.

No, Shuangxing, you seem to be in your first love too, right? Where on earth do you get the confidence to offer yourself relationship counseling? Being nagging at her like that every day, she felt like her head was about to explode.

Of course, these are not the main points of the problem. The main point of the problem is that ever since Wang Chong used those rogue methods on her three days ago, he has never done anything out of line with her again. If Shuang Xing hadn't kept nagging her and Wang Chong hadn't occasionally said that his goal was to pursue her, she would have thought that Wang Chong was no longer interested in her.

Thinking of this, Tallulah couldn't help but say quietly, "That's because you didn't do anything..."

The moment she finished speaking, Tallulah regretted her words. She couldn't help but think to herself, "What the hell am I talking about... It's like I'm expecting him to act like a scoundrel to me... Could it be that these two have affected my brain?"

"Hahahaha... Tallulah, so you're looking forward to it?" Wang Chong rested his hands on the table and leaned closer, their faces only a few centimeters apart. For a moment, Tallulah met Wang Chong's demonic eyes, and she recalled the unbearable scenes of that day. She couldn't help but purse her lower lip, a blush forming on her face.

"No...that's not what I meant." Tallulah felt her heart beating so hard that even her breathing became a little erratic. Um...was it coming again?

However, Wang Chong straightened himself up at this moment and said, "Alright, then let's take Miss Yelena along as well. As long as she has no objection and is willing to go. Besides these, are there any other people we can arrange to come along?"

"Huh..." When Tallulah saw Wang Chong's cheek leave, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. However, as she breathed a sigh of relief, for some reason, she felt a sense of loss in her heart.

"With Frost Star, it's almost enough. If you bring more people, it might be inconvenient for you, right? If you have to bring the recruits with you, you can't bring too many people. The two of them should be enough." Tallulah couldn't help but say.

"Okay, then you notify them and we will set off quickly this afternoon." Wang Chong said.

"So soon...Okay, I'll go find Yelena now. We'll meet here this afternoon." Talulah stood up from her chair. Now that the matter had been settled, she also wanted to inform Shuangxing and tell her the good news. She also prepared to eat.

"By the way, Tallulah... I have two more questions." However, just as Tallulah was about to walk out of the cabin, Wang Chong's voice suddenly came from behind Tallulah.

"What?" Tallulah turned her head and asked.

"Are these really the only reasons you gave for placing Frost Star next to me?" Wang Chong asked with a smile, his hands behind his back.

"...Hmm." Upon hearing Wang Chong's words, Tallulah subconsciously panicked. Could he have seen through her little thought? But Tallulah, as if already well-mannered, simply nodded and hummed softly.

"Is that so... Then the second question is, do you remember what I said before?"

“As I said before…!!”

Before Tallulah could even register what Wang Chong had said, a familiar feeling suddenly struck her lips. Her body stiffened instantly, and her hands instinctively pressed against Wang Chong's shoulders. Without exerting any force, they rested limply on his shoulders. She had already remembered what Wang Chong had said.

The room was filled with only the sound of delicate entanglement, and after a long time, a sigh of satisfaction was heard.

"Tallulah...you did this on purpose, didn't you?" Wang Chong looked at the soft dragon in front of him who no longer resisted him. He wiped the tears from the corners of Tallulah's eyes due to excessive stimulation and tension with his thumb, and said with a smile.

"No... I just think... if I say it directly, you might actually... leave." Talulah had just come to her senses, her face flushed red as she avoided Wang Chong's gaze. She really wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.

"Didn't I tell you that my target is you? Besides, the agreed-upon month hasn't ended yet, has it?" Wang Chong smiled and released his grip on Tallulah's waist, saying, "Alright, don't lie to me from now on. I can't hide your little tricks from you. Unless... you enjoy this experience."

After hearing Wang Chong's words, Tallulah murmured her agreement. No one knew what she was mumbling to herself. All she knew was that she walked out the door in a daze, somewhat absent-minded.

[Eye of the Fallen: Tallulah's current favorability increases by another 5 points, and the current favorability is: 70 points.]

Looking at Tallulah's favorability rating as she left, Wang Chong hummed a tune as he slowly walked out the door, ready to go find his good secretary, Inès.

……

In the afternoon, Wang Chong and Inès met Shuangxing and Tallulah at the same location. Tallulah, who had previously blushed, had regained her composure and carefully instructed him and the others on matters concerning the icefield.

Wang Chong also handed Tallulah a schedule for his absence, asking her to complete it step by step according to the instructions. He also handed Tallulah a black mist ball and instructed her to use it to inform him if anything happened at the Reunion base, and he would return immediately.

Just like that, after both parties completed their explanation, the three of them left the mountain as if they were on a secret mission.

Chapter 60 Speech

"What are we gathered here for today? It's because we can't see the life and hope in the future! Who has caused us to suffer these hardships? Who is exploiting our right to survive? It's this damned Ursus Empire and those nobles. They're the ones who deprive us of the chance to live! They're the ones who divide us into different classes, and they're the ones who deprive us of the chance to reproduce."

It was afternoon, the time for the villagers to eat after finishing their farm work. However, the few young and strong men in the village, along with a large group of elderly children, gathered at the village entrance. They were gathered around a platform, beneath which sat a large, empty wooden barrel. It had once held steaming potato stew, but now, not a drop of liquid remained.