The villain's journey from the Type-Moon world

"Oh, I see... Well, in that case." A brilliant idea popped up in Wang Chong's mind, and he immediately covered Xiaoying with black mist, scaring her so much that she kept shouting for help.

"Don't be afraid, Sakura. I'm here to give you my blessing. Come, accept it obediently, and soon you won't have to be afraid anymore." Wang Chong used the black mist to soothe Sakura's spirit. Soon, Sakura stopped calling for help and struggling, but her eyes were a little cloudy and her consciousness was hazy.

Afterwards, the black mist penetrated into Sakura's body. With Wang Chong's careful adjustments, he did not transform or corrupt Sakura too much, nor did he allow the power of destruction to corrode Sakura's mind. He only allowed Sakura's body to adapt to the black mist and absorb power. Of course, Wang Chong was not without selfish motives. He wanted to make Sakura's consciousness trust and loyalty to him.

By the way, I dyed Sakura's hair purple, as I feel purple hair looks more familiar.

"Ding—You forcibly changed the Fateful Mistress's cognition, making her submit to you and destroying her original destiny! You are a true super villain! Awarded 1000 Villain Points! Awarded an Epic Lottery! Awarded a Skill Upgrade Card!"

"Wow, she's worthy of being the heroine. It's really worth it. I can get so many rewards at once... Hmm? It seems that the real boss is here too." After hearing the reward feedback from the system, Wang Chong nodded with satisfaction, but soon, Wang Chong sensed a hint of murderous intent locking onto him. Looking up, he saw the old man with a head as big as ET at the corner of the second floor, staring at him with ferocious eyes.

"System, you come with bad intentions." Wang Chong looked at Matou Zouken with a playful look and couldn't help but say.

"Host, you are the newcomer." The system complained.

"Who are you? Why are you breaking into my house?" What surprised Wang Chong was that although there was a fierce look in Matou Zouken's eyes, his tone was somewhat restrained.

This wasn't Zouken Matou's fault. Although he was eager to rip the exhibitionist alive, the strength and cunning displayed by the other party also made Zouken tremble with fear. In an instant, he completely paralyzed the magic workshop he had run for many years and shrouded the entire mansion in the black fog.

Where on earth had this monster emerged? And the black mist... Possessing such ominous power, could it be a creature from one of those mysterious worlds? And why had it chosen him? So many questions lingered in Zouken Matou's mind, yet he dared not express them. His pursuit of immortality had utterly corrupted his soul, devoid of the ideals of his youth. Consequently, he feared death, terrified that his 500 years of painstaking work would be in vain.

Although he was now facing Wang Chong head-on, this was merely a delaying tactic. After witnessing the opponent's overwhelming strength, he had already used his insect arts to control his insects, sending them madly fleeing towards the various exits he had reserved. He had even left many insects in the outside world in his early years. As long as even one remained alive in the world, he, Matou Zouken, could be resurrected.

"Who am I? Humph! A thousand years of sobbing!" Wang Chong didn't answer Zouken's question. Instead, he flung a black mist out of his hand. It instantly touched Zouken, and Zouken's skin erupted in flames. A sharp scream erupted. But before he could even scream, a black claw clamped tightly around Zouken's neck, ablaze with green flames.

"Too noisy." Wang Chong used his skills to teleport directly to the second floor. He grabbed Matou Zouken's neck and lifted him up like a chicken, saying nonchalantly, "Machili Zolgen, 500 years ago, I would have respected you as a man. But now? What qualifications do a noisy insect have to ask me questions?"

Although Matou Zouken was suffering from the pain of being decayed by the flames and the power of destruction, his expression changed after hearing Wang Chong's words. He didn't expect that the other party was so clear about his identity. It was conceivable that the other party had been coming for him from the beginning.

"Old... old man... where... where did I offend... Your Excellency?" Matou Zouken manipulated the insects in other parts of his body to make a hoarse sound, and he was also trying hard to recall who he had offended over the past few hundred years?

"Ding—You burned and tortured the old man. Such actions are very consistent with the good qualities of a villain. I reward the host with 20 villain points."

"Only 20? I tortured her like this on purpose, but in the end, she's not even worth a hair of Sakura. I thought I could get something out of this guy, but this is it?" Wang Chong almost rolled his eyes. In addition, Zouken Matou was still asking him questions without knowing the consequences, so Wang Chong immediately decided not to waste time on Zouken Matou and prepared to kill him directly.

"Die!" Wang Chong used his power of destruction to completely decay Matou Zouken's body, reducing it to ash. Suddenly, a gleam of light flashed in Wang Chong's eyes, and he thrust his hand in one direction. Black mist followed his movement, and then, with a merciless grasp, a transparent spirit was mercilessly snatched away by Wang Chong. That spirit was none other than Matou Zouken, who stared at the man before him in immense horror.

"Your insect technique is indeed unique. As long as one of the insects you created still exists, you can be reborn. This must be the technique of immortality that you have been studying for most of your life. It's a pity that you met me. Soul? Hehehe, no soul can escape the control of the power of destruction!" As he said this, Wang Chong used the power of destruction to penetrate into the soul of Matou Zouken.

Afterwards, in the bottomless underground, some insects that were frantically crawling out suddenly stopped moving for a moment. A ball of black gas emerged from their bodies, and the black gas flew away in a certain direction with a trace of transparent light. As for those insects, after the black gas left their bodies, their bodies rotted and decayed into a pool of blood.

Black air drifted from many other locations, all heading towards the Matou residence, entering the hall, and ultimately returning to Wang Chong's hands. At that moment, the transparent light points encased in the black air converged into a single bead. Upon seeing the bead, Matou Zouken's eyes were filled with despair.

"All the souls are here. Do you really think you can escape alive, Matou Zouken?"

Chapter 4: Bug

"All the souls are here. Do you really think you can escape alive, Matou Zouken?"

Looking at the other party's chilling smile, this was definitely the most terrifying smile that the old bug Matou Zouken had ever seen in his life. With this smile, he was afraid that his life or death would be in danger.

The bad news is that I am really going to die this time!

Matou Zouken stared at the soul bead that was controlled by the other party, his heart already filled with despair. Where did this evil star come from? Why did it target him instead of others? How did he provoke this evil star?

"Please spare my life! My lord! As long as you are willing to spare me, I will be your slave and do anything for you! I am willing to give you everything I have!" At this time, Zouken Matou, who was extremely eager to survive, did not dare to call himself "old man" in front of the other party, and begged for mercy from Wang Chong in the most humble manner.

"Live like a slave? Wouldn't it be a disgrace to me to ask you, an ugly ghost, to work like a slave? As for offering everything, what good things can you find in this unlucky place of yours? If I want to rob treasures, why don't I go to the Tosaka family next door? If this is all you have to say, then I can just lie in my coffin now and stop bothering people."

Wang Chong looked at Matou Zouken with disdain, but the system's notification chime echoed in his mind again: "Bullying an elderly person and damaging their self-esteem is a good villain. The host is awarded 20 Villain Points. Current Villain Points: 2180."

"You can get villain points just by cursing Matou Zouken a few times. Tsk tsk, if these points weren't so small, I would really spend some time and talk some trash to Matou Zouken." Wang Chong could say that he was very professional in scolding people, and the witty remarks of the people from Zaun were really good.

Matou Zouken, held in his hand, keenly sensed his own glimmer of hope. If his opponent truly wanted nothing more than to kill him, he would have already done it. Wasn't his current rhetoric simply a sign that his bargaining chips weren't good enough? This was his last chance. If he couldn't offer something satisfactory, he might never see the light of day again.

"I... I can also guarantee you'll reach the Root!" This was Zouken Matou's most deeply held secret. The reason the Matou, Tōsaka, and Einzbern families held the so-called Holy Grail War was a massive ritual orchestrated to reach the Root. And reaching the Root was also the greatest temptation. Zouken Matou believed that few of the world's great men could resist the allure of the Root, unless they knew nothing about it.

"..." However, Wang Chong's face darkened, and Matou Zouken, who had been observing his expression, felt as if he had fallen into an icy cave. Impossible? If even such an offer couldn't impress the other party, then Matou Zouken had no idea what price he would have to pay to save his life. In the next moment, Matou Zouken planned to split his soul once again and escape, even going so far as to completely explode his soul bead, which was in the other party's hand, to hinder him.

As long as I have a trace of consciousness to escape, even if I lose all my wisdom, I will be able to come back one day.

However, Zouken Matou strangely discovered that he had completely lost control of his soul. Not only did the soul bead not explode, but he also saw a huge green light transmitted directly from his head. Zouken Matou was afraid that he would never understand that the man before him had no interest in the root of his words.

It’s not that Wang Chong is not interested in the root, it’s just that Wang Chong is very clear that the Holy Grail created by the three royal families has long been impossible to reach the root. Do you think you are stupid to want to buy your life with a blank check?

He then unsheathed the Blade of the Ruined King and, with a single strike, shattered the 500-year-old insect, shattering the Soul Orb along with it. Thus ended the tragic end for the once legendary Machiri Zorgen. However, as Wang Chong had said, Machiri Zorgen had actually died many years before, now nothing more than a decaying insect obsessed with immortality.

However, after killing Matou Zouken, Wang Chong did not stop there, but continued to mobilize his power of destruction. Wang Chong was heard to say in a low voice: "The king's order has been made!"

The soul of Matou Zouken, which should have dissipated, was gathered together again by the power of destruction, transforming into a ghost with a slightly dark green aura. It still looked like Matou Zouken, but it no longer had any self-awareness. Instead, it had completely become a puppet controlled by Wang Chong, and the power it contained seemed to be even greater than its previous state.

"Ding—Not only have you committed murder, you've also infected and refined the souls of the dead, transforming them into your own puppets and possessions. You're truly the epitome of a villain! 150 Villain Points awarded! Current Villain Points: 2330."

"You can make money from this? Very good, a little trick of the villain every day, I'll remember it now." Wang Chong clapped his hands in satisfaction, looking at this puppet that was completely controlled by him. Was he...taking over the magpie's nest?

"Host, don't you want to kill Matou Zouken? Why do you use the power of destruction to transform him into a ghost?" The system also asked at this time.

"The time that the Ruined King can possess a body is limited. However, I don't know how long I will stay in this world, so I have to do some operations. I killed Matou Zouken to completely erase his consciousness, so that after it is transformed into a ghost, it can be firmly controlled by me. And the reason why I made a ghost puppet is to retain more combat power after my possession period ends. You know, I have poured a lot of Ruined Power into this guy. After the possession is over, it won't take away the Ruined Power that I have used, right?" Wang Chong explained.

"That's indeed not the case. This will indeed leave more power for the host. After all, even if the possession ends, the host still retains the highest authority to use the power of ruin and can still use it in large quantities. After all, the strength of the King of Ruin depends on the amount of black fog and power of ruin. But host, are you catching a bug? I have a feeling that the system world will soon impose corresponding sanctions." The system couldn't help but complain.

"Hmm? Sanctions from the system world?"

"Well, after all, I mentioned it to the host before. Our system also has corresponding rules. If there are any unreasonable loopholes that do not conform to the design concept, they will naturally be fixed. For example, now the host is going to use a bug to retain the power of the Ruined King. If used properly, wouldn't all the strength be retained? Wouldn't it be a permanent enhancement card from a time-limited card? This will obviously be fixed. I can't stop it." The system reminded.

"Oh? Is that so? That at least means it's still useful now, right? Then I have an idea." Wang Chong's eyes swirled around, as if he had come up with something. He said, "Do you think if I get a few more ghosts out, I can retain more of the power of destruction?"

"Host... there is only one adult and two children left in this room. It's okay for the adult, but you won't give these two children away as well..." the system said with some reluctance.

"Aren't you a villain system? Why are you being so nagging?" Wang Chong asked curiously.

"That's what I said, but..."

"Alright, alright, I'm not that crazy. Besides, that kind of villainous behavior would be shameful. It's obvious that they're trash villains who won't survive more than three episodes. Now that I've awakened this system, I want to be the strongest, most impressive, ultimate villain." Wang Chong shook his head and said, "Besides, it's not necessary to transform into a ghost to use the power of destruction. Just like Sakura, I will naturally not hesitate to share some of this power with her. I will help her strengthen her physique and other aspects. As for the Matou father and son, I'm just using them as containers temporarily. I can infuse some of it into them and take it back when the time comes. It won't affect their mental state or anything like that."

"But even just this is still too little... Hello, system." Suddenly, Wang Chong seemed to have thought of something.

"What's wrong, host?"

"You said I controlled both Alaya and Gaia with the power of ruin. What do you think?"

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Chapter 5 The Holy Grail is Cuckolded

It's no secret that Gaia and Alaya have the final say on whether the Type-Moon world remains in chaos. These two restraining forces have been locked in a long struggle on Earth, neither willing to yield. But now, a newcomer has set his sights on them.

"Host, let's not talk about whether you can do this in such a short time. Assuming you can, and you dominate Gaia, aren't you afraid of being targeted by a giant spider on Mercury later? At that time, the host will not be so strong. What's more, there are a bunch of outsiders in this world. If you make such a big noise, I'm afraid..." The system couldn't help but remind.

"Are you awake, System? I've already controlled Gaia, so why don't I let Gaia confuse the giant spider? Besides, that sleeping giant spider won't wake up until the appointed time." Wang Chong shook his head and said, "But you're right about one thing. Time for transformation is running out. I'm not sure I can control Gaia and Alaya-vijnana in such a short time. I'm not even sure I can control these two guys with the power of destruction. After all, a cross-world battle is a fantasy, and no one can predict it with certainty."

"So what exactly are you planning to do, host?" the system asked.

"Simple... I can't control Alaya, but the Throne of Heroes under its jurisdiction... It should be okay for me to take a few, right? Especially since there are ready-made props here." Wang Chong's figure flashed and he arrived at the outer courtyard of the Matou family. Then he saw Wang Chong inserting the Blade of the Ruined King into the ground, and a large amount of black mist was continuously poured into the soil by Wang Chong.

"Host, are you trying to do this?" The system immediately understood what Wang Chong was doing. The black mist and the power of destruction had entered the spiritual vein branch of the Matou family's land, completely eroding and controlling it. The black mist and the power of destruction didn't stop there. They traced the spiritual vein back to its source and began to attack the spiritual vein beneath Yuanzang Mountain, where Liudong Temple was located.

"So I told you, System, from the moment I decided to use this card, I was already planning to end this boring Holy Grail War." Wang Chong's mouth curled. Did he really think he spent a card just to kill an old bug? The Ruined King card was a far cry from being used. However, considering the gains so far, Wang Chong still felt somewhat shortchanged. After all, this was only a limited-time transformation card. How to exploit the bugs and retain as much strength as possible, permanently strengthening himself, was the most important thing.

"Ding—You have plundered the fruit of the Holy Grail battlefield, coveted by the three great families. With your masterful planning, you have quietly determined the outcome. The Masters of the Holy Grail War will be reduced to complete clowns before you. You are the hidden mastermind behind all this, a true villain. 1000 points awarded! Current Villain Points: 3330!"

"System, that's great." Wang Chong gave the system a thumbs up. He liked the system rewarding him with points in such a great way.

"The Holy Grail has long been contaminated by Angra Mainyu. Since it's already black, it doesn't matter if I add some fire to it and dye it green?" After saying this, Wang Chong increased the power, and the endless black mist was all infused into the earth, completely contaminating and dominating the spiritual veins, and began to pour into the Holy Grail.

"Ok?"

At this moment, a certain evil hidden within the Greater Holy Grail was awakened by this alien force. Throughout human history, Angra Mainyu had never witnessed such a terrifying and overbearing force, a force that seemed to belong to no other world. And the black mist was constantly dominating and assimilating the taint within the Greater Holy Grail.

"who is it!"

Angramainu never imagined that he and his power would one day be contaminated by someone else. Shocked, he immediately began to investigate the source of that power, seeking to uncover the source of its treachery. Drawing upon the unassimilated power of the Holy Grail, Angramainu began to follow the black mist to its source. Soon, Angramainu spotted a man wearing a green crown, shrouded in the black mist.

"Who are you?" The moment he saw the other person's appearance, Angora Mainyu felt a trace of murderous intent. As long as the guy in front of him was still a human being, he would be sure to wipe him out.

"I am your father."

"Whoosh-"

Angora Mainyu was slightly stunned. The only feeling he had was speed... incomparable speed. When he noticed it, a long green blade pierced through his body. A huge force twisted his body. Then, in Angora Mainyu's last consciousness, there was only that gloomy face and doubts about this person.

How did he get such a cheap father? Well, Angra Mainyu didn't actually care about his own death. On the contrary, he was more curious and intrigued by such powerful beings. For a moment, he didn't even treat the other party's words as ordinary trash talk. However, with his soul fully returning, he was afraid that he would not be able to get the answer.

"Ding—you killed the hidden villain behind the Holy Grail War—Angora Mainyu, the Evil of This World. Only the victor is qualified to sit firmly on the throne of the Great Villain. A villain who fails or even dies will serve for nothing. Congratulations to the host on winning the Villain Battle. Reward points: 1000. Current points: 4330."

"I finally understand. Any high-level villain or important character like this will be rewarded with a large amount of Villain Points, right?" Wang Chong drew his sword and looked at the black mud on the ground, which had been engulfed and swallowed by his black mist. From that moment on, the Great Holy Grail was completely filled with Wang Chong's power of destruction, marking the Great Holy Grail's complete possession and control by Wang Chong.

"Well, it was the host who killed the opponent, so the reward is so high. Because after killing, the host will not be able to obtain points from the opponent in a cycle." The system prompts.

"Oh~ I see. In other words, it's the same principle as raising sheep. Whether to shear the wool or slaughter the sheep is indeed a science." A gleam appeared in Wang Chong's eyes. He had already begun to think about how to earn more villain points to become stronger.

"Host, I have observed that there are still some residual malice and evil thoughts in the Holy Grail. It seems that you have deliberately retained these. What do you plan to do with them?" asked the system.

"I didn't do anything. I just used this malicious collective to make a figurine." Wang Chong smiled and said.

"A figurine?"

"It's the last minute... I'll use my power of destruction to replace the magic supply, and use the remains of Angra Mainyu as a medium to perform random summons of Heroic Spirits independent of the Holy Grail War. As many as I can get." Wang Chong did not use the summoning card given to him by the system, but after he eliminated and dominated the old bug, he already learned from the old bug how to summon Heroic Spirits.

Wang Chong began to chant. Thanks to the Power of Ruin supplying the Greater Holy Grail with mana, he could now summon Heroic Spirits independently of the Holy Grail War. As the black mist continued to pour in, three petite figures appeared within the glow of the Heroic Spirit Formation. Then, three voices rang out.

"Haha. You're such an interesting yet pathetic person, to be able to make a goddess appear. What's your name?"

"I'm Yurielle. Yes, that's right, 'Goddess-sama'. Since life is so short, please make the most of it and find some fun for me."

"I manifested as a Lancer. My real name is Medusa. I appreciate your guidance."

“??? Oh my god?” After hearing these three voices, Wang Chong felt numb. Still a little skeptical, he quickly made the light of the Heroic Spirit Array dissipate. However, no miracle happened. Wang Chong saw the three purple-haired girls with different expressions at a glance.

"What kind of combo summon is this? Summoning all three sisters at once? What kind of hot-blooded combo is this?" Wang Chong couldn't help but grumble. He understood that randomly summoning Heroic Spirits could easily go awry, but considering that this summoning was being conducted using the agglomeration of the world's evil thoughts, a powerful anti-heroic Heroic Spirit should have emerged. So, how could they have produced these three seemingly incompatible Heroic Spirits?

Chapter 6 The Gorgon Sisters

Wang Chong was incredibly familiar with the three girls before him. They were the famous Gorgon sisters from Greek mythology—the eldest, Steno; the second, Euryale; and the third, Anna... ahem, Medusa. Fame aside, aside from Medusa's combat prowess, weren't the other two just mere ornaments?

"Haha, what a handsome boy! I like your looks. Come on, Master, tell me what your wish is? No matter what your wish is, as a goddess, I can make it come true for you~ and I just need you to be loyal." As the eldest sister, Stheno spoke first, maintaining her elegance and iconic "goddess smile", lazy gaze, and noble temperament. Undoubtedly, for most warriors, she is the sweetest charm.

Of course, this charm was now ineffective on Wang Chong, who was in a state of disarray. He felt that Stheno dared to charm him, and tried to control himself, apparently not taking his Master seriously at all.

But thinking about it carefully, Wang Chong didn't have the Command Seals to restrain them. The three Gorgon sisters, who were always sensitive to magic, naturally knew this. Without restraint, they naturally began to have thoughts that they shouldn't have. It was just a pity that although Wang Chong didn't have magic like the Command Seals to restrain Heroic Spirits, but...

"Stheno, turn around right now. You are not allowed to stop until I tell you to." Wang Chong gave the order directly.

"Eh?" When Stheno heard this, his first reaction was not that the other party's words were very rude, but that he was a little surprised that the other party could ignore his charm. So just as Stheno was about to continue using magic release, his body moved strangely and began to spin in circles.

"!! What's going on? Why is my body doing this?" Stheno was shocked to find that she had lost control of her body and kept spinning in circles. The sudden change exposed Stheno's true nature, and she no longer had the elegance and reserve of a goddess.

"What's going on? How could Stheno (I) do..." Euryale was also a little shocked by Stheno's behavior. She was about to say something but was interrupted by a voice.

"Everyone, be quiet. Then accept this power honestly, as much as you can." Wang Chong gave the order again, glancing at the quiet and slightly alert little Medusa, and shook his head. It wasn't that this immediately strained relations, but rather that of the three sisters, Medusa's behavior was the most normal. The two older sisters really didn't know how to judge the situation or read people's expressions.

That's right. After all, they were gifted with unparalleled beauty, beautiful girls who embodied innocence and purity. They had always been favored and loved, and others had always looked after them. Now asking them to turn the tables was really a bit embarrassing.

They were both pretty and difficult to deal with, and Wang Chong was even considering returning them. However, as Servants, while they were admittedly weak in combat, their spiritual foundations were exceptional, making them perfect vessels for storing his Power of Ruin. Well, the reason he could now command their bodies was because the energy that comprised their Heroic Spirits wasn't pure mana, but was also mixed with his own Power of Ruin.

Now, in his final moments, Wang Chong would infuse all of this power of destruction into the three women. This would not only preserve his own strength but also ensure their complete loyalty. From the outset, Wang Chong hadn't worried about falling out with the three women; he was more concerned about their ability to assist him. At least for now, Medusa seemed fine, but the other two "vase sisters" remained on hold.

Wang Chong then unleashed the black mist once more, completely enveloping the three women and injecting the power of destruction into their bodies. Faced with this terrifying power, the three women all displayed a hint of fear, but soon, as the power of destruction continued to be injected, the resistance in the eyes of the three women gradually disappeared, replaced by a calm and somewhat ambiguous look.

"Ding - You made the goddess spin around in front of you, embarrassing her and damaging her self-esteem, and you are awarded 50 villain points. You conquered the three Gorgon sisters in Greek mythology and successfully abducted their beauties, and you are awarded 300 villain points. Your current villain points are 4680." The system's prompt sound also sounded at this time.

However, Wang Chong's attention was no longer on this. In the final moments, he had to use all his strength to preserve some power for himself. In addition to continuously supplying the Power of Ruin to the three Gorgon sisters, Wang Chong used his other hand to mobilize more Power of Ruin and began to gather the remaining evil thoughts in the Holy Grail. He also used the operating mechanism of the Holy Grail and the Power of Ruin to start pinching the figurine he had just mentioned.

……

"Ding - Your Ruined King Viego villain template card has expired. The initial panel and skills of the Ruined King Viego have been retained. Welcome to use it next time." With the system's prompt sound, the endless black fog that originally shrouded Wang Chong disappeared in an instant, and Wang Chong returned to his original appearance. Only the Blade of the Ruined King in his hand still vaguely proved Wang Chong's previous identity.

"Compared to using the template card, I feel that my physical fitness has indeed improved a lot. But if I compare it with the template card, I feel so weak now... The difference between before and after is really..." Wang Chong tried to summon the black mist from his body again, but found that only a pitiful palm-sized black mist came out of his body.

"If the Ruined King that the host originally transformed into was a Ruined King with six full-level equipment, then the current host is undoubtedly a level 1 Viego who just set out from the main city, has not yet upgraded any skill points, and has not bought any equipment." The system also added an explanation.

"You don't need to remind me like this... But, hehe... Power of Ruin, come back." Wang Chong inserted the Blade of the Ruined King into the ground again. Soon, a part of the almost overflowing Power of Ruin in the Holy Grail flowed out and returned to Wang Chong's body through the spiritual veins.

"Hmm! Su-fu~" Feeling the immense power surge into his body, the unpleasant feeling of having lost so much strength was instantly washed away. Although his physical fitness wasn't up to his previous level, with this immense black mist and the power of destruction, at least in this Type-Moon world, he possessed enough strength to protect himself. As long as he didn't jump too much.