The villain's journey from the Type-Moon world

"Host, you now have the Greater Holy Grail in your hands. Whether the Holy Grail War begins or not depends on whether there is enough spiritual power to support the descent of the Greater Holy Grail. Now the host only needs to manipulate the spiritual veins and continuously allow the Greater Holy Grail to absorb the magic power from the spiritual veins. Then the Holy Grail War will naturally begin a month in advance." The system explained.

"Very good. After we send Father Mapo away, we'll go to Liudong Temple."

During the time Wang Chong was communicating with the system, he was actually leading Kotomine Kirei on a search for a restaurant. Having been won over by Wang Chong's verbal attacks and having accepted his power of destruction, Kotomine Kirei had already been completely convinced. He was just a little curious, having just heard from him that he was going to take him on a quest to find the first item that would bring him peace of mind.

However, Kotomine Kirei could tell this was a food court. Could it be that the thing the other party was talking about that would make him feel at ease was related to food? But Kotomine Kirei had eaten a lot in the past twenty years, and he didn't have a craving for food, nor did he feel that eating anything could bring him happiness. Although he no longer doubted the other party's words, he was still a little curious and looked forward to it.

"Oh, we're here, Kirei. One of the goals you're pursuing is in this restaurant." Suddenly, Wang Chong stopped, smiled, and pointed to the restaurant's sign.

"Hongzhou Yansuikan Taishan...?" Kotomine Kirei looked up at the restaurant and whispered its name. It was just a Chinese restaurant, nothing special. But since it was the place Dio-sama mentioned, Kotomine Kirei still made a note of it.

Yes, even now, Wang Chong hadn't removed his mask or revealed his true name. It wasn't because he was worried Kotomine Kirei would betray him. Rather, Wang Chong always had to be on guard. In this world of sorcery and magic, obtaining a person's memory wasn't difficult.

……

"Lord Dio, is this the plate of food you are talking about?" Kotomine Kirei looked at the endless plate of steaming bright red tofu in front of him on the table and couldn't help swallowing his saliva. This plate of food was simply a picture of hell. The bright red soup and white tofu mixed together, it was like lava cooking the shimmering white bones.

"Mapo Tofu is a very famous Sichuan dish in Chinese cuisine. It's just a normal delicacy. It's just..."

"Just...?" Kotomine Kirei asked curiously.

"It's just a little spicy for people who can't handle spicy food," Wang Chong said with a smile. He then used a spoon to scoop a spoonful of the same-sized mapo tofu from his plate and slurped it straight into his mouth.

"Delicious," Wang Chong said, but inwardly he was thinking, "Why does it smell so much like chili essence? The overly spicy flavor is really overpowering. Sichuan cuisine abroad just isn't as authentic as the one in China. Well, as far as spiciness goes, it's not bad."

Well, Wang Chong is one of those people who is not afraid of spicy food at all, because he grew up eating spicy food.

After finishing, he scooped another spoonful and savored it carefully. Seeing that Wang Chong had already used the spoon and did not feel any discomfort while eating, Kotomine Kirei also scooped a spoonful of mapo tofu into his mouth.

"!!!"

The first bite he took, and the spicy taste spread from his mouth to every part of his body. Kotomine Kirei couldn't help but tremble, and the pain of the spiciness penetrated deep into his soul. It was obvious that Kotomine Kirei was one of those people who couldn't handle spicy food. He was more sensitive to the pain of spicy food than the average person.

But soon, Kotomine Kirei scooped up a second spoonful and put it in his mouth. This made the pain in his mouth even worse. The burning pain made Kotomine Kirei sweat profusely, and he even kept protecting his mouth. According to a normal reaction, at this moment, he should have stopped scooping and quickly gulped down water to relieve the spiciness. However, Kotomine Kirei subconsciously did not reach for water. Instead, he scooped up a third spoonful of mapo tofu and put it into his mouth.

Kotomine Kirei's face flushed red from the spiciness, and he was sweating profusely. But he showed no sign of stopping. Instead, he ate spoonful after spoonful until he had devoured all the mapo tofu. His speed was only half a minute slower than Wang Chong's.

"How is it, Kirei?" Wang Chong said, looking at Kotomine Kirei with a smile.

"Thank you so much." Kotomine Kirei's mouth was a little swollen, but he didn't blame anyone. Because he felt it. While eating the mapo tofu, that familiar sense of security returned to him, and because of it, Kotomine Kirei felt happiness and joy. Even though the spiciness was excruciating, he felt so happy.

"So do you understand, Kirei? What exactly is it that truly brings you peace of mind?" Wang Chong said, narrowing his eyes slightly. "This is already the fifth time you've felt peace of mind. Now you can finally figure out why you feel at peace, right?"

"Could it be... pain?" Kotomine Kirei was no fool. After experiencing it five times, he naturally understood the pattern.

"Pain, misfortune, despair. These things that others regard as poison and avoid are extremely sweet in your eyes. You not only enjoy your own misfortune, you also enjoy the misfortune of others. Do you still remember the death of your wife, Kotomine Kirei?" Wang Chong said.

"I remember."

"What does it feel like?"

"Very... sad."

"Is it because of the wife's death itself?"

"……no."

"Is it because you didn't enjoy your wife's death?"

"..."

"So I found the right person, Kotomine Kirei. You are that kind of person. Although you have been suppressed by the doctrine, now you have been freed." Wang Chong said.

"Freed." Kotomine Kirei nodded after hearing this. Yes, he had already given up the faith in his heart and sold his soul.

"However, Kirei, there is one thing I want to make clear. You can enjoy other people's misfortune, pain, and despair, but you cannot pursue misfortune, pain, and despair." However, Wang Chong changed the subject at this time and said.

"What do you mean?" Kotomine Kirei frowned slightly, not understanding what Wang Chong said for a moment.

"It's the same principle as those who love money. People like money and enjoy the pleasure it brings. But some, out of greed, constantly chase after it. To acquire more and more, they'll do whatever it takes, like crazy. Ultimately, they become slaves to money without even realizing it, having long since lost their true nature and forgotten that they should be enjoying pleasure, not chasing money." Wang Chong finished speaking, then looked at Kotomine Kirei and said, "You're the same way."

Chapter 17 Acceleration

"The same goes for you, Kirei. We may seem different from ordinary people, but in reality, we're not that special. It's just that what makes others feel at ease is money, status, friendship, and other things. But what we find is our own or others' pain, misfortune, and despair. We can enjoy them, but we can't pursue them too much. Doing so will not only lose our original intentions, but also make us slaves to these things. Do you understand what I mean?" Wang Chong said slowly.

"...I understand what Master Dio means. This is what's called 'too much is as bad as too little.'" Because Wang Chong's example was so common, Kotomine Kirei understood it immediately. One can enjoy the pain, misfortune, and despair of others, but one must not overdo it, excessively pursuing the ultimate pain and despair of others.

"Just like this plate of Mapo Tofu, it only costs 800 yen. But the pleasure it can bring is already refreshing. However, if you pursue that ultimate pleasure excessively, then one day when you look back and taste the thing that brought you the first pleasure again, will it still make you happy? You are a smart person, Kotomine Kirei. Don't let the pleasure you have finally obtained blind you and forget to find true happiness." Wang Chong said.

"True...happiness?" Kotomine Kirei asked doubtfully.

"That's right, true happiness. After all, the sense of security only brings temporary happiness. The happiness we should pursue should be something like the Garden of Eden recorded in the Bible, something that can bring eternal happiness. I call it: paradise." Wang Chong said.

"Heaven?"

"That's right. As long as you can go to heaven, you can achieve true happiness. So-called happiness cannot be achieved even if you have an invincible body, a huge fortune, or stand at the top of the world. In this world, the true winner is the one who witnesses heaven." After Wang Chong finished speaking, he also stood up and looked at Kotomine Kirei. He said slowly, "So, Kotomine Kirei, are you willing to follow me and become the one who witnesses heaven?"

"I will always follow you, Master Dio. I will witness the day when you ascend to heaven." Kotomine Kirei bowed deeply.

Fortunately, the two were in a private room, otherwise if they were outside, who knows how people around them would point fingers at them.

"Ding—considering that the host deceived his subordinates and made them suffer the pain of sausage mouth, which is consistent with the villain's behavior, 50 villain points are awarded. The current villain points are 1180 points." The system sound became the final sound of this farce.

……

"Kirei, you said before that the Holy Grail War will begin in a year, right?" Wang Chong asked this on the way back, when he was about to say goodbye to Kotomine Kirei.

"Indeed, this has been the long-standing tradition of the Holy Grail War." Kotomine Kirei paused after speaking and asked, "Does Lord Dio also wish to participate in this Holy Grail War?"

"The Holy Grail War is nothing more than a child's play. However, it's quite enjoyable when used for entertainment." Wang Chong looked at Kotomine Kirei and said, "But a year is too long. I can't wait that long. So, let me add fuel to this farce. Kirei, just wait patiently in the church for a message from your cheap master."

"Yes!" Kotomine Kirei said respectfully.

"Kirei, regarding your peace of mind, I will give you one more thing as a farewell gift for our separation." Wang Chong reached into his pocket, pulled out a piece of paper that had been folded several times, and handed it to Kotomine Kirei.

"This is...!!" After Kotomine Kirei opened the origami, he discovered that what was written on the paper was actually the method of making Mapo Tofu.

"this!"

"Go and bring it to yourself or someone you love. Enjoy the pleasure this delicious meal brings you." Wang Chong said, then turned and left. Kotomine Kirei watched Wang Chong leave, and only after he disappeared from sight did he turn and walk towards the church. Kotomine Kirei smiled and stuffed the paper into his vestments. He had already thought of how to please himself.

……

"You three had a lot of fun today, didn't you? By the way, where did you get the money for all these things?" Wang Chong couldn't help but complain when he saw little Medusa carrying a lot of things.

"Hehe, don't underestimate the goddess' good luck, okay? We played a game called... it was a marble game, and won a lot of money, so we have the money to buy these." Yurielle said proudly.

"You even went to play pachinko. Can't you take it easy? There are very agile magicians in Fuyuki City. What if they discover our tracks..." Wang Chong said with a frown.

"Don't worry, Master. These modern tricks are no match for the magic of the Age of Gods. Moreover, with the protection of my class skills, we promise that those guys won't find out." Stheno said with confidence on his face.

Wang Chong nodded slightly. Stheno's aura blocking skill was A+, essentially top-tier. If she was intentionally concealing herself, it would be difficult for ordinary magicians to detect her. Then, he casually asked, "But speaking of which, why did you buy so many clothes?"

"Of course I bought so many clothes to wear for myself. After all, it's normal for a goddess to pursue beauty. Don't get me wrong, I'm not wearing them for some guy." As Yurielle said this, she tilted her head slightly and glanced at Wang Chong repeatedly.

"After all, even if it's just to disguise ourselves as ordinary people, it will be helpful to the Master, right? The Master has been deliberately hiding us. I believe he has plans in this regard, right?" Steno was very astute. It was not difficult to see Wang Chong's subsequent strategy from his plan. Therefore, he did have plans in this regard when buying these clothes, so that he and others could integrate into modern society and not be so conspicuous.

"But you have to give all the things to little Medusa... Little Medusa, give the things to me." Looking at little Medusa who was buried in the clothing packaging bag, Wang Chong shook his head and stretched out his hand.

"Eh? No, how can we let the Master carry such things?" Little Medusa quickly refused.

"Don't worry, I know a little bit about space magic, and these things can be stuffed into my private space." Wang Chong touched the product packaging bags with his hands, and all the things were sucked into the system space by Wang Chong.

"Master, you really dote on me. I, your elder sister, am a little jealous," said Stheno with a faint smile. Seeing her elder sister's kind smile again, little Medusa couldn't help but tremble.

"Okay, if you have nothing else to do, come with me to Mount Enzo." After resolving the issue of Kotomine Kirei, Wang Chong couldn't wait to finish the matter of the Holy Grail.

The three girls naturally had no objections; bickering and threats between sisters were just part of their daily routine. Wang Chong knew this, so he only occasionally showed concern for little Medusa, trying to prevent her from feeling too inferior due to the bullying of her two sisters.

After arriving at Yuanzang Mountain, Wang Chong easily harnessed the power of the black mist and sensed the aura within the Holy Grail. The little gadget he had crafted would be ready in another month. This was also why Wang Chong needed at least a month to activate the Holy Grail and begin the Holy Grail War. Instead of getting better and better,

Wang Chong mobilized the power of the earth veins, pouring a large amount of magic power into the Holy Grail. He stopped only after the energy reached a certain threshold. He believed that this pulsing magic power would soon alert a certain elegant individual that the Holy Grail War was about to begin prematurely.

So, what will happen to everyone after that?

……

"Hmm?" An elegant man in a red suit, who was sipping red wine at home, said in doubt. He felt the rhythm of magic coming from the earth veins. This feeling was consistent with the rhythm recorded by his ancestors. It was a sign that the Holy Grail War was about to begin and the Holy Grail was about to descend.

"How could this happen? Shouldn't there be another year? Could something have gone wrong?" For a man so adept at strategic planning, this sudden incident was undoubtedly bad news. He still had many plans to finalize, and he hadn't expected to have to rush into the Holy Grail War.

"Well... I don't know the reason, but since things have come to this, I can only report it in advance. First, let's check how long it will take until the Holy Grail War begins, and then notify the selected Masters."

Chapter 18: A Loving Father and a Filial Son

Fuyuki Church

At night, Kotomine Kirei received a call from his father and slowly walked into the church. The first thing he saw was his father, Kotomine Risei, pacing back and forth. Seeing that the usually kind-hearted Kotomine Risei was frowning, he asked, "Father, what's wrong?"

"Ah, Kirei, you're here." Seeing Kotomine Kirei's arrival, Kotomine Ri's frown relaxed a little, and he said, "News just came from Shichen that something unusual has happened with the Great Holy Grail."

"Hmm? Could it be that the Holy Grail War can't continue?" Kotomine Kirei was slightly surprised upon hearing this. Then he remembered what his Master Dio had said to him before he left. Could it be that Master Dio could even interfere in the Holy Grail War without anyone noticing? What kind of power could be required to achieve this?

"No, the Holy Grail War can still proceed. But for some reason, the Holy Grail has absorbed enough magical power this time. Originally, the Holy Grail War was supposed to begin a year later, but now, according to Shichen's calculations, there is only a month left until the Holy Grail arrives. We don't have much time to prepare." Yanfeng Lizheng said with a frown, "In order to retain the initiative, Shichen and I must formulate a new plan and direction."

How the Holy Grail War would unfold, or what plans his father and Tōsaka Tokiomi had, were no longer of concern to Kotomine Kirei. He had already found his life's purpose and the people he deserved to follow. However, seeing his usually kind father, now somber and anxious over the unexpected turn of events in the Holy Grail War, Kotomine Kirei felt a flicker of joy in his heart. He quietly watched Kotomine Risei sighing, and now, freed from his restraints, he could unfetteredly enjoy the peace of mind he felt.

"Kirei... Kirei! Are you listening to what I'm saying?" Suddenly, hearing his father's voice become more urgent, Kotomine Kirei gathered his consciousness and said quickly, "I'm sorry, father. I'm thinking about how to solve the problem at hand."

"Alas, I've made it hard for you. Originally, you were dragged into this situation because your father and Shichen were fully confident. But now the time has suddenly been advanced, and the order of everything has been disrupted, which has put you in this dangerous and unknown situation." Yan Fengli shook his head and then said, "The most urgent task right now is to take control of the current situation as soon as possible. After all, this is our home ground."

"Yes." Kotomine Kirei replied.

"Then, you should go over to Shichen. Since there is only one month left before the Holy Grail is opened, he has an important task to give you." Yanfeng Lizheng said.

"Okay." Kotomine Kirei nodded, then turned and walked outside. But after a few steps, he suddenly paused, turned around and said, "Father, now that we have suddenly encountered such a thing, I am afraid that you will have to work hard for a while."

"Hmm? Haha, are you worried about me, Kirei? My old bones are still very durable, so go ahead and don't worry." Kotomine Risei said with a smile.

"Well, father, I have learned a new dish recently. I want to reward you tomorrow." Kotomine Kirei said.

"Oh? Really? Hahaha, this is the first time you've brought up such a thing in all these years. Then I'm really looking forward to seeing your cooking skills, Kirei."

"Don't worry, father, I will definitely satisfy you." Kotomine Kirei raised his arm, and from Kotomine Risei's perspective, it seemed that he was placing it on his face.

"Is he wiping away tears? When did I become so sentimental..." Yanfeng Li was wondering curiously.

However, what Kotomine Risei would never have imagined was that at this moment, Kotomine Kirei was desperately trying to hide his smile, which was about to reach the sky. A smile of immense joy.

……

The sudden advancement of the Holy Grail War was like a bombshell, hitting everyone involved. And what was Wang Chong, the instigator, doing now?

"Master, you really like this dress better, don't you? Eyes can deceive, mouths can lie, but the symbol alone will never lie."

"Hehe, you don't really believe that we bought these clothes just for ourselves, do you? This is a compliment to the Master for letting us have fun today~"

"Woo woo woo... (someone hiding in the corner and refusing to speak)"

"In that case... let's fight!"

Battle! Undoubtedly, a thrilling battle was unfolding in one of the rooms of the Matou family's residence! Unfortunately, the protagonist, like a great hero of ancient times, could handle both a round-robin battle and a 1v2 battle with ease.

Finally, amidst enthusiastic applause and the sound of champagne, the battle came to an end. The two goddesses were covered in marks, the symbols of defeat. The winner was undoubtedly Wang Chong.

It’s a pity that a certain purple-haired girl is still wandering around, and still can’t eat meat today.

"With my natural body and the goddess's favor and protection, I can withstand even Bajiquan, let alone a protracted battle like this."

Wang Chong wiped his sweat. He had to admit, the combination of black and white stockings was a perfect combination of attack speed and critical hits, highlighting the sheer ferocity. He figured this kind of champagne-filled lifestyle would become his daily routine.

"Well... I can't fall into the trap of pleasure." He slapped his face. With the addition of sage time and the night time, Wang Chong's rationality had reached its peak.

"Host, today's harvest is still very rich. You have gained so many skills, and the props have also brought Kotomine Kirei under your command. It can be said that every step the host has taken is extremely correct. You are heading towards becoming a real villain." said the system.

"You're mistaken about the system. I'm not absolutely right." However, Wang Chong shook his head and said, "I recruited Kotomine Kirei on a whim. But Kotomine Kirei is actually quite troublesome. After all, the things he did during the Fifth War were truly shameful. Now that I've freed him from his psychological constraints, I must take on that responsibility."

"I took advantage of his desire for happiness and pleasure and brought him under my wing. But I didn't want him to fall to such a level that he could easily play with innocent lives. That's why I put a lock on him while liberating him. I used the theory of money to put the brakes on him, allowing him to strike a balance between enjoying pleasure and basic principles of conscience. Then I used the illusory paradise to customize his goals, rather than focusing on causing extreme pain to others." Wang Chong said slowly.

"This is also a warning to myself. Don't lose your heart. Don't become an extremely arrogant lunatic who has no reverence for life." Wang Chong narrowed his eyes and examined himself.

"Then what should the Master do next?" the system asked.

"All we have to do now is wait. Let's first resolve Kariya's issue, and then see who will show up in Fuyuki City. If there's a chance, we can stop by the neighboring house to visit," Wang Chong said.

"Next door? Where?"

"Guanbuzi City. If you calculate her age carefully, she should be just 13 years old. She must have been targeted by Huangye Zonglian." Wang Chong said slowly.

"Oh, I see. Then I have a question, but I don't know whether I should ask it or not?" the system asked.

"explain."

"Do you intend to enter the root source with your entire body, or with only part of your body?"