A Villain's Journey Begins in the Type-Moon World

Kiritsugu Emiya, his face ashen, knelt completely on the floor of this special space that had not been tainted by the black mud.

"You harbor ideals but lack the power to realize them. Instead of seeking ways to acquire that power, you abandon the idea of ​​achieving it through your own efforts and instead place all your hopes on something illusory. No wonder you were deceived by the Einzberns and participated in this Holy Grail War. Ha, don't even compare to some red-haired giant; you're not even as good as someone I know who would stop at nothing to reach the Root and gain the power to save the world."

"At least in the end, they stuck to their own path... Ha, I've said too much and wasted a lot of time. I still need to plug this hole." Wang Chong turned around, having said almost everything he needed to say. He had only intended to deliberately prolong the time to make sealing the Holy Grail seem incredibly difficult.

"...Why are you telling me all this?" Kiritsugu Emiya's voice sounded weak, and Wang Chong didn't turn around after hearing this. He continued walking away, leaving behind a question:

"It's probably out of disapproval and regret. Disapproval of you, and regret for such a good wife as Irisviel, and for your daughter. They should have been happy, and you were capable of giving them that happiness. But you didn't choose that path. As I just said, a gambler ruined a family."

“I admit I’m not a good person. I coveted your wife and used underhanded means to get her, that’s a fact. But at least one thing is certain: if you can’t give them happiness, I will! In the end, the Alice you saw that turned into the Holy Grail… that was just an empty shell. I gave the real Alice a new body long ago.”

After saying that, Wang Chong disappeared from Kiritsugu Emiya's sight, leaving Kiritsugu Emiya alone there. As the tidal black mud surged, endless malice eventually overwhelmed the already distraught Kiritsugu Emiya.

"So I've been making mistakes all along?" As his consciousness faded into darkness, Kiritsugu Emiya felt as if he were back on that beach. Perhaps, from the very first wrong choice he made, he was destined to continue down the wrong path.

A wrong start, a wrong life, and in the end, this ridiculous and tragic ending.

Chapter 345 Preparing to Deal with Gilgamesh

"Ding—Congratulations, host, for killing the chosen one of this instance, Emiya Kiritsugu, and causing his Dao Heart to shatter at the last moment, exceeding the objective. You have received a basic reward of 1000 Villain Points and an additional reward of 2000 Villain Points. Your Temporal Control has evolved, adding a new effect: you can choose to contact an object to gain a certain acceleration effect, and gain a force field to protect that object from physical obstacles."

"Your current villain points are: 13500 points."

"Emiya Kiritsugu died just like that? It seems his ideals were completely shattered, and upon learning that everything he had done was an act of annihilation against humanity, he finally collapsed under the influence of the black mud. His Dao heart was shattered... emmm, why is this notification sound getting more and more like a fantasy cultivation story?" Not long after Wang Chong left, he received a message from the system.

Wang Chong still felt a pang of sorrow at the death of Emiya Kiritsugu. To be honest, he had originally planned a scheme to have Hisa Umi, who had been hiding in the outside world, stab Gilgamesh, or use the Lulubulai Card (a talisman that can break all laws) to stab him, and then have Gilgamesh kill Emiya Kiritsugu.

As a result, with Emiya Kiritsugu, these dramas have become much easier. It's just a pity about a certain item he's kept for so long: the Command Seal Eraser Card. He hasn't used it even once, making Wang Chong wonder if he should just sell it.

"Alright, Black Alice, stop the overflowing black mud outside. It's time to close the seal... By the way, how's Gilgamesh doing?" Wang Chong stretched his limbs and asked the person next to him.

"Hehe~ That Archer has completely broken down and has been cursing non-stop... However, even so, it will probably be very difficult for him to corrupt Gilgamesh in the short term." Black Alice appeared and said with a smile.

"Then there's no need to pollute him any further. Let's just throw him out to avoid ruining his armor. Anyway, I don't need a Servant like him as a subordinate. If I could have his treasure vault, that would be more like it. Sigh, what a pity."

Wang Chong said that he would definitely eliminate Gilgamesh himself; without eliminating this last enemy, his main quest wouldn't be completely finished. On the other hand, Wang Chong was also somewhat envious of Gilgamesh's treasure trove; it would be excellent for showing off, or even better, for distributing it to his future underlings.

"Alright, then you can leave now, my lord. Prepare to close the hole~ Remember to sculpt another body for me later~" Black Alice stepped forward and kissed Wang Chong's cheek before starting to make some arrangements.

Wang Chong smiled slightly. He could see that Hei Aili longed for external emotions, but he didn't care. In any case, all the black mud here would eventually become his black mist power, and Hei Aili, whether for her body, soul, or heart, had already completely taken on his own form.

……

Upon returning to the outside world, Wang Chong saw the Servants still continuously unleashing their Noble Phantasms and consuming the pool's power, and loudly proclaimed, "That's enough, everyone."

Then, Wang Chong landed in front of them, his back to them, and raised his hand to condense a large amount of black mist, which surrounded the hole. Then, the hole began to slowly close and eventually disappeared from everyone's sight.

"In this way, the impact of this Holy Grail War has been eliminated, and the Holy Grail War is almost coming to an end," Wang Chong said.

"Wait! Wang Chongjun, be careful!" Joan of Arc suddenly noticed something, quickly reminded him, and waved the flagpole to defend herself.

"Don't worry." Wang Chong shook his head, as if he had eyes in the back of his head. Without even looking, he reached behind him and grabbed the Blade of the Ruined King in an instant, deflecting the attacking artifact with a clang.

"Is it necessary to be in such a hurry, Gilgamesh?" After saying that, Wang Chong turned around and saw Gilgamesh standing in the center of the earthen pool, having just emerged from the hole that had almost closed.

"What do you think is the reason, Faker!" Gilgamesh said coldly, "I almost cursed that damned Holy Grail to death just now, but because of this guy, I was forced to vomit it up!"

Wang Chong curled his lip. This is what they call being so stubborn about saving face that you suffer for it. And did you even win that argument? What I heard was just a person's powerless rage.

Gilgamesh seemed to realize that Wang Chong had entered the Holy Grail, so he didn't dwell on the matter. Instead, he said, "And what about Emiya Kiritsugu? You dare touch him! I said that once this matter was over, I would tear him to pieces, pierce him with a thousand swords, and torture him to death! Now he's completely lifeless, dying so easily. Should I hold you accountable for this too?"

"Gilgamesh, do you think you've got me cornered?" Wang Chong said coldly.

"Heh, so what if you all come at me together? This time, I'm going to wipe you all out in one fell swoop!"

At that moment, Gilgamesh unexpectedly pulled out the sword Ea from behind him. It turned out that earlier in the Greater Grail, Gilgamesh, in his rage, had wanted to use Ea to destroy the entire black sludge, but he couldn't retrieve it due to magical barriers. Now, back in the mortal realm, the previous commands flowed instantly, allowing Gilgamesh to directly retrieve Ea from the King's Treasury.

"Now that I have gained a physical body, I will surely shoulder the responsibility of this world once more. And you will be my first stepping stones!" Gilgamesh raised the sword Ea, preparing to unleash his Noble Phantasm.

Everyone became alert, and even Jeanne d'Arc had activated her Noble Phantasm barrier, ready to fight at any moment.

"Hero King, how about we make a bet?" Wang Chong suddenly smiled and said.

"Heh? A bet? Damn Faker, I'd like to see what other tricks you have up your sleeve?" Gilgamesh sneered, his Noble Phantasm still being unleashed.

“It’s simple. I’ll have everyone else spread out, and then I’ll face your Ea head-on alone, how about that? As for the bet, it’s naturally my life. I bet I won’t die by your Ea, how about it?” Wang Chong said, spreading his hands.

"Are you looking down on me?!" Gilgamesh roared.

"What? Does the mighty King of Heroes lack even this much courage? Don't worry, there are no schemes or tricks, no underhanded dealings, just a fair fight. It's just you and me," Wang Chong said.

"Hmph, this is completely unlike you, Faker. What exactly are you trying to do? Oh, I almost forgot, you seem to have some ability to escape with everyone. That's how you escaped my Ea last night," Gilgamesh said with a cold snort.

"Don't worry, I'll face you head-on this time, I won't even try to dodge." With that, Wang Chong pointed at Gilgamesh and said, "I just want to state a fact: all your skills are utterly useless before me! I will completely shatter your pride, Gilgamesh!"

"Hehe... Hahahaha." Gilgamesh burst into laughter after hearing this, and said, "Good, you're arrogant enough, and you've got guts. Then I'll trust you one more time."

Gilgamesh actually sheathed Ea, crossed his arms, and said, "Find a better place, or tell all your people to get out of here."

"Let's go somewhere further away. If the fighting gets too intense here, we might accidentally bring out the Holy Grail again," Wang Chong said, pointing towards a jungle area. Gilgamesh saw this and quickly walked away, and Wang Chong was about to follow, but before he had taken a few steps, another hand grabbed him.

“Wang Chongjun…” Joan of Arc was about to say something, but Wang Chong shook his head at her and said, “Don’t worry, you should know that I never do anything without certainty.”

Thinking of this, Jeanne could only sigh and let go of his hand, standing there watching Wang Chong step into the jungle, quietly waiting for the outcome of this battle. Jeanne d'Arc Alter walked up to him, hands on her hips, and said, "Don't worry, Master isn't as fragile as you think. You haven't seen just how strong this guy really is."

Chapter 346 The Gambling Battle

After choosing a decent, open spot, Gilgamesh turned around, arms crossed, still maintaining his arrogant demeanor. Wang Chong, without even drawing his Blade of the Ruined King, stood with one hand on his hip, looking at Gilgamesh, and said:

"Tell me, should we follow the proper procedures or just apply for EA directly?"

"Faker, I am indeed very curious about what gives you such confidence. However, since you are courting death, I will let you face the glory of Ea once again." Gilgamesh didn't waste any more words. With a wave of his hand, the red "firewood stick" appeared in his hand. The sword Ea began to spin, and its power continued to increase.

"Then prepare to die—heaven and earth..."

"Wait a moment!"

Just as Gilgamesh was about to unleash the full power of his Ea sword, Wang Chong suddenly shouted a stop. Gilgamesh abruptly halted his step, clenching his left fist, and roared, "Damn Faker! What are you doing now?"

“I just wanted to remind you that this is a wager, right? A wager on whether I can take your Ea head-on,” Wang Chong said. “Since it’s a wager, we can’t just make a bet without any stakes, can we? There has to be some kind of prize, right? What do you think, Gilgamesh?”

"Heh... a prize? So what is it about me that you've got your eye on?" Gilgamesh raised an eyebrow slightly. He immediately understood what the other party was up to. After a mocking smile, he asked.

“I won’t take much, just your key will do.” Wang Chong pointed to the golden key that Gilgamesh had revealed when he pulled out Ea – Wang Lujian.

"Not taking more? You still have the nerve to call this not taking more? Damn Faker, you have some nerve, coveting my entire treasure trove?" Gilgamesh finally understood. This wasn't just eyeing one of his treasures; it was clearly an attempt to take away his entire treasure trove.

"What? King of Heroes? Are you afraid to gamble? Or are you not as confident in your Ea as you think?" Wang Chong said with a smile.

"Stop your pathetic attempts to provoke me. Ha! You think I'm a fool for trying to outsmart me with such petty tricks?" Gilgamesh raised Ea and said, "A wager, a wager, naturally requires something of equal value. Let alone all the Noble Phantasms I've collected, can you offer anything of equal value to bet with even Ea? If you don't have a bet of equal value, then you're not qualified to wager with me!"

“Alright, then I’ll also bring out my prison bag for the Hero King to see.” At this moment, Wang Chong also took out a crystal-clear sphere and said, “Since what I want is a key, then let’s wager on a key as well. This is my key to entering and exiting my own little world, and inside are all my items. I dare not say that my things are necessarily more valuable than your treasures, Hero King, but at least one thing is certain… what I possess is definitely not in your treasure trove.”

"This is the capital I have to wager on equal terms with you... Hero King, you have seen the weapon I use, so take a good look for yourself, can you find the prototype of this weapon?"

At the same time, Wang Chong tossed his weapon, the Blade of the Ruined King, to Gilgamesh for a look. He wasn't worried that Gilgamesh wouldn't return it to him; no one could take away something certified by the system, so taking it back from a distance was as easy as playing around.

Gilgamesh swung the weapon, sensing its power, and frowned slightly. He had already sensed that the opponent's power wasn't magic, but a mysterious and unknown force, which Gilgamesh found interesting and intriguing.

"Also, this is the aura of my small worlds. While they also contain the magic and various elements of this world, they also contain more unknown things. Gilgamesh, while objectively my things may not be more valuable than your treasured possessions, I know very well that what you don't have is of the greatest value to you, Gilgamesh. Am I right?"

As Wang Chong spoke, he showed a corner of his little world. The magical elements that made it up went without saying, and there were many more unknown powers hidden in the Dimensional House.

“…” Gilgamesh did not speak, but threw the Blade of the Ruined King back to Wang Chong, seemingly still pondering.

After catching it, Wang Chong put it into his spatial backpack and said, "Our possessions are all keys, and what those keys can unlock is exactly everything we own. Let's each stake our entire fortune in a high-stakes gamble. Isn't this the most exciting contest of all gambling games?"

"All or nothing. Gilgamesh, are you willing to gamble this?" Wang Chong said with a smile, spreading his hands.

"Heh... What a fine 'all or nothing' statement. Perhaps I shouldn't call you Faker, but rather a gambler madder than a madman." With that, Gilgamesh raised the sword Ea and said, "I grant permission! Let me see if you have the capacity to take from my treasure trove!"

The sword Ea emitted a red gale, creating spatial rifts with its wind pressure, clearly having reached its full power. Gilgamesh roared in fury:

"Atoms mix and solidify, creating the stars that weave together all things. Behold them even in death—Enuma Elish (the star that separated heaven and earth)!!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gilgamesh swung the sword Ea at Wang Chong. The unparalleled gale, carrying a spatial rift, easily destroyed everything around them. When the gale blew towards Wang Chong, he showed no intention of backing down. Instead, he smiled and faced the magnificent light that had opened up a corner of the world.

Wang Chong had long wanted to try it out. With his current physical strength, the body of a true ancestor, the broken black mist, and the strong regenerative power of the Avalon sword sheath, he wanted to see if he could withstand the strongest output state of the Ea sword, Ea, so as to clearly understand the current physical limit of his body.

In any case, whether it's the body of the True Ancestor or his own invincible golden body, he can be guaranteed not to be killed, so he might as well just go all out.

The first thing that confronted him was his own dilapidated black mist. Wang Chong held back, not using the source of the black mist within the Great Grail, but merely drawing upon the power of the black mist he usually used. The black mist, after all, was a power different from that of this world; it wasn't easily destroyed by the gale, managing to clash with it at an equal cost. However, it wasn't long before the power of the black mist was pierced by the gale, directly scraping against his body.

The pain was unimaginable, like countless knives slicing through his flesh. And each time flesh was cut away, it would be regenerated by the power of the True Ancestor's body and Avalon's magic. Thus, he was trapped in this cycle of destruction and rebirth, enduring inhuman suffering.

To be honest, Wang Chong was starting to regret it... However, since arriving in the Type-Moon world, everything had gone too smoothly. Sometimes he needed to challenge himself a bit and temper his character. Otherwise, even with his immense power and extraordinary experience, without a strong heart to control it, he would just be like a child wielding a sledgehammer, only hurting himself in the end.

Therefore, Wang Chong endured it, remaining completely silent as the fierce wind scraped against his flesh. Even when the bone was visible, Wang Chong did not flinch.

Gilgamesh remained expressionless as he continued to wield the Ea sword. However, his inner world was far from calm. This was the first time he had ever seen someone dare to directly confront the full power of the Ea sword with their body. What surprised Gilgamesh even more was that the person actually managed to withstand the gale for more than ten seconds.

Although the opponent was almost nothing but a skeleton, the time allotted for the Ea sword was nearing its end. Gilgamesh wasn't sure if the opponent's current state constituted death, but seeing that the opponent hadn't retreated even as his bones were turning to dust, he couldn't help but feel a bit impressed.

Finally, with only a few seconds left, as the gusts of Ea began to ravage Wang Chong's skull and the heart in the sternum, a golden light shone. Gilgamesh then discovered that the gusts of Ea could no longer destroy Wang Chong in the slightest, and Wang Chong's original injured state was rapidly recovering.

Only after the gale of the sword Ea completely stopped did Wang Chong speak from his mouth, which was covered in rotten flesh: "It seems I have won, King of Heroes."

Chapter 347: Brothers entangled!

"Looks like I've won, King of Heroes." Wang Chong grinned, his body covered in rotten flesh, making it hard to believe he was still alive.

Wang Chong sighed inwardly. His physical strength was still a bit weak. He couldn't completely withstand the gale of the Ea sword. In the end, he triggered the invincible golden body that he could use once a day, which helped him restore his health.

Gilgamesh didn't find Wang Chong's current appearance disgusting. Instead, he said calmly, "That's right, you did win, Faker."

“Well, if you’re willing to accept defeat, you can hand over the key to me,” Wang Chong said, extending his hand.

Unexpectedly, Gilgamesh actually took out the key and tossed it directly into Wang Chong's hand. Even Wang Chong was surprised that Gilgamesh would hand over Wang Lujian to him so readily, and for a moment, Wang Chong couldn't help but examine it closely.

"I, the King, naturally keep my word, unlike you, Faker, who is full of lies." Gilgamesh sneered, seemingly sensing the other's suspicion.

“The King of Heroes is willing to accept defeat, and I admire that… Hmm?” Wang Chong smiled in response, then channeled his magic into Wang Lujian, intending to retrieve two treasures from it. However, after the magic was injected, it was as if the stone had sunk into the sea, without the slightest movement or ripple.

Wang Chong was taken aback at first, then immediately had the system scan and investigate. The results of the investigation surprised him greatly.

[Scanning Results: Wang Lujian: In the world of the gods, the human realm was largely limited. The king collected all the treasures on earth and built a treasure vault to store them. This vault is the origin of all the treasures that came into being in later generations, and it is also evidence of human wisdom and brilliance. Humans praised it as the "Gate of the Gods." (Gate of the King)]

The shape of the key is constantly changing, and the treasure catalog is continuously expanding. Without the wisdom to instantly decipher its meaning, the treasure vault cannot be opened. (Special conditions must be met to open it.)

"Special conditions? This thing requires special conditions to use??" Wang Chong couldn't help but complain. He seemed to have completely forgotten about this hidden feature. He had originally planned to gamble away the key, which would be equivalent to having the King's Treasury, but now he was being told he couldn't use it?

"Well, based on the scan results, we guess the special conditions are that any one of the following three needs to be met: First, possessing Gilgamesh's Spirit Origin or panel. If the host later integrates a portion of Gilgamesh's Spirit Origin or directly draws this villain template, then the Gate of Hell can be used directly. This is currently the most feasible method the host possesses," the system said.

"What about the other two?" Wang Chong asked.

"The other two are even more demanding. Based on the information just scanned, one must possess the wisdom to instantly understand everything, and to do this, one must have the characteristic of omniscience. Of course, not omniscience in a broad sense, but omniscience specific to the Earth-type Moon. In addition to omniscience, if the host possesses the characteristic of omnipotence, then naturally one can also forcefully open the Gate of Babylon," the system explained.

"If you're not Gilgamesh, you have to be omniscient or omnipotent to unlock this? Are you kidding me?" Wang Chong's face darkened, and when he looked up, he saw Gilgamesh looking at him with a mocking expression.

"So, Gilgamesh, you knew all along that this thing wouldn't work for me, didn't you?" Wang Chong took a deep breath and said.

"Heh, Faker, do you really think that what belongs to the king is so easy to obtain?" Gilgamesh mocked. "Since you rarely make me laugh, I'll give you a dignified death this time."

Gilgamesh once again channeled his magic, preparing to use the power of Ea again.

"To have blocked my sword, the Sword of Ea, once and survived, you are truly a rare talent, one in a million. I have given you the key, but this time, I will take your life for good!"

“Enuma——”

"Go! Enkidu! Perform the Brotherhood Entanglement for me!"

In an instant, golden chains bound Gilgamesh, and some thin chains even wrapped around Gilgamesh's fingers and pried them open, making it impossible for Gilgamesh to hold Ea.

"Varied--!"

Feeling the familiar yet powerful bindings, Gilgamesh's eyes widened in disbelief, and he couldn't help but question, "Impossible! You can't use my Gate of Babylon at all! Where did you get the Chains of Heaven!"

"Use your omnipotent wisdom to guess, Gilgamesh? Your expression right now is also quite amusing to me." Wang Chong put his hands on his hips. He was always the one who made others suffer, but no one else had ever made him suffer. Gilgamesh had just tricked him once, so he would give him a good show of brotherly entanglement.

Look closely, Gilgamesh and Enkidu both use this method!

Gilgamesh struggled incessantly, but Wang Chong's Chains of Heaven were an original product from the system, with a clear advantage against divinity. Given the level of divinity Gilgamesh possessed, once entangled, unless one had the strength of Berserker, there was no way he could break free.

Sensing the familiar divine aura, Gilgamesh quickly gave up. He knew the Chains of Heaven all too well and knew he couldn't break them. Therefore, he could only force a grimace and say, "Heh... As expected of Faker, you can even replicate my Chains of Heaven. Is there anything you can't do?"

Gilgamesh knew very well that this was a Noble Phantasm that had been with him for so long. Although it was exactly the same and had the same effect, it was not the Chains of Heaven that belonged to him. Although he didn't know what kind of means the other party had to create an identical Chains of Heaven, he was quite certain that it was just a "fake" made by Faker.

"What? I thought you were going to say you'd come up with some idea to open your treasure vault." Wang Chong, carrying the Blade of the Ruined King, approached Gilgamesh. He first stored the Ea in his system space, then looked at Gilgamesh and said, "Actually, even without the Chains of Heaven, I could still defeat you... just like this!"

"Om-"

A sharp pain shot through his back. Gilgamesh paused, staring at the Blade of the Ruined King that had pierced through him from behind. He then looked at Wang Chong, who had been so close to him just moments before, but had suddenly appeared 10 meters away. Suddenly realizing something, he murmured, "So that's it. It was you... I had completely forgotten that. Damn True Ancestor monster, damn Faker."