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

“That Servant… I don’t know, but I think I have some of the bullets he shot into my body. Maybe I can find him with these.” Wang Chong showed her the bullets, and Jeanne took them, examined them carefully, then put them in her pocket and said, “Alright, I’ll keep a close eye on that Servant. So, how did your injuries heal, Fourth Prince?”

"Wait a minute... let me think this through." Wang Chong pretended to be thinking hard, while also mentally rehearsing his prepared explanation. "I've already done enough foreplay. I believe Jeanne should have heard what I said, and considering what she just saw, she'll probably mistakenly think that my situation is exactly the same as that of a certain Demi-Servant, or rather, a certain Homunculus. Hmph, since I've already gotten Amakusa's script, it's not unreasonable for me to get Sieg's script too, is it?"

Chapter 41 Holding two scripts, taking Joan of Arc to the hotel

Then, Wang Chong seemed to have thought of something, and began to recount his story: "At that time, after I fell off the cliff, I felt my life slipping away bit by bit. I had to do something... otherwise I would definitely die. I actually came to the back of Mount Enzo today to try and summon a powerful Servant. But before I could even summon a Servant, this happened. So, on the verge of death, I used my own blood to draw a Heroic Spirit Summoning Circle, hoping to summon a Servant that could save my life."

"I prayed desperately in my heart, and then my consciousness began to blur. Just as my consciousness was about to sink into darkness, I felt a vengeful spirit appear beside me. After it noticed my situation, it enveloped me in the black mist, and then I completely lost consciousness. Then I woke up and saw you, Jeanne. That's all I know."

"However, now that I'm awake, I find that there are some things in my mind, like some ways to use power." Wang Chong raised his hand, and the power of the black mist surged from his body, swirling around himself and Jeanne. The ghosts in the black mist also emerged, but Wang Chong suppressed their ferocity, making them look no different from ordinary souls.

"This power... I can't see through it at all." Jeanne activated her [True Name Recognition] skill, trying to see what kind of Servant was controlling this power, but Jeanne found that her skill seemed to be malfunctioning and she couldn't see it at all.

"So, what exactly happened, Jeanne? Do you understand? How did I suddenly acquire this black mist? Also, since I successfully summoned the Heroic Spirit, why can't I sense it now?" Wang Chong quickly withdrew his black mist and asked.

Joan of Arc pondered for a while, combining her knowledge of the Holy Grail with everything Wang Chong had experienced, and then said after some deliberation, "If I'm not mistaken, your injuries were healed by the heroic spirit you summoned. Moreover, your situation is quite special; the reason your heroic spirit disappeared is because it, like me, possessed your body."

"It has possessed me?"

“That’s right. The fatal wound that Shirou suffered before, coupled with the passage of time, is probably beyond the healing power of ordinary magic. That’s why the heroic spirit you summoned chose this method of possession, distributing the damage you suffered and suppressing it with its power. After you were possessed by the heroic spirit, your own physical abilities became the same as the heroic spirit’s. What would be fatal to an ordinary person would seem insignificant in front of the heroic spirit’s body,” Jeanne d’Arc explained slowly.

"So... my Heroic Spirit didn't disappear. It merged with me, and then gave me the same power as the Heroic Spirit... just like Leticia and Jeanne d'Arc?" After Wang Chong finished speaking, he closed his eyes and sensed for a while, but then said, "But I didn't sense the other party's consciousness. I don't even know what the Servant I summoned is called."

“It seems that your situation is more special than mine,” Jeanne said. “Because to repair your body, it’s likely that the Servant has fallen into a deep sleep… or perhaps it has only transferred its remaining power to your body. So, you are now both a Servant and a Master. You are participating in this Holy Grail War as if you were one person.”

Wang Chong nodded, but his mind was elsewhere: "Sure enough, Jeanne has successfully made Joan of Arc believe that I and the Servant have become one. In this way, the plan is almost a success. I can say that I have two scenarios in my hands."

……

After a long conversation, Joan of Arc returned to Ryudong Temple with Wang Chong. However, unlike before, Joan of Arc packed her luggage, explained the situation to the abbot of Ryudong Temple, canceled her rental, and left Ryudong Temple with Wang Chong.

Jeanne chose to leave with Wang Chong for two reasons. First, the assassination attempt at Ryudou Temple by an unknown Servant clearly made the area unsafe. With the enemy in the shadows and her in the open, Jeanne followed Wang Chong's advice and settled in a densely populated urban area to conceal her presence. Second, Jeanne was deeply concerned about Wang Chong's unique situation. To maintain the Holy Grail War, whether dealing with the unknown Heroic Spirit who attacked her and her Master, or investigating Wang Chong's special situation of Master and Servant fusion, Jeanne needed to stay by Wang Chong's side.

“Wang Chongjun, it seems that we haven’t found any trace of that follower in the city.”

The final reason was that Jeanne wanted to try and use her class ability to locate the Servant. Unfortunately, she was unable to find him. As for the change in address, Wang Chong later told Jeanne that he used a pseudonym to conceal his identity because of his participation in the Holy Grail War.

“Let’s call it a night. Since we can’t find them, we can only rest for the night,” Wang Chong said. “Even if Jeanne wants to investigate the anomalies in this Holy Grail War, it’s impossible to solve them in a short time. We can only wait until the Heroic Spirits make their next move to find their weakness.”

“Alright.” Joan of Arc nodded, having no choice but to accept the outcome.

"Ding—Congratulations, host, for successfully deceiving Joan of Arc and diverting attention from the Holy Grail War by shifting Joan of Arc's investigation focus to the Heroic Spirit Kiritsugu Emiya, thus turning the two henchmen of the Counter Force against each other. You are rewarded with 500 Villain Points, 10 regular-level lottery tickets, and 1 Command Seal. Your current Villain Points are: 3000."

"Ding—You have triggered the villain's main quest—【Holy Grail War: The Crimson-Black War】. The number of Servants in this Holy Grail War has far exceeded the standard of 7. As the mastermind behind the scenes, you, the host, will completely manipulate the entire Holy Grail War, playing with all Masters and Servants, and ultimately becoming the biggest victor in this war. Please complete the quest objective for a generous reward. The quest rewards are as follows: 1 Villain Points, 1 Legendary Lottery, 1 Villain Template, Mastery of the Third Law: Soul Materialization, and 1 Dimensional Teleportation Scroll."

"Ding—This main quest will have a secondary objective. The current secondary objective is: The host possesses seven Servants (one of each of the seven classes). Current progress: 4/7. Upon completion of the quest, the host will be rewarded with 1000 Villain Points and the passive aura: [Seven Masters]. [Seven Masters] Passive Effect: The stats of the Servants you command will increase by one level, up to a maximum of EX rank, and their mana consumption will be reduced, with the mana consumption of seven Servants being equivalent to that of one. You can choose any Servant and obtain all of its stats, skills, and Noble Phantasm. You can switch between them at any time."

The three system notifications in a row left Wang Chong completely bewildered. Upon closer inspection of the rewards, he couldn't help but exclaim inwardly, "Holy crap, System, when did you become so generous? Giving away 1 villain points in one go?"

"Host, this is your first major villain quest, so the rewards are naturally very generous. Otherwise, how could they be worthy of your efforts? So, host, get ready! Tongbao is already eager to watch you play with this Holy Grail War." The system said with a grin.

"Okay, but let me and Joan of Arc get a room first."

"???"

……

A real man, he said he'd book a room right away. Wang Chong led Joan of Arc directly into the hotel and said to the receptionist, "Please book two single rooms."

The receptionist looked up, glanced at the handsome Wang Chong, then at the exotic, stunningly beautiful golden-haired woman, Joan of Arc, and gave Wang Chong a knowing look. She coughed lightly and said, "Excuse me, sir, all our single rooms are full."

"What? Is it all full?" Wang Chong asked, frowning.

"It's peak tourist season now, and our rooms are always fully booked. But we have one double room left. How about you two make do for the night?" the receptionist said with a wink.

"Ah..." Wang Chong noticed the strange expression on the receptionist's face and immediately realized the reason. He was probably being misunderstood by the receptionist.

"Besides, you see, two single rooms are much more expensive than a double room. When you're traveling, wouldn't it be better to save some money and use it elsewhere?"

"Wang Chong, how about we just get a double room? That way we can save some money. Plus, we can look after each other in the same room," Jeanne said to Wang Chong after checking the prices, which were indeed as the receptionist had said.

“No, Joan of Arc, you don’t care about the separation of men and women?” Wang Chong was about to say this, but then he suddenly remembered that Joan of Arc, historically speaking, did seem to not care about these things.

Since the other party doesn't care, I have no objection either.

Chapter 42 Who Has the Worst Sleeping Posture?

"So... why is there only one bed?" Joan of Arc stared blankly at the single red bed in the room. In her mind, a double room should have two beds.

Also, why is the room's lighting so pink and gives off such an indescribable vibe?

Wang Chong glanced at it and revealed a "I knew it" expression. The receptionist clearly mistook him and Jeanne for a couple traveling together, and so he tactfully made the arrangements. Regarding the receptionist's judgment, Wang Chong could only say, "You've got a really good eye!"

“Maybe that’s how double rooms are here. Otherwise, how could they be so cheap? They’re saving on a bed, so of course they’re cheap,” Wang Chong said as he lifted the covers and lay down. “It’s too late to change rooms or hotels now. Let’s get some rest, it’s already very late.”

"Alright." Joan of Arc had no choice but to close the door, remove her spirit armor, and then crawl into bed next to Wang Chong. This seemed like a perfectly normal thing for Joan of Arc.

"Wait a minute!!!" However, in someone's eyes, this was not a normal thing at all.

"Your Holiness, why are you sleeping in the same bed with him?" Leticia, who had been observing from inside the body, was almost unable to hold back. How could she suddenly be sleeping in the same bed with this man she had only known for less than a day?

"Because there's only one bed?" Joan of Arc's straightforward answer left Leticia speechless for a moment. At first glance, it seemed like there was no problem, but it also seemed like there was something wrong with everything.

"That's not the point! Your Holiness, men and women are different. How can you sleep with a man so casually?" Leticia quickly reminded her.

“Yes, shall I get out of bed and stand guard? Or shall I lie on the sofa?” Joan of Arc asked.

"Huh? Why is it the Holy Maiden who got out of bed and lay on the sofa?" Leticia was stunned. Shouldn't it be the man who gives way to the woman in this kind of situation?

Seemingly sensing Leticia's thoughts, Jeanne said in a rather stern tone, "We can't make Wang Chongjun get out of bed, can we? He almost died from his injuries today. Although he has recovered considerably, how can we guarantee that he hasn't suffered any hidden injuries? Wang Chongjun needs to be well cared for and observed for a period of time. How can we make an injured person lie on the sofa? Courtesy is mutual and requires mutual respect. How can we expect men to always give way regardless of the situation?"

"I...I'm sorry, Your Holiness, it's my fault," Leticia said apologetically, her head bowed.

“It’s alright, Leticia. You’re mainly worried about things between men and women, right? How about this, I’ll go sleep on the sofa and let my senses take over, so you won’t feel uncomfortable while you rest. What do you think?” Jeanne said.

"Huh...huh..."

Just then, the sound of Wang Chong falling into a deep sleep came from his side. It seemed that he was too tired from today's events and had fallen asleep early.

"It seems... he's already asleep? Maybe we should just leave it at that? It wouldn't be good if we made too much noise coming down and woke him up. Anyway, he's asleep now, so you don't need to worry about anything," Joan of Arc asked.

"Okay... I'll rest first too." Actually, Leticia was a bit listless because of the sudden danger. Now that she was lying on the comfortable bed, she felt extremely sleepy. If it weren't for her worries, she probably would have fallen asleep long ago.

Sensing that Leticia had also fallen asleep, Joan of Arc slowly closed her eyes, preparing to drift into a deep sleep. Suddenly, however, she felt something pressing against her back, which startled her. Since she was sleeping on her side with her back to Wang Chong, it was clear that the person pressing against her was Wang Chong.

"Wang Chongjun?" Joan of Arc whispered to confirm, but all she heard was somewhat unsteady breathing.

"It seems she's still fast asleep, but her breathing has become erratic because she sensed my call?" Joan thought. "Never mind, I'd better stay away."

Just as Joan of Arc was about to move, she felt a rolling sound behind her, and then a hand pressed down on her body, with the bent forearm rubbing against her chest.

"!!!" Joan of Arc was, after all, a woman, and the sudden touch almost made her cry out, her face flushing red. Fortunately, to avoid any unnecessary misunderstanding, Joan of Arc suppressed her scream, regulated her breathing, and began to slowly move and roll her body, gently pulling Wang Chong's forearm with both hands, placing him back onto Wang Chong from her chest.

Wang Chong also reacted slightly to Joan of Arc's actions, and he turned over again, returning to his lying-up sleeping position.

"Wang Chongjun's sleeping posture is terrible. It seems we should try to sleep in two beds from now on," Joan of Arc sighed and said softly. However, Joan of Arc didn't blame Wang Chong too much. After covering herself with the blankets, she went back to sleep.

Not long after, faint breathing could be heard from Joan of Arc's side, indicating that she had also fallen asleep.

At this moment, Wang Chong slightly opened his eyes. Actually, he hadn't fallen asleep at all; that last bit was just a deliberate attempt to tease Joan of Arc beside him. After all, when something is offered to you, why wouldn't you take it?

However, Wang Chong didn't go too far. With the help of the [Eye of Corruption], he controlled the force and the area of ​​contact, so that Jeanne's favorability not only did not decrease, but also increased a lot due to her shyness and strange feeling. Now she has the same 45 favorability points as Leticia.

"It looks like I won't be able to go back to the Matou family tonight... Rather, after meeting with Jeanne, I've come up with a bold plan that I need to put into practice. I'm afraid I can't easily go back to the Matou family until I've captured Jeanne. Fortunately, I can control Zouken Matou in the distance, so I'll use Zouken Matou to inform those people of my situation."

Wang Chong began remotely controlling Matou Zouken, explaining the plan to the four Heroic Spirits in his household and to Matou Kariya. After finishing his explanation, Wang Chong fell into a deep sleep, preparing to welcome a new day.

……

As the morning sunlight streamed in, Wang Chong slightly opened his eyes. Although he had slept quite soundly last night, he had still maximized his senses. After all, the henchman of the Counter Force he was facing this time wasn't the Heroic Spirit Shirou Emiya, who still had some principles, but the truly ruthless Heroic Spirit Kiritsugu. Launching a sneak attack while someone was sound asleep was perfectly normal for him.

"Huh? Why do I feel a bit heavy? Wait a minute?" When Wang Chong was fully awake, he realized that a blonde beauty was sleeping soundly on his chest with a sweet smile, as if she was using him as a soft cushion.

"You still have the nerve to say that other people have bad sleeping postures?" Wang Chong couldn't help but complain, recalling what Joan of Arc had said to him last night.

……

"I'm so sorry!!!" Joan of Arc blushed and apologized to Wang Chong. She had been complaining about his terrible sleeping habits last night, but when she woke up this morning, she found herself on top of him. What made Joan of Arc even more embarrassed was that he had woken up before her and had already witnessed her shameful act.

Even Joan of Arc, with her rich combat experience and composure in the face of various battles, appeared unusually flustered in this situation, which surprised Wang Chong and gave him a rather unexpected glimpse into her side.

"It's alright, it's alright. In fact, I'm the one who benefited. However, this incident also illustrates something very important," Wang Chong said slowly.

"What's so important?"

"We need to find a stable place to live."

“Yes…that’s how it is.” Joan of Arc nodded in agreement.

"By the way, what about Leticia? Has she been in the depths of my consciousness all along?" Wang Chong asked.

“Yes, after a Heroic Spirit possesses another, the Heroic Spirit's personality takes precedence. However, since the Holy Grail War hasn't started yet, I haven't fully revealed myself, letting Leticia act on her own and allowing her to relax. But after what happened yesterday, I had no choice but to reveal myself. Now that the possession is complete, I'm basically in control most of the time. And Leticia is still asleep and hasn't woken up yet,” Jeanne said.

“Then let her rest for a while. Jeanne, let’s split up for now. I’ll go find a suitable place to stay, and you can look for the presence of Servants in this area and see if you can find the Servant who attacked us last night,” Wang Chong said.

"Split up? No, splitting up would be..."

"Don't worry, I now possess the power of a Servant, so I might be able to fight that guy. And if there's any problem, I can contact you immediately using this." Wang Chong then condensed black mist, forming a bracelet that he placed on Jeanne's wrist.

“This black mist bracelet can guide you, Jeanne, to my side when necessary, and I can also sense your location. Don’t worry, if I encounter that guy, I’ll shake you over immediately and run towards you, okay?” Wang Chong said.

"Well... alright then." Joan of Arc had no choice but to temporarily approve the proposal.

Chapter 43 The Emiya Family Residence? Mine!

After parting ways with Joan of Arc, Wang Chong finally had some free time. He first returned to the Matou family, greeted Sakura and Ryougi Shiki, and then took some money from the Matou family to buy a house outside. Then he dragged the Empress to Mount Enzo to begin setting up his magic.

“This place connects to the earth’s ley lines; it is indeed an excellent site for rituals.” Semiramis surveyed the area, nodded, and then took the magical barrier that Wang Chong had given her the day before, and began to set it up. Wang Chong naturally also poured out a large amount of magical materials that Semiramis needed from his system space, which piled up to the height of a small mountain.

Semiramis also summoned many familiars, and under her control, she began to arrange and construct them. Semiramis said to Wang Chong, "After it is completed, I will spend three days performing a ritual. Perhaps we can complete the Hanging Gardens of Vanity before the Holy Grail War begins."

"Once it's created, will the magic barrier be able to conceal the Hanging Gardens?" Wang Chong asked.

"Hmm? Why cover up your tracks?" Semiramis was quite surprised. Once her Noble Phantasm succeeded, it would be considered a final victory. Why would she need to hide it?

“You must understand, those Servants are all fighting individually right now. If you bring out something this powerful right away and scare them away, they might just hide and avoid you. What are you going to do then? Are we supposed to just search blindly in this vast sea of ​​people?” Wang Chong shook his head and said with a slight smile, “My country has an old saying: ‘If it doesn’t cry out, it will amaze everyone when it does; if it doesn’t fly, it will soar to the heavens!’ Since the Hanging Gardens are so powerful, we should naturally prepare the grandest stage for its debut. I will gather all the Heroic Spirits participating in the battle, and that will be the moment when Semiramis truly displays her Noble Phantasm.”

"Silent until it cries out, then it astounds; not flying until it soars to the heavens... truly remarkable, Master. In that case, I'll be patient for a while and fully appreciate the stage Master has prepared for me." Semiramis smiled meaningfully after hearing this.

……

"Semura's favorability has just increased by 5 points, now reaching 75 points. I believe it won't be long before you, host, will be able to conquer this Assyrian empress," the system said with a smile.

"Hmm, but I'll have to find someone to cut my kidneys. Otherwise, I don't think my body can handle it," Wang Chong said, frowning.

"It's alright, host. As long as you can draw a skill related to physical attributes, it will naturally greatly improve your abilities in that area. Host, since you're going to buy a house later anyway, why not do a 10-pull now to bring good luck?" the system said with a grin.

"Alright, let's use up the 10-pull we got yesterday," Wang Chong said.

"Ding—10 consecutive normal draws in progress...Ding! Congratulations, host, you have drawn the following items: Rare Magic Material x4, Love Elixir x2, Black Key x3, Passive Skill: Bravery C-rank."

“%……￥……&%￥%……&！It’s Black Keys again! It’s Love Elixir again! My warehouse is about to be overflowing with all this stuff!” Wang Chong cursed.

"Oh, host, didn't you just draw the skill you wanted? It's bravery! What man doesn't want to be brave on the battlefield and brave in bed? And don't underestimate it just because it's only a lowly C-level right now. You can upgrade it by spending experience points. Once it's upgraded to A+ level, you can rival the legendary hero Hercules in terms of physique. Aren't you tempted, host?"

"So how many experience points are needed to upgrade 'Innate Physical Strength' and 'Courage'?" Wang Chong asked.

"Currently, 200 experience points are required to level up. Would you like to level up?"

"upgrade!"

"Congratulations, host, you have obtained a B-level physical body and a B-level bravery. Your current villain points are 2600. It will take 500 experience points to advance to the next level. Do you wish to continue?" the system asked.

"No need, I'm running low on points. I need to keep some on hand just in case. Speaking of which, Matou Kariya and Kotomine Kirei have been racking up fewer and fewer points lately. I'll have to do it myself," Wang Chong said.

"This is unavoidable for the host. Repeated villainous actions only cause fatigue, naturally leading to a lower and lower score, and fewer and fewer points. In other words, whether it's beating up the old bug or the spicy ass, the results are minimal. Moreover, Kirei Kotomine's master and father are avoiding him and refusing to eat his cooking, so Kirei Kotomine can't gain any points either."

"I need to teach him again when I have time, not only to get him to earn points for me, but also to prevent him from being completely corrupted by that fat tiger guy and letting his true nature run wild. But speaking of which, Mrs. Tohsaka's payments haven't decreased at all; it's always the same amount," Wang Chong pondered.

"Because married women never get boring~"