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

"I can only say that, Captain, your luck in the New World might be a little bit off right now. Didn't you already use your Qi Observation Technique to check yourself?" the system said.

Hearing the system's words, Wang Chong's complaining face began to turn serious. After drawing the card, when he complained, the system had given him a similar reply: "It's probably just luck." But what was said in jest was taken to heart. For some reason, Wang Chong used his Qi Observation Technique to check his current fortune in this world.

The result was shocking: his luck was utterly bleak, exactly the same as Kiritsugu Emiya's before his death. In terms of bad luck, it was the kind of situation where even drinking cold water could choke him to death.

In the world of Type-Moon, his luck is undoubtedly among the best, imbued with immense fortune, making him seem divinely aided in every situation. The most memorable instance was when Gaia intervened, allowing him to successfully withstand Goetia's Human Reason Cannon. He can truly be considered a chosen one.

But now that he has appeared in the Ark world, his luck has become extremely dark. He is definitely a person condemned by the heavens. It is as if even the heavens dislike him and want to get rid of him as soon as possible.

However… Wang Chong didn't feel anything amiss in this regard along the way. In fact, if it weren't for this card draw, he wouldn't have realized how bad his luck was. Because of this situation, Wang Chong began to use his aura-gazing technique on everyone in the Reunion Movement. The final result, however, made Wang Chong extremely solemn.

Everyone's fate was exactly the same as his own—either black or close to black, each one looking like they were about to suffer divine retribution. Wang Chong initially thought it was because the Reunion Movement members were infected with Oripathy, but when he observed the non-infected individuals he had recently recruited, they all shared the same similar fate.

What's even stranger is that the group of refugees Wang Chong had just recruited a few days ago all possessed the white aura of ordinary people when he first met them. But once they joined the Reunion Movement, that white aura instantly turned pitch black. This seemed extremely eerie, as if it were openly telling him that the Reunion Movement—must die!

Especially Patriot, Frostnova, Faust, and Mephistopheles—the four who explicitly died in the story—their fate was terrifyingly bad. It was as if they were born to die.

To be born only to die? How absurd...

Chapter Fifty-Seven: The Malice of the Earth

Wang Chong discovered the strange aura surrounding the Integration Movement, and through continuous observation and examination, he ultimately determined the following points:

First, everyone who joins the Reunion Movement has their fate turned pitch black. Even the luckiest among them are only a light gray. They are all destined to die. This applies to Frostnova and others who were originally destined to die in the storyline, as well as Talulah, W, Ines, Hedley, and others who will survive. There are no exceptions.

Secondly, if someone leaves the Reunion Movement, their fate will revert to its original state. Wang Chong's conclusion regarding this is a deduction based on the changes in fate before and after joining. To fully verify this, it's necessary to find some infected individuals who have previously left the Reunion Movement and observe their fate. Wang Chong quickly identified an infected individual and planned to search for them in the coming days.

Thirdly, despite this divinely inflicted misfortune, no one experienced any warning signs; their fortunes seemed perfectly normal. According to the system's description, this level of dark fortune should manifest in even minor matters, as seen in the case of Kiritsugu Emiya. Yet, while everyone strangely possessed this dark fortune, they didn't seem to experience any continuous bad luck.

This is more like a scheme brewing in secret, waiting to erupt at the most crucial moment and completely destroy everyone. Considering the progress of the Reunion Movement in the main storyline, the deliberate intention of this complete human destruction is portrayed very clearly.

But now that Black Serpent has been driven away by Wang Chong, why hasn't the Reunion Movement been able to escape its fate of destruction? Could it be that Black Serpent wasn't the only one who wanted to destroy the Reunion Movement? Most importantly... who exactly is capable of altering the course of fate?

Wang Chong suddenly looked down at the soil beneath his feet. In the world of Ark, there was a word that was always mentioned repeatedly—"earth".

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

"Oripathy, slave owners, this land... cannot even tolerate a child. Otherwise, this land will die!"

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

……

There are many such comments, as if they are ruthlessly recounting how deep the malice this land harbors towards the infected. It's as if the infected are born to die. So many countries, so many civilizations, yet their views on the infected are remarkably consistent, as if some unseen hand is manipulating everyone to hate, to be hostile to, and to curse those infected with Oripathy.

The Reunion Movement, as an organization openly proclaiming its intention to stop this malicious act, is inevitably aligned with the powerful force behind it all. This makes some sense of the previous strange phenomena. But... who exactly is this powerful force, or the enemy? Is it truly "this land" they specifically mention? Or is there some other, unseen, great will at play?

"Is there really an enemy who can control the fate of this world?" Wang Chong thought to himself, his eyes narrowing as he looked at his main quest, a vague guess forming in his mind.

It seems the world of Arknights is even more complex than he imagined. So far, Wang Chong has only encountered one person capable of weaving the destiny of a world to this extent—the Demon King Goetia. He himself is currently incapable of such a feat, and is destined to be inferior to an opponent of that caliber. After this unexpected discovery of fortune, Wang Chong became more cautious, and at the same time, he became even more determined to use the Reunion Movement to forcefully pry open the secrets of the dimensional world.

Ha, didn't you want everyone who joined the Reunion Movement to meet their doom? Then let's have a showdown and see who has stronger control, or who has stronger, silent infiltration.

"Um... sir, the mission is complete." Just then, a deep yet delicate voice reached Wang Chong's ears, pulling him back to reality from his thoughts.

Wang Chong looked up and smiled knowingly. The person in front of him was none other than Ni Yan, the captain of the engineering team. Wang Chong saw that Ni Yan was wiping the sweat from his forehead, but because he was wearing a helmet, he could only wipe it through his boots, which looked quite comical.

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

"..." Niyan didn't speak, it was unclear whether she was shy or seriously considering how to answer Wang Chong's question.

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

"No, they said everything is normal today. There aren't many people patrolling around either." Mud Rock shook his head, but his tone sounded somewhat happy.

The "friends" Wang Chong and Niyan referred to were actually the colossal statues Niyan had created using clay and Sarkaz magic. Niyan, perhaps due to her introverted nature or simply out of interest, seemed to have developed an emotional connection to creation, and thus liked to privately call these magical puppets her friends. Wang Chong "coincidentally" discovered this secret, which explained why their conversation was so relaxed and enjoyable.

"That's good. At least we don't have to worry about the Ursus legions coming here today. We have more time to continue improving the buildings here. Once this place is finished, Mudstone, we'll have to start building new bases in other mountains. You'll all have to work hard again. If you're short-handed, go check with the other members and see if there are any new Reunion members. Pick a few suitable ones to join the engineering team. You veteran members will have to mentor the newcomers from now on."

As Wang Chong spoke, Mudrock listened intently, sitting on the rock. Before the Sarkaz mercenary group's surprise attack on the thousand-strong camp, Mudrock had already planned to lead his team to break away from the Reunion Movement.

Because she always felt that there was something strange about the Reunion Movement. Not only were there some ill-intentioned people mixed in with it, but her former superior, Garson, although a qualified soldier, also had some unclear and inexplicable conspiracies behind the scenes.

She disliked this feeling intensely. In her view, she and her team hadn't changed; they were still being used as pawns. Similarly, she felt that the Reunion Movement couldn't change the status quo for the Infected, so she decided to go solo.

However, an unexpected event occurred that night. After participating in the attack on the thousand-man battalion, her first thought was: she regretted running too late. Under those circumstances, even Mud Rock had no choice but to bow down for the sake of her old comrades and accept the gift of black mist power from Wang Chong.

Even though she did gain power, Mudrock wasn't happy, because she felt that she and her old buddies would ultimately be used and discarded as pawns... at least that's what she thought at the time.

However, these thoughts began to subtly change after the engineering team was established. But it wasn't the change in the team's treatment that changed Muddy's opinion of Wang Chong. Rather, it was the conclusion she reached through observing Wang Chong over the past few days.

The other person was truly strange. She could clearly sense that Wang Chong looked at her and the other Sarkaz, these infected individuals, without a single trace of emotion, as if they were mere strangers, utterly unremarkable. But this was precisely the kind of gaze Mudrock had never experienced before. Whether it was contempt and disgust, pity and sympathy, she had seen far too many of those, but no matter the look, it made Mudrock feel an invisible distance, a barrier that made it impossible to communicate on an equal footing.

Even among the infected, there was a certain apprehension or other emotion in their gaze. Perhaps this was why Mudrock projected its gaze upon its creations. Only emotionless clay figures could make Mudrock feel close and at ease. However… Mudrock hadn't expected that such a gaze would fall upon the person who had forcibly imbued them with the power of the black mist.

Of course, the other person still looked at Mudrock with a hint of curiosity. But that curiosity was directed at what he looked like under his armor. It was rather amusing that the other person was more curious about what he looked like under his armor than about being a Sarkaz.

However... it was precisely because of Wang Chong's gaze that Ni Yan gained another "friend" with whom he could easily communicate and whom he silently acknowledged.

Chapter Fifty-Eight: Ines has become more and more feminine lately.

"Potato, potato, this potato is Ines's head—hmm? Come to think of it, a potato could be stuffed with a bomb, maybe it can fool some fools. Hey, Hadley, do you want some potato?"

Around noon, W was humming a song as he peeled a potato with a knife. As he peeled, he accidentally cut eyes, a nose, and a mouth into the potato. He then stuck two twigs on either side as horns, and thus, an abstract Ines's head was completed.

"..." Hedley glanced at the potato symbolizing "Ines's" head. Putting aside whether W's twisted sense of humor had actually stuffed a bomb inside and was treating him like an idiot, just the fact that this thing was used to represent Ines made him wonder what Ines would do to him if he ate it and Ines saw it.

"Oh, don't be so scared. Ines isn't here right now. She's incredibly busy. Our boss makes her take the time to audit the new Reunion members and keep records. He says he's checking their inner feelings to screen for moles and assign them suitable jobs based on their personalities. You practically never see her in broad daylight anymore. She even eats her meals in the office."

As if reading Hedley's mind, W jokingly placed the peeled potato aside, not seeming to intend to eat it, and continued, "Sigh, being favored by your boss means being treated like a slave. Look at me, I've been used as a laborer these past few days, setting landmines here and bombs there. I feel like if I wanted to, I could blow up this whole mountain road."

Hedley remained noncommittal about W's words. Even he himself had heavy tasks every day, being assigned by Wang Chong to train the Sarkaz to cooperate. The plan was to completely unite the entire Sarkaz mercenary group, to take an elite and special operations route, and to make them a special force exclusively for the Reunion Movement.

Although he didn't understand some of the terminology, Hedley highly approved of Wang Chong's theory of tactical units for decapitation operations, or rather, his Sarkaz mercenary group was naturally suited for this job.

"Mr. Wang Chong... he is indeed a very peculiar person. Ever since he started assigning tasks to the Reunion Movement, the entire movement has been like a rusty, heavy machine that has been simplified by an excellent mechanic, and after being lubricated, it has started running at high speed. Everyone is doing their job, and everyone has a set of goals to work towards. Before, although they were running around everywhere, it was like a stagnant pool, confused and confused. Now that they have settled on the mountain, it has become full of new vitality, and everyone is living a very fulfilling life... Why are you looking at me like that?"

After Hedley finished speaking, he noticed that W was looking at him with a strange expression, so he asked a question.

"No, I just didn't expect you to be able to talk for so long. It's a record!" W said in surprise. "You think so highly of him, do you perhaps believe that your ideal can be realized with him?"

Upon hearing this, Hadley didn't say anything; the silence of the three of them, who were usually so tacit, was their answer.

"Tsk... This is really... whatever you want." W grumbled somewhat irritably. She suddenly understood how the two of them felt when they left after she chose Princess Theresa.

“Let’s take our time, there’s no rush. But Ines… she really shouldn’t be so busy. If she overuses Originium Arts, I’m afraid her body won’t be able to handle it, and she’ll only get worse. I plan to talk to that gentleman.” Hedley said.

"Is she getting worse? I feel like every time I see Ines, she looks better than before... And don't you think she's been getting worse lately..." W frowned.

"More and more what?"

"Heh... I can't exactly compliment her on how beautiful she's getting, can I?" W snorted, turned her head away, and started peeling a new potato again.

“It really is…” Hedley thought about it carefully. Indeed, Ines seemed to be a little different from before, but it didn’t seem to be a change in appearance. It was more like a change in temperament.

The Ines of the past was cold yet inevitably revealed a touch of naivety and impulsiveness; sometimes Hadley felt that Ines had never grown up in certain ways. But the Ines of today exudes a mature elegance beneath her cool exterior, becoming increasingly efficient and reliable, possessing an indescribable charm.

Was it because of the official business she had been dealing with recently that Ines changed? Hadley couldn't help but wonder.

……

"What? You want to go down the mountain? Then just go. This isn't the first time we've gone down to those surrounding villages to do promotions." At this moment, Talulah, who had just finished dealing with the morning's affairs of the sports event, was about to take a short rest when she didn't expect Wang Chong to come straight to her and say that he wanted to go down the mountain.

“This time, unlike before when I went to the nearby villages and snowfields to search for those wanderers, I plan to go to a more distant place. The Reunion Movement’s base has now expanded from 1000 to about 1500 people, which is enough for now. Before the first batch of food is produced, there is no need to recruit too much. Moreover, the relationships with the nearby villages have been largely consolidated, so there will basically be no personnel changes,” Wang Chong said.

"Go somewhere farther away?" Upon hearing this, Talulah frowned slightly.

“Yes, those imperial spies and blockades can’t stop me. Our deeds must eventually be seen and heard by more people on this snowfield. Our blessings must also be felt by the oppressed on this snowfield. Only in this way will they gradually become our potential allies,” Wang Chong said.

“I know those people pose no threat to you… but…” Talulah said, unsure how to begin. A dozen days ago, some in the Reunion Movement were suspicious of Wang Chong, some were afraid of him… and even she and Patriots didn’t really want Wang Chong to stay here.

But now, since arriving on the mountain, everyone from the infected representatives to the ordinary infected has admired Wang Chong's methods and transformations. Even she herself occasionally pesters Wang Chong for guidance, hoping he can teach her how to handle internal conflicts and personnel arrangements within the Integration Movement.

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

This is precisely why Talulah is somewhat worried. She's already reluctant to let Wang Chong leave and increasingly hopes he can stay with the Reunion Movement. But now that Wang Chong has proposed going down the mountain to a more distant place, it's a bad sign for Talulah—could it be that he's already tired of her place and is planning to leave?

Seeing Talulah's hesitant expression, Wang Chong, being a shrewd man, had already guessed what she was thinking. With her approval rating now at 60%, he had completely grasped the reins movement. He smiled inwardly but remained silent, deliberately waiting for Talulah to speak. Compared to modern PUA techniques, Talulah was truly too naive.

“However, I feel that leaving everything to Mr. Wang Chong along the way would be too much trouble for him. Why don’t you take a few suitable people with you? Just to lend Mr. Wang Chong a hand.” Talulah blinked, thinking of a suitable reason. She wanted to confirm and find out Wang Chong’s thoughts, and also wanted to know where he was going if he really wanted to leave. So she said this.

“I am indeed planning to take people there. Now that Ines has finished vetting everyone, the Reunion Movement won’t need her Originium Arts for the time being. But her Originium Arts can still help me shine in the Northern Plains.” Wang Chong naturally saw through Talulah’s little scheme at a glance, so he replied.

“Ines…indeed, her strength is unparalleled in screening people…but wouldn’t it be a bit insufficient to bring only one person? And if Mr. Wang Chong is going to the Ice Plains to recruit people, it would be best to bring someone familiar with the Ice Plains. Perhaps we can even find out how those infected who left the group and intended to stay on the Ice Plains are doing now. How about this…why don’t you bring Yelena along?” Talulah said, surprising everyone.

"Wait? You want me to bring Miss Yelena along too?" Although Wang Chong had suspected it for a while, it still felt a bit surreal when he heard that Talulah had actually sent Frostnova to him.

Chapter Fifty-Nine: The Third Lie and Non-Resistance

“Yelena is indeed the most suitable candidate. She is familiar with the terrain of the ice plains, the layout of various villages, and even the locations of some mining areas. Moreover, she remembers where every infected team that has broken away from the group is now located. In addition, you two already have a very good relationship, so she is indeed the most suitable choice.”

It has to be said that Talulah put a lot of thought into choosing the person. Firstly, Frostnova, as one of the veterans of the Reunion Movement, even if she is a bit love-struck now, still cares about the current situation and future of the Reunion Movement. If Frostnova is by Wang Chong's side, she can offer some advice in case anything happens.

Secondly, even if Frostnova cannot persuade Wang Chong, judging from the care Wang Chong has shown her during this time, he would not abandon Frostnova on the Ice Plains even if he leaves. He might be able to take Frostnova to a place outside the Ice Plains and completely break away from the encirclement of the Ursus Army Group. At that time, Frostnova could at least serve as a spark of the Reunion Movement and continue to spread outwards.

As for the third one... it's actually just some of Talulah's little thoughts as a friend. She genuinely hopes that Frostnova can find true love, and that's why she plans to create suitable conditions for Frostnova to get along.

"No, what I mean is, does Miss Yelena herself know about this? And what explanation do you plan to give the Patriots?" Wang Chong said, finding it somewhat amusing.

“I know Yelena, she’ll be happy to do this. As for Patriot, I’ll explain it to him.” Talulah couldn’t help but swallow when she mentioned Patriot, but after some deliberation, she still preferred to send Frostnova instead.

"Hehe, you and Miss Yelena are truly good friends. You don't care about your own affairs, but you're keen on matchmaking your friends," Wang Chong said half-jokingly.

Hearing Wang Chong's words, Talulah felt a headache coming on as she recalled Frostnova's constant encouragement for her to spend time with Wang Chong. Ever since Frostnova confessed her feelings, she seemed to be serious, practically wanting to push her in front of Wang Chong. She even asked Talulah to recount the conversations she had with Wang Chong each time they spent together, so she could offer her guidance later.

No, Froststar, you're also a first love, right? Where do you get the confidence to give yourself relationship advice? Froststar's constant nagging is driving her crazy.

Of course, none of that is the main point. The main point is that ever since Wang Chong used those lewd tricks on her three days ago, he hasn't done anything out of line with her again. If Shuangxing hadn't kept nagging her, and if Wang Chong hadn't occasionally said that his goal was to pursue her, she would have thought that Wang Chong had lost interest in her.

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

The moment she finished speaking, Talulah regretted it, thinking to herself, "What did I say... It sounds like I was expecting him to molest me... Could my brain be messed up by those two?"

"Hahahaha... Talulah, so you're looking forward to it?" Wang Chong placed his hands on the table and moved closer to Talulah, their faces only centimeters apart. For a moment, Talulah met Wang Chong's bewitching eyes, and she recalled those unbearable scenes from that day. She couldn't help but purse her lower lip, and a blush appeared on her face.

"No...that's not what I meant." Talulah felt her heart pounding, and even her breathing became erratic. Was it...again?

However, Wang Chong straightened up at this moment and said, "Alright, then let's bring Miss Yelena along too. As long as she has no objections and is willing to go. Besides these, is there anyone else we can arrange to come?"

"Phew..." When Talulah saw Wang Chong's face leave, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. But as soon as she breathed a sigh of relief, she felt a sense of loss for some reason.

"With Frostnova, that should be enough. Bringing more people wouldn't be convenient for you, would it? And if you have to bring the recruited people with you, then you can't bring too many. The two of them should be enough," Talulah said.

"Okay, then let them know, we'll set off immediately this afternoon," Wang Chong said.

"So fast... Okay, I'll go find Yelena now. We'll meet here this afternoon." Talulah stood up from her chair. Now that things were settled, she wanted to inform Frostnova of the good news. She also planned to have something to eat.

“By the way, Talulah… I have two more questions.” However, just as Talulah was about to leave the cabin, Wang Chong’s words suddenly came from behind her.

"What?" Talulah turned her head and asked.

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

“…Hmm.” Upon hearing Wang Chong’s words, Talulah instinctively felt a pang of panic. Had he seen through her little scheme? But Talulah seemed to have long since developed good manners, simply nodding and giving a soft “hmm.”

"I see... So, for the second question, do you remember what I said before?"

"I said it before...!!"

Before Talulah could even recall what Wang Chong had said, a familiar feeling suddenly washed over her lips. Talulah's body stiffened instantly, her hands instinctively reaching for Wang Chong's shoulders, but without any effort, they slumped limply against his back. She remembered what Wang Chong had said.

The room was filled only with delicate, intertwined sounds, and after a long while, a sigh that sounded rather satisfied could be heard.

"Talulah...you did this on purpose, didn't you?" Wang Chong looked at the soft dragon in front of him who no longer resisted him, wiped away the tears that had welled up in Talulah's eyes due to the intense stimulation and tension with his thumb, and said with a smile.

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

“Didn’t I already say that my target is you? Besides, the agreed-upon month hasn’t ended yet, has it?” Wang Chong laughed as he released his grip on Talulah’s waist and said, “Alright, don’t lie to me anymore. Your little schemes can’t be hidden from me. Unless… you like this kind of experience.”

Upon hearing Wang Chong's words, Talulah murmured her agreement, seemingly lost in thought as she walked out the door.

[Eye of Despair: Talulah's current affection level has increased by 5 points, now totaling 70 points.]

Looking at Talulah's favorability rating as he left, Wang Chong hummed a little tune and slowly walked out the door, preparing to go find his good secretary, Ines.

……

In the afternoon, Wang Chong and Ines waited at the same spot for Frostnova and Talulah. Talulah, who had been blushing earlier, had returned with her usual composure and carefully gave them instructions on matters concerning the ice plains.

Wang Chong handed Talulah a schedule outlining the plans for his absence, instructing her to complete them step by step. He also gave her a black mist, telling her to use it to notify him if anything happened at the Reunion Movement's base, and that he would return immediately.

After exchanging information, the three of them left the mountain under the guise of a secret mission.

Chapter Sixty Speech

"Why are we gathered here today? It's because we can't see a future or hope! Who has brought us this suffering? Who is depriving us of our right to live? It's this damned Ursus Empire and those nobles. They have robbed us of our chance to live! They have divided us into different classes, and they have deprived us of the opportunity to reproduce."

In the afternoon, usually the time for villagers to eat after finishing their farm work, only a few able-bodied young men and a large group of elderly people were gathered at the village entrance. They were sitting around a platform, beneath which sat a huge, empty wooden barrel. The barrel had once contained steaming hot potato soup, but now it had been scooped out completely, leaving not a drop of broth.