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

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"We've really run into a group of strange people this time. Bad Tom, do you think they might be from that so-called Reunion Movement they mentioned? After all, they've been asking about Rhodes Island and subtly inquiring about our views on Reunion Movement."

"Perhaps. At least some of them are infected, so it's normal for them to be concerned about these things. Ursus is becoming increasingly unstable. When I was leaving the country, I heard that many people entering had mysteriously disappeared. Rumor has it that the Ursus Fourth Army captured them. And then there's the Reunion Movement, this infected organization, which has openly begun fighting against the Ursus Empire's army. If this news reaches Amiya's ears, she might decide to intervene..."

"Amiya-chan doesn't want to see bloodshed among the Infected... especially such a large-scale massacre. But given Rhodes Island's current situation, how can we intervene in this national-level power struggle... Sigh, let's not talk about that. Those two Infected are a bit of a pity; they're both very strong. If they joined Rhodes Island, they would definitely be a great asset to us. It's just that they don't want to come to Rhodes Island with us for treatment... and they both prefer to follow that man named Wang Chong..."

Upon arriving at the dispatch center lobby, Amiya noticed that it was Ace's three team members who had returned. If Amiya remembered correctly, they were on a dispatch mission to patrol the Ursus border, check for any natural disasters, and carry out evacuation work. They had been gone for about a month, and she hadn't expected them to return so soon.

However, listening to their conversation, Amiya frowned slightly. The Reunion Movement? The Army Group? The war between the Infected and the Ursus Empire? What was going on? Why hadn't she heard or learned anything about these things from Kal'tsit recently?

After thinking it over, Amiya finally came out and decided to ask them a question.

"Welcome back, everyone," Amiya said, stepping out with a bright smile.

"Huh? Amiya... when did you get here?" The three were startled by Amiya's appearance. Aomame even said, "Amiya-chan, why aren't you resting so late? Aren't you afraid that Dr. Kal'tsit will take you back?"

“Hehe, Aomame-neechan, Kal'tsit is away on a business trip for a while and won’t be back for about two weeks. As for me, I just had too much work to handle and ended up working really late. I was just about to go back to my room to rest when I heard your voices coming from the elevator, so I came over to check it out,” Amiya said.

"You...you heard everything? You heard what we were just talking about?" Bad Tom said, looking troubled.

“Hmm… Tell me, what’s the situation in Ursus? Why is it completely different from the information I received? I had no idea that the three of you would encounter such risks when you went to Ursus for labor dispatch. This is my dereliction of duty…” Amiya said slowly with a remorseful expression.

"No, no... how could this be Amiya's responsibility... sigh." After hearing this, Bad Tom was completely distressed and didn't know how to explain.

“Alright, you bad Tom, it’s impossible to keep it a secret any longer. Especially since Kal’tsit isn’t on Rhodes Island, it was only a matter of time before Amiya found out,” Guard said. “Amiya, let me explain. The current situation in Ursus is like this…”

Soon, Guard recounted to Amiya the details of the current situation in Ursus. The more Amiya listened, the more grim her expression became, especially after learning that the Reunion Movement, which had gathered thousands of infected individuals, was now besieged on a mountain by the Ursus army. She felt an invisible pressure weighing on her.

Although Guard later stated that the Reunion Movement had defeated the Ursus army, Amiya did not show any relief; instead, she became even more serious. She knew very well that this was only a temporary victory, and that this victory was undoubtedly a slap in the face to the Ursus Empire, ultimately leading to a life-or-death struggle between the army and this infected organization—undoubtedly the worst possible outcome.

No wonder Kal'tsit kept this information under wraps, not letting herself get a single whisper of it. This situation was utterly unsolvable; knowing it would only increase her stress. In Kal'tsit's eyes, the Reunion Movement possessed immense power, but before the machinery of the state, their demise was inevitable.

Bad Tom naturally noticed Amiya's change in expression and understood the reason perfectly. He kept giving Guard signals to stop talking. Unfortunately, the hot-blooded Guard didn't realize this until Aomame kicked him.

“I understand… Sigh, there’s no turning back now. I’m just a little resentful… After this, I wonder what kind of persecution the Infected in Ursus will suffer.” Amiya sighed, shook her head, and then looked at the three operators who looked at her with concern, forcing a smile as she said, “It’s alright, I know the importance of doing what I can, and I won’t dwell on this too much. After all, what we’re doing is inherently difficult and full of twists and turns. If I can’t even bear this burden, how can I lead Rhodes Island to achieve its ideals?”

“Phew… Amiya, it’s best that you think that way,” said Bad Tom.

"Well, it's getting late, everyone should get some rest... I'll come back tomorrow to hear about your mission. Amiya is relieved to see you all return safely. Thank you all for your hard work."

"Of course, of course, Amiya, you too, get some rest." Guard, the defense officer, said, looking embarrassed.

"Okay, you guys go and rest first. I'll clear my head a bit and then go back to rest," Amiya said.

"Well... okay."

Finally, the trio left first under Amiya's watchful eye. Just around the corner, they heard Aomame and Bad Tom cursing and squabbling at Guard. It was clear that the two had been putting up with Guard's big mouth for a long time.

Amiya eventually followed, muttering, "Is the Reunion Movement really beyond saving? Another batch of infected are going to die under the blade... Hmm?"

Suddenly, Amiya noticed that she had kicked a small booklet. Picking it up, she saw the words "Reunion Movement Propaganda Manual" written on it in large letters.

"Is this... something they dropped during their fight? Something from Reunion?" Amiya murmured, turning to the first page.

"!!!"

The very first promotional slogan immediately caught Amiya's eye:

There has never been a savior, nor do we rely on gods or emperors. To create human happiness, we must rely entirely on ourselves.

Chapter 144 Insomnia Rabbit

Amiya has insomnia.

The next day, everyone saw Amiya greeting the various operators with dark circles under her eyes. Many people asked about Amiya's condition, but she just smiled and shook her head, saying she was fine.

Amiya quickly returned to her office, ready to handle the day's work. However, after staying up all night, she was finding it difficult to keep up with the energy required.

"Amiya~ Amiya!" Just then, a boisterous woman with cat-like hair burst into Amiya's office. It was none other than Blaze, an elite operator who was always on good terms with Amiya.

“I heard from that rascal Tom that your insomnia was caused by their big mouths. Don’t worry, ACE has already given them a good beating.” Huang walked directly to Amiya and said with a smile, “Don’t dwell on what happened yesterday. Nobody was trying to hide it from you.”

"Haha... Huang, I'm fine. Also, when you go back later, tell Ace to stop punishing the Guards. They didn't do anything wrong. After all, you can't keep hiding this from me and treat it as the right thing to do, can you?" Amiya laughed first, then put on a serious face.

"Ah..." Huang scratched her head, clearly aware that she was in the wrong, and then said, "Tsk, that talkative kid got off easy. Anyway, it's best if you're free. But looking at you now, do you really have the energy to handle these matters? Why don't you take a day off today? You can leave these things to us."

"I'm fine... yawn. I already dealt with most of it yesterday. If I don't finish it today, it'll pile up again tomorrow," Amiya said, yawning.

"Are you sure you're okay, dozing off like that? You haven't slept all night, have you? Take my advice, Amiya. If you collapse from exhaustion, we won't be able to handle the pressure when Kal'tsit starts causing trouble," Huang said. "Just leave it to us elite operators. Anyway, it's all minor stuff today, nothing serious happened. Go back and get some rest."

"Ugh... alright then." Amiya seemed to realize her own mental exhaustion; she was truly overwhelmed. So she nodded and stood up, but as soon as she stood, she almost tripped.

"Oh dear, look at you, I told you not to push yourself, but you still insist. Come on, I'll carry you back." Fortunately, Huang was quick enough to catch Amiya, then picked her up and started walking towards Amiya's room.

“Thank you, Huang,” Amiya said.

"Hey, we're practically family. Do you need to say thank you?" Huang carried Amiya on his back and hurried into the room.

"Huang... what are your thoughts on the infected in Ursus?" Amiya suddenly asked.

“Huh? Me? You know me, I can’t think of many ideas.” Huang shook his head and said, “If it were just me, I might join them and fight alongside them. I’ve long been fed up with those Ursus people bullying the infected.”

"Hmm, and then?" Amiya continued to ask.

"And then... then they'll probably just be suppressed like that. After all, it's only about two thousand people. But the Ursus Army on the Ice Plains has hundreds of thousands of soldiers. There's no comparison at all," Huang said, shaking his head.

"Really?... Even Huang thinks the Reunion Movement is beyond saving?" Amiya murmured.

“Hey, Amiya, I know you want to save them… but we really are powerless to do so. Even with all of us from Rhodes Island, it’s probably far from enough,” Blaze advised.

“No…that’s not what I meant. What I meant was…I’m afraid we’ve all underestimated the Reunion Movement,” Amiya said.

"Huh? Underestimate? No matter how much we think highly of them, a few thousand people and hundreds of thousands of people are completely incomparable, aren't they?" Huang couldn't help but say.

"...Just wait and see. We'll all understand after that."

Amiya spoke with a barely perceptible smile. When she first learned of the news last night, she shared the same thoughts as Huang. But everything changed when she picked up that booklet.

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Back in the house, Amiya lay down on the bed, pretending to rest. Seeing that Amiya was resting, Huang left, relieved. However, after closing the door, Amiya got out of bed and pulled out the promotional brochure from under her pillow.

"Leaving aside the contents of the booklet, just the opening slogan, that confidence and composure... who exactly is the person who wrote this booklet? I really want to meet them and ask them for advice. The in-depth analysis of the problems and contradictions of the infected, the cognitive concept of the operating mode called evil, and why the infected's future path is bound to lead to victory... to be honest, even I, and even Your Highness, probably didn't see the problem of the infected as incisively as this person."

"This brochure alone has already connected the plight of the infected with the predicament of Ursus and even the world's overall situation in a simple and easy-to-understand way, analyzing it clearly and letting people know which path to take. I can't even imagine how amazing the more detailed arguments will be. Sigh... I wish I could leave Rhodes Island. I really want to meet the Reunion Movement."

Amiya stared at the booklet, inwardly marveling. This was the true reason Amiya had been sleepless all night. After reading the Reunion Movement's propaganda brochure, Amiya felt her perspective on things had completely changed. The brochure was so captivating that even Amiya, who usually controlled her emotions and mind, was swayed by it.

"However... there are many arguments in it, and I'm afraid Kal'tsit will only find them sharp and jarring... after all, it's criticizing Her Highness's mistakes. Yawn—my head is so messed up and I'm so tired. I really hope that the flame of the Reunion Movement won't be extinguished so easily."

Amiya initially believed that the Reunion Movement's resistance would only lead the Infected to a worse situation. However, now she only hopes that the Reunion Movement can, as their propaganda booklet concludes, "ignite a prairie fire on the ice plains, burn the decaying empire, and forge a new glory."

Gradually, Amiya felt increasingly drowsy. After stretching, she lay down on the bed and slowly drifted off to sleep. However, contrary to Amiya's expectations, she thought she had reached the end of her mental journey, but she was unaware of the strange sensation on her head.

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"Hmm... this is... [unintelligible text]... why is it like this...?"

"Long time no see, Amiya." A familiar, steady voice reached Amiya's ears.

"!! Teacher, you're finally awake?" Amiya asked in surprise, then with delight.

"Yes, I used up too much energy before, but I've finally woken up." Wang Chong slowly walked out, gathering black mist. Even after he appeared, he kept his face blurred so that Amiya couldn't recognize him.

"Judging from your expression, you still have a furrowed brow. Are you still dealing with those problems you encountered before and need help?" Wang Chong said slowly.

“No… Amiya has gradually resolved those previous problems on her own. Now, apart from the financial difficulties, Rhodes Island is basically doing well.” Amiya shook her head and said.

"Funding... you mean money? Yes, many things can't function without money. I'm well aware of that. I might be able to offer some ideas on how to raise funds. However, I'm not clear about the current world situation or what advantages your organization, Rhodes Island, has. I'll need to observe for a while," Wang Chong said slowly.

“I see. I’m not in a rush about this either. After all, Dr. Kal’tsit, who’s in charge of this, has already been working on it. I believe she can handle it.” Amiya nodded and said.

"Since that's the case, while I'm still relatively lucid, let me teach you something useful. Here, memorize this first." Wang Chong tossed a huge, dark ruler in front of Amiya.

Amiya looked at the giant ruler, which was almost as wide as her waist. Although she was a little confused about what her teacher was going to teach her, she still followed Wang Chong's instructions and grasped the handle of the giant ruler.

Chapter 145 Weight Training

The moment Amiya grasped the handle of the giant ruler, her pupils dilated slightly, and her body trembled violently. Amiya immediately realized the extraordinary nature of this ruler.

The moment her hands touched the ruler, she felt an invisible, immense force pressing down on her entire body, making movement much more difficult. Even the demonic power she wielded, both in terms of release speed and control, was far more sluggish than usual.

Naturally, Amiya's consumption of the Demon King's power also nearly doubled, making it extremely strenuous. This made Amiya very uncomfortable with this feeling.

"This ruler is called the Body Tempering Ruler. You can take it with you when you're in the Great Gravity Realm. It will increase the gravity by three times or even more. In this hypergravity environment, even the use of Originium power will become slow and difficult to control," Wang Chong said slowly.

"The thing you need to do now is to carry this ruler with you and keep it in contact with you, whether you are eating, sleeping, or even during daily training. I will continuously stimulate the power of this ruler in this process, making the gravitational field it exerts become heavier and heavier. Amiya, your body and even the power you wield will have to resist the suppression of this gravity."

"...Hmm. Teacher, do you want to use this ruler to train my strength?" Amiya quickly understood Wang Chong's intention and spoke up.

“That’s right. Do you know what a saying circulated in my time? Only those with great strength have the fundamental ability to solve all problems. Because even if we can’t solve the problem, we can still deal with the people and things that caused it!” Wang Chong clenched his fist and said slowly.

"Although this statement may sound problematic, it is undeniable that strength is the greatest source of confidence in solving any problem. As the saying goes, all fear stems from insufficient firepower."

Amiya nodded slightly. Although she didn't completely agree with those strange words and reasoning, she understood that what her teacher wanted to express was the importance of strong power to oneself.

"If I wear this ruler, will it increase my power and my control over the Demon King's power?" Amiya asked.

"Yes, just like when a person runs with a heavy load for a long time, their speed will increase much faster than normal after the load is removed. The Body Tempering Ruler also puts a comprehensive load on you, which can temper your body's strength and intensity, and also condense your ability to manipulate the power of the Demon King. All of these will hone your foundation, allowing you to accumulate strength and then unleash it later," Wang Chong said.

"I understand, teacher." Amiya struggled to pick up the giant ruler, hung the chains on it around her neck, and carried it on her back. The Body Tempering Ruler itself was quite heavy, making it difficult for Amiya to even stand.

“Just grit your teeth and persevere. This is also a test of your willpower. Now, as I instructed, start jogging slowly with the ruler on your back. You can’t stop until I say stop,” Wang Chong said sternly.

"Yes, teacher!" Amiya gritted her teeth, hoisted the giant ruler onto her back, and began to run. This was her training plan for the day.

Seeing Amiya start running and lose attention from him, Wang Chong snapped his fingers. From within the black mist, Wang Chong's trusted assistant, Hei Aili, slowly emerged.

"From now on, you will also be shrouded in black mist, imitating my voice. If she comes looking for me, I will be unable to enter the space within the 'Black Mist'."

"Why did the master choose to meet little Amiya a few days later?" Black Alice asked with a smile.

“I condensed the black mist onto that booklet, and just yesterday, I secretly arranged for it to land on Amiya's likely path, so she picked it up. She's just finished reading it now, and her thoughts are at their most sensitive moment,” Wang Chong said slowly. “I want to make Amiya a thorn in the side of Reunion on Rhodes Island. Hmph, think about it, Rhodes Island's young leader already harbors a yearning for the ideologies of other organizations… What do you think will happen to this massive medical organization, Rhodes Island?”

“I understand~ Master, you want me to guide her emotions in the opposite direction, so that her thinking will lean more and more towards our side, right? The training is a pretense... the real goal is to turn her into one of our people~” Black Alice realized.

"No, reverse guidance will only backfire... Don't underestimate this little rabbit just because she's young. She's more sensitive to emotions and feelings than you think. Therefore, there's no need to do anything deliberately. Just keep her in this high-intensity training and let her focus more of her time and energy on training rather than reflection and verification. In this way, as long as she doesn't spend too much time pondering, she will naturally be assimilated by the ideal picture depicted in my booklet through repeated reading."

Wang Chong's eyes were fixed on Amiya's running posture as he spoke, "Of course, as long as Amiya becomes completely one of us, I will not hesitate to make this little rabbit stronger than ever before, so that she can become a true demon king."

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Amiya didn't know how long she had been running, but she felt as if her legs... no, her whole body, were filled with lead. This was just her consciousness training in this space; the real challenge was building her willpower. If she were to carry this ruler in real life, she didn't know how badly her body would be worn out.

"Okay, stop now." The moment Amiya heard Wang Chong shout "Stop," she felt as if her steps had a habitual memory, making it difficult to stop easily. Fortunately, after running a few steps, Amiya slowly stopped and successfully came to a halt.

"Cough...cough..." After coughing a few times, Amiya turned around and slowly moved her aching feet toward Wang Chong. She stopped when she reached Wang Chong and waited for his next instructions while adjusting her breathing.

"Alright, Amiya, you will now conduct this training session in the Sky Space. In the outside world, you will also set aside an hour for weight training to hone your body."

After saying that, Wang Chong tossed a small jar to Amiya. Amiya caught it, opened it, and found some black spherical objects inside.

"This is a sphere I compressed using my own power. Every night when you're preparing to sleep, crush one of these spheres. The black mist that's produced will adhere to your body, gently nourishing and repairing the hidden injuries left from a day's training. Only in this way can you greatly enhance your physical strength without harming the foundation of your body," Wang Chong said slowly.

"Okay, thank you, teacher." Amiya was delighted to hear this and put it away. After a round of training, Amiya felt very tired, but for some reason, she felt much more relaxed, and even her tone of voice became more lively.

“Amiya, actually, after you first came here and met me, I could see that your mind and thoughts had been disturbed by too many emotions and thoughts absorbed from others, to the point that your thoughts were not clear enough and your state of mind was not pure enough. Right now, you... need to calm your mind. And this gravity will help you forget those troubles and empty your mind of pressure. Although it cannot solve your difficulties, it can at least relieve some of the burdens on your heart.”

As Wang Chong spoke, he turned his back and slowly said, "You can trust others a little more, instead of relying too much on this power to read minds. Sometimes seeing things too clearly is a double harm to yourself and others. Playing dumb appropriately is also a skill that every leader must learn."

"...Thank you for your guidance, teacher." After listening, Amiya remained silent for a while before sincerely thanking him again.

"Go, you should rest well." After saying this, Wang Chong stepped into the black mist and disappeared from Amiya's sight. Amiya also realized that it was time for her to leave, so she took the small jar, carried the Body Tempering Ruler, chanted a spell, and once again departed from the swirling mist.

Chapter 146 New Sub-Target Tasks

When Amiya opened her eyes again, she felt heavy all over as she tried to get up. Amiya then noticed that a huge black ruler had appeared behind her, and a small jar of black beans had appeared in her hand.

"I really brought it out... Hmm, this feels a bit uncomfortable." Amiya could naturally feel the oppressive gravity on her, but compared to the previous situation, it was much more intense.

After all, Amiya had always used the Ten Commandments to seal and restrain the Demon King's power and consciousness within her body. Now, under the suppression of the Body Tempering Ruler, the negative feedback from the Demon King's power had actually been reduced considerably.

"My teacher must have realized that I was struggling too much to inherit the Demon King's power, which is why he added this lock. Thank you, teacher." Amiya was genuinely happy about this. Although the power she wielded had become weaker and more difficult, it was the intensity that was most suitable for her training at the moment.

"But... this body tempering ruler is too conspicuous... it's also inconvenient to carry it with me all the time." After Amiya got up, she took the ruler off the bed, stood it upright on the ground, and examined it carefully.

"Never mind... there's always a way. If I can't even overcome these difficulties, how can I possibly achieve my goal of eliminating discrimination against infected people?" Amiya thought to herself, a determined look flashing in her eyes. She immediately put on the giant ruler, glanced at the time, and realized it was almost lunchtime. She then took the giant ruler and walked out of the room.

After that day, a strange rumor circulated on the mobile warship Rhodes Island: In order to strengthen her determination to fight against the immense pressure, Rhodes Island's leader Amiya deliberately carried an enormous ruler on her back. Whether eating, sleeping, working, or training, she carried this heavy weight to temper her will.

Those operators on Rhodes Island who admired Amiya, especially those who loved fitness, all began to emulate her behavior after hearing about this. They all sought out craftsmen to forge iron rulers for carrying heavy loads, and together they honed their willpower by carrying these rulers, learning from Amiya's tenacious spirit.

This imitation attracted the attention of other operators, and after learning the details, a wave of enthusiasm for carrying iron rulers and honing their willpower swept across Rhodes Island. However, the ultimate result of this incident was that Rhodes Island almost ran out of Crimson Gold to sell, with all of it being absorbed internally, further exacerbating Rhodes Island's financial problems.

Poor Amiya, now she's not only physically burdened, but also indirectly burdened with financial pressure. However, these are things Amiya has to face herself.

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