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

Wang Chong stared intently at Gilles de Rais, then said:

"You should know Joan of Arc very well... Do you really think she would follow you to seek revenge?"

Wang Chong's words struck Gilles de Rais like a thunderbolt. Yes, he certainly understood Joan of Arc's character. He would never blame or resent her homeland or her compatriots for this... it was all just wishful thinking on his part.

"You seem to understand now... Now you understand why I told you to look for your own problems, right?" Wang Chong chuckled and said.

“So you just came to laugh at me after all… You know that… Then what’s the point of me doing all this!” Gilles de Rais looked up, staring resentfully at Wang Chong, and said.

"How could it not be interesting... Besides, I told you, I came here to help you from the beginning."

Wang Chong walked towards Jill, revealing a devilish, exaggerated smile, and uttered that whisper that led people into the abyss:

"Who says... if Joan of Arc can't be resurrected, then you can't fulfill that wish in your heart with her?"

"!! What do you mean?" Gilles de Rais was startled and quickly looked at Wang Chong, asking.

"Since Joan of Arc is unwilling to fulfill your wishes... then why not create a 'Joan of Arc' who is willing to fulfill your vision?"

"Create...create a Joan of Arc?"

Gilles de Rais's eyes widened, and his breathing became heavy.

“That’s right, to create a Joan of Arc, a Joan of Arc who is determined to take revenge on those who murdered her, a Joan of Arc who wants to completely destroy this country, a truly terrifying witch… Isn’t that what you want to see, Marshal Gilles?”

Wang Chong's voice became increasingly seductive, and Gilles de Rais's eyes lit up as he listened to Wang Chong's words.

"Yes—yes! Why didn't I create a Joan of Arc! Why didn't I think of that!"

Gilles de Rais laughed heartily, his gaze towards Wang Chong no longer filled with resentment but with gratitude, and said:

“I misunderstood your good intentions. Now that you have said this, I understand exactly what to do.”

“That’s good. Our original intention was for you to completely disrupt all of this as soon as possible. Do you understand?” Wang Chong looked at Gilles de Rais and said.

"I will certainly not forget our deal. I would like to ask you to be my witness."

Now that he knew the method, Gilles de Rais no longer hesitated and began preparing for the Holy Grail prayer ceremony.

Unfortunately, during this time, due to Wang Chong's constant psychological manipulation, Gilles de Rais was unaware that Wang Chong had secretly usurped control of the Holy Grail using the power of the black mist.

“Using fraudulent cards.”

At this moment, Wang Chong immediately used the Deception Card. After the illusion unfolded within it, Wang Chong easily lured away the Holy Grail that Gilles de Rais was praying for, and replaced it with an illusion.

Gilles de Rais, deeply immersed in his hallucinations, was unaware of all this.

Wang Chong raised his head again and shouted to the three people above, "You can come down now."

Jeanne Alter, Jeanne d'Arc, and Atalanta, who had transformed into an Archer-class character, landed on the ground. Due to the illusion, Gilles de Rais was also unaware of their presence.

“Alright, according to the script, Jeanne Alter, you'll take that position. When it's time to summon, Atalanta, you'll take over the Archer class position,” Wang Chong said.

"Ha, it's finally here. It was so noisy just now, my head was about to explode." Jeanne Alter rubbed her forehead with one hand, and when she recalled Gilles de Rais's words, she got goosebumps all over.

Atalanta simply nodded silently, without saying anything more.

“Jeanne, you’ll come with me later. I’ll place you in a suitable town, and once Black Jeanne makes her move, you can set out at the right time,” Wang Chong said.

Chapter 8 Joan of Arc's Resolve

Joan of Arc nodded in agreement with Wang Chong's arrangement. However, her expression remained somewhat complicated, perhaps because her mindset had changed after hearing her former friend's words.

Wang Chong took in Joan of Arc's emotions without saying much. He continued to manipulate the illusion, making Gilles de Rais believe that he had successfully made the Holy Grail work.

“Alright, Jeanne Alter, it’s your turn to stand in that position,” Wang Chong said.

"Hoo..." Jeanne Alter took a deep breath, as if to encourage herself, and then stood in her original position.

"Jeanne d'Arc Alter, the Holy Grail will be entrusted to you for now. You'll need it whether you're summoning a Servant later or deceiving Gilles de Rais." Wang Chong handed the Holy Grail to Jeanne d'Arc Alter and began to fuse with it.

After Jeanne d'Arc Alter fused with the Holy Grail, she felt her power had increased significantly once again.

When she heard Gilles de Rênal's excited voice, she knew that the play had officially begun.

"Now that Marshal Gilles has succeeded, I shall take my leave. Do not forget to summon more Servants to maintain this world. After all, the world's corrective power is still there."

After leaving behind a piece of advice, Wang Chong pretended to leave, but actually hid in the illusion.

Gilles de Rais had no time for words of thanks; his entire focus was now on the Jeanne d'Arc Alter he believed he had created. As he tried to approach, a black spear was pointed directly at his neck.

"Want to die, Gilles? Stay away from me!" Jeanne Alter said in a cold tone, "Don't think that just because you resurrected me, your sins have been cleansed."

“Of course…of course, to atone for this sin, I am willing to become your most loyal servant. I will fight to complete your revenge.”

Gilles de Rais bowed with utmost humility, swearing allegiance to Jeanne d'Arc Alter.

Afterwards, Gilles de Rais began to guide Jeanne Alter to manipulate the Holy Grail and summon Heroic Spirits. In the final moments of the illusion, Atalanta pretended to be summoned and stood in the position where the archer would appear.

Immediately afterwards, one Servant after another was summoned; they were:

Saber d'Eon, Lancer Vlad III, Archer Atalanta, Rider Martha, and Assassin Carmilla are the only five Servants available for the time being.

Seeing that the illusion was about to disappear, Wang Chong seized the opportunity to take Joan of Arc and leave the palace immediately. The rest of the story is pretty predictable; another Bishop Pierre will probably be burned alive today.

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"Ding—Congratulations to the host for successfully deceiving the great villain Gilles de Rais, and for substituting the Holy Grail, Jeanne d'Arc Alter, and Atalanta, thus manipulating Gilles de Rais at will. Reward: 500 villain points. Current villain points: 18400."

During the journey, Wang Chong listened to the system's notification sounds, checked his own panel, and then turned his attention back to looking around.

When Wang Chong caught a glimpse of Joan of Arc, who still seemed somewhat sullen, he finally spoke up: "What's wrong? Are you affected by Gilles' words?"

"I thought I could accept the fact of death calmly. Whether it's being burned or going to trial, I've done everything I had to do."

Joan of Arc said slowly:

"I never imagined that my death would drive my former friend to this point... I want to do something to help him let go of all these burdens. But I don't know how."

"Is it because you feel you can't convince the other person to let go of this resentment?" Wang Chong asked.

"Yes, because I could sense that I might just be a trigger... What truly drove Gilles to despair was the unjust world. With a weak and incompetent royal family and rampant corruption in the middle ranks, how could France, with its people, possibly drive out the invaders completely?"

Joan of Arc said slowly, "It is precisely because I have seen too much darkness that I cherish all the more the glorious time I created."

"The more he longed for her, the further he got from the real Joan of Arc... whether it was the Joan of Arc he wanted to serve as avenger to fulfill his wishes, or the Joan of Arc he longed for as a savior."

“That’s why a barrier has been created that makes communication impossible.” After saying this, Joan of Arc looked at Wang Chong and asked, “So, Mr. Wang Chong, do you have a way to help me? I want my old friend to get out of this madness.”

“Isn’t this exactly what we’re doing right now?” Wang Chong said slowly.

"Huh?" Joan of Arc asked, puzzled.

"Resolving singularities may seem like simply correcting the original history and taking away the Holy Grail that forms the foundation, and that would be considered a success. But in reality, the true root of the singularities lies in the obsession of the Singularity Lord."

Wang Chong slowly said, "To truly and perfectly resolve the singularity, we should understand the obsession of the Singularity Lord and resolve his obsession. This is equivalent to resolving the root cause of the singularity's formation."

“Obsession…” Joan of Arc seemed to understand something and nodded slightly. “So, you mean that as long as we defeat Gilles and the others, this obsession will be resolved?”

“The key is not in winning, but in fighting,” Wang Chong said. “Didn’t you say that because of his aspirations and hopes, he is getting further and further away from you? Then let’s keep fighting.”

"Battle is not only the best way to demonstrate one's will, but most importantly, your initial acquaintance with Gilles de Rais was on the battlefield. The battlefield is where you rebuilt the bridge of communication."

"Defeat him, not only to stop your old friend from making the same mistake, but also to confirm your resolve. To truly bring him to his senses. And you see..."

At this moment, Wang Chong gestured for Joan of Arc to look down at the edge of the black mist cloud.

Joan of Arc looked down and saw a very familiar man in silver armor, who was organizing the soldiers for their daily training.

His appearance was very similar to that of Gilles de Rais, only younger and more impetuous.

Joan of Arc paused slightly upon seeing this, as if she had thought of something. She looked at Wang Chong, who slowly said:

"Nothing helps one rediscover oneself more than facing one's original aspirations. He is also a mirror reflecting Gilles de Rais's own self-awareness. So don't worry about anything, just do it, just like you did in France back then."

“I see. I know what to do now. Let me use this flag in my hand to continue what I have done before.”

Joan of Arc brandished her flagpole, watching the banner flutter, and her thoughts became completely clear. Having understood everything, the gloom between her brows dissipated, and she smiled as she said:

"Sure enough, perhaps my overly comfortable life has made my brain a bit old."

“You should learn from Jeanne d'Arc Alter… Although she kept complaining and grumbling about this mission, she actually enjoyed it quite a bit,” Wang Chong said with a smile.

“I can see that. I also envy Jeanne d'Arc for having such a childlike heart. That’s why you, Wang Chong, can’t rest easy with her, right?” Jeanne d'Arc smiled as she sat down next to Wang Chong, leaning against him.

"Thank you, Wang Chongjun... for always helping someone as clumsy as me."

“There’s no need for thanks between us,” Wang Chong said gently, embracing Joan of Arc as well.

……

After landing, Wang Chong led Joan of Arc to a suitable hiding place and then gave her instructions:

"Besides dealing with the script I've given you, also be aware of any other changes that might occur. Pay attention to the Servants who automatically manifest due to the Counter Force, and gather them together. Do your best to assist Chaldea."

"Although Merlin is quite unreliable, there's one thing he said that I wholeheartedly agree with: 'Without adversity, there is no growth.' Ritsuka will eventually become an outstanding Master capable of standing on her own."

"I won't openly help her with this singularity; I'm leaving her affairs to you," Wang Chong slowly instructed Joan of Arc.

Chapter 9 Changes in the Flow of Time

Joan of Arc nodded in agreement, and Wang Chong said nothing more, taking a step forward and returning to Chaldea.

Afterwards, Wang Chong summoned the other Servants, including non-combatants like Irisviel, and informed them of the situation and the next steps.

"What? So we can't get involved in this incident again?"

It's clear that Mordred is really frustrated. It's not because she's not training enough, but because she's been constantly beaten by her two fathers. She really needs a satisfying battle to vent her frustration.

"Don't rush, Mordred, don't be hasty," Wang Chong said with a smile. "You're key to both singularities, and I'll show you how to have some fun in the second singularity too."

"And if you're really itching to show off your skills, you can go to another world to have some fun, of course, if you dare to cut in line with your two fathers." Wang Chong said, glancing at Artoria and the other person.

"No! No! Master, please don't trick me with this! I'll wait, okay?" Mordred said, on the verge of tears.

"Has Lady Joan of Arc already gone to her hometown? I wonder how she is now?"

At this moment, Leticia, who had once been possessed by Joan of Arc, couldn't help but show some worry on her face and said, "Unfortunately, there's nothing I can do to help."

"That's not the case, Leticia. During this time, you will be assisting Chaldea's support work with Irisviel and Aoi. This is something very important to me and Jeanne d'Arc, so there's no need to belittle yourself. Just do your best."

Wang Chong slowly said, "In addition, I will also set up a separate communication channel for you and Joan of Arc, so you can talk to her about what has happened these past few days. Consider it a way to help her relieve some mental stress."

"...Hehe, thank you, Chong-kun." Leticia nodded happily in agreement.

After Wang Chong continued discussing and arranging the plans with the others, everyone dispersed.

Wang Chong glanced at the current time. Although he couldn't determine day or night based on the external environment, he was fortunate to have the Sheba system's correction, so he could still confirm that it was time to sleep.

Based on this time, Wang Chong began to estimate the length of time that had passed since he switched to the Type-Moon world.

Based on a 1:10 time conversion, about a week should have passed in Terra. It's time to check on the current situation.

It's already nighttime, so no one will likely bother us. Wang Chong can stay in Terra for at least four or five days without any problem.

So Wang Chong opened the door to the Dimensional House, entered the Dimensional House, and began preparing to switch worlds.

“嗯？1:5？”而当王冲站在泰拉世界的传送入口时，却赫然发现时间流速的比例居然发生了变化，从原本的1:10变成了如今1:5的比例。

"What's going on?" Wang Chong looked towards the original Type-Moon world teleportation portal, only to find that a time flow ratio of 2:1 had also appeared above the Type-Moon world.

Now Wang Chong understood what was going on. The Chaldea timeline was not synchronized with the timeline of the Fourth Type-Moon War, which he originally belonged to!

The duration of the Fourth World War in the Type-Moon universe is roughly equivalent to two days of Chaldea time, or ten days of Terra time. The current timeline is based on Chaldea time, which is why it looks the way it does.

"System, this different time flow rate in different worlds is going to be very difficult for me in the future," Wang Chong couldn't help but say.

"There's nothing we can do about it; that's just how time flows in each world. However, once the host gains control of both worlds, it will be possible to synchronize their time."

The system notified:

"Moreover, as I mentioned before, different time flow rates also have their advantages. At least if the host wants to cultivate a powerful force and followers, and also wants time to flow quickly, then such a fast-flowing world becomes quite important."

"For example, you can send children into the world of Terra, and then you can stay in the world of FGO for a year... no, not even a year, and those children will grow up to be able to fight."

"...I feel like you're even more heartless than me, just abandoning the kids in a lousy place like Terra. Don't forget, magic can't be performed there." Wang Chong immediately rejected the decision.

"Oh dear, the world of Terra is not static either. As your actions and influence expand, the world of Terra will also begin to infiltrate the ether of the Type-Moon world. By then, your children will also want to be able to stand on their own in the world of Terra."

The system slowly said, "Besides, didn't you also say that Merlin was right? Appropriate adversity is what allows those children to learn and grow properly."

"No matter how dangerous Terra is, can it be more dangerous than the world of Type-Moon? At least Terra is completely under your control. You're still not confident of defeating Goetia in Type-Moon right now, are you?"

After listening to the system's words, Wang Chong remained silent for a while before finally saying, "Let's wait until the ether fills the Terra world before talking about it. Anyway, we can't even gather enough points to travel through it, so why bother talking about this?"

After saying that, Wang Chong stepped into the portal to the Terra world once again.

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