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

However, at this moment, Archer picked up the oars and began to use his heroic spirit advantage to quickly row the ship to the island.

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"There are a lot of monsters reacting here. Some of them seem to be the same monster species from the Black Mist Wall. It seems that places rich in magic often attract these monsters. Ritsuka, Mashu, let's defeat them all as before."

"Dr. Roman said."

And so, Ritsuka and Mashu did the same thing they did during the first singularity: they began constructing magic circles near the ley lines while repelling the groups of magical beasts attracted by the magic they were drawing in.

During this time, Archer also demonstrated excellent combat ability, using the projected Noble Phantasm to snipe at those monsters, and the resulting destruction was extremely amazing.

"What amazing projection magic! But this shouldn't be happening... I should have heard of powerful magicians who specialize in projection magic before," Dr. Roman couldn't help but say.

"This isn't something to brag about; it's just the result of accumulated experience. As the old Chinese saying goes, 'There's nothing special about it, just practice makes perfect.'"

Archer didn't seem to care, but his eyes kept glancing in a certain direction up the mountain.

This naturally caught the attention of Mashu, who was waiting nearby, and she couldn't help but ask:

"Mr. Archer, why do you keep looking in that direction?"

"Could the volcano be about to erupt? Let me see... Hmm? There doesn't seem to be anything wrong, just a few strange magical reactions. Could it be that these magical reactions have attracted Archer's attention?"

Dr. Roman began investigating the changes in magic in the volcanic area, and then asked a question.

“Well, you should be aware of my eyesight as an archer. There are a few kids over there who have been watching us.” Archer said slowly.

"Huh? A child? How come a child is on a deserted island full of monsters?" Mashu asked, somewhat puzzled.

"What? What children? What are you talking about?" Ritsuka, who was setting up the formation, stopped her work after hearing their conversation and asked.

"They're here!" Suddenly, a look of seriousness flashed across Archer's face, and then he murmured, "Trace on (projection begins)."

[Covering the Seven Rings of the Seraphim]

Archer stretched out his hand and unfurled seven petal-like shields. At that moment, a red gem swiftly struck Archer's shields, resulting in an explosive effect.

However, it wasn't just this one gem that arrived. Several gems were launched off the mountainside, changing their direction and preparing to bypass Archer's shield from various angles, directly attacking Archer from behind.

Mashu, of course, wouldn't stand idly by. Seeing the enemy approaching, she skillfully used her shield to easily deflect the incoming gem bullets. The explosive force only caused Mashu's body to sway slightly and didn't cause her much damage.

"As expected, Mashu's shield technique is very strong. My carefully devised move was blocked so easily."

A childish voice rang out from above, and a little girl with pigtails floated into the three people's sight.

"Eh? Rin!? It's you?!" Ritsuka exclaimed in surprise after recognizing the person who had come.

"It's not just Rin-neechan, it's us too~ Ritsuka-neechan!"

A little girl dressed in a pink magical girl outfit and holding a red magic wand appeared to Rin Tohsaka's left.

At the same time, a purple-haired girl holding a thick magic book obediently floated to Rin Tohsaka's right and said softly, "Good afternoon, Ritsuka-neechan."

"Ilya!? And Sakura? What are you all doing here?...Wait, if you're here, does that mean Mr. Wang Chong is also nearby!?"

Ritsuka immediately asked. "Mei, what about you, Yoko, Lin Zaizai, what about you...?"

"No, my older brother is very busy right now and isn't with us. He should be..."

"Ilya, have you forgotten what your teacher said?"

Just as Ilya was about to reveal Wang Chong's location, Rin Tohsaka immediately reacted and interrupted Ilya.

"Rin, what's going on? Didn't you tell me you also wanted to be a hero who saves the world? Why are you stopping us now?"

Ritsuka couldn't help but ask.

"Tsk... Don't talk such childish things! What saving the world—the world was hurt first... Hmph! Don't try to get anything out of me!"

Rin Tohsaka seemed to remember something and immediately shut her mouth.

"The world was hurt first..."

Ritsuka grasped the key information; indeed, there was a reason why Wang Chong disrupted history. These three children clearly knew something inside, but judging from their expressions, they didn't seem inclined to tell them easily.

"Ritsuka, let me speak. I did take care of these children for a while before."

At this moment, Dr. Roman spoke up.

"Then, doctor, we'll leave it to you. If possible, we really don't want to clash with those three. Mr. Archer, please put your weapons away for now," Ritsuka said.

Upon hearing this, Archer shook his head somewhat helplessly, canceled the projected circular shield in his hand, and looked up at the three familiar figures above him with a sense of nostalgia, his arms crossed.

"Ahem, Rin, Illya, Sakura, can you hear my voice?" Dr. Roman projected his voice into the ears of the three girls floating in the air.

"I can hear you, Doctor." Ilya still looked happy, as if this was just a rather interesting trip for her.

"What are you trying to say, Dr. Roman? Are you suggesting that you surrender to us on behalf of Chaldea? If so, that's fine too. It would solve a big problem for our teacher."

Rin Tohsaka stood with her hands on her hips, speaking in a childish tone but with an extremely arrogant air.

However, Dr. Roman didn't seem to care and continued:

"Surrender... let's not consider that for now. You have to tell us why you're here. There are so many magical beasts here, it's so dangerous. Doesn't Mr. Wang Chong send anyone to protect you?"

"No, big brother has always been able to accurately locate us..."

"Ilya, don't speak yet, let me do it. Hmph, you cunning doctor, do you think you can get information out of me by pretending to be friendly? But since you've worked so hard and the teacher told me to, I'll tell you a couple of things."

Rin Tohsaka stopped the sullen-looking Illya and then said:

"First of all, there's no need to worry about our safety. Don't underestimate us just because we're small. In fact, all the magical beasts on this island are just training tools for us to practice magic and master combat skills. We're only here because we were bored at home, so our teacher specially built a training ground for us."

"After all, there are spiritual veins here. If our magic power gets a little depleted, we can easily replenish it here. But that's also why we received a mission from our teacher."

"That is to stop your Chaldea! If you Chaldea people have a way to cross the Black Mist Wall, you will definitely come here to build a summoning circle. And our mission is to destroy your summoning circle!"

"So, without further ado, if you want to set up a summoning circle here, you'll have to get past me, Ilya, and Sakura first! Don't think you can easily defeat us just because we're children! Surrender obediently!"

"As expected, Mashu's shield technique is very strong. My carefully devised move was blocked so easily."

A childish voice rang out from above, and a little girl with pigtails floated into the three people's sight.

"Eh? Rin!? It's you?!" Ritsuka exclaimed in surprise after recognizing the person who had come.

"It's not just Rin-neechan, it's us too~ Ritsuka-neechan!"

A little girl dressed in a pink magical girl outfit and holding a red magic wand appeared to Rin Tohsaka's left.

At the same time, a purple-haired girl holding a thick magic book obediently floated to Rin Tohsaka's right and said softly, "Good afternoon, Ritsuka-neechan."

"Ilya!? And Sakura? What are you all doing here?...Wait, if you're here, does that mean Mr. Wang Chong is also nearby!?"

Ritsuka immediately asked. "Mei, what about you, Yoko, Lin Zaizai, what about you...?"

"No, my older brother is very busy right now and isn't with us. He should be..."

"Ilya, have you forgotten what your teacher said?"

Just as Ilya was about to reveal Wang Chong's location, Rin Tohsaka immediately reacted and interrupted Ilya.

"Rin, what's going on? Didn't you tell me you also wanted to be a hero who saves the world? Why are you stopping us now?"

Ritsuka couldn't help but ask.

"Tsk... Don't talk such childish things! What saving the world—the world was hurt first... Hmph! Don't try to get anything out of me!"

Rin Tohsaka seemed to remember something and immediately shut her mouth.

"The world was hurt first..."

Ritsuka grasped the key information; indeed, there was a reason why Wang Chong disrupted history. These three children clearly knew something inside, but judging from their expressions, they didn't seem inclined to tell them easily.

"Ritsuka, let me speak. I did take care of these children for a while before."

At this moment, Dr. Roman spoke up.

"Then, doctor, we'll leave it to you. If possible, we really don't want to clash with those three. Mr. Archer, please put your weapons away for now," Ritsuka said.

Upon hearing this, Archer shook his head somewhat helplessly, canceled the projected circular shield in his hand, and looked up at the three familiar figures above him with a sense of nostalgia, his arms crossed.

"Ahem, Rin, Illya, Sakura, can you hear my voice?" Dr. Roman projected his voice into the ears of the three girls floating in the air.

"I can hear you, Doctor." Ilya still looked happy, as if this was just a rather interesting trip for her.

"What are you trying to say, Dr. Roman? Are you suggesting that you surrender to us on behalf of Chaldea? If so, that's fine too. It would solve a big problem for our teacher."

Rin Tohsaka stood with her hands on her hips, speaking in a childish tone but with an extremely arrogant air.

However, Dr. Roman didn't seem to care and continued:

"Surrender... let's not consider that for now. You have to tell us why you're here. There are so many magical beasts here, it's so dangerous. Doesn't Mr. Wang Chong send anyone to protect you?"

"No, big brother has always been able to accurately locate us..."

"Ilya, don't speak yet, let me do it. Hmph, you cunning doctor, do you think you can get information out of me by pretending to be friendly? But since you've worked so hard and the teacher told me to, I'll tell you a couple of things."

Rin Tohsaka stopped the sullen-looking Illya and then said:

"First of all, there's no need to worry about our safety. Don't underestimate us just because we're small. In fact, all the magical beasts on this island are just training tools for us to practice magic and master combat skills. We're only here because we were bored at home, so our teacher specially built a training ground for us."

"After all, there are spiritual veins here. If our magic power gets a little depleted, we can easily replenish it here. But that's also why we received a mission from our teacher."

"That is to stop your Chaldea! If you Chaldea people have a way to cross the Black Mist Wall, you will definitely come here to build a summoning circle. And our mission is to destroy your summoning circle!"

"So, without further ado, if you want to set up a summoning circle here, you'll have to get past me, Ilya, and Sakura first! Don't think you can easily defeat us just because we're children! Surrender obediently!"

Rin Tohsaka pointed at the three people present and said smugly.

Chapter 114: Right and Justice

"..."

After hearing Rin Tohsaka's battle declaration, the three people on the ground fell silent.

“Mr. Wang Chong, how can you let them do such a thing… It’s too dangerous, and it’s unfair to have us deal with children.” Ritsuka clenched her fists and said.

"How can we defeat them without harming any of them?" Mash also felt that this was a very difficult situation.

"Does it really have to be this way? Do you trust your older brother so much that you wouldn't hesitate to follow him in doing something as evil as destroying the world?"

At this point, Dr. Roman's tone became somewhat serious, and he asked a series of questions.

"I believe what my big brother says. I will do whatever he asks me to do."

Ilya spoke very seriously this time, and a voice beside her said, "Very impressive momentum! Ilya-chan, keep this momentum and defeat your opponent~"

"I'm sorry, but you saved me and gave me a second life. So no matter what you have to do, I will stand by your side." Sakura bowed her head first, politely declining the offer.

"Don't think you can easily sway us just because we're children. There are reasons why we've made this choice, even if you see us as doing evil." (The last line appears to be a fragment and doesn't translate directly.)

Rin Tohsaka didn't directly express her determination, but instead said something that sounded rather intriguing.

"Is that so? It seems we can't convince you no matter what. In that case, even if you are children, you are still our enemies."

Dr. Roman said earnestly:

"However, swords have no eyes, and if a fight breaks out, one side will inevitably pay the price with their life. But considering that you are still young, we can forgive you this time. But this is not without a price."

"If you are defeated by us, not only will you have to retreat and never be allowed to enter this island again, but you will also have to answer one question for us. No matter what Mr. Wang Chong instructed you beforehand, you must tell us the truthful answer to this question."

"Otherwise... you wouldn't want to be stuck here forever, never to be able to go back, would you?"

"Hmph, you think you've already won before even fighting? Fine, then I'll agree. Feel free to ask me any questions later."

Rin Tohsaka said with great confidence:

"Your men, get ready. The three of us are ready to fight at any moment!"

Dr. Roman turned the projected image back in front of Ritsuka and Mashu, and said:

"I believe you have all heard the conversation just now. This battle is inevitable, and all I can do is help you gather as much intelligence as possible."

"Doctor, do we really have to fight these children?" Ritsuka asked with a look of pity, and Mashu, seeing this, also felt a little down.

"Listen up, Ritsuka, Mash. In the battles to come, we will encounter more and more enemies that you cannot even imagine. Among them, Servants appearing in the form of children are not a particularly rare phenomenon."

Dr. Roman said in a very serious tone:

“I know that everyone has a basic sense of compassion for children. This is not your fault. But when faced with a dilemma like this, we have no choice but to stand firm in our position.”

"This..." Ritsuka wanted to say something, but Dr. Roman continued, "Listen to me, Ritsuka. You are a gentle child. That's why you are in so much pain and so sad."

"But this is the awareness that those who revise history must bear. You can't naively believe that everyone who stands in your way is an extremely evil being. Sometimes we even have to get our hands dirty with the blood of innocent people."

"For example, those Roman emperors who came back from the dead and their subjects. Even if we really defeated Mr. Wang Chong and saved the world, if history were to be revised, these people who should have died would not be able to stay in the mortal world any longer, and they would also have to die."

"Isn't this indirectly killing them again? We just don't think about it that way; people tend to choose the easier way out. They've just gone back to where they were supposed to go... but that doesn't change the fact that we've 'killed' them again."