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

"It's very simple, King of Knights. To make it easier to distinguish, we'll categorize ourselves as normal Masters and normal Servants. As for those Servants and Masters who are the outliers in this Holy Grail War, let's categorize them as outlier Masters and outlier Servants. Because right now, it's basically only outlier Servants that have been exposed. But outlier Masters are still hiding in the shadows... Who knows if there might already be an outlier Master among us who seem like normal Masters?" Wang Chong said slowly.

"Moreover, there can only be one winner in the Holy Grail War. Perhaps these extra Servants will unite our normal Masters, but in the end, they will still clash because of their own interests. Not to mention others, do you really think that Lancer's Master is easy to unite with?" Wang Chong's tone was tinged with sarcasm.

"Even if everyone does unite because of the pressure from those extra Servants, setting aside their interests and past grievances, the enemy is in the shadows while we are in the open. If our combined strength is too great, those guys might just go into hiding and patiently wait until we're free from external pressure for a long time before turning on each other. If they then make their move, wouldn't we be wiped out in one fell swoop?"

Wang Chong's words clearly persuaded Irisviel and Artoria. Indeed, human nature is unpredictable. Driven by self-interest, even the most powerful alliances can ultimately crumble.

"So, Ruin King, you're not telling us this information for nothing, are you? You're looking for help." After hearing the information, Artoria understood the Caster Group's purpose.

“That’s right, Knight King. Although I don’t agree with all normal Masters forming alliances, it’s still too much for me to face five people alone. If the Knight King assists, although we can’t defeat them, at least we won’t have to worry about being surrounded and killed by five people, and we can stall for time until other Masters arrive.” Wang Chong nodded and continued:

"The reason I chose you two is not only because I trust your character, but also because your identities and positions are very good in my eyes."

"Identity? Stance?" Irisviel asked, puzzled.

“That’s right. Because the second attack on us was by Mordred, a Saber-class Servant. Since Mordred is that Heretic Servant, then by process of elimination, the Knight King and Lady Irisviel must be normal Servants and Masters. And in terms of position, you are actually the same as us, and have become those guys’ next targets,” Wang Chong said abruptly.

"What did you say?" Both women were startled.

Chapter 89 We Unite

"What's going on? Why are those people targeting me..." Artoria was about to ask when her expression changed, and she realized the reason.

"It seems the Knight King has also realized the reason behind this. You and that Heretic Servant Mordred were already sworn enemies, and last night your left hand was stabbed by Diarmuid, afflicting you with an incurable curse. If I'm not mistaken, your injury not only weakens your combat power, Knight King, but most importantly, it prevents you from unleashing your Noble Phantasm, right?" Wang Chong said calmly.

"How did you know?" Artoria was taken aback. She had only told Irisviel about this, and she didn't know how the other party had found out.

"Anyone of our strength should be able to tell, right? Besides, there's Mordred as a reference. She used her Noble Phantasm to attack you, but you, King of Knights, didn't use yours to counter her. It was understandable that you underestimated Diarmuid and didn't use your Noble Phantasm before, but facing this nemesis, are you not going to unleash your Noble Phantasm either? Everyone here isn't stupid; anyone with a little common sense can figure it out. You can't hide this from us," Wang Chong said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Artoria's expression also turned ugly.

"Having discovered this, I imagine not only those Heretic Masters, but even the normal Masters will likely choose to use you, Knight King, as their target. If I'm not mistaken, Miss Irisviel, Knight King, the second night of the Holy Grail War tonight will be quite difficult for you. You might even be eliminated," Wang Chong said slowly. "That's why I've come to invite you to cooperate with us. Because right now, you have no choice but to cooperate with us. And we don't want to see the normal group disappear just like that; otherwise, fighting those Heretic Servants after tonight will be extremely difficult."

"I see... I'm somewhat grateful for Lord Ruined King's frankness." After listening, Irisviel understood her and Artoria's predicament. Now that their Noble Phantasms were sealed, they faced so many formidable enemies eyeing them covetously. Furthermore, Kiritsugu was inexplicably being targeted by the Assassins, preventing him from intervening normally. Now, she had no choice but to trust the Caster group.

"It's alright. You are the most suitable choices for cooperation after careful selection. Lancer is brave and resourceful, and his character is trustworthy. It's just a pity that he has such a mediocre master, which is not a wise move. As for the King of Heroes and the King of Conquerors, one is too arrogant and disdains cooperation, while the other only keeps clamoring for me to join his ranks. Moreover, his master is somewhat cowardly and needs to be tempered. As for the Assassin and the Berserker, they are even more bizarre. It's impossible to tell whether they are normal or abnormal."

Wang Chong sighed, shrugged, and said, "So, we've each gotten what we needed. We need to find a suitable teammate now, and you need companions to help you through tonight's crisis. To facilitate our cooperation, I'm offering this intelligence as a token of my sincerity in inviting you to cooperate. What do you two think now?"

In the end, the choice fell to Irisviel and Artoria.

"Could you give us some time to consider it?" Irisviel hesitated, after all, the person truly in charge of this matter was Kiritsugu Emiya.

“Of course. Here’s what we’ll do: we’ll leave our contact information, and you can contact us anytime if you’ve made up your mind. However, the time for consideration can only last until tonight.” Wang Chong nodded, then looked at Joan of Arc.

Joan of Arc naturally understood and gave Irisviel and the other woman her contact information.

"I'm sorry, Lord Ruined King, we couldn't agree immediately." Seeing that the other party hadn't changed their attitude despite their hesitation, Irisviel dispelled her last doubts. It seemed that the other party had indeed come seeking cooperation and had even offered valuable intelligence. To be honest, if it were her, she would indeed choose to cooperate with Caster.

“It’s alright. We can consider this matter carefully, and I believe you two will make the right choice. If you don’t choose to cooperate with us, then consider our intelligence as an apology for my previous rudeness.” With that, Wang Chong led Jeanne out of the room, leaving Irisviel and Artoria alone in the private room.

"Saber, what do you think?" Irisviel asked Artoria.

"I originally thought that the Ruined King was just as arrogant as the Hero King. But now it seems that every word and action of his contains profound intentions. Even his last words at parting completely erased the grudge he caused us by driving away Maemi. He's a truly formidable and meticulous individual. If he could be a friend, he would undoubtedly be a great partner, but if he were an enemy, I'm afraid it would be very troublesome," Artoria commented intuitively.

"So, do you think we should cooperate?" Irisviel asked.

"The Ruined King has shown sufficient sincerity. Regardless of whether he has any ulterior motives, at least he hasn't deceived us regarding cooperation. And, as he said, we have no other choice," Artoria said.

"Yes, that's what I think too, but I don't know how Kiritsugu will view this matter." Irisviel nodded and said slowly.

“Kiritsugu? But we’ve already signed an agreement not to tell anyone the information. Irisviel, can you persuade Kiritsugu? Can Kiritsugu make the right judgment?” Artoria frowned.

"Sigh... Perhaps he already knows. It's best not to tell Saber about the listening device. Otherwise, given her personality, it might cause further conflict between her and Kiritsugu." Irisviel knew very well what kind of device she had on her; it was something Maiya had secretly given her.

“Oh, right, Miss Maiya is still outside. Let’s leave too,” Artoria said.

Irisviel also nodded and followed Altria out of the box.

……

"Um... Miss Maiya, what happened to your lips?" Artoria asked in surprise, looking at Maiya's swollen lips. On Maiya's table were bottles of ice water. Even Irisviel was momentarily stunned upon seeing this.

"Ugh... It's nothing, it's just that this dish is too spicy..." Wu Mi kept drinking water, her face turning extremely red, and her forehead covered in sweat. In front of her was a plate of bright red, "bloody" and terrifying food, and Wu Mi had only eaten a small bite.

"Just one small bite and it turned into this? What kind of hellish dish is this?" Artoria stared at the terrifying dish, which was as dark as hell and exuded a crimson aura. Could this dish be even more terrifying than Gao Wenqing's mashed potatoes?

“Mrs. Ai…Mrs. Ai, this…this is a message Kiritsugu left for you…” Suddenly, Mai stood up, placed an item on the table, clutched her stomach, and hurriedly ran towards the toilet.

"Eh? Maiya? Saber, go check on Maiya for me. Don't let anything happen to Miss Maiya," Irisviel said hurriedly.

"Okay." Artoria turned around and headed towards the restroom as well.

After seeing Artoria leave, Irisviel then contacted Kiritsugu Emiya and asked, "Kiritsugu?"

"Bang bang bang!"

But the first sound that came through the phone was the sound of gunfire.

"Kiritsugu!" Upon hearing the gunshot, Irisviel's heart tightened, and she immediately called out loudly.

"Iris... I've temporarily agreed to join the Caster group. I'll meet you tonight." After a few noisy sounds, Kiritsugu Emiya finally spoke.

"Agree for now?" Irisviel felt something was amiss.

"Well, let's use that Caster duo to get you through this crisis first. Cooperation or alliance is temporary. Casters have ulterior motives, which I can't explain in detail. You and Saber need to be careful to prevent any unforeseen events. Don't let them enter the castle tonight. Move the battle to the forest outside." After Kiritsugu Emiya finished speaking, there was another burst of static on the communicator, and then it stopped, with no further response.

“Kiritsugu…” Irisviel’s eyes were full of worry, both for Kiritsugu Emiya’s current situation and for his doubts about his arrangements.

The other party sought cooperation, but they only intended to use him to get through the night? While cooperation is essentially a mutually beneficial relationship, hearing it from Kiritsugu Emiya's mouth carries a different meaning. Based on Irisviel's understanding of Kiritsugu, she knew that once this crisis was over, Kiritsugu would likely turn his attention to the Caster group soon.

But no matter what, she had no choice but to do as Kiritsugu arranged, so Irisviel immediately dialed the contact information that Jeanne had just left.

"Hello, Ms. Irisviel, have you made up your mind?" A familiar male voice came from the other end of the line.

“Yes, Lord Ruined King. We have finished our discussions and have finally decided to cooperate with you,” Irisviel said slowly.

"Alright, then I wish us a pleasant cooperation." The man said with a rather satisfied tone.

Chapter 90 Tohsaka Aoi, Unable to Speak (Part 1)

The Holy Grail War was on its second day in the afternoon.

Weber and Iskandar were looking up information in the library.

“Ancient China… Ancient China… Ah, here it is.” Weber pulled out a history book and began to consult the information. Meanwhile, Iskandar, wearing a white T-shirt with the logo of the Great Conquest, was also consulting the information.

"Sure enough, it's here. Look... the introduction to the First Emperor of ancient China." Iskandar was the first to find his target and turned to the section recording the First Emperor's life and deeds.

“Just as that guy said, he’s truly an extraordinary fellow,” Iskandar said slowly.

"That's far more than that. Among the world's architectural wonders, two originated from this First Emperor. One is the Great Wall, and the other is the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum. Considering Caster's Fortification Class Skill, there's no doubt that if this emperor really answered the call, his Noble Phantasm would be quite terrifying... Rider, are you sure that Caster is the First Emperor?" Waver asked with some concern.

“I wasn’t so sure before, but after seeing these two deeds, I’m even more certain. Kid, do you remember his legion?” Iskandar asked.

"I remember...it was those huge groups of dead souls...could it be?"

“Although it’s a bit of a stretch, that imperial tomb and those terracotta warriors do indeed symbolize that his army would fight for their emperor even in death. And the concept of ‘fighting for the emperor even in death’ was reinforced, thus becoming a kind of Noble Phantasm. That’s why his legion has the characteristic of being able to resurrect the dead and fight for them,” Iskandar said.

"And there's something else, kid. You didn't see it clearly, but I saw it very clearly. Last night, when the Ruined King was exhausted by that Hero King, wasn't he suddenly attacked with a Noble Phantasm? But I saw a layer of golden light appear on his body, and it was that light that blocked the assassin's Noble Phantasm attack."

"You mean..."

"I suppose this is another feat, the Great Wall. This defensive structure has also been transformed into a Noble Phantasm in the form of a concept. I suppose that golden light is the light emitted by this Noble Phantasm." Iskandar crossed his arms and couldn't help but laugh and sigh, "Hahaha, what a formidable fellow. He's kept it so well hidden, not even willing to reveal his real name or title."

“Perhaps it’s related to his personal life. Look, this record says that the emperor was born in an enemy country, like a hostage. After finally returning, he ascended the throne at a young age, and those around him treated him as a puppet,” Weber said, pointing to the record in the book.

“Hmm…that makes sense. Growing up far from home, living in an environment where his life was constantly in danger, caution and meticulous planning were ingrained in him throughout his childhood. Even after ascending the throne, these childhood traits are difficult to change easily.” Iskandar finished speaking, patted Weber on the shoulder, and continued, “Take these books back, lad. We need to study this king carefully.”

"Sigh... why are all the Servants I encounter in the Holy Grail War so ridiculously strong?" Waver sighed involuntarily.

However, Iskandar and Waver could never have imagined that, despite their meticulous observation and contemplation, and the coincidental confirmation of their conjecture, the reality was quite different. After all, how could they have known that Wang Chong, this Heroic Spirit, was a complete imposter?

……

"Ah... Ah... No... Let go!"

While Iskandar and Weber were still discussing and deducing the true identity of the "Ruined King," the object of their deduction was no longer doing the things of the First Emperor, but rather the things of a certain Emperor Wu.

Far from the Fuyuki Holy Grail War, at the Zenjo family home, a voluptuous young woman was being pinned against the wall by a man. His large hands were roaming over her beautiful, full body. The woman, filled with shame and anger, pounded on his body and twisted and turned, trying to escape. Unfortunately, the man remained unmoved by her struggles. In fact, in his eyes, her futile struggles only intensified his sadistic desires.

"Mrs. Tohsaka... are you struggling so hard because you want the servants or relatives outside to find out about this? Although I don't really care, I'll continue even if someone sees me~ Or perhaps, Mrs. Tohsaka, you like this kind of thing too?" The man's teasing voice went straight to her ears.

The man was Wang Chong. After receiving Irisviel's offer of cooperation, he and Joan of Arc returned to their residence. After exchanging a few words with Joan, and waiting to go to Einzbernburg that evening, he activated his clone again and secretly slipped away.

This time, Wang Chong planned to properly complete his mission with Tohsaka Aoi. This was a decision made this morning, aiming to steadily advance the mission. Using his black mist abilities, Wang Chong quickly arrived at the Zenjou residence once again and found the reclusive Tohsaka Aoi.

And that's how the scene described above came about.

Upon hearing the man's words, Aoi Tohsaka was both shocked and furious. If she continued to struggle and made a scene, wouldn't everyone see her unfaithful behavior? Helplessly, she could only curse him with the most vicious words she could think of: "You filthy! Pervert! Bastard! Shameless!"

"Hahaha, Mrs. Tohsaka, I thought you'd swear like some filthy person. I never expected your little mouth to be so clean and elegant when you curse. As expected of a lady from the Zenjo family, even your cursing is so melodious and fragrant. It makes one want to peck at you a couple of times." Wang Chong laughed heartily, even cupping Tohsaka Aoi's chin in his hand.

"No...don't do this, please...waaaah!!"

Poor Mrs. Tohsaka Aoi was completely unable to stop the other person's actions, and could only let the other person take over her red lips and hold her head down so that she could not break free at all.

"Ugh..."

Aoi Tohsaka let out a hoarse, panting sound. She felt a strong masculine scent filling her mouth and nose, which made her head feel dizzy.

"Haa...fa ku..." Tohsaka Aoi sobbed incoherently, struggling to break free from the man's kiss, but her resistance only resulted in a more brutal plunder.

Wang Chong's kiss grew increasingly intense, their saliva splattering onto each other. This stimulation made Tohsaka Aoi feel feverish. After several clandestine encounters, she realized her desires could be easily aroused by him. Reason told her she must stop immediately, but her physical reactions made it impossible for her to resist.

Her breasts were already standing tall, while the sparse, dark grass below, now completely soaked, made her feel even more ashamed.

Wang Chong noticed her change, grinned mischievously, withdrew his tongue, licked her lips, and then released his grip. Tohsaka Aoi gasped for breath, a tear still glistening in the corner of her eye.

Her gaze was mostly filled with anger, with only a fleeting hint of barely perceptible pink desire. Aoi Tohsaka glared at the man before her, gritting her teeth, ready to hurl a few more insults, but suddenly felt a large hand slip inside her clothes, tracing its way up her smooth skin, finally stopping at her full breasts.

"What are you doing again... Let go..." Aoi Tohsaka shouted, her face flushed, trying to push away Wang Chong's arm.

"Shh—" Wang Chong whispered, but his hand kneaded the soft object in his palm without hesitation. "Can you hear the noise outside? Someone is passing by. If it's too loud and they hear us, I won't care."

He whispered in Tohsaka Aoi's ear, his hot breath sending shivers down her spine.

"Let me go...you beast..."

With tears welling in her eyes, Aoi Tohsaka pressed her hand against Wang Chong's soft hand that was gripping her, cursing as she heard voices approaching from outside the room. Her heart began to pound, and she prayed that no one would discover her disheveled state.

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Author's note: This chapter has been revised.

Chapter 91 Tohsaka Aoi, Unable to Speak (Part 2)

Tohsaka family

"Did they escape again? Oh well, just keep an eye on the Einzbern castle. If I'm not mistaken, Lord El-Melloi will personally go to the Einzbern castle tonight to avenge the Mage Workshop. And Saber's Noble Phantasm has been sealed, so it's possible that El-Melloi's faction isn't the only one eyeing her."

In the afternoon, Tokiomi Tohsaka was gathering information from his familiars, organizing it as he spoke to Kirei Kotomine, who had come to report on the situation, with his back to her.

"So Lord El-Melloi really didn't die? Has Master already revealed information about Kiritsugu Emiya to him?" Kirei Kotomine said slowly.

"The news came from your father's church. When they were handling the scene, they discovered that the police officers had taken away a silvery-white sphere that looked like mercury. Afterwards, they sealed their memories, but fortunately, your father deciphered it and learned the truth." Tokiomi Tohsaka arranged the documents, then stood up and turned to Kirei Kotomine to continue:

“Moon Spirit Essence Liquid, that’s El-Melloi’s prized Mystic Code. It combines automatic attack, automatic target acquisition, and automatic defense. It’s highly functional and can be called an all-purpose weapon. Well, it’s still just an automated machine after all. If we figure out its movement trajectory, we can still deal with it. Therefore, Kirei, you should send Hassan to figure out all the ways this monarch manipulates the Mystic Code.” Tokiomi Tohsaka said.

“Understood. So, shall we now conclude the pursuit and investigation of Kiritsugu Emiya?” Kirei Kotomine asked.

"No, let's continue. If we catch this guy, it will be a great help to our next plan." Tokiomi Tohsaka patted Kirei Kotomine on the shoulder and said, "Although this Holy Grail War has encountered many setbacks, fortunately, with the intelligence network built by Hassan, Kiritsugu, we can always remain calm and uninvolved. Now, let's see how these guys spend the second night of this Holy Grail War."

“Yes, then I’ll go down and handle and arrange these matters.” Kirei Kotomine said meticulously.

"Go ahead." Tokiomi Tohsaka had considerable confidence in Kirei Kotomine's efficiency.

After watching Kirei Kotomine leave, Tokiomi Tohsaka returned to his seat, looking at the information gathered from Kirei Kotomine, the Holy Church, and his own familiars, and felt a headache coming on. He still couldn't find any clues about other Another Servants or Another Masters, and hadn't discovered anything unusual from the Einzbern main family either.

"Aoi, Aoi, make me a cup of tea..." Tokiomi Tohsaka subconsciously called out his wife's name, wanting her to make him a pot of afternoon tea to refresh and calm his mind. But when he came to his senses, he realized that he had already arranged for his wife and daughter to stay temporarily at his wife's hometown.

"Is the pressure too much? I wonder how Aoi and Rin are doing." Tokiomi Tohsaka shook his head, clearing his mind before focusing on the intelligence. His mind was completely on this Holy Grail War. To fulfill the Tohsaka family's long-cherished wish, he was determined to fight with everything he had.

……

Meanwhile, in Chancheng, a dramatic and unpredictable drama has quietly begun.

"Madam is so naive. How could I possibly miss such a beautiful sight?"

Wang Chong spoke jokingly, and his fingers deftly unbuttoned Tohsaka Aoi's clothes, his fingertips gently tracing her collarbone, feeling the delicate touch.

"Don't, don't touch there..." Aoi Tohsaka said, trembling. Because they were so close, she could even feel the man's hot breath on her neck, and a tingling sensation spread from her spine to her whole body.