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

"Is that so? Romulus... even if Rome's capital is doomed to perish?"

Wang Chong pointed downwards and said.

"Uh...?" Romulus looked back and saw Attila, the Hunnic king, appear outside the Roman capital, raising the sword of the god of war high.

"How dare you do this—!! Stop—!!"

Romulus tried to rush back, but a dark green greatsword blocked his way.

“Our battle is not over yet, Romulus… If you have anyone to blame, blame the fact that no one can stop that Hunnic queen who is destroying everything.”

Wang Chong held his greatsword across Romulus's front, blocking his path to rescue the capital.

"Get out of my way!!" Romulus thrust his spear at Wang Chong, trying to knock him aside. But after making contact with Wang Chong's weapon, Romulus felt like a mortal facing a giant mountain, unable to budge his opponent in the slightest.

Romulus could only watch helplessly as the Hunnic queen raised the sword of the God of War and began to gather magical power, a terrifying pressure sweeping across the entire city.

"Photon Ray (Sword of the God of War)".

The moment the rainbow sword was swung down, it released beams of different colors. They spiraled and spun, transforming into a massive pillar of light that hurtled directly towards Rome, threatening to reduce the city to nothingness.

"Photon Ray (Sword of the God of War)".

The moment the rainbow sword was swung down, it released beams of different colors. They spiraled and spun, transforming into a massive pillar of light that hurtled directly towards Rome, threatening to reduce the city to nothingness.

"How can we let the people of the city suffer when our soldiers are still alive!"

However, at this critical moment of life and death, a towering figure stood in front of the city gate, and three hundred warriors dressed similarly to him, made of spirits, appeared beside him.

"We are Sparta! Raise your shields, my brethren! Do not let calamity step over us!! Thermopylae Enomotia (Guardians of the Flame Gate)!!!"

The man standing before the city gate, intending to single-handedly stop Attila's sword of war, was none other than Leonidas I, the King of Sparta.

He and his three hundred Spartans formed the last impregnable line of defense. One golden shield after another created a protective wall of golden light, shielding the city of Rome behind them.

"boom!!"

The beam of light formed from the sword of the god of war crashed into the shield wall formed by Leonidas I and his three hundred Spartans. The dazzling white light was almost blinding.

The shields, symbolizing the Spartans' strongest defense, were shattering one by one, and the entire shield wall was becoming increasingly unstable. More importantly, Leonidas saw that the enemy still seemed to have plenty of strength left, and it appeared that the pillar of light could be maintained for quite some time.

Leonidas I knew very well that if he wanted to block this terrifying Noble Phantasm, his own Noble Phantasm alone would probably not be enough. He would have to sacrifice his own life.

Leonidas, however, did not wish to dedicate his life solely to protecting Rome this once, so he looked up at Romulus, the ancestor of the gods, still fighting in the sky, and proclaimed:

"Romulus, the founder of Rome, and I both have the same divine blood flowing through our veins, and we are both facing this calamity under the watchful eyes of the gods."

"As the son of the God of War, you shouldn't be limited to this level... The world has restricted your power, and this body cannot contain your might."

"If that's the case—then after my death, let my blood and flesh help you transcend and completely break through this limitation!"

After Romulus was knocked back by Wang Chong's sword, he happened to hear Leonidas I's words and paused slightly, clearly knowing what Leonidas was planning to do.

"Go and protect the kingdom you cherish... Romulus, drive the Outer Gods out of this land!"

As the last Spartan warrior's shield was destroyed, Leonidas roared and charged forward, wielding his own shield to shield the light barrier and fight against Attila's Noble Phantasm.

The light pierced Leonidas's shield and began to burn his body, causing him to gradually vaporize. But Leonidas showed no sign of retreating; even as his life force was completely extinguished, he did not take a single step back!

Finally, the light barrier shattered and dissipated, marking the complete end of Attila's first Noble Phantasm. Leonidas sacrificed his life to protect Rome.

As for Leonidas himself, he had completely burned himself out, turning into numerous points of light, just like other Servants when they died. However, this time, the points of light didn't scatter everywhere; instead, they converged towards a figure in the sky.

"Leonidas, King of Sparta... Rome will forever remember your kindness and expectations."

As countless points of light converged on the body of the god Romulus, a dazzling golden light suddenly burst forth from Romulus.

His body began to undergo an astonishing transformation—his hair began to grow back, his muscle lines became more defined, and the divine pressure surrounding him caused the air to tremble.

This ever-increasing power has already transcended the realm of ordinary heroic spirits.

"A divine-level pressure? It has finally appeared, though in a way that I never expected."

Wang Chong watched all this quietly and slowly said, "The Grand Spear... the heroic spirit of the chief god level has finally descended—the god-ancestor Romulus Quirinus."

Chapter 171: Romulus, the Supreme God

After the light faded away, a handsome and extraordinary young man appeared before Wang Chong.

Beneath the youth's handsome face lay a muscular physique exuding a violent aesthetic. He raised his hand, clenched his fist slightly, and a complete set of golden armor materialized on his body, enveloping him.

The surrounding aura changed from its original golden brilliance to an incomparably crimson and murderous aura. The divine radiance and the chilling killing intent intertwined, filling the entire world with the pressure of the gods, causing the entire world to tremble.

In an instant, all the remaining Servants on the battlefield were enveloped by that oppressive aura. Under this divine pressure, the Servants instinctively looked up at the golden figure that surpassed all living beings.

"That is... the Divine Ancestor, the true Divine Ancestor!"

Nero pressed her bleeding right hand tightly, her fingertips trembling with pain, almost dropping her sword. (The rest of the text appears to be unrelated and possibly machine-generated gibberish.)

She was already covered in wounds, and with her congenital headache, she should have collapsed by now. But some unseen force supported her and kept her from falling.

And now, she has finally witnessed the return of the Roman god. Perhaps she persevered for so long precisely to see this miracle occur.

"Your Majesty Nero!"

Just then, Ritsuka brought Mash to Nero's side and helped him up. Because everyone was captivated by the sight in the sky, she was able to allow Mash to escape Jeanne Alter's clutches and reach Nero's side to provide assistance.

"Are you alright, Mashu, Ritsuka... and you, the Emperor of Rome, are still alive?" At this moment, Boudica, using her sword as a cane, rushed towards Ritsuka and the others, looking extremely tired.

Like Ritsuka and the others, they seemed to have gained a respite due to the unexpected events in the sky, thus successfully getting rid of their opponents.

"Are you all the only ones left?" At this moment, Alexander, supporting Weber whose chest was stained with blood, slowly walked towards the group.

"Many emperors, and Leonidas, have already sacrificed themselves..." Ritsuka had a clear view of the scenery below from the air. Faced with the passing of one Servant after another, she could only try her best to prolong the battle.

Even though Leonidas was about to die at Arcueid's hands, he once again risked riding at full speed and seized the opportunity to rescue her from the True Ancestor Princess.

But before he could catch his breath, Leonidas resolutely embarked on the path of sacrifice because of Attila's destruction of Rome.

But it was precisely because of Ritsuka's renewed activity that Leonidas was able to successfully complete his self-sacrifice, allowing Romulus to break through the limitations of conventional Servants, elevate his Spirit Origin as a vessel, and successfully manifest as a Grand Servant.

"Ahem... Ritsuka, you've done more than enough. If it weren't for your guidance and your successful rescue of Leonidas, Rome would probably have been destroyed long ago."

Weber coughed lightly, then looked towards the sky and said, "Now, with that Grand Lancer-class deity here, everything has taken a turn for the better."

"Unbelievable! I thought there was no hope left here, but I never expected that the Ancestor of Gods would actually become a Grand Servant." Dr. Roman's communication rang again at this moment, and he said in disbelief.

"Doctor, is it possible that Romulus, who has now been promoted to the Grand Rank, can stop Wang Chong?" Mashu couldn't help but ask.

"When we mentioned 'human evil' before, you should have understood the concept of Grand Servants. To put it bluntly, they are the strongest defense mechanism born to deal with this kind of disaster that destroys primates. With every move they make, they have the power to influence the entire world."

Dr. Roman said:

"Moreover, Romulus became the chief god of Rome after his death. What stands before you now is a genuine god. If even a Grand Servant like him cannot stop Wang Chong, I cannot imagine what kind of being could defeat him."

Weber echoed, "Now, the fate of Rome can only be decided by the outcome of their battle... If Wang Chong wins, Rome will perish. Conversely, if Romulus wins, this singularity can be resolved."

Above, the now-young Romulus didn't look at Wang Chong, but instead reached out towards Rome. A huge light screen rose from the ground above Rome, protecting the city.

Then, Romulus scattered more points of light towards Nero and the others. Their wounds began to heal rapidly, and even their previous fatigue vanished.

At the same time, a

"Master. Are we just going to let him continue like this?" Semiramis asked, puzzled.

“There are some things you can’t see. Go ask Stheno and Euryale, who are also gods, and you’ll understand,” Wang Chong said slowly. “Let him expend that power to protect his child.”

"Even if you wanted to stop it, you are powerless to do so. Only Attila and Arcueid among you are capable of doing it."

However, Attila is not the fully evolved white giant god of history, and Arcueid is currently being suppressed by the side of human reason, unable to mobilize the power of Earth and unleash its full strength.

No one here, except me, can break through the golden light barrier he has erected. Let Attila and the others retreat to your Hanging Gardens. What follows is the true contest between me and this progenitor of the gods.”

"Yes!" Semiramis immediately rode her dragon to Attila and took the still eager Attila away.

The other Servants also received Wang Chong's order in their minds. Black mist rose from beneath their feet, and they took to the air, flying towards the island, silently watching the battle between the two.

"Although the Divine Ancestor was transformed into a Grand Servant and manifested in the form of a god, it's a pity that it was still too far-fetched. After all, it was only by relying on Alaya to consume its own influence and fortune that such a Servant was able to be created."

Only Wang Chong roughly understood what had just happened. How could the sacrifice of Leonidas alone elevate Romulus to the level of a god?

Leonidas merely provided an opportunity to ignite the divine blood, and Alaya was able to use this opportunity, exchanging his own power, to allow this Roman chief god to fully manifest in the world.

For Wang Chong, although Romulus will be a formidable opponent, he has already achieved his goal.

"Alaya, once I've dealt with Romulus, how much power will you still have left? How long can you stop me?"

Wang Chong sneered. He had just caught a glimpse of the fleeting consciousness of Alaya. Just as Leonidas completed his sacrifice, the silvery-white light appeared and then vanished in a flash.

"You've certainly put on quite a show, haven't you? Just waiting for me to show up?"

Just then, Romulus spoke. Upon hearing his words, Wang Chong instantly understood his unspoken meaning and said with a smile:

"As expected, they truly are gods who can see and oversee everything. Now that we've adopted their perspective, have we finally glimpsed the whole picture?"

"Since I descended to the mortal realm, I have known the whole story and your actions. I must say, you have truly gone to great lengths to plan this disaster."

Romulus crossed his arms and spoke slowly.

"Now that you know the whole story, do you still want to continue fighting? Don't forget that guy even wanted to use you," Wang Chong said with a smile.

“We have long known His nature. Let Him live or die as He pleases.” Romulus chuckled, then clenched his fist, his expression turning serious.

"As for the battle... of course, we must continue to fight. You also use Rome as the arena for this grand drama, exploiting and toying with my children."

"Rome can be conquered honorably by an enemy, or it can be destroyed by its own depravity and decay. But it should never become a pawn in someone else's conspiracy, summoned and dismissed at will. Such an absurd end."

"Besides... my children are watching me. New Outer God... let me, as the Roman, teach you how to be a guest!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Romulus transformed into a beam of light and appeared directly in front of Wang Chong, delivering a powerful punch.

"boom!"

The explosion resounded through the sky, and a streak of light crashed heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust and dirt. The entire ground trembled, demonstrating the terrifying power of that punch.

Chapter 172: Battle with Romulus

"Will Master be alright?"

Seeing this astonishing scene, Kiyohime became somewhat anxious and was about to cross the boundary. However, Mordred stopped her with her sword and said:

"Just keep watching... Your Master isn't as fragile as you think."

“But…” Kiyohime was about to say something when Semiramis said, “Don’t forget, your Master is connected to this entire Singularity. Remember that Demon Pillar from the previous Singularity? Have you seen any signs of the world collapsing or breaking down?”

Upon hearing Semiramis's words, Kiyohime remembered the matter, but she still muttered to herself, "That's the chief deity of the Western world, is there really no problem?"

"I know Darling's strength. It's not like it's the first time he's dealt with someone of this caliber."

At this moment, Arcueid crossed her arms and said:

"Besides, something's off about that guy over there... how should I put it, he seems to be missing something."

"Something's missing?" Although the group of followers had great confidence in Wang Chong, they couldn't really figure out what was going on.

At this moment, Romulus suddenly appeared on the battlefield where Wang Chong had been struck and driven into the ground.

The billowing smoke and dust could not obstruct his vision. With just a slight focus, he could see that beneath the smoke and dust, apart from a huge crater, there was no trace of Wang Chong.

"Disappeared? No...did they hide it using some unknown means?"

Romulus closed his eyes, no longer using his eyes to see, but instead sensing the changes in the surrounding energy.

"boom!"

Suddenly, Romulus threw a punch to his right in an instant, and a sonic boom rang out. Then two figures were thrown away from the center of the explosion. One of them was Romulus, and the other was Wang Chong, who should have been knocked to the ground.

"Such terrifying perception... Even without seeing my figure, you can still anticipate my attack?"

Wang Chong flicked the wisps of smoke rising from his fist and praised.

He first activated his invisibility, then quickly flew to Romulus's side and punched him in the arm.

Unexpectedly, Romulus was able to parry his punches so precisely that he failed to launch a sneak attack.

Even so, the doubled damage effect brought by invisibility still caused Romulus's arm to be torn open and bleeding.

"Don't bother with these little tricks." Romulus clenched his injured arm into a fist, and a golden light flashed. The blood stopped flowing, and the wound was healed.

"Good—Za Warudo (World)!"

A stand-in for the world appeared behind Wang Chong, and in the next instant, the entire space-time was tinted with a golden filter.

Wang Chong wasn't foolish enough to send the world to attack Romulus. Not only could the world not break through the defenses of a Servant of the God Ancestor's level, but even if it could, he wouldn't let the world foolishly approach the God Ancestor.

After all, who knows if this Grand Servant will quickly gain time resistance like Goetia and become unbound by this spacetime?

"The Sword of Ruin!" This time, Wang Chong went all out from the start, and his Sword of Ruin slashed directly at Romulus, who had been brought to a standstill.