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

"Azazel's medicine can suppress the deterioration and spread of Oripathy to a certain extent, so even our Reunion Movement maintains a good relationship with Azazel's side."

"I would welcome you more if you could come here less often to tell those things to my patients."

Herag slowly said:

"Of course, I would also welcome teaching patients basic medical knowledge like what is in the Physician's Handbook, as this would alleviate a significant amount of medical pressure on the clinic and allow us to focus more on treating infectious diseases."

"Hey, this old man is pretty stubborn, you don't need to worry about him. Although that's what he says, Alex and I were able to escape from those traitors thanks to his help. In short, he's a trustworthy guy."

Lyudmila turned to Wang Chong and said:

"Because a large number of infected people gather here, we spend most of our time here promoting the ideas and concepts of the Integration Movement. Of course, we can't do it openly, nor can we force those people to join. These are the rules he set here, and they are also to prevent any unnecessary accidents from happening."

"Yes, as the saying goes, a minor hermit lives in the wilderness, a middle hermit lives in the city, and a major hermit lives in the court. The old gentleman has an extraordinary demeanor, no wonder he was able to manage the infected in Chernobog so well before."

Wang Chong nodded and introduced with a smile:

"The Integration Movement—Wang Chong. They just usually prefer to call me: Head of State."

"..." Hrag narrowed his eyes slightly, as if sizing up the other party, and then slowly said, "Why did you come to Chernobog instead of overseeing the overall situation in Newtville and dealing with the Ursus army's attack?"

"Yes, because I'm confident that even if I'm not there, they're capable of handling Ursus's army group," Wang Chong said with a smile.

"...You underestimate the Ursus army group." After a moment of silence, Herag said slowly.

"If what the old man says is true, then what difference does it make whether I'm here or not?" Wang Chong chuckled.

“…Ha, that’s true.” Hrag chuckled, shook his head, and gestured, “Please come in, leader of the Reunion Movement.”

"Lyudmila, you continue with your work as usual. I have something to discuss with this old man."

After giving his instructions, Wang Chong followed Helag into the clinic.

Lyudmila scratched her head and said, "What's going on? This old man never invites me in to sit down normally, so why is he inviting me in as soon as the head of state comes?"

“Chong told us to follow you, so where are we going next?” Arcueid asked.

"This is the underground street of Chernobog. Although it is a gathering place for many infected people and criminals, there are also many interesting contraband items sold here. Moreover, there is a place nearby where our Reunion Movement is specifically responsible for giving lectures."

Lyudmila explained:

"In short, everyone just need to follow my lead. Also, watch out for some guys who might try to get close to you. Even though I'm leading the way, there are bound to be some ungrateful individuals who might try to steal from you."

"However, don't go too far with them. Most of these people are just poor souls struggling to survive. Just teach them a lesson and let them know that you're not to be trifled with."

After speaking, Lyudmila looked around and murmured:

"By the way, where did Nain go? Usually at this time, when she hears that I'm coming to the clinic, she sneaks out of the clinic and comes with us to distribute teaching materials, right?"

Meanwhile, inside Azazel's government office, Wang Chong sat on a wooden chair, looking at the still upright old man before him. He chuckled softly and slowly said:

"Should I address you as Mr. Herag, or as the former Ursus general?"

"Compared to an old man like me who has retired to the third line, I'm more curious about you, young man..."

Herag stared intently at Wang Chong and slowly said:

"Where do you come from, and what is your purpose in igniting the flames of the Ursus revolution?"

Chapter 241: Helag's Advice

"Based on my experience, you are neither from Ursus nor have there been any records of you crossing the border between the Eastern Kingdom and the Yan Kingdom."

Herag spoke slowly.

"It shouldn't be a big deal, right? Since I was able to cross the entire snowfield and arrive in the south without anyone noticing, I naturally have the ability to cross the border as well," Wang Chong said calmly.

"Your image has already spread throughout the world. After all, the infected rebels were able to conquer three cities in Ursus in less than a day. You are worthy of the attention of all countries."

"Moreover, because of your repeated victories against the Ursus army's attacks, you have long been on the radar of those with ulterior motives... They have a general understanding of your intelligence, but how much they know depends on their own capabilities."

"But you... someone who could completely transform the Reunion Movement and make it rise to prominence, a fighter with such a brilliant mind and formidable combat skills, shouldn't have been so unknown in the past. There's not even any relevant information about you."

Herag spoke slowly.

"Does it matter where I come from?" Wang Chong asked, his eyes narrowed.

"It's very important. Because it will determine your stance on how you stir up trouble in Ursus."

As soon as Herag finished speaking, Wang Chong felt that the old man in front of him had become even more upright, exuding a fighting spirit and a scrutinizing aura.

"I see... I understand now. The old man isn't concerned about my origins. Rather, he's worried that as an outsider, I might harbor ill intentions and disrupt the entire Ursus, right?"

Wang Chong understood Helag's implied meaning, then nodded and said, "Just a short while ago, I asked my companion a question: 'What do you think of the city of Chernobog?'"

"And her answer to me was: 'Hopeless'... It's very much like her youthful and impetuous, childish answer, isn't it? After all, she was deeply hurt by this city, and her father and mother died because of this city."

"..." Hrag didn't speak, but listened attentively, not treating it as an unimportant topic.

"Even so, she never gave up. Since she joined the Reunion Movement and accepted the ideology of Reunion, although she still acts impulsively, the hatred and anger in her heart have been transformed into another kind of flame. A passionate flame called 'change' or 'salvation'."

"Even if she thinks the city is hopeless, she still keeps doing those things... because she has found the right direction, and no matter how difficult it is, she will persevere... Well, her mindset is good, but she's a bit naive and not very flexible."

Wang Chong chuckled and said, "So I'm here to teach this adorable little fool how to do what she wants to do better and faster, so she can avoid some detours."

“And I’ve done this more than once… I’ve been doing the same thing ever since I joined Reunion.”

"Responding to their wishes and expectations, well, of course, isn't the kind where I just make a wish and then wave my hand. I just tell them the methods and let them do it on their own. Occasionally, when they encounter really insurmountable difficulties, I lend a hand... and so, over time, I ended up in this position."

"Actually, I really hope that they can find their own way to pursue their ideals, to explore and fight for them on their own. This is one of the reasons why I left the three northern cities."

"In short, the smarter they are, the less I have to worry about them, the more relaxed I feel, and the more I like it."

"So, sir... is my answer satisfactory?"

After speaking, Wang Chong stopped talking and simply smiled quietly at Hrag. Although he never mentioned whether he harbored any ill intentions towards Ursus, the answer to that question was already contained in his words.

He knew that Hrag would understand.

Sure enough, the fighting spirit that Herag had initially gathered began to slowly diminish as he pondered. Once he had figured things out, he said:

"Although you still have some things you haven't said, I know in general that you have no interest in the so-called power struggles and that you cherish the Reunion Movement. Even if you have other personal feelings, they are irrelevant to the current situation in Ursus."

"I apologize for showing some hostility towards you, because your sudden departure from those three cities when the Ursus army was pressing in made me have some doubts about your attitude."

Hrag's tone softened considerably. He extended his hand and said, "I've actually wanted to meet the pioneers of the Reunion Movement, and meet you, for a long time. Whether it's your handbook, or those two books on military strategy and medical science, I've long admired you."

"The old man believed me so readily; I have to admire his courage," Wang Chong said with a smile, shaking Helag's outstretched hand.

"Actually, when you were facing those infected people, I already believed them to some extent. Words can lie, but eyes can't. You looked at those infected people just like you would at ordinary patients. You didn't despise them or pity them excessively because of their identity or their illness."

Hrag closed his eyes, as if recalling something, and said, "In this respect, I am not even as good as you. I cannot be completely impartial."

"This is simply due to my temperament and the influence I have been exposed to, nothing more. However, I am extremely honored to have your approval, sir."

Wang Chong withdrew his hand and then said:

"It seems that the old man's patriotic heart is still burning brightly, and he can't bear to see the country continue to decay. Otherwise, even though he has already retired to a remote corner and should be enjoying his old age, he is still concerned about those important matters. He is even entangled with us."

"...Who could truly bear to watch a once powerful and great nation gradually decay and collapse? Many of our former friends are gone; some sacrificed, some were purged, some died of old age..." (The rest of the text appears to be a series of random characters and symbols, possibly a corrupted or incomplete message.)

Herag shook his head, a bitter look on his face. He said, "Even I can only guard this small place and protect those children; that's already doing my best."

“I have fantasized that someone could truly stand up and change all of this… But, as someone who was once… I know very well how powerful the Empire is. Even though it is now corrupt enough, with problems that have worsened everywhere, it is still unable to completely destroy this terrifying war machine.”

"Think about your Reunion Movement. Admittedly, you have defeated the Ursus army several times... but what are you facing next? A full 70 troops, and that is only one-tenth of Ursus's forces."

"I don't want to discourage you, I just hope you understand what kind of behemoth you are facing... Put away your petty thoughts, otherwise you will surely be doomed."

“I…do not want you to fail…the situation in Ursus is already in turmoil because of you, and the infected are seen as a threat by the higher-ups. If you lose, I cannot imagine what it would be like if the entire country were to be stained with blood.”

After carefully listening to Helag's advice, Wang Chong nodded, his expression turning serious, and said:

"Yes, of course I know. That's why I'm currently preparing to deal with the aggressive offensive launched by the Third and Fourth Armies."

“My comrades are responsible for dealing with the 200,000 troops charging ahead... the rebels in the middle are responsible for delaying the advance of the 500,000 troops behind them... and finally, this is where I will make sure that the 500,000 troops are caught between a rock and a hard place.”

"Are you planning to start a rebellion in the south?" Herag asked, his expression changing slightly.

"This is the best way to survive right now... but not only for the integration movement, but also for the common people in these many southern cities."

Wang Chong said earnestly:

"If I'm not mistaken... the punishment and consolidation efforts will become increasingly severe in the future, after all, the emperor has already issued a bounty order."

"But if those who had the brochures have been killed or rescued, do you think they'll just give up and say with complete peace of mind, 'The bandits in the city have been wiped out'? Or..."

"Killing innocent people and claiming credit..." Before Wang Chong could even utter it, Herag clenched his fist and spat it out. He himself had witnessed the Ursus army doing such a thing.

"It's not just about killing innocent people to claim credit; they're also arresting more civilians so they can force our Reunion Movement to show itself... Whether it's for rewards or to undermine our Reunion Movement, this massacre will eventually extend beyond the Infected and Reunion Movement's spies; it will be aimed at everyone!"

Wang Chong said earnestly:

"Old man, this bloody opening ceremony will begin in the next few days. You need to be prepared... to prepare for the rescue."

"And I will awaken everyone in this city who has become numb and apathetic. I will ignite the original fighting spirit of their Ursus race. This process will be painful, and bloodshed will be inevitable..."

"I also hope you can understand, sir... because of the shortage of manpower, I need to rely on the infected people in the entire city of Chernobog and the resources of the Azazel Clinic."

"..." After listening, Herag remained silent for a while, then said, "Tell me, what exactly is your plan?"

"……it is good."

Afterwards, Wang Chong told Helag about his plan that he had prepared over the past two weeks.

“!! Doing this is simply playing with fire and getting burned…” Herag said in a deep voice.

"But old man, from the moment we chose to resist the garrison, we were destined to be like moths drawn to a flame."

Wang Chong said:

"At the very least, I will stand with them and face those people together, and I will do everything in my power to protect them."

Chapter 242: Rescuing Naon

Faced with Wang Chong's suggestion and remarks, Hrag took a longer time to think this time. Wang Chong remained silent; if Hrag was willing to trust him, he would naturally agree.

After all, the situation in Ursus has deteriorated to this point. If the people of Chernobog want to survive, they have no choice but to rise up in rebellion.

"How confident are you?" Herag finally asked slowly.

“Regardless of the consequences, 100%... But if we want to preserve as much as possible, we need to lower that confidence level to 40%,” Wang Chong said slowly.

"Forty percent, then..."

"Dong dong dong! Dong dong dong!"

Just as Herag was about to answer, a rapid knocking sounded at the door, interrupting their conversation.

Upon seeing this, Herag went to open the door, where a strange infected person with a panicked and anxious expression stood.

"Grandpa, something bad has happened! Nai-yin... Miss Nai-yin, she..." the infected person said breathlessly.

"What's wrong with Nain?" Herag asked, his expression changing.

"Miss Nain... she was betrayed on the ground and taken away by the Ursus army!" the infected person said. "Lyudmila found out about this and specifically sent me... to tell you as soon as possible! They've already gone to rescue her!"

"What! Didn't I tell her to stay underground for a while? Why did she run away!?"

Even the usually composed Helag was shaken upon hearing of his adopted daughter's accident.

"Grandpa, don't ask so many questions. The most important thing right now is to save people." Without saying a word, Wang Chong stepped forward and said, "Leave it to me and the Reunion Movement. This isn't the first time we've done this."

……

Inner City

"These damned beasts! It was Nain who secretly smuggled the potion out, intending to take them in, but I never expected that they would betray Nain for that little reward!"

Lyudmila was currently leading Arcueid and the others to infiltrate the inner city. This was basically the garrison's headquarters, and those captured outside who possessed Reunion Movement propaganda pamphlets were taken to the inner city's prison.

During this period, prison breaks have occurred in various cities. In order to prevent these criminals from being rescued, they were transferred to the prisons built in the inner city.

However, it would indeed be difficult for other infected individuals to infiltrate. But for Lyudmila, who also possesses the ability to manipulate smoke as an Originium technique, it is not a problem.

"Later, Shattered Bones (Alex), you will follow my instructions to blow up the outer walls of the inner city to attract the attention of the Ursus army. Do not linger in battle; strike once and retreat immediately."

Lyudmila used a portable communication device to send a message, and the message was received on the other end.

"Everyone, before we begin the rescue, let's get to know each other and better prepare for the rescue operation. Let's briefly introduce your skills."

Immediately afterwards, Lyudmila looked at the group escorting Nain and then turned to the four people following behind her and asked them a question.

"You all work alongside the Führer, and I've heard you're members of the special forces. You must have extraordinary abilities," Lyudmila asked with some anticipation.

“I’m very strong,” Skadi said honestly, then pointed to Specter, “She is too.”

"Uh... what kind of skill is that? And you?" Lyudmila looked at Arcueid. When they were shopping earlier, Arcueid was the most lively one. He must have some amazing skills.