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

“I know…I know,” Natalia said, somewhat incoherently.

"You know? What do you know?" Wang Chong turned slightly, looking at Natalia kneeling on the ground, and said.

“I know Mr. Wang Chong…you…you mean dealing with those soldiers when you say you’re going to do something dangerous…right?” Natalia asked uncertainly.

"Huh? Why do you think that?" Wang Chong looked at Natalia with a hint of interest and asked.

“It’s…it’s still because of intuition,” Natalia said hesitantly. “You are very powerful. As the heir of the Rostov family, I know all the big and small figures in the inner city of Chernobog. But I have…no recollection of you.”

"And the most talked-about thing in our circle during this period was the conflict between the garrison and the underground city. Several mysterious experts abducted criminals from the inner city and escaped. Even though many teams surrounded the outer city at the time, they could not stop them."

"And your strength is so remarkable... while others were all eager to flee home and hide, you moved freely within the inner city, even seeming to be observing the situation. So I guessed you might be..."

Natalia didn't continue speaking, but instead timidly raised her head to observe Wang Chong's expression.

"Could they be experts sent by the underground city to gather intelligence?" Wang Chong asked with a smile.

“Yes…” Natalia swallowed hard. After all, she knew very well that even though the underground city was currently in open conflict with the garrison, it didn’t mean that the people in the underground city had any goodwill towards them, the noble class.

Sure enough, Wang Chong said, "Then you should also know that the underground shopping mall doesn't necessarily welcome you either, right?"

“I know… but you still saved my life,” Natalia said. “Now I have nothing left. My parents died in that fire, and from that moment on, my so-called noble status was a complete joke.”

"As you said, from this moment on, I'm going to change my ways..."

Natalia spoke, her fists clenched tightly as if she had made up her mind, as if she could still feel the burning pain from before. She took a deep breath and said:

"I'm willing to join the underground city... no, to be precise, I want to stay by your side and learn your skills!"

"I will destroy those executioners! I will avenge my parents! I am willing to give anything for it."

"Whatever your request, I will grant it. Whatever you ask me to do, I will do my utmost to accomplish it!"

"Please, please, take me in!"

Looking at Natalia, who had bowed her head again, Wang Chong slowly said:

“Under normal circumstances, given your attitude, I might have accepted you. But the situation is different now. Chernobog is like a powder keg, about to explode. I have to be responsible for my comrades.”

"Besides... being willing to give everything? That's not something you can just do with words. Miss, are you really prepared?"

“I…” Natalia was about to speak when she met Wang Chong’s bright eyes, which were also fixed on hers, and he interrupted her:

"Don't just talk about it, use your brain to think about it, and use your actions to prove that you are truly committed to this commitment."

"...Prove it with actions?" Natalia couldn't help but ask.

“That’s right. The premise of being willing to give everything is that you are truly willing to give. No matter how precious something is, whether it’s your life or your reputation… you have to give me something before I can be sure that you are truly prepared for this.”

Wang Chong slowly said, "Now, I can give you a maximum of 10 minutes to think about what you have to give up and whether you are really willing to give it up."

After saying that, Wang Chong leaned against the wall, not even glancing at Natalia on the ground, letting her think quietly.

"What else could I possibly give up...?"

Natalia lowered her head, pondering Wang Chong's words.

"I have no money left. My noble status and reputation are long gone. As for my life... no, I must keep this life to avenge my parents. I cannot die."

"So what do I have left... what is there left that I can cherish and give up?"

She subconsciously looked at Wang Chong, only to find that he remained in the same position, not looking at her, seemingly not very interested in her.

She was very conflicted. The good news was that the other person wasn't very interested in her. This actually proved that once the other person accepted her, they would definitely be able to help her achieve what they had just mentioned, instead of treating her as just a plaything.

But the bad news is... if the other party isn't interested, can they really accept my sacrifice? Won't they just see me as shameless?

"No... He said he would give up what he cherishes. For me, besides life, the most important things are my body and my dignity... I can only fulfill my promise to give up both of these if I am determined to do so."

Natalia thought to herself.

Natalia stood up, and Wang Chong, who had heard the commotion, turned his head and asked, "What? Have you thought about how to prove yourself to me?"

"Hmm..." Natalia slowly began to take off her school uniform.

She had considered whether she really had to come to this point. Couldn't she have chosen another path, relied on herself, and taken revenge step by step?

But she knew very well that without any skills and without joining a group, it would be difficult for her to survive. Even if she managed to survive as a civilian, she couldn't imagine how she would get revenge on the garrison.

Who knows, one day Chernobog might descend into chaos, and he could be kidnapped by thugs and become their plaything. Since he can't protect his own body anyway, giving it to his savior is better than giving it to those ruthless people who might be ruthless.

Therefore, Natalia knew very well that she only had one way to survive: to choose the man before her and offer him what she had left.

Wang Chong made no attempt to stop him, simply watching him silently.

Finally, Natalia's clothes slipped off completely, revealing a snow-white, smooth body to Wang Chong.

The elegance cultivated by her aristocratic family was evident in her: her skin was as delicate and white as mutton fat, gleaming with a warm glow in the dim light; her curves were exquisite and well-proportioned, flowing from her round, pearl-like shoulders to her slender, willow-like waist.

Her figure was exquisitely beautiful; her full breasts were like newly blossoming flower buds, her ample bosom and shapely hips creating a captivating curve, while her slender legs were as graceful as tender spring branches. Her long legs were straight and perfectly proportioned. (The last two lines are a nonsensical string of characters and don't translate directly.)

Natalia's face was already as delicate as a porcelain doll, and now, standing naked, it accentuated her flawless beauty, like ice and jade. The only flaw might be the scar on her hand from her previous fall, but this imperfection added a touch of real tenderness to this perfect picture, making her even more innocent and vulnerable.

Crystalline tears slowly slid down Natalia's cheeks, highlighting her heartbreaking vulnerability and evoking pity in the viewer.

She clearly valued her reputation and innocence immensely, regarding her precious first time as a treasure. However, since things had come to this, she had no choice but to painfully give it up.

Forcibly suppressing her inner unease and shame, Natalia met those unwavering eyes and said in a trembling voice:

“This…this is the only precious thing I can offer. I…I know this might make you look down on me. But…I have…nothing left but this body.”

"Please...please accept me. This...is my resolve!"

Chapter 260: From today onwards, you are my Early Dew Operator

Facing the girl who had been peeled back like an onion, leaving only her pure white skin, Wang Chong slowly stepped forward.

As Wang Chong approached, Natalia's heart began to pound. Was it shame? Or panic about what was about to happen? Or perhaps some expectation she held for Wang Chong himself?

Regardless of the reason, she was prepared to sacrifice herself for it, just waiting for the other party to lead her to bed and then devour her.

"call--"

Natalia felt a gust of wind blow in her face, but it was a cloud of black mist that Wang Chong had unleashed, enveloping her body. Natalia was startled, clearly not understanding what was happening.

Soon, however, a warm, soothing sensation spread through her body, as if she were soaking in a hot spring. Natalia felt incredibly at ease and even unconsciously closed her eyes, beginning to enjoy the sensation.

She still didn't understand why the other person wasn't in a hurry to take her. Was this some kind of new foreplay? It was actually quite comfortable.

"My black mist can modify a person's body, making them stronger than before. You can think of it as a gift."

As if sensing Natalia's confusion, Wang Chong answered directly.

It was only then that Natalia realized that the other party didn't seem to intend to accept her, but only to make her stronger so that she wouldn't be powerless to protect herself.

Her face paled slightly. Sure enough, all her efforts were completely insignificant to the other party, and she might even have disappointed them. They simply didn't accept her; giving her a chance to improve her situation was already an act of great kindness.

"Why...why? This is truly the most precious thing I can offer." She felt incredibly wronged and couldn't help but try to explain. But as soon as the words left her mouth, she regretted it. Wouldn't this only increase the other person's dislike? (The last two lines are a nonsensical string of characters and don't translate directly.)

“Yes, I know.” However, Natalia heard an unexpected answer that stunned her. Wang Chong looked up, met her gaze directly into his eyes, and said:

“From the tears you shed, from your eyes I can see that this price is by no means cheap for you.”

“I don’t mean to look down on you. On the contrary, you did better than I imagined. I just thought you would be willing to give your life for this, but I didn’t expect you to go so far as to sacrifice your innocence and dignity.”

"So I sensed your awareness. There's no need to be afraid or feel wronged; hold your head high. From this moment on, you are officially welcome to join the Reunion Movement."

"Huh...?"

The sudden influx of unexpected information caught Natalia off guard; she hadn't expected to be accepted by the other party. Yet, she hadn't even paid the price yet.

"I only need to sense your awareness, that's enough. But I won't accept your innocence. This kind of thing should really be left to the person you like the most."

Wang Chong simply patted Natalia on the shoulder, then took off his coat and wrapped it around her, before chuckling softly.

Feeling the other person's caring words, Natalia's nose tingled with emotion. At that moment, she felt as if the man in front of her was the best person to her besides her parents.

The bitterness and grievances that had been bottled up inside Natalia finally broke down, and she threw herself into Wang Chong's arms and burst into tears.

Wang Chong stroked the back of Natalia's head, feeling the soft emptiness on the front, and said gently with a barely perceptible smile:

"If you want to cry, then cry. Now that I've accepted you, you don't need to suffer anymore."

After she finished speaking, Natalia's crying seemed to get even louder.

"Congratulations, host, for deceiving the innocent girl and raising her favorability to 80. For your deception, you will receive 100 villain points. Your current points are: 8000 points → 8100 points."

At that moment, the system notification sounded.

"Don't ruin the mood, System. How can you say I'm deceiving you? I only guided you a little, I didn't tell any lies." Wang Chong chuckled inwardly as he responded to the system.

The favorability rating rising to 80 points undoubtedly made the other person develop feelings for him. It was worth it for him to use the suspension bridge effect and play hard to get.

……

As time passed, Natalia's emotions quickly calmed down with Wang Chong's comforting words. Meanwhile, the black mist transformed Natalia's body, not only removing the scars on her hands but also making her feel lighter than ever before.

"Hmm, what's wrong? Regretting joining now?" Wang Chong asked with a smile.

"No, I was just a little surprised for a moment, but thinking about it carefully, it seems that the only thing that can compete with the Ursus Group Army right now is the Reunion Movement."

Natalia shook her head, then suddenly, as if remembering something, she asked shyly, "Um... you haven't told me your name yet, so I don't know how to address you."

"Wang Chong, since you're going to follow me and learn the art of revenge, then you'll call me 'teacher' from now on," Wang Chong said slowly.

"Teacher?" Natalia nodded slightly, accepting the title in her mind, but for some reason, she felt that she had heard the name Wang Chong somewhere before.

"And you?" Wang Chong asked.

“My name is Natalia Andreyevina Rostov, but…” Natalia shook her head and said, “There is no such thing as the Rostov family anymore, so this name is no longer useful. Using it might just cause unnecessary trouble.”

"Please, teacher, grant me a new name as a substitute."

(Fun fact: In Russian surname naming conventions, if a girl is born, the "fu" is changed to "wa". So don't be surprised that Natalia, despite being from the Rostov family, has the surname Rostova.)

After listening, Wang Chong nodded slightly. He turned his gaze to the window; it was the deepest part of the night.

“It’s past midnight, and a new day has begun. In this season, at the break of dawn, as the first rays of sunlight appear, flawless dewdrops often condense on the leaf buds,” Wang Chong said slowly, his voice carrying a poetic tranquility. “It neither falls from the sky nor is it born from the earth. It is hidden in the darkness and condenses in the morning light—like a precious gift and encouragement to those who wait after the night has passed.”

He turned to Natalia, his gaze deep:

"So it is with you. You have chosen a new beginning, even though the darkness you are in has not completely dissipated... But the long night will eventually end, and dawn will surely come. When the first ray of sunlight arrives, all the pain and struggles you have experienced will be tempered like morning dew and transformed into the purest radiance."

"'Early Dew'—this is both a symbol of the beginning of a new day and my expectation and blessing for you. May you be like this dewdrop, bearing the darkness of the past, yet blooming with flawless brilliance in the new dawn. Do you like this name?"

Natalia—no, she should be called Early Dew now—stared blankly at Wang Chong. That new name, brimming with profound meaning, was like the first drop of sweet dew in early spring, gently falling upon her parched heart.

“Zao…Lu…” she murmured softly, as if savoring the suffering and hope contained in the name. The night outside the window and Wang Chong’s coat wrapped around her body seemed to resonate strangely with the name at this moment.

Wang Chong crossed his arms and thought to himself, "I've essentially shot the arrow first and then drawn the target. After all, this was Natalia's codename after she joined Rhodes Island in the original timeline."

"And now, she is no longer an operator of Rhodes Island, but a comrade of my Reunion Movement."

Looking at Natalia, who was murmuring her name, Wang Chong smiled knowingly.

Chapter 261: The Night of the Riot Ends

Early dew murmured her own name, and Wang Chong's words seemed to still echo in her ears:

Hidden in the darkness, condensed in the dawn... The long night will eventually end, and dawn will surely break... Pain and struggle will ultimately be refined into pure radiance...

This is no longer a sinking into the abyss of despair, but a solemn prophecy of rebirth.

This name, like a delicate key, not only locked away her painful past—the destruction of the Rostov family and the shadow of the Ursus Group Army—but also opened a door for her, leading to a future shrouded in the darkness of suffering yet already foretold by the dawn.

Tears welled up in her eyes again without warning, but this time they were not tears of grievance, shame, or despair.

An indescribable warm current flowed from her heart to her limbs and bones, as gentle as the black mist power that Wang Chong had injected into her body, yet heavier and more soul-stirring.

This warm current is mixed with the emotion of being deeply understood, the gratitude of being reborn, and the sense of commitment to this solemn expectation.

Early dew caused her to suddenly raise her head, looking directly into Wang Chong's deep eyes, trying to find confirmation within them. She saw the affirmation and encouragement in his eyes, and also the appreciation and expectation in his gaze, like looking at dewdrops in the morning light.

All words seemed inadequate. Early Dew took a deep breath, as if trying to inhale all the power and meaning the name carried into her very being. The emptiness and unease in her heart were now completely filled by something far more substantial.

In the end, Zao Lu didn't express herself with many words. She simply bowed deeply to Wang Chong, almost bending herself over.

After she stood up, her gaze remained fixed intently on Wang Chong, her voice slightly choked, yet incredibly clear and firm as she spoke:

“I understand, teacher! I accept this name… From now on, I will be your morning dew.”

This phrase, "early dew," is not only a farewell to the past, but also an affirmation of being accepted in the present, and a solemn vow to the unknown future. This name will become her armor and mark of rebirth.

Wang Chong nodded in satisfaction, then instructed, "The black mist is about to complete the transformation of your body, but you still need to hone your skills. I will teach you properly afterward."

"Put these clothes on first. As for this school uniform, don't just leave it here. There might be a time later when we need to use your past identity."

After Wang Chong finished speaking, he handed a set of Reunion Movement women's standard combat uniform to Zao Lu. Only then did Zao Lu belatedly realize that she was still naked, wearing only a coat, and her graceful figure was still vaguely visible underneath.