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

"On the other hand, the reason why modern magicians find it difficult to touch or even understand the profundity of magic from the age of gods is not due to a lack of talent, but because they are bound by the cognitive barriers caused by the environment of their own time."

"This is like asking a blind person who has never seen color to imagine what a rainbow looks like. Because modern magicians lack the means to perceive the flow of true ether, they naturally cannot understand the underlying principles of magic."

Wang Chong slowly walked to the front row, the True Ether Thread in his hand seemingly possessing life, gently reaching towards Rin Tohsaka, who was listening most attentively.

"Come on, Rin, as the first demonstration, try to feel the essence of true ether."

Rin Tohsaka immediately and solemnly stretched out her hands. The wisp of light, flowing like water droplets into a sponge, silently seeped into her fingertips. An indescribable sense of energy, both ancient and pure, instantly flowed through her body and mind.

However, although Rin Tohsaka's azure eyes were wide open, her face was full of confusion.

She clearly sensed a certain "existence," but was unable to visually capture its specific form.

"Don't get fixated on observing appearances with your eyes..."

Wang Chong offered a timely reminder, his voice carrying a guiding calm:

"Recall the thrill you felt when you first awakened the magic within you, that perception that originated from the very source of life. Use the same spiritual touch and the magical circuits engraved in your body to resonate with the true ether."

Upon hearing this, Rin Tohsaka immediately closed her eyes obediently, focusing intently. The magic circuits within her body, like illuminated star trails, began to accelerate, emitting a faint magical glow, striving to establish a deeper connection with the invisible true ether energy in her palm.

"——■!"

Suddenly, an ancient and obscure syllable burst out of Rin Tohsaka's lips uncontrollably! The instant the syllable sounded, the originally docile thread in her palm suddenly exploded!

The intense magic instantly took shape, transforming into a giant bird made of pure flames. It stood proudly, let out a clear and melodious cry, and suddenly flapped its wings, soaring towards the dome of the workshop!

However, faced with this sudden change, a deep, dark mist, driven by Wang Chong's will, arrived first and then, like a gaping abyss, silently swallowing the menacing firebird whole.

In an instant, the flames, the light, and the cries vanished without a trace, as if the breathtaking scene just now was merely a fleeting illusion.

"Excellent work, Rin!"

A smile of approval appeared in Wang Chong's eyes. At the same time, he gathered the wisp of True Ether energy that had been withdrawn into his palm and continued:

"You have already touched the key to unlocking the gates of divine music. Incorporating these syllables into your magic will not only significantly enhance its power, but more importantly, it will greatly improve casting efficiency."

"It can even compress large-scale magic tricks that require lengthy incantations into an instant, thus creating more magic tactics for you to use."

"Hehe! I knew it! It's not as hard as I thought... Ugh... So sleepy..."

A hint of smugness had just appeared on Rin Tohsaka's face when, before she could finish speaking, she felt as if all the strength had been instantly drained from her body, leaving her limbs limp and weak.

The table in front of her seemed to have a huge attraction, and she swayed involuntarily, tilting her head as if she wanted to lie down, her little face scrunched up with sleepiness.

Seeing this, Wang Chong chuckled and promptly reached out to support her shoulders, allowing her to rest comfortably on the table.

"However, it must be remembered..." (The rest of the text appears to be gibberish and unrelated to the previous sentence.)

He turned his head and was met by three other pairs of eyes filled with curiosity and eagerness: Ilya's curiosity, Sakura's quiet anticipation, and Kallen's intellect and composure.

Wang Chong glanced at these three types of gazes and then continued:

"Directly invoking this power will rapidly deplete the caster's own magical reserves. Once the magical reserves are nearly exhausted, it will turn to devour your physical and mental strength."

Chapter 453 Reunion with Talulah

Wang Chong paused, then continued, "Therefore, when practicing, you must proceed according to your ability and gradually master the balance. Do you understand? Ilya, Sakura, Kallen?"

"Understood, teacher." The three little ones nodded.

“Rin, you’ve done very well. Now, rest and recover. So…” Wang Chong’s gaze swept over Illya, Sakura, and Kallen, “Next, who wants to try and feel this power from the Age of Gods?”

About an hour later, the door to the magic workshop was gently pushed open.

Wang Chong manipulated the thick yet gentle black mist, which, like a flowing velvet blanket, steadily carried four small figures who were already in a deep sleep as they floated out.

After Sakura lay down, she curled up like a kitten lacking a sense of security; Illya lay on the black mist, her long, silvery-white hair, as smooth as moonlight, spread out.

Even in her sleep, Kallen maintained her elegance and intellect; while Rin Tohsaka unconsciously clenched her little fists, as if she were still challenging something in her dream.

"What kind of grueling training are they giving these little ones this time?"

A clear, cheerful voice rang out. Arcueid was leaning lazily against a pillar in the corridor, watching the scene with great interest.

She stretched out her slender, snow-white fingers, with a hint of mischief, and gently poked Rin's cheek, which looked especially soft due to exhaustion.

"She's sleeping so soundly... She won't wake up no matter what pranks you play on her..."

Arcueid chuckled softly, her fingertips reluctantly leaving Rin Tohsaka's cheek, which appeared exceptionally soft due to exhaustion.

"Alright, let them rest well." Wang Chong's gaze gently swept over the sleeping children, his voice low and tinged with barely perceptible tenderness. "It's rare to have such a peaceful time, to be able to live in a warmer city. Once this war is completely over, I'll take them home."

"Going home?"

Arcueid murmured to herself, then smiled faintly, a glimmer of memory flashing in her eyes:

"Speaking of which, it's been almost two months since we last talked about going home, right? You said back then that it would be over in a month at the shortest and the end of the year at the longest... Now there are only two months left until the end of the year."

Wang Chong smiled confidently and replied, "Hmm...that's enough. As I said, once we've dealt with the Third and Fourth Army Groups and completely unified the Eastern Region, we can go back."

He looked out into the corridor, his tone steady and powerful:

"Now, they are at their last gasp. As long as the North and South integrated armies simultaneously capture the central cities, they can gradually eliminate their forces and launch the final decisive battle. This will take no more than two months."

“Then I’ll wait and see…” Arcueid changed the subject, asking with a mischievous smile, “Speaking of which, your dragon girl should be arriving soon, right? Aren’t you going to greet her? Be careful she doesn’t keep you waiting.”

"Don't worry, I've timed it perfectly. I won't miss it..." Wang Chong lowered his head, gently patted the soft hair of Xiao Ying, who was closest to him, and said slowly, "I'll settle these little ones down for their afternoon nap first, and then we'll set off immediately."

After saying that, he manipulated the soft, velvety black mist, steadily supporting the four sleeping little figures, and left the magic workshop he had built himself, escorted by Arcueid's lazy gaze.

……

At 4 PM, the Chernobyl elevator platform.

Wang Chong, along with Rhodes Island representatives Amiya and Kal'tsit, Chernobog representatives Zao Lu and Hellagur, and many eagerly awaiting Reunion members, waited quietly there.

"They're here! Our brothers from the North are here!" As the elevator slowly rose with a deep hum, the crowd erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

Wang Chong and the others took a few steps forward and stood solemnly in front of the entrance to the passage, their eyes fixed intently on the door that was about to open.

The platform rose to its zenith, and the gates slid open. Squads of soldiers in integrated uniforms filed out with orderly and steady steps.

Their eyes were as firm as a rock, and their silence exuded a powerful aura forged in the crucible of battle, like a moving mountain, carrying the winds and frost of the North and its strength, as they slowly approached the welcoming party.

Leading the way was Talulah, the leader of the Northern Army.

However, Wang Chong's keen eyes spotted a woman beside Talulah who bore a striking resemblance to her—blue hair, dragon horns, and an equally dashing figure. She was following closely behind Talulah.

"It really is her... Although I mentioned this when I was communicating with Xiao Lu, this little girl is really bold. She actually dared to run so far with Xiao Lu. Isn't she afraid that Xiao Lu will kidnap her and she will never return to Longmen?"

"If Wei Yanwu knew that his precious niece had just run away, I don't know how worried he would be."

Wang Chong thought to himself.

However, Wang Chong temporarily stopped paying attention to the other party and instead focused his attention back on the person in front of him.

Wang Chong and his men came forward to greet them. As soon as they met, Talulah could no longer contain herself. Like a weary bird returning to its nest, she rushed straight into Wang Chong's open arms, which he had prepared.

“It’s been a long time… Ah Chong…” Talulah buried her face deeply in his shoulder and neck, her voice trembling slightly, greedily absorbing that familiar and reassuring warmth.

"Yeah...it's been a long time..." Where are you, Lin Yong, Mei Kong, and Lin Zaizai...?

Wang Chong pulled her closer, holding her tightly, and let out a long, soft sigh. He lowered his head, his fingertips filled with tenderness, gently stroking her slightly thinner cheek, finally softly stroking the tip of her nose, and whispered:

"Look at you, Xiao Lu, it's been so long since I've seen you. You've lost weight and look haggard... You've had to shoulder all the burdens of the North... It must have been so hard for you."

Talulah shook her head slightly, lifting her face from Wang Chong's embrace, her eyes reflecting his image with tenderness and understanding:

"Compared to me, Ah Chong, you must have put in even more effort to build up such a large and integrated force in the Southern Territory so quickly... and you also have to keep an eye on the enemy's movements at all times."

"Alright, alright, we'll talk about this later..." Wang Chong's gaze swept over the smiling crowd around him, a gentle smile curving his lips. "We can't just keep everyone waiting to watch us reminisce, can we?"

"It's alright, teacher! We don't mind. We love watching the love story between you and the leader of Talulah..." Alex shouted fearlessly from the crowd.

"Hahahaha..." These candid words instantly ignited the atmosphere, and both the northern warriors brought by Talulah and the integrated members of Chernobog burst into good-natured laughter.

In their hearts, Wang Chong and Talulah are not only the soul pillars of the Reunion Movement, but the deep emotional bond between them has long been one of the most talked-about gossip topics.

“That rascal…” Wang Chong shook his head and chuckled helplessly. Talulah’s face also flushed, and she shyly but happily pulled away from his embrace, but her hands were still naturally clasped in his.

Afterwards, Wang Chong took Talulah's hand and introduced her to Zao Lu and Helag, the representatives of Chernobog, as well as the integration cadres who had recently made a name for themselves.

Talulah nodded to each of them, demonstrating the composure and approachability expected of a leader.

After the introductions were finished, when it was Rhodes Island's turn, Wang Chong looked at Kal'tsit and Amiya and introduced them:

"Rhodes Island is our steadfast ally, and we have dealt with you many times before, so I don't need to go into details. Now Rhodes Island is deeply integrated into the Reunion Movement and is fighting alongside us. Now it can be considered our brother and sister who have gone through thick and thin with us."

Talulah extended her hand, her smile sincere and firm: "Ms. Kal'tsit, Ms. Amiya. It has been several months since we last parted, and I never imagined that we would meet again as close comrades. On behalf of the Reunion Movement, I warmly welcome you to the group."

Amiya stepped forward and solemnly grasped Talulah's hand: "Leader Talulah, it is a great pleasure to see you again. Rhodes Island also cherishes this friendship of standing shoulder to shoulder."

After a brief and amicable exchange, Wang Chong took Talulah's hand and, together with several core members, went to the municipal government's reception hall for a more in-depth meeting.

The remaining soldiers, guided by the Chernobog integration personnel, proceeded in an orderly fashion to their designated rest areas.

Chapter 454 Sister-in-law Chen Huijie (Part 1)

After the reception meeting, Wang Chong took Talulah and the girl beside her who always had a stern face and wary eyes to the arranged accommodation area.

Walking down the quiet corridor, the soft light cast their shadows. Wang Chong turned his gaze to the girl on Talulah's other side, who had a "I'm going to kidnap your mother" expression, and finally asked:

"Xiao Lu, isn't it time to formally introduce the person next to you?"

Upon hearing Wang Chong mention it, Talulah's face showed a rare hint of helplessness, and she raised her hand to rub her temples, saying:

“Yes, this is the sister I mentioned to you in the communications before—Chen Huijie.” Talulah glanced at her sister and gestured for her to come forward.

"I see, you must be Xiao Lu's sister..." Wang Chong nodded knowingly, stepped forward, extended his hand, and said in a gentle tone, "May I call you Hui Jie?"

“No problem, then I’ll call you Mr. Wang Chong as well…” Chen Huijie maintained this posture and meticulously reached out to shake his hand.

"Ahem..." Just as the words "Mr. Wang Chong" were uttered, Talulah next to her immediately coughed lightly twice in a serious manner, and cast a clear reminder in her eyes to Chen Huijie.

“Uh…” Chen Huijie’s words caught in her throat instantly, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across her face. She lowered her head slightly, struggled for a few seconds, and then said in a slightly awkward tone, “…Brother-in-law.”

This form of address made Wang Chong chuckle. He looked at Talulah with a smile and asked, "Did you arrange this?"

Talulah crossed her arms, her fingertips tapping lightly in the crook of her arms, her tone leaving no room for argument:

"Since she disobeyed her uncle and ran away from home with me, then naturally we have to agree on three rules: when we're out together, she must follow my instructions, she cannot interfere in official business, and also—"

Talulah emphasized her words, saying, "Upon seeing you, I must ascertain her identity and address her correctly. Otherwise, how could I dare to take her around?"

“I’m an adult now…don’t always treat me like a child who needs to be disciplined,” Chen Huijie said, rubbing her forehead in frustration.

“A truly mature adult wouldn’t impulsively run away from home and get involved in such a dangerous business. You should also understand that what we’re doing isn’t child’s play.”

"Of course, you are already a capable police officer, and I believe you are truly determined. But even so, you should first have a proper talk with your uncle."

Talulah shook her head slightly, her tone carrying a hint of admonition.

"Hmph! Wei Yanwu?" You, you, Lin, you, I'm in the air, you, Lin, I'm not here...

When Chen Huijie mentioned this name, her chest heaved slightly, as if an unnamed fire was burning within her:

“He will never let me go. He just wants to keep me locked up in his Dragon Gate City forever... in his carefully crafted ivory tower, all the while saying it’s ‘for my own good’.”

"But if things continue like that, I'll never truly grow up! I'll never understand the cruel truth of the outside world, nor be able to face the suffering of the lower classes. Sooner or later, I'll probably make a fool of myself by saying, 'Why don't they eat meat porridge?'"

Chen Huijie took a deep breath. Every time she mentioned her uncle, the pent-up resentment was hard to suppress.

“I saw it with my own eyes, right here in Longmen, with my most respected senior, my Ninth Sister, who has always promoted and taken care of me…”

Her voice lowered, carrying painful memories:

"Two years ago, while on a mission, he was caught in the Originium bomb blast while protecting me... and became an Infected."

"And what did Wei Yanwu do? He made Ninth Sister 'voluntarily' go to the Lower City for exile! If I hadn't found her and persuaded her to stay in Longmen as an informant, I might... never have seen her again, let alone repay this life-saving grace."

Chen Huijie clenched her fist and continued, "It was that time that I truly witnessed the shocking darkness beneath Longmen's glamorous exterior in its lower district. Longmen is not much better than other cities."

Chen Huijie turned her gaze to Wang Chong and Talulah, her eyes revealing determination: "Later, I learned about your deeds... In the northern border of Ursus, there is an organization called Integration, fighting for the Infected."

“I started paying attention to you from then on. I read every publication you published carefully… To be honest, even before I knew your true identity, I was already drawn to the concept of integration.”

"I want to join you, not just for my own growth and development... but also for Longmen, where I grew up, and for people like Ninth Sister in that city."

“I want to help Ninth Sister, and I want to help more infected people like her—whether it was due to an accident or because they were abandoned as victims in the development of Lungmen… I want to do everything I can to change something and make amends.”

"This is why I insisted on coming along. It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, but a well-thought-out one," Chen Huijie said firmly.

Chen Huijie paused, calmed herself down slightly, and continued:

"As for why I didn't tell Wei Yanwu? I know his methods all too well. He doesn't approve of your kind of movement at all, and he's worried that the infected people in Lungmen will be incited by you and threaten the city's order that he values ​​so much."

"That's why he sent me to play the family card, hoping to get you to stop plotting against Lungmen for the time being. If he knew my true thoughts, he would definitely send someone to arrest me immediately. He will never allow any new ideas that might shake his control to take root in Lungmen."