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

"I, as your brother-in-law who is practically an outsider, can still figure out your thoughts and the path of change you have chosen. Do you think your aunt and uncle, who have been with you for more than ten years, can't see through your ambitions?"

“The deep-seated problems you see and worry about in Lungmen are also well known to them, perhaps even more so than to you… But as I just said, limited by their status, position, and the heavy burden of the past, they can only manage Lungmen to the state it is today.”

"Moreover, time waits for no one. They are no longer young, and they have more and more constraints on them. Moving one thing can have far-reaching consequences... They have to seek stability and dare not and cannot easily carry out major changes."

"But you're different!"

Wang Chong changed the subject, adding an encouraging tone: "You, you, Lin, think about it, I'm free, you, Lin, are you here...?"

"You are in the prime of your youth, harboring a passionate heart seeking change for Longmen, and you have already bravely taken the first steps in putting it into practice. Your efforts are seen by everyone, and by the millions of people of Longmen as well..."

"You have a greater opportunity and more power than they do to accomplish what they wanted to do but ultimately failed to do back then."

“Wait…” Chen Huijie couldn’t help but interrupt, “I can understand my aunt’s thoughts, but my uncle… how could he possibly want me? He’s tried to lock me up time and time again, and he doesn’t want the investigation into those things to happen…”

"If he truly wanted to lock you up, he wouldn't have allowed you to follow the diplomatic mission all the way to your sister's side. If he didn't want you to investigate, why would he let you freely enter and leave the lower city and even give your ninth sister, such a familiar and capable helper, to assist you?"

Wang Chong pointed out incisively, a knowing smile in his eyes: "The reason he seems hesitant is precisely because you haven't yet demonstrated the ability and responsibility that would completely put his mind at ease, Huijie. In the end, in his eyes, you are still... too immature."

He then changed the subject, his tone becoming more certain: "However, one thing I can tell you with absolute certainty is that he actually has very high expectations for you! As for the evidence—"

A mysterious smile curved Wang Chong's lips as he said, "I can show it to you right now."

Chen Huijie's heart skipped a beat, and she held her breath. Although she didn't speak, her eyes, which were fixed on Wang Chong, were filled with eager anticipation and curiosity.

"Clang—!"

In the blink of an eye, Chen Huijie felt the scabbard in her hand suddenly become lighter! A clear and melodious sword cry, like a dragon's roar, then rang out in the room!

Upon closer inspection, the long, crimson sword she always carried was now firmly in Wang Chong's hand!

Chapter 457 Sharp Commentary on Wei Yanwu

Wang Chong gently stroked the sword, which gleamed with crimson light, with his long, slender fingers, feeling the chilling aura emanating from the blade. Finally, he exclaimed sincerely, "What a fine sword!"

Chen Huijie was completely stunned, staring in disbelief at the scene before her. The family heirloom sword that she had been unable to truly pull out despite her best efforts was now shining brightly in Wang Chong's hands with such ease.

"This is the best proof of Wei Yanwu's deep expectations for you..."

Wang Chong slightly twisted his wrist, gently pressing down the cold light reflected from the sword, and looked intently at Chen Huijie:

“I think he must have said something similar to you: When you can truly understand and be prepared to successfully pull out this sword, that will be the moment you are qualified to know the whole truth of what happened back then. Am I right?”

He slowly recounted the origin of the sword:

"This sword is named 'Crimson Sky,' and it was the legendary weapon that Wei Yanwu used to dominate the battlefield. Whether as a symbol of the inheritance of will or as a touchstone for testing, it is the most suitable token."

As Wang Chong spoke, he deftly twisted his wrist, precisely returning the Crimson Cloud Sword to its scabbard in Chen Huijie's hand with a crisp sound. "You...you Lin Xiangxiang, are you free? Are you Lin Zaizai...?"

"He passed on his sword, which he cherished as his life, to you, leaving behind this profound trial, waiting for the day you are truly ready..."

Wang Chong's voice was deep and powerful as he said:

"When that day comes, it will be the moment when you and he can put aside all barriers, truly face each other, be honest with each other, and confront all the past."

“Huijie, your uncle has long seen through your temperament. He has actually been preparing to be questioned by you one day. Heh, this is probably a kind of romance that is unique to the bones of men in Yan Kingdom.”

As Wang Chong finished speaking, Chen Huijie stared at the Crimson Sky Sword in her hand, a sword that carried heavy expectations, for a long time. Her fingertips unconsciously traced the patterns on the cool scabbard, and she fell into deep silence.

For a moment, only the sound of the gentle breeze blowing through the window remained inside the room.

……

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the confusion and struggle in Chen Huijie's eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by a clear and lucid gaze. She raised her head, bowed deeply to Wang Chong with utmost solemnity, and spoke in a clear and firm voice:

"My brother-in-law's words today were like a wake-up call, enlightening me completely."

"Perhaps I did have too many stubborn prejudices in the past; or perhaps my knowledge and experience were far from sufficient... But now, I have seen clearly the path I should take."

Chen Huijie's gaze swept over Wang Chong and Talulah, filled with determination:

"I will stay close to my sister and brother-in-law, humbly learning and striving to improve myself... until I am truly ready. At that time, I will return to Longmen and personally seek all the answers from my uncle and aunt!"

After saying that, Chen Huijie straightened her back, a relieved yet confident smile blooming on her face, and said, "Thank you, brother-in-law, for making me realize my own shortcomings and immaturity."

Then, Chen Huijie turned to Talulah, her eyes filled with apology and affection: "And sister... I'm so sorry for being so willful before."

"Why say such formal things between family members?"

Talulah, a warm and gratified smile on her face, stepped forward, gently patted Chen Huijie's shoulder, and said:

"Seeing that you've come to understand all this, I'm truly relieved. Only now can you truly shed all your mental burdens and truly walk alongside us."

"Yes!" Chen Huijie nodded with a smile, her eyes shining with determination.

Afterwards, Chen Huijie stayed alone in her dormitory room, pondering how to write a sincere letter home.

Seeing this, Wang Chong and Talulah tacitly did not disturb her. They made an excuse that they had important matters to discuss and left the room together, going outside the dormitory building.

After confirming that Chen Huijie couldn't hear their conversation, Talulah turned around, a warm smile on her face, and said softly:

"Thank you, Ah Chong, you've solved a huge problem for me."

Wang Chong raised an eyebrow, a sly smile playing on his lips: "Do I really need to solve this? As someone directly involved and someone who's been through it all, you should understand Huijie's mindset better than I do, right?"

He looked directly at Talulah with sharp eyes and said:

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"I don't believe you don't know how to persuade your sister. Are you deliberately giving me a chance to make a stronger impression on your sister?"

Talulah chuckled, put one hand on her hip, and said, "Hmph, I can see through that. But as you just said, my uncle also saw through Lungmen's problems, but his position and status meant he couldn't solve them directly."

"Similarly, as Huijie's older sister, it's difficult for me to help her examine the issue from an outsider's perspective. Therefore, it's up to you, her 'half-outsider' brother-in-law, to guide her."

"Isn't this a good thing? Huijie has resolved her inner conflict and has a positive impression of you... If we go back to Longmen in the future, she can help us out and leave a good impression on Uncle and Aunt in advance, right?"

Wang Chong nodded lightly, his gaze casually sweeping over the surroundings: "Yes... However, perhaps Hui Jie doesn't need to play support anymore, because someone has already told those two everything."

Upon hearing this, Talulah's eyes suddenly sharpened: "Hmm?"

She keenly caught the unspoken meaning and immediately scanned her surroundings alertly.

Wang Chong calmly turned to a shadowy rooftop, his voice steady:

“Come out… You may be able to evade Talulah’s senses, but you can’t fool me. The ninjas of the Eastern Kingdom do have something to offer in terms of concealment.”

As soon as the words were spoken, a soft "whoosh" was heard, and a masked white-haired woman landed as lightly as a falling leaf.

Her weasel ears twitched slightly, and a hint of tension and wariness flashed in her blue pupils: "You have excellent eyesight, not only did you see where I was, but you also recognized my identity."

Wang Chong's gaze was sharp as he asked calmly, "Was it the governor who sent you? Or the governor's wife?"

“Madam,” the white-haired woman replied simply.

Wang Chong's tone remained unchanged: "In that case, once Huijie finishes writing that letter, you should take it back and hand it to that lady."

He paused, his voice carrying an undeniable authority: "After this, you won't need to come here anymore. I will take good care of both Huijie and Xiaolu."

The white-haired woman immediately retorted, her tone cold and hard: "You have no right to order me to do this..."

"Buzz—" Before she could finish speaking, a thick black mist rose from beneath her feet, binding her tightly like chains. No matter how hard she struggled, the black mist remained motionless.

Wang Chong sneered, his eyes sharp: "Heh, I certainly have no right to command you... but your master is equally unqualified to extend his reach into the territory I've consolidated."

His voice grew cold as he said:

"I'm letting Longmen off the hook because of Xiaolu and because of your secret protection of Huijie. I know all about the shady things you did by sending Heisuo to infiltrate the Integration Team, but I just didn't expose it."

“And now, since you don’t want to be polite, I’ll be blunt from the start. My previous goodwill towards Wei Yanwu was purely to comfort Hui Jie. But as for me, regarding Wei Yanwu…” Wang Chong scoffed, “I can’t agree!”

After saying this, Wang Chong's voice suddenly rose, piercing the air like a blade:

"As the governor of Lungmen, you adopted a high-pressure policy and stood idly by while the conflict between infected people and citizens in the lower city escalated. This is inhumane!"

"As brothers, failing to lend a helping hand and protecting your brother's only child is unjust!"

"As an elder brother, to see your sister weeping and yet force her to marry someone she doesn't love is utterly impolite!"

"As the lord of a city, even if he had his own difficulties and stance, he failed to lead Longmen to progress and resolve conflicts. Instead, he left his mess to his descendants. This is unwise!"

"As allies, you openly agree to non-aggression, yet you repeatedly resort to underhanded tactics, and even regard my integrated ideology as forbidden, fearing that you might incite riots to destroy your Dragon Gate. This is distrust!"

"Finally, as the eldest son of the Yan Kingdom's royal family, when the ministers placed their hopes on him and the people's hearts were with him, he actually shirked the responsibilities of the late emperor, handed over the throne to his weak younger brother, and left on his own!"

Wang Chong sneered repeatedly:

"Heh... Isn't this disloyal to the Yan Kingdom? Isn't this unfilial to the late emperor? Isn't this unbrotherly? How dare you, an unrighteous, uncivilized, unwise, untrustworthy, disloyal, unfilial, and unbrotherly person, earn my respect?!"

For a moment, the white-haired woman was stunned, forgetting to struggle. She had never imagined that anyone would dare to insult her patriarch in such a way.

Chapter 458 Wei Yanwu's Fury

“Ah Chong…”

Seeing this, Talulah gently pulled Wang Chong's arm, shook her head slightly, and looked at him with a hint of dissuasion in her eyes.

Wang Chong sensed her movement and his tone softened slightly, but the coldness between his brows did not completely dissipate:

"All of the above are his private matters, and I could have ignored them."

"Even putting all that aside, even if Wei Yanwu is truly a towering hero, the fact that he has ignored Xiao Lu all these years, and now, upon learning the news, dares not face her..."

Wang Chong's voice rose again, carrying an undeniable chill:

"As Xiaolu's man, I have the right to stand up for her and seek justice!"

Having finished speaking, Wang Chong resolutely turned his back, no longer looking at the bound woman, leaving only a cold command:

"Once Huijie finishes writing the letter, the restraints on you will be lifted. Afterward, take the letter with you, and also deliver every word I just said to Wei Yanwu..."

"If he has the guts, come to Chernobog and meet me! Otherwise, when the alliance ends, I will personally come to Lungmen!"

His voice paused, the warning becoming more pronounced:

"Furthermore, I don't object to his henchmen merely trying to ascertain the current state of integration. But if they continue to harbor malicious intentions and dare to cross my bottom line regarding integration..."

"Then don't blame me for breaking the alliance and making them the first ones to suffer!"

After saying these words, Wang Chong left without looking back, taking Talulah's hand.

……

The two walked a long way, silently continuing their journey.

“Ah Chong…”

Talulah then softly called to Wang Chong, who was pulling her forward.

Wang Chong stopped and turned around. The coldness on his face had faded, replaced by his usual gentleness.

"Did I scare you?" He took Talulah's hands and his voice softened.

“No… but this means that you and Lungmen will probably be completely…” Talulah shook her head, a hint of worry in her eyes, “completely at odds.”

Wang Chong did not answer immediately, but slowly pulled Talulah into his arms, gently stroking her back with his hand, conveying silent comfort.

"Are you blaming me?" he asked in a low voice. "Ablaming me for scolding your uncle so harshly?"

“How could I blame you?” Talulah nestled in his arms, her voice filled with understanding. “I know you are speaking out for me, and for what Integration has suffered.”

She sighed softly, with a hint of self-reproach:

"On the contrary, it was I who hesitated and failed to decisively stop the Black Cloak from infiltrating. As a result, I allowed them to wantonly provoke conflicts at the grassroots level and shake everyone's belief in the future. Just like the previous controversy about the workers mining Originium, there were traces of them fueling the flames behind it."

"Even when I first discovered their actions, I advised you not to forcibly control those people..."

Talulah's voice lowered:

"It was this group that exposed the troop's whereabouts to Lungmen and the Eastern Kingdom during our southward journey. Although we didn't sell it to Ursus, we were still almost put in danger."

"Even now, they remain lurking within our ranks, like venomous snakes waiting for their chance to strike..."

"I ask myself, I have been more than kind to my uncle's former subordinates. But they... never seem to regard me as my uncle's niece."

After listening to Talulah's story, Wang Chong nodded gently:

"It's good that you understand... All of this is your uncle's own fault. I don't believe he couldn't see that you had broken free from the Black Serpent's control. But his suspicions have kept him wary of you."

“You are ultimately connected to him by blood, so there are many things you can’t do too harshly. So… I’ll play the villain.”

After saying that, Wang Chong gently patted her back and promised, "I know that you have always longed to reunite with your family. Don't worry, I will handle this matter."

“I just hope… that my uncle and I won’t really reach that dead end…” Talulah took a step forward, standing on tiptoe, her eyes filled with complete trust and reliance, “But if that day ever comes, and I have to make a choice…”

"I will always stand by your side..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Talulah's soft lips pressed against his. Wang Chong accepted her affection, tenderly responding to his beloved in his arms, secretly vowing to give her a lifetime of peace and happiness.