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

As they chatted, Wang Chong repaired all the damaged areas and then withdrew the black mist. However, Wang Chong noticed that when he withdrew the black mist, a hint of longing and reluctance flashed in Komatou Sakura's eyes. She seemed to want to continue watching the black mist surge back and forth, and she looked at Wang Chong with an eager expression, wanting to say something but not daring to ask directly.

"What's wrong, Sakura? You've been staring at the teacher's black mist for a while now. Do you like it?" Wang Chong asked Sakura Komatou.

"Teacher...can I learn your magic trick? I also want...I want this black mist," Sakura Matou said, fidgeting. Despite her young age, Sakura had already been taught the basics of the magic world. In the magic world, teaching magic is a taboo subject; others can offer to teach, but you can't actively ask for it. It was only because of her young age and her existing master-disciple relationship with Wang Chong that Sakura dared to ask. Even so, Sakura was somewhat afraid, worried that her question would displease her teacher.

"Black mist? This black mist is something you were born with, teacher, not magic. I can't teach you it." Wang Chong hadn't expected that Sakura Matou would be so interested in his black mist. Unfortunately, it wasn't a power that belonged to this world, and Wang Chong didn't know how to teach it, so he could only tell the truth.

However, if Sakura Matou's fate had never been interfered with, and if the Fifth Holy Grail War had occurred in the Heaven's Feel timeline, then Sakura would have been corrupted by the black sludge within the Holy Grail, becoming the black Sakura with white hair. But now, the black sludge from the Greater Grail has been transformed into her own black mist. Could it be that, in some mysterious way, the causal link between Sakura and the Greater Grail's magic is being eroded, leading to Sakura's closeness to the black mist?

"I see..." A hint of disappointment appeared on Sakura Komatou's face.

Seeing the dejected Sakura Matou, Wang Chong smiled and then said, "Actually, the teacher has already injected a lot of black mist into your body. It has been staying inside you all this time. It just doesn't usually come out on its own. It only comes out to protect you when you encounter any danger, Sakura."

"This...this? Thank you, teacher." A hint of surprise flashed in Sakura's eyes upon hearing this. Wang Chong realized then that Sakura wasn't attracted to the black mist, but rather that it protected her and gave her a sense of security. Just like last night when she slept peacefully enveloped in the mist. What Sakura lacked wasn't power, but this feeling of safety.

"You've suffered quite a bit of injustice." Wang Chong stroked Sakura Matou's little head, looking at her slightly squinted, blissful expression. He figured that Sakura stayed by his side because he could make her feel at ease.

"After the Fourth Shinobi World War is over, I'll take Sakura Matou back to the Tohsaka family. Even if we don't go back to the Tohsaka family, living somewhere else is much better than staying here. This place can no longer give Sakura, who has been traumatized, any sense of security," Wang Chong thought to himself.

“Then, let’s continue with the lessons. The more you learn, the more it will help you, Sakura. Only then can your talents be fully realized,” Wang Chong said. Sakura nodded obediently and diligently studied magic.

……

"System, give me a normal ten-pull, let's see what good stuff I can get." After teaching Matou Sakura in the morning, Wang Chong left the Matou family and started wandering around Fuyuki City. Since he had nothing to do, he remembered that he had bought 10 normal lottery tickets in the shop with a discount, so Wang Chong decided to do a gacha pull.

"Ding—Drawing in progress. Drawing complete. Congratulations to the host for obtaining the following items: Fool's Lock x3, Elixir of Love x2, Blue Black Key, Green Black Key, Red Black Key, Disguise Mask, Passive Skill: Innate Body C-rank."

"Damn it! System, this is what a normal ten-pull looks like? What kind of garbage is this? Tell me!" Looking at the items he had drawn, Wang Chong was so angry that he almost fainted.

"Oh dear, host, that's all the cheap lottery tickets are like. Rather than saying you've managed to draw a skill and a disguise mask to hide your identity, that's already pretty good," the system consoled.

"You can't just dump any trash in here. Why are even materials being thrown in? What's the use of this Fool's Lock? It can't be used to upgrade the skills of Heroic Spirits like in the game. And do Heroic Spirits in this world even have a skill-upgrading system?"

"Uh... according to the system's detection, there really isn't any."

"Then what are these chains for? To bind or chain someone?" Wang Chong said, his face dark. "And this Love Elixir. What are you trying to do? What do you want me to do? Do you think I'm the kind of person who's starving?"

"Isn't that right? I noticed the host seemed quite thirsty this morning."

"You f***ing...%*(&*……&)(telegram tone)"

"Oh dear, host, there are never any useless tools, only a lack of a suitable opportunity. Who knows, they might come in handy someday. If all else fails, you can feed them to your three sisters in the back... It seems like you're missing a bottle."

"Is this about being short one bottle? Forget it, I'm too lazy to argue with you about this. And these black keys, what am I going to do with them? Have I go and have a 1v1 spar with Father Mapo... Damn it! I actually ran into Father Mapo!"

While Wang Chong was engaged in a heated discussion with the system, he suddenly noticed out of the corner of his eye a figure standing conspicuously among the crowd waiting to cross the street at a traffic light in the distance. It was none other than Kirei Kotomine.

"It really is true... Speak of the devil, and he appears. I was just wandering around Fuyuki City hoping to run into someone familiar. I didn't expect to run into Father Mapo Toki so suddenly... Judging from his appearance, he seems to be just strolling around, or perhaps he's like me, checking to see if any other Masters are present in Fuyuki City?" Wang Chong stroked his chin.

"Host, since you've encountered such an important character as Father Mapo, you might as well try to get to know him. You might be able to earn a considerable amount of villain points," the system prompted.

“Hmm, okay… but I need to make a few changes. This mask came at just the right time; it’ll come in handy.” Wang Chong put on the face-changing mask he had drawn and then transformed himself.

"Stheno... the three of you stay away from me and act on your own. But be careful not to be discovered." Wang Chong gave the order to the three heroic spirits following behind him.

"Yes, Master." The three nodded. They were also very curious about the modern world. Since Wang Chong had given them free rein, they decided to explore the city as they pleased. The reason Wang Chong hadn't let the three Servants follow him was because he knew that while Servants could be fooled by ordinary people, they couldn't possibly fool those involved in magic, especially someone like Kirei Kotomine.

Then, Wang Chong confidently headed towards Kirei Kotomine, pondering to himself, "Should I teach Father Kirei how to enjoy himself first? Or take him to eat super spicy mapo tofu? Or... either way will earn me villain points. However, if I could recruit a villain like Father Kirei to my side, I'd probably earn a lot of villain points too. Very well, Father Kirei, let's see how much enjoyment you can bring me~"

Chapter Fourteen: Reassurance

Kirei Kotomine is a very strange person, even he himself thinks so. He has an inherent personality defect, unable to feel beauty in what people call beautiful, and unable to forget what many people call ugly. In other words, he cannot experience happiness like a normal person. In addition, Kirei Kotomine is also a person without a self. For the past 26 years, he has been acting according to his father's arrangements, never considering what he wants to do or pursuing anything himself.

Even after marrying Claudia Altesia and having a daughter, he lacked normal human emotions. His wife, Claudia, even committed suicide to help Kirei Kotomine experience normal human emotions. Unfortunately, while Kirei Kotomine was deeply saddened by his wife's death, his grief wasn't due to her passing, but rather to not being able to experience her death himself.

Therefore, Kirei Kotomine became increasingly confused about himself, and having adhered to religious doctrine since childhood, he constantly suppressed his true nature. Two years ago, he was chosen by the Holy Grail and, through his father's introduction, temporarily became a student of the Japanese magician Tokiomi Tohsaka, learning magical abilities and knowledge. Then, he waited a year for the Holy Grail War to fully begin, and acted according to Tokiomi Tohsaka's plan.

Kirei Kotomine had no objection to this arrangement, or rather, he wouldn't even entertain the thought of objecting, because that's just the kind of man he was—a man without a sense of self. A freak, a guy completely out of step with normal people.

Today, as usual, he silently patrolled the city, looking for any threats to the Holy Grail War. When the streetlights turned green, he slowly walked with the flow of people. Upon reaching the other side of the street, he had only taken a few steps when Kirei Kotomine stopped. He felt a strong gaze upon him. His intuition, honed over years as an Executor, immediately told him he was being watched.

The other person seemed to make no attempt to conceal themselves, simply staring at him... Was they an ordinary person? No, Kirei Kotomine immediately ruled out that answer. The feeling evoked by the other person's gaze was entirely different from the feeling a normal person would have due to his strange attire; at least, a normal person's gaze wouldn't make him feel threatened.

The newcomer must be a master. Kirei Kotomine thought to himself.

"Da da..."

Despite the bustling street, the sound of the approaching figure was as clear and relentless as footsteps in a quiet alley. With each step forward, Kirei Kotomine felt the air solidify, and the invisible pressure pressing down on him intensify. This further convinced Kirei that the other person was coming for him.

Should they make their move here? Kirei Kotomine's eyes were fixed ahead, his hands tucked into his robes, ready to draw his black key at any moment. Sweat beaded on his forehead, his nerves were pounding with excitement, and even… a faint sense of anticipation stirred within him. What was happening? Why? This was a threat akin to death, yet why did it evoke such excitement in him?

"Da! Da!"

Finally, Kirei Kotomine locked onto his target. The person appeared to be from abroad: blond hair, fair skin, and red eyes. Their features were defined, with a high nose bridge and prominent brow bones—typical Caucasian features. However, Kirei was certain of one thing: he had never seen this face before. So, there was only one question: why was this person targeting him?

"Yo, Kirei Kotomine." When they were only two meters apart, the blond man spoke. The moment he spoke, Kirei Kotomine sensed an evil aura emanating from him. However, Kirei Kotomine wasn't surprised that the man knew his name. After all, the man had come straight for him, so he had probably already investigated him thoroughly.

"Who are you, sir?" Kirei Kotomine asked.

"There are too many people here. Don't you think this isn't a suitable place to talk?" the blond man said with a smirk. "Of course, if you disagree, then all these living beings around us have no reason to exist. That should give your father, your teacher, a real headache, right?"

This guy actually used the people around him as hostages to threaten me. He's an absolute villain, and Kirei Kotomine was able to judge him in this way.

"So, what's your decision, Kirei Kotomine?"

"..."

……

At this moment, Kirei Kotomine followed the strange blond man into the mountains. The man seemed completely unsuspecting, exposing his back to Kirei. Was he simply foolish, or did he not care about Kirei's sneak attack? Regardless, now that they were far from the city, Kirei wouldn't let this opportunity to assassinate him slip by.

"call out--"

"Sizzle—!"

A whooshing sound rang out, and in an instant, Kirei Kotomine pulled out more than a dozen black keys from his robes and threw them out, the whole process taking only 0.3 seconds. All the black keys pierced the blond man's back.

"Da da da—"

Kirei Kotomine's thrown black keys all struck the trees. And the blond man, who had been standing there, mysteriously vanished.

"Where did he go?" Kirei Kotomine had considered that the other party might dodge or use some kind of magic to defend himself. But he never expected that the other party would disappear in front of him in an instant.

"Are you...looking for me?" A voice suddenly came from behind. Kirei Kotomine broke out in a cold sweat. When did the other person get behind him? He couldn't even catch sight of the other person.

"Bajiquan!" At such close range, Kirei Kotomine didn't hesitate and turned around to throw a punch, intending to strike his opponent's chest.

"boom!!"

This time, Kirei Kotomine was surprised once again, as his opponent actually took the punch head-on with his own fist.

"Again!" Kirei Kotomine threw several more punches, but it was as if his opponent could see through his movements completely. Each time, he met his punches head-on, enduring each of his deadly moves.

"Hmph, wanna have a speed punch contest?" The blond man parried the barrage of punches, a sinister smile spreading across his face. Then, he shouted, "Muda muda muda muda muda!!"

"So fast!" Kirei Kotomine could only cross his arms, relying on the defensive power of his robes and his own strength to block the opponent's fierce punches. He wasn't sure if it was his imagination, but he felt that the speed of the opponent's punches was getting faster and faster, until his eyes couldn't keep up with the speed of the punches.

“Wood big wood big wood big – wood big!!!”

With a final, powerful punch, the blond man sent Kirei Kotomine flying.

"Pfft...cough cough!"

Kirei Kotomine crashed into a large tree, snapping it in half with the force of the impact. He coughed up blood, feeling as if his internal organs were about to shift. His opponent had actually inflicted such severe injuries solely through physical combat.

"What... terrifying strength. Cough cough..." He coughed up another mouthful of blood, the pain in his internal organs a clear warning of his condition. But, for some reason, despite his severe injuries, which should have filled him with fear and pain, why... why did he feel a sense of excitement, even joy?

"It's strange, isn't it? Why do you feel happy?" Suddenly, the blond man's voice reached Kirei Kotomine's ears. Startled, Kirei instinctively said, "You...how did you know what I was thinking?"

"Does that even need an answer? Take a good look at yourself in the mirror. You're smiling quite happily right now." The blond man's words struck him like a heavy hammer blow.

"I'm laughing?...I'm laughing." As if asking himself, and as if answering himself, Kirei Kotomine felt he had grasped something, yet grasped nothing at all. At that moment, the blond man stood with his hands on his hips, looking down at him from a short distance away as he sat slumped against the tree root.

"Kirei Kotomine, have you ever thought about what humanity lives for?" the man said.

"..." Kirei Kotomine had never thought about the large scope of humanity, but he had thought about the question of why he was living... and he had been thinking about this question for more than twenty years, and he still hadn't figured it out.

Seeing his own expression, the blond man's lips curled up, and his next words were like a series of bewitching chants to Kirei Kotomine, drawing him deep into their spell.

"Everyone lives to overcome anxiety and fear and to gain a sense of security."

"A sense of... peace of mind?" Kirei Kotomine couldn't help but ask.

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Chapter Fifteen: The Savior of Villains

“Eh, that’s right, a sense of security.” The blond man’s red pupils stared at Kirei Kotomine like the eyes of a demon, and his words were undoubtedly a devilish whisper, making Kirei Kotomine’s heart tremble.

"For ordinary people, having fame, dominating others, making money... all these human desires and pursuits are for the sake of making themselves feel at ease. Getting married and making friends are also for the sake of making themselves at ease. Saying that you hope to help others, saying that it's for love and peace... all of this is for the sake of making yourself at ease. The pursuit of a sense of security is the ultimate purpose of human life," He said.

"..." Kirei Kotomine wanted to refute the other person, but he also felt that the other person's words truly saw through the essence of those mortals' pursuit of many desires. He knew that the other person was a heretic, and his teachings and beliefs from childhood constantly reminded him not to believe the other person's words. But he didn't know why... he wanted to continue listening. Such contradictory feelings were brewing in his heart, and for a moment Kirei Kotomine remained silent.

The blond man seemed to sense Kirei Kotomine's inner struggle. He raised his hand, pointed at Kirei's chest, and said, "You... can't feel happiness like a normal person, right?"

"!!!" Like a thunderbolt, it struck the depths of his soul. The other party was like a demon within him, easily exposing his secrets to the sunlight. The blond man shielded his eyes from the sun, his shadow slowly lengthening until it touched Kirei Kotomine's feet.

"Following your father's teachings, you entered the church, learned those complicated things, married someone and had a daughter, and now you've returned to participate in the Holy Grail War... But, Kirei Kotomine, have you ever felt even a little bit of happiness? Have you ever thought about why you can't feel any happiness?"

Word by word, like a sharp awl, it dissected Kirei Kotomine's brain, laying bare his entire life story. Kirei Kotomine broke out in a cold sweat, his body trembling involuntarily. Compared to the terrifying force he had displayed before, the opponent's methods, which went straight to the heart, were like those of a demon who had truly crawled out of hell, scrutinizing and toying with him.

"No... why...?" Kirei could only answer, like a lamb already trapped, unable to turn back. He wanted to know why, he wanted to know the answer.

"Just as I said before, people live in this world to pursue a sense of security. Only when you are at peace can you feel happiness. And all that you have experienced, Kirei Kotomine, did any of it truly bring you even the slightest sense of security?" He replied, "Kirei Kotomine, you have no goals, no pursuits. Everything you have is arranged by your father. How can such a life, such experiences, bring you peace of mind? You have never found anything that brings you peace of mind, so naturally you will never know what you want to do."

"..." Speechless, Kirei Kotomine couldn't question the other's words in the slightest. After a moment of silence, he could only finally speak, "Then... what is it that can put my mind at ease? What is it that can bring me happiness? How can I find that thing!"

Kirei Kotomine was so desperate. For over 20 years, no one had known what was on his mind, and now, in a single moment, this man before him had revealed it all. He desperately wanted the answer, the answer to the question that had troubled him for countless years. Even though he knew this man was a "devil." Even though he carried the weight of over 20 years of doctrine and faith. At this moment, he still reached out and made a deal with the "devil."

"Hmph, you really don't know?"

However, Kirei Kotomine didn't receive a direct answer; instead, he was met with a rhetorical question. This startled Kirei. But the other man wasn't trying to completely toy with him. Instead, he slowly approached Kirei and said, "Perhaps before today, you truly didn't know the answer. But after everything that just happened, do you really not know the answer?"

"Om-"

His soul trembled as Kirei Kotomine recalled everything that had just happened, and his heart had never been so overjoyed.

"Eh, it seems you've figured it out, Kirei Kotomine." The "blonde devil" stood completely in front of Kirei Kotomine, his shadow completely enveloping Kirei Kotomine's body. The light shone brightly under the man's golden hair. What should have been a very holy scene was now filled with eeriness and evil.

“From the moment I approached you step by step, from the moment I brought you the shock of power, from the moment I utterly wounded you, from the moment I constantly dissected your heart. You smiled, you smiled a full four times.” He stretched out four fingers on one hand, pointed to his own face with the other, and revealed a strange smile.

“Ah…” Kirei Kotomine understood. He finally knew how to pursue this answer. He forced himself to kneel before the other. Seeing Kirei Kotomine's actions, the “blonde demon” smiled even more broadly, a truly demonic grin, and uttered his final whisper:

“That’s right, Kirei, only I can bring you peace of mind. Only I can guarantee you lasting peace of mind. Because only I know what kind of person you are. Because we are the same kind of people… That’s why I came to you, Kirei. So tell me now, what is your choice?”

What is the price of making a deal with the devil? As someone who grew up in the Holy Church, Kirei Kotomine knows all too well.

"I will offer everything I have, even my soul. I will love you as I would a god. This is my loyalty," Kirei Kotomine said, bowing his head.

"Then, accept this gift and savor the peace..." A surging black mist appeared from the "blonde demon's" body, completely enveloping Kirei Kotomine. Kirei Kotomine offered no resistance, allowing that power to cleanse his body and even his soul.

"Ah...a sense of peace I've never felt before...So, this is happiness?" Kirei Kotomine felt a profound sense of reliance and security in his soul. This was what he had always sought, and now the demon had given him the answer. Kirei Kotomine smiled again, a truly joyful smile, even bursting into laughter. After selling his soul to the demon, the doctrines and conscience that had bound him for so many years were now completely released. Kirei Kotomine had never felt his soul so light, so relaxed. It was as if he had ascended to heaven.

A demon? No, He is God. He is the only God that Kirei Kotomine believes in now!

……

"Ding—Congratulations, host! You have subdued the A-rank villain Kirei Kotomine with your personal charm, making countless villains submit to you and shout in unison their respect. You are the savior of evil. Reward: 1000 Villain Points! Reward: One Epic Lottery Draw! Reward: Level Aura [Savior of Evil]! Current Villain Points: 1130."

"Halo Description [Savior of Villains]: Wearing this halo will greatly enhance the host's villainous charm and provide a certain degree of villainous deterrence, inspiring awe in others. It can also inspire respect from fellow villains, gaining their favor and even submission. The stronger the host, the better the effect."

"Good, very good... It wasn't for nothing that I acted for so long. I have to say, Dior's quotes are really useful. The blond villain is indeed the natural enemy of the priest. Heh heh heh... Hahahaha!" Wang Chong was overjoyed as he looked at the 1000 extra villain reward points he had. What's more, there was also an epic lottery and a very useful aura.

If he hadn't wanted to maintain his mystique in front of Kirei Kotomine, he would have burst into laughter long ago. To have so easily subdued a subordinate and received such a large reward—today's haul was truly plentiful.

"I can't wait for the Fourth Holy Grail War. It's a pity, I just heard from Kirei Kotomine that the Holy Grail War still hasn't started for another year... That makes sense, I remember Sakura was indeed adopted into the Matou family a year before the Holy Grail War started, and then she was thrown into the Mushi Room a few days later. When I came to the Matou family, since Sakura hadn't met with any misfortune and Kariya Matou hadn't returned, the timeline must have been a year before the Holy Grail War." Wang Chong began to ponder.

Chapter Sixteen: Teaching Father Mapo

"No, I can't wait that long. A year? Am I supposed to spend every day watching Kirei Kotomine, Sakura, and the others, trying to squeeze every last drop out of them? It's not impossible, but that's too boring. Besides, I already have the Holy Grail, so I don't need to worry too much. I need to start the Holy Grail War sooner rather than later. At the latest, it has to start in a month. System, is there any way?" Wang Chong asked.

"Host...wouldn't a year of preparation time be better? You can develop slowly, right?" the system said.

“I have a feeling like I’m being watched by something. If I’m not mistaken, as a transmigrator, since I’ve crossed paths with the real world, it’s impossible that Alaya and Gaia don’t know about it. If I stay in this world for too long, things might change. The Type-Moon world is great, developing within a small circle in the early stages is quite comfortable. Unfortunately, there are just too many big shots in this world. If I make a big fuss, I’m afraid I’ll inevitably be schemed against by those big shots. I don’t want to be scheming against those old geezers so early on.” Wang Chong shook his head and said.

"System, I remember the description of the Dimensional House in the System Shop mentioned that it has the ability to connect various worlds. In other words, I can't just be confined to the Type-Moon world in the future, right?" Wang Chong said.

"That's true... If the host activates and completes the main quest of this world, there will be a reward of interdimensional travel. At that time, the host can travel to other worlds to gain experience and obtain resources," the system replied.

"As I guessed, this statement will surely accelerate the Holy Grail War in no time. So, System, do you have any ideas?" Wang Chong asked.