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

"Huh...huh..."

However, the expected embrace did not come. In the tense silence, a soft, even snore suddenly broke out behind Medea.

The sound made Medea open her eyes abruptly, and she turned around abruptly with an incredulous expression.

In the dim light, Wang Chong's chest rose and fell rhythmically, his face serene—he was actually asleep.

"He...he's asleep already?" Medea was filled with surprise and doubt, a thousand questions surging within her.

Didn't we agree to hold her while she sleeps? Does he mean... he just wants her to lie next to him? What kind of "pillow" is this?

Medea found it increasingly absurd; the strangeness of this man's behavior made him even more unfathomable.

After lying down again, Medea tossed and turned, trying to find a reasonable explanation for this strange situation.

"...Could it be?" A thought suddenly flashed through Medea's mind, "Is he planning the same thing as last night? Pretending to fall asleep, waiting for me to unknowingly hug him in my sleep? And then tomorrow morning, he can enjoy my embarrassing moment and laugh at me?"

This explanation suddenly seemed much more reasonable! The more Medea thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

Immediately afterwards, a strong sense of anxiety gripped her...

Medea had absolutely no confidence in her sleeping posture; she had no control over what she would do while asleep! Who knew she might actually do what she did last night and offer herself up in his arms!

"If I could use magic, perhaps I could give myself a hint or some kind of command..." Medea groaned silently in her heart.

Since her magic was sealed, she has been like a bird with broken wings, restricted in everything she does and unable to move an inch. Having grown accustomed to the convenience that magic brought her, she never imagined she would find herself in such a predicament.

Anxiety drove her to quickly come up with a simple and efficient solution: get out of bed immediately and go to sleep on a chair nearby! That way, he wouldn't take the initiative to "throw himself into her arms" anymore.

Having made up her mind, Medea decisively threw off the warm blankets covering her.

Chapter 529 The Summoned Servants

A heavy atmosphere filled the interrogation room. As Wang Chong silently chanted, a deep dimensional gate quietly opened, its doors shimmering with a ghostly blue light.

Immediately afterwards, several figures filed out from among them; these were Wang Chong's trusted followers. As soon as they appeared, their gazes all focused on Wang Chong.

"Master!" Kiyohime reacted the most intensely. She rushed to Wang Chong like a gust of wind, grabbed his arm tightly with both hands, and anxiously looked him up and down. "What's wrong with you? Is there any way to break that damned seal?"

Kiyohime's tone was filled with heartache and urgency, clearly indicating that she was extremely anxious as soon as she learned that Wang Chong's power had been sealed.

"Get out of the way! If you don't understand magic, don't get in my way!" Sajou Aika frowned slightly and unceremoniously pulled Kiyohime away from Wang Chong, her actions carrying an undeniable air of authority.

Without hesitation, she placed her fair hand directly on Wang Chong's chest, her voice calm and focused: "Let me examine you."

The remaining Servants tacitly stepped back a few paces and stood around, watching intently.

They knew that in terms of skill in the field of magic, this magician, Aika Sajou, who could connect to the source, was undoubtedly the most outstanding among them.

Sajo Aika began chanting ancient and obscure incantations, her fingertips radiating a soft, magical glow.

As she chanted, the hidden magic mark on Wang Chong's chest was suddenly activated, bursting out with dazzling pure white light, and complex runes appeared and disappeared in the light.

"Be careful!" Wang Chong's perception was far beyond that of ordinary people. He instantly sensed the violent anomaly hidden in the energy flow.

With a low shout, a surge of Originium energy erupted from his body, transforming into a semi-transparent, pitch-black barrier that precisely enveloped all the Servants in the room.

"boom--!!!"

Almost at the same instant the barrier took shape, a tremendous roar exploded in the interrogation room! A violent, invisible energy burst forth and slammed into the barrier made of Originium energy.

The energy surged, emitting a piercing buzz, and the entire room seemed to tremble. Fortunately, Wang Chong's defense was extremely timely. The two energies collided violently and annihilated each other, leaving only a slight breeze stirred up by the aftershocks of the energy, without causing any substantial damage.

"Tch... Damn it!"

Sajo Aika's hand was jolted away by the impact. She stared at the magic circle on Wang Chong's chest, which was still faintly shimmering, and her face showed an unprecedented solemnity and obvious displeasure.

"To think... I ended up getting involved with that troublesome cult..." Sajō Aika spat lightly, her tone tinged with frustration.

What exactly happened?

Because Semiramis was also proficient in magic to a certain extent, she had just keenly noticed the abnormal trajectory of the spell's execution, and her delicate brows furrowed.

"The structure of the spell was clearly disintegrating, so why did it rebuild and stabilize itself at the last moment?" Semiramis saw the clues but was puzzled by the underlying reasons.

"Because although the spell itself can be dispelled, the sacred energy that locks the magic power and the dilapidated black mist in my body is not so easy to eradicate."

Wang Chong spoke in place of Sajou Aika, who was about to speak, his deep voice standing out clearly in the silent interrogation room.

"Just as His Highness said."

Sajou Aika regained her seriousness and nodded in confirmation:

"This seal is called the Sacred Protective Seal Array. As far as I know, it originates from an ancient forbidden text and is a special technique specifically used to seal high-level demons."

"'Original sin is not eradicated, and holiness is not diminished'—this word 'holiness' is no exaggeration. It has completely anchored the magic power within Your Highness and that profound black mist power, and marked them together as filthy powers 'of the same origin as demons'."

"Therefore, even if we can forcibly dismantle the framework of the magic circle itself, this activated divine power will not dissipate. Instead, it will remain like a leech, deeply imprinted on His Highness's magical core, and reconstruct new sealing shackles on its own."

After Aika Sajo finished explaining, the atmosphere became even heavier.

"Is there really no solution to this?" Mordred clenched his fists, his eyes burning with resentment, and asked urgently.

"Don't make a sound..." Sajō Ayaka closed her eyes, a faint magical glow emanating from her body. "I'm thinking..."

Clearly, Ayaka Sajou intends to try again to connect to the root cause and search for a possible solution.

“It’s alright…” Wang Chong’s steady voice broke the silence. He gently patted Sajo Aika’s shoulder, signaling her to temporarily stop the deep connection that was consuming her energy.

“Even if I can’t find a way to eradicate it for the time being, I have my own methods. I can use the power of ruin to devour and assimilate its characteristics, like ants gnawing at a dam, slowly eroding and transforming this sacred power. It’s just that this process… will be extremely slow.”

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd with an undeniable confidence:

"It's a bit slow, but as long as I persevere, I will eventually be able to completely assimilate and absorb it. At that time, this power will no longer be a shackle, but will become the cornerstone of my power improvement."

Hearing Wang Chong's confident declaration that he had a solution in mind, the tense nerves of the Servants present finally relaxed, and most of the weight on their hearts was lifted.

After all, Wang Chong was not only their master, but also their absolutely trusted pillar of support.

“I will handle my own problems in a measured way, so you don’t need to worry too much.” Wang Chong’s tone was gentle but contained strength. “Now, I have another important task for you to complete… Let’s go, let’s leave this stuffy room together.”

After speaking, Wang Chong turned around first and led the group of followers out of the empty interrogation room in an orderly manner.

……

The group stepped onto the open deck of the pirate ship. At this moment, the night was quiet except for the rhythmic lapping of the sea against the ship's hull below and the faint, deliberately muffled snores of the crew in the distance.

This was precisely the effect of Wang Chong's earlier quiet release of Originium energy—causing the pirate crew members, who were supposed to be on night watch, to fall into a brief slumber, creating a secret space for their next operation.

Wang Chong walked straight to the edge of the boat, facing the deep and boundless sea, and slowly raised his arm.

"Noah's Ark!"

As he solemnly declared, the sea surface in front of him violently distorted and fluctuated, as if it had been torn apart by a pair of invisible giant hands.

Immediately afterwards, the outline of a magnificent ship, exuding an ancient and sacred aura, materialized and appeared before everyone's eyes! Its massive hull gleamed with a warm luster under the moonlight, as if a myth had descended to earth.

"Noah's Ark?!"

Upon hearing Wang Chong's declaration, Marie Antoinette covered her slightly open mouth with her slender hand in surprise, her azure eyes filled with disbelief.

"Could it be the legendary ark that sheltered Noah's family, three thousand species, and countless other creatures during the great flood recorded in Genesis? Darling... actually possesses a treasure of such rank?" Mary's voice trembled slightly with excitement.

“That’s right.” Wang Chong confirmed Mary’s exclamation, then turned to face all the followers, his tone turning serious as he began to deploy, “Now, you need to split into two groups: one group will follow me, and the other group will board this Noah’s Ark.”

He pointed to the colossal ship radiating a sacred aura: "The group aboard the Ark, your mission is to depart immediately and prepare to support Ritsuka. At the same time, your task is to thoroughly muddy the waters of this sea!"

Wang Chong's eyes sharpened: "Jason's side is far stronger than we previously estimated. The number of heroic spirits they have gathered is considerable, and it is difficult to predict whether they have other hidden plans."

“Although I have sent Atalanta to protect the key figure, King David, Jason is fully focused on searching for the Ark of the Covenant, and Atalanta alone may not be able to handle the situation properly.”

“Therefore…” Wang Chong emphasized, “I need the Noah’s Ark team to go all out to draw Jason and his main force’s attention as much as possible, creating an opportunity for our operation. The specific action plan is as follows…”

Wang Chong then clearly and thoroughly explained the key points, objectives, possible situations, and corresponding strategies to each Servant present. Everyone listened attentively, memorizing their Master's instructions.

After the deployment was completed, Wang Chong began to call out the names of the Servants: "Next, the Servants whose names I call belong to the Noah's Ark Group: Arcueid, Jeanne d'Arc, Marie Antoinette, Kiyohime, Stheno, Medusa, Semiramis, Mordred."

He then turned to the other side: "Sajō Aika, Elizabeth, Tamamo Neko, Musashi. The four of you will stay with me."

The group assignments elicited mixed reactions.

"Waaaaah! I knew His Highness had feelings for me! Hehehehehe!" Sajou Aika immediately beamed with joy, almost jumping for joy.

"Why?! Why do I have to separate from Master so soon after we met?!" Kiyohime stomped her foot in dissatisfaction, pointing at Elizabeth indignantly. "Fine, I can leave, but why is that stupid lizard allowed to stay by Master's side?!"

Seeing the noise escalating, Wang Chong coughed lightly and raised his index finger to signal for silence. His gaze swept over them, and everyone immediately understood the importance of remaining concealed in the current situation, quickly quieting down. "You're in Merlin, I'm busy; you're in Merlin, aren't you?"

Chapter 530 Grouping Turmoil

"The reason for the grouping is actually quite clear."

Wang Chong began to patiently explain and calm everyone down:

"First of all, the Noah's Ark team needs people with strong deterrent power and the ability to keep things under control. You will be facing the final enemy of this singularity, and it is highly likely that you will clash with the powerful Demon God Pillar."

"Therefore, Arcueid, Jeanne, and Mordred, the three of you, as the top combatants, must be stationed on the Ark."

After saying that, Wang Chong looked at Mary and Semiramis and continued:

"As the only Rider among us, Mary is proficient in driving various vehicles; Semiramis, on the other hand, has extensive experience in manipulating large-scale architectural Noble Phantasms such as the 'Hanging Gardens of Vanity'."

"With these two women by our side, we can ensure that Noah's Ark is perfectly managed and can realize its true strategic value."

Then, Wang Chong turned to the Gorgon sisters and said, "Stheno and Medusa, your mission already includes locating and protecting Euryale. With you in the Ark team, we can determine her location and safety more quickly."

Finally, Wang Chong's gaze fell on Kiyohime, who was looking somewhat downcast, and he said gently, "As for you, Kiyohime... the reason I arranged for you to go to the Noah's Ark team instead of staying in my team..."

Wang Chong paused slightly, then said frankly:

"It's because your flames are too powerful and difficult to control precisely. Only the sturdy hull of a top-tier treasure like Noah's Ark can withstand the scorching power when you unleash it at full strength."

“If I leave you with me, your flames could easily burn down our ordinary pirate ship when we encounter other enemies. So, the only option is for you to go to the Ark’s group.”

"Boom!"

Wang Chong's frank explanation was like a bolt from the blue for Kiyohime.

She stood there dumbfounded, never expecting that the "culprit" preventing her from spending every day with her Master was actually the fire power she was so proud of.

Feeling wronged and disappointed welled up inside her, and her face visibly fell.

"Pfft, pfft, pfft..." Elizabeth couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle, her tail wagging smugly. "Serves you right for always breathing fire and burning things. Now you're being disliked, aren't you? Hmph, Master has an elegant singer like me by your side, that's enough. You can go play with fire on the sea by yourself~"

"You fat worm—!!" Kiyohime's grievances instantly turned into anger, her eyes sharp as knives, and she was about to pounce on Elizabeth when Mordred and Mary, who were nearby, reacted quickly and pulled her back.

"Alright, alright, Kiyohime."

Seeing this, Wang Chong stepped forward and gently comforted her, habitually raising his hand to ruffle her soft hair, and said:

"Don't be discouraged. Your abilities will be crucial in the upcoming naval battle. Most warships are made of wood and are inherently vulnerable to fire. With you on Noah's Ark, your flames alone will be enough to deter or even annihilate most of our maritime opponents. This is an indispensable part of the entire tactic."

"So I don't mean to look down on you. On the contrary, your abilities are quite important. It's precisely because I value you that I've put you in this position, understand?"

"Mmm..." Under Wang Chong's comforting words, Kiyohime's emotions calmed down considerably, but she still puffed out her cheeks and made a request in a coquettish tone, "Then... Master, after this Singularity adventure is over, you must reward Kiyohime properly, okay..."

"Okay, I promise you." Wang Chong chuckled as he looked at her serious expression and readily agreed to her request.

After calming Kiyohime down from this little incident, the other Servants understood the significance of the grouping and no longer objected. They turned around and boarded the magnificent Noah's Ark in an orderly fashion.

As the last one, Arcueid, was about to step onto the deck, Wang Chong noticed that she was looking at him with a meaningful, sly smile.

"What? Is there something stuck on my face?" Wang Chong asked with a smile, feeling a little uncomfortable being stared at.

Arcueid didn't answer immediately. Instead, she leaned closer, her warm breath almost brushing against Wang Chong's ear, and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"Darling~ You insist on this grouping, besides those high-sounding reasons, there must be other considerations, right?"

"Hmm?" Wang Chong's heart skipped a beat, but he wore a puzzled expression. "What other reason could there be? What are you trying to say?"

Arcueid blinked her jewel-like red eyes, her smile growing increasingly mischievous: "Then I'd like to ask you... how is it such a coincidence that the sisters you assigned to Noah's Ark are all... those with whom you've had intimate relations? And yet these four who remained by your side are all... still virgins?"

Her words were straightforward and full of irony.

"Boom—!"

This time, it was Wang Chong's turn to feel as if he had been struck by an invisible lightning bolt. The expression on his face froze instantly, followed by an undisguised embarrassment. He coughed twice tactically, forcing himself to remain calm, and said, "Cough... coincidence, it's purely a coincidence... Ouch!"

Before she could finish speaking, Arcueid precisely pinched the soft flesh around her waist and twisted it forcefully.

"Hmph, they'll be living in our family sooner or later anyway, so I don't care..."

Arcueid gave a soft hum, the pressure in her hand conveying just the right amount of "warning," before releasing her grip with a hint of helpless indulgence in her voice:

"But darling, you can't lie to me about things like this anymore, okay?"

"Hiss... I know, I know..." Wang Chong gasped, rubbing the spot where he had been pinched, looking both helpless and pleading. "I'll leave the others to you for now."

"Hmph, if you misbehave again next time, it won't just be a pinch on your waist."