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

He knew all too well Wang Chong's domineering and ruthless nature; such people are usually extremely possessive and controlling!

Moreover, in Wang Chong's mind, his own importance was nothing compared to this nominal "sister-in-law" in front of him... He wouldn't take this gamble even if he had ten lives!

Just as the pale hand, a symbol of death, was about to touch him, the one-eyed pirate was terrified. Almost reflexively, he jumped to the side, narrowly avoiding the fatal "touch."

Seeing the one-eyed pirate's disheveled and desperate movements, Medea felt a huge weight lift from her heart... She knew she had won her gamble! The deep-seated fear in the other man was her most powerful weapon at that moment.

"Hmph, wouldn't it have been better if you had known better? You've wasted your breath..." Medea coldly uttered these disdainful words, as if the life-or-death confrontation had never happened.

She no longer glanced at the crowd, straightened her back, and like a proud queen, stepped straight into the dark, deep, primeval forest with its dense foliage.

The pirates looked at each other, none daring to take another step forward, and could only watch helplessly as her figure was swallowed up by the dense green.

"Brother One-Eyed Dragon... are you really just going to let her go like that?" A pirate next to him swallowed hard and asked in a low voice, somewhat uncertainly.

"What else?! You go and stop them?!"

The one-eyed pirate's face was ashen. He glared fiercely at the questioner, his frustration and fear from earlier still lingering.

“No matter what… she’s the boss’s woman!” he emphasized in a deep voice. At the same time, his one eye gleamed with cunning, and his hand quietly reached into his pocket, groping around and pulling out a strange stone with an ominous blackish-red hue.

“However…” A sinister sneer curled at the corner of his mouth, “Before the boss went into the woods, he left me this thing. He told me that if I really couldn’t stop her, I should use this to notify him.”

The one-eyed pirate closed his remaining eye, his expression focused, as if communicating with the stone in his hand through telepathy.

A moment later, the dark red stone suddenly glowed with a faint, congealed red light, before dimming again. The one-eyed pirate then slowly opened his eyes.

"The boss has sent word." He glanced around at his tense subordinates, his voice returning to its usual gruff tone, "Tell us to go about our business and make sure the fortifications are solid. As for your sister-in-law... we don't need to worry about her."

"Yes!" Upon hearing that it was Wang Chong's order, the pirates dared not object any further, immediately responded, and dispersed to resume their work of moving building materials and digging trenches.

"Ah……"

The one-eyed pirate stood alone, his gaze once again fixed on the direction where Medea had disappeared, a complex expression on his face a mixture of awe and schadenfreude.

"The boss is really... terrifying. That woman's every move was calculated by the boss... She was clearly a caged bird, yet she dared to be so arrogant and domineering..."

He shook his head and muttered under his breath, "Oh well, what can I do? She's the boss's 'private property.' The boss will deal with her himself."

……

"Heh, I knew that woman wouldn't stay still... But that makes it more interesting, doesn't it?"

Deep in the dense forest, on a huge, dark blue rock, Wang Chong, who was sitting cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes, a cold and playful smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Aige, based on your previous analysis, her final destination should pass through the area where you are..."

With a slight thought, the strange energy originating from Originium within his body flowed silently, traversing space and directly communicating with Ayaka Sajou in the distance.

"Give her a good welcome and teach her a lesson she'll never forget. I'll also be passing by to see what this show is all about."

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Deep within another dense forest, a sweet yet cruelly murderous voice echoed in Wang Chong's mind—it was Sajou Aika's response:

"That despicable witch who dared to harm His Highness the Prince... I will make sure she remembers today's lesson to the fullest!"

Her tone was filled with resentment and intense hatred towards Medea for sealing away Wang Chong.

"Keep it within limits, don't overdo it," Wang Chong casually reminded him, then added, "Also, don't forget our primary mission: keep an eye out for a brown bear doll and a woman with a bow on the island. That's our key objective for this trip."

“Understood!” Ayaka Sajou quickly replied.

It turned out that shortly after Wang Chong entered the forest alone, he immediately opened the passage to the Dimensional House.

Sajō Aika, Miyamoto Musashi, Tamamo Neko, and Elizabeth, among others, quietly arrived on the island.

Wang Chong then quickly assigned tasks: the four of them each chose a direction and dispersed to search for Orion and his companion, the hunting goddess Artemis.

Among them, the location that Sajou Aika was responsible for exploring was a source node of an exceptionally powerful ley line on the island.

Her plan was to construct a large-scale magical detection array there, attempting to scan and cover the entire island at once, accurately locate the life reactions of any potentially high-ranking Servants, and find the target as quickly as possible.

Unexpectedly, based on Aika Sajou's analysis of the surrounding spiritual energy, she judged that Medea was very likely also eyeing this target.

Sajou Aika's judgment was not without reason. Although Medea's own magic power was imprisoned by the Holy Protection Array and she could not directly cast magic, as a famous genius magician in ancient Greek mythology, her magical skills had already reached their peak.

Even without relying on her own magic, given enough preparation time and materials, she can still skillfully guide and borrow the vast spiritual energy flowing between heaven and earth through intricate arrays and rituals to achieve her goals...

For example, one could construct a purification array capable of flushing out the divine energy within the body, thereby breaking the seal and restoring one's strength.

Therefore, Wang Chong had already instructed Sajou Aika to prepare for the attack against Medea.

“Tsk, what a pity… The suppression and interference of Originium’s power in this world is far more severe than it was on Terra.” Wang Chong’s brows furrowed almost imperceptibly. “Otherwise, I would have already completed the exploration of a mere island by infiltrating it with Originium energy, without having to go through all this trouble.”

He temporarily abandoned using Originium energy for detection and instead focused his mind on mobilizing the power belonging to the One Piece world system—"Mind Web".

An invisible sense of perception spread rapidly in all directions from him, like ripples on water.

He planned to rely on this powerful Observation Haki to detect any strong aura that might exist on the island, thereby pinpointing the whereabouts of the moon goddess Artemis.

"Hmm?! This energy fluctuation is coming from...Aika's side?!"

Suddenly, Wang Chong's mental network detected a strong and unique energy reaction, the nature of which was extremely similar to that of the follower.

But what surprised him was that, in his perception, this reaction did not seem to carry the aura of a deity.

Moreover, the other party was alone, and its flight path was pointing straight at the location of Ayaka Sajou.

"Could it be Orion? No, that's not right..."

Wang Chong immediately dismissed this conjecture, his senses rapidly analyzing the fluctuation:

"This speed of movement... and the trajectory of the altitude change... it's clearly the flight speed of a pterosaur! But there are no signs of pterosaur life around it... could it be a Servant with the ability to fly?!"

A sense of alert rose within him. Just as Wang Chong opened his eyes, preparing to investigate further, a slight tremor came from the Originium energy within his body, and an urgent communication from Ayaka Sajou was instantly established:

"Your Highness! There's something wrong with the source of this earth's veins! I've discovered that... a large-scale magic array has already been set up here! And the methods used are quite sophisticated!"

Sajō Ayaka's voice carried a hint of solemnity as she said, "I suspect... that what's hidden on this island isn't just Orion and Artemis you're looking for... there may very well be other unknown Servants!"

"Aige! A target is rapidly approaching you at an extremely fast speed. It's hostile! Prepare for battle!" Wang Chong immediately responded in a deep voice, simultaneously transmitting his sensory information.

Chapter 535 Even the most skilled magician is no match for a brick.

After reminding Saya Aika, Wang Chong's mind was still filled with that strange fluctuation. He suddenly quickened his pace and, like an arrow released from a bow, swiftly traversed the dense, damp forest, rushing towards the location of Saya Aika.

He rapidly scanned the list of all Servants who might appear in the Third Singularity in his mind, but he couldn't find a single individual who matched the characteristic of "being able to fly at high speed".

"Could it be that, due to the butterfly effect, some unexpected Servant has been drawn into this singularity?" Thinking of this, Wang Chong's brows furrowed involuntarily. "Tsk, that unreliable Alaya still hasn't established a stable communication channel with me."

He silently made a mental note of this restraint, while simultaneously maximizing all his senses and speeding through the lush forest, heading straight for Ayaka Sajou's location.

He wasn't particularly worried about Ayaka Sajō's safety. After all, Ayaka Sajō's life essence was now closely linked to the Beast 666, and without extraordinary power, it was almost impossible for her to pose a truly fatal threat.

The real concern is that if Aika Sajou is provoked and loses her composure, she might unleash that forbidden "beastly" power.

At that time, he will not only have to spend his energy calming her down and restoring her rationality, but he may also miss the opportunity to capture this mysterious servant alive, resulting in the loss of crucial information.

In addition, the pollution caused by the power of the "666 Beast" is also a huge problem. Once it gets out of control, this island, which is rich in spiritual energy and could have been an ideal supply point, will probably turn into an inaccessible wasteland in an instant.

Wang Chong still intended to use this place as a temporary base for himself.

……

On the other side, after receiving Wang Chong's reminder, Sajou Aika responded with a few words and then disconnected the Originium Communication.

Compared to Wang Chong's slight concerns, Sajou Aika's expression appeared exceptionally relaxed, even carrying a hint of playful anticipation.

Sajo Aika looked around the cave again... The interior space was quite spacious, and the jagged stone walls cast strange shadows in the dim light. The whole place was so dark that you could hardly see your hand in front of your face, making it a natural trap suitable for an ambush.

Since the other party was so eager to come to us, they obviously couldn't have anticipated that a trap had been set up deep inside the cave.

"Even if the other party is truly cautious and skilled enough to break through all the magic traps I set up..."

Sajou Aika's slender fingers unconsciously caressed the air, feeling the immense life force flowing through her body after her contract with the "beast," and a cruel smile curled at the corner of her mouth.

"With this power, how long could an ordinary Caster-class Servant last against me? With a flick of my finger, I could probably rip out a living heart..."

She muttered to herself, a flash of cold killing intent crossing her face. Then, as if she had thought of an even more interesting idea, a cunning glint appeared in her eyes.

"But that would be too brutal... and His Highness might need to capture a live Servant..."

"If that's the case... then we should use some special methods to deal with an excellent magician... Heh heh, I've got it~" A mischievous thought popped into his head.

So, Aika Sajou began to take action. She skillfully set up several ingenious magic traps along the only path leading from the cave entrance into the interior.

These traps are nested and interlocked, forming a complex chain reaction system. Triggering just one of them will cause the rest of the traps to swarm and attack like startled snakes.

After setting everything up, she used an extremely skillful concealment technique to completely cover up the magical fluctuations and traces of the magic array that were unique when the trap was activated, making the entire cave appear exactly the same as before.

After that, Ayaka Sajou found a place to hide secretly...

About ten minutes later, accompanied by a gust of air and the sound of flapping wings, a slender figure with wings on its back landed gracefully at the entrance of the cave.

The newcomer was elegant and pretty, but her face was now covered in frost and she was furious.

"Damn it! Who on earth is the blind fool who dares to disrupt my magic circle?!"

A clear, melodious voice, yet brimming with anger, echoed at the cave entrance:

"You clearly sensed that this place belongs to someone, yet you still dare to act so recklessly. Do you really think I'm an easy target?"

The woman cursed angrily for a few moments, then concealed the eagle-winged magic costume she was wearing, and strode into the dark cave with undisguised anger.

However, after taking only a dozen or so steps, the woman's wary steps suddenly stopped.

Her sharp gaze swept across the surrounding rock walls, ground, and corners as if they were solid objects. Although the cave was dimly lit, she clearly had some kind of detection method that allowed her to clearly perceive any subtle changes in the environment.

"Heh..." The woman let out a cold sneer, a mocking smile curving her lips. "You really went to great lengths! Five or six interlocking trap formations, and you even used such advanced concealment techniques to hide your presence... The setup is quite ingenious."

With a flick of her wrist, the woman conjured an ancient and mysterious magic wand in her fair hand. (The link provided is: http://www.tianywx.com/book/ddbcc.html, allowing you to read "The Villain's Journey Begins in the Type-Moon World" anytime.)

"What a pity..." The woman's tone suddenly turned sharp. "When it comes to magic traps, I'm the real master! You think you can outsmart me with this little trick? Dream on!"

(A single syllable is uttered)

As the woman began to chant, a huge and intricate magic circle instantly unfolded in the void behind her, radiating a powerful magical pressure.

"Go!" the woman shouted, and the mysterious incantations flowing on the huge magic array disintegrated, turning into countless energy points flashing with various colors of light, which shot towards the locations where the traps were hidden, just as accurately as a rainstorm!

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom—!"

In an instant, a violent explosion of magical energy raged within the cave! Wind blades slashed, earth spikes sprang up, water arrows shot out, and flames burst forth!

The forces of the four elements collided and surged wildly within the confined space. Violent energy shockwaves slammed against the solid stone walls, causing the entire cave to vibrate and scatter rocks.

If the cave hadn't been exceptionally sturdy, it probably would have collapsed long ago in this series of explosions!

"Hmph! The trap has been broken! You sneaky bastard, let's see what you can do now—" The woman wore a victor's sneer, about to declare her victory and mock the hiding enemy.

However, his triumphant words were abruptly cut off, replaced by a short, muffled groan!

"boom!"

A dull thud rang out, and the woman felt a sharp pain in the back of her head. Her vision blurred, and her consciousness was like a candle flame that had been forcibly extinguished, quickly plunging her into darkness.

She didn't even get a good look at who the attacker was before she collapsed to the ground.

Behind her, Aika Sajou's figure appeared silently, like a ghost.

She was holding a flat, angular stone that she had picked up from somewhere, which looked like the very stone that Ayaka Sajou had used to knock the woman unconscious.

Sajou Aika looked at the unconscious woman lying on the ground, a smug yet innocent smile on her face. She casually tossed the stone in her hand aside, making a crisp clinking sound.

“This move, this move is called—” Sajou Aika imitated a storyteller’s tone, drawing out her words, “No matter how high the magic is, it’s afraid of a brick!” Her crisp laughter echoed softly in the cave.

As she spoke smugly, she magically produced several sturdy ropes and skillfully began to bind the unconscious woman.

"Compared to painstakingly setting up numerous high-level magical traps and hidden magic arrays, and then having to engage in round after round of magical battles with the opponent..."

As Sajo Aika tied the ropes, she cheerfully explained her tactical approach:

"It would be much simpler to just conceal your presence, lurk in the shadows like a true assassin, wait for the perfect moment, and then—take down the enemy using the most straightforward physical means!"

Then, Sajou Aika gently kicked the prisoner who was tied up like a dumpling with her toe, very satisfied with her masterpiece.

"His Highness taught me this before,"

As Aika Sajou recalled Wang Chong's words, her smile deepened:

"The best way to fool a smart person is not to weave a complicated scam, but to set up a logical trap for them in advance."

"To make the other party believe that they have perfectly seen through all the traps and tricks with their experience and insight, thus making them deeply convinced of the 'truth' they are certain of..."

"Hehe, as expected, this woman is indeed quite clever... and that's precisely why she fell perfectly into this trap of fixed mindset."

"She thought a normal magician opponent would be hiding deep in a cave, facing her with a meticulously prepared magic array... but little did she know, I was hiding right at the entrance... Heh, that's what you call 'the darkest place is under your nose'~"