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

After resolving all of this, Ayaka Sajo clapped her hands and laughed:

"Alright, we've caught this strange woman... Since this method is so effective, why don't we use the same trick on Medea later? Oh... I almost forgot, that guy seems to be unable to use magic anymore, what a pity..."

Just as Ayaka Sajo was feeling sentimental, she didn't notice that everything that had happened had been observed by a figure who had quietly arrived.

Wang Chong had quietly arrived near the cave entrance, blending into the surroundings like a shadow, silently observing everything that was happening inside.

A barely perceptible smile seemed to curve at the corner of his mouth, clearly finding Sajou Aika's unexpected "tactics" quite interesting.

"As expected of Aika, she knows how to create traps and ambushes to maximize her advantage. Even Medea, whose magic is not sealed, would probably suffer a great loss if she fell into her hands."

Wang Chong was very satisfied with Aika's sneak attack tactic, which could be described as a kill on first meeting. He felt that Aika could continue to develop in this direction.

"But... now I finally know what's going on with this new Servant... so the Agor has more than one 'traitor' after all."

Wang Chong looked at the bound woman, chuckled, and uttered her real name: "Medea's aunt—Circe."

Chapter 536 Medea's Misfortune

Wang Chong never expected that, on this unknown island, his search for Artemis would be fruitless, but instead he would encounter a Servant who should not have appeared in this singularity.

Circe, a disciple of the goddess Hecate, was a genius magician on par with Medea, especially renowned for her potion-making skills.

Rumor has it that she can concoct magical potions with various effects, even inducing strange mutations.

In some legends, she is particularly fond of entertaining visiting human men with lavish feasts. After they have eaten their fill, she will use magic to transform them into wild beasts such as lions, wolves, or boars, and she enjoys doing so.

These actions earned her the infamous title of "the witch of temptation and depravity."

Wang Chong had initially assumed she would collude with Jason and Medea, but to his surprise, she broke away from the Agor's crew and ventured alone to the isolated island inhabited by pterosaurs.

"That's it." Wang Chong's mind raced. "If it weren't for the Command Seals forcing them to obey, most of those proud Greek heroes probably wouldn't have been willing to follow Medea's orders and carry out this world-destroying act."

"After all, no normal person with a sound mind would be crazy enough to want to destroy the world. Although Circe has a bad reputation, he is obviously still normal, so naturally he would not associate with him."

"As for Command Seals, although they are very effective against Greek heroes who only have brute strength, they are simply not enough against Circe, who is a genius magician like Medea. She must have already found a way to break the shackles and then fled far away."

"Now, she has chosen this source of the earth vein with the most abundant spiritual energy and made careful arrangements, probably because she had long intended to confront those people on the Agor. However, she did not expect that our intervention would cause complications and disrupt her plans."

With keen observation and meticulous reasoning, Wang Chong quickly pieced together the general outline of the matter from the clues around him.

He did not reveal himself immediately, but instead concealed himself even more deeply in the shadows of the forest, because he clearly sensed that a figure was slowly approaching from not far away.

If I'm not mistaken, the person who came should undoubtedly be Medea.

“Perfect timing.” A hint of amusement flashed in Wang Chong’s eyes. “Let’s see what kind of wonderful scene will unfold when Aigo captures them both and puts them together.”

With this in mind, he began to mobilize the Originium energy within his body, attempting to establish contact with Ayaka Sajou, who was hiding deep in the cave, and tell her about his next plan.

……

"This...this should be it. Ugh...it hurts."

Medea staggered out of the dense thicket of thorns, her magnificent robes torn in several places by the sharp edges of the large leaves, leaving deep and shallow wounds on her exposed skin, from which blood seeped.

However, at this moment, the physical pain was far less intense than the anxiety in her heart. She had to race against time.

The terrifying encounter with pirates on the beach had almost exhausted her.

At that time, she knew that if she showed even the slightest cowardice or weakness, and her disguise was exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable—being dragged back to the ship would be a minor matter; what was more terrifying was the possible humiliation she might suffer.

Fortunately, she managed to maintain her last shred of dignity and successfully intimidate the pirates, thus barely managing to secure a brief chance to escape.

Medea never dared to hope that she could completely escape the control of Wang Chong. Right now, she only hoped to buy herself a little breathing space and make some arrangements within her power.

Therefore, she must find the core node with the most abundant spiritual energy of the island's ley lines as quickly as possible, and then make arrangements accordingly.

As for the magic array that needed to be set up, she had already mentally rehearsed and drawn it countless times, and was ready to start setting it up as soon as she arrived at the site.

Finally, Medea pushed aside the last stubborn vine, and a breathtaking view opened up before her. A steep mountain wall stretched out before her, and at its base, a deep, dark cave came into view.

At the cave entrance, a powerful and pure spiritual energy gushed out as if it were a tangible substance, and the air was filled with invigorating energy fluctuations.

Without a doubt, the source of the island's spiritual energy lies deep within this cave!

Medea took a deep breath, trying her best to calm her racing heart. The closer she got to her goal, the more cautious she needed to be.

Logically, such a treasure land, where spiritual energy gathers so abundantly, must be guarded by powerful magical beasts. The fact that she hasn't encountered any pterosaur attacks along the way is already incredibly lucky.

But who can guarantee that a deadly beast won't be lurking within this deep cave?

"Taking advantage of the abundant magic here, let's set up a spell to lure and intimidate the monsters... and see if we can force them out of the cave."

Medea made a quick decision. She gripped her wand tightly and, ignoring her exhaustion and pain, began to carefully carve on the relatively flat ground near the cave entrance.

As the wand tip emitted a faint glow, the engravings gradually extended and intertwined on the ground, creating a series of mysterious lines.

Fifteen minutes later, as sweat dripped from her forehead, a complex and intricate magic circle finally took shape beneath her feet.

"That should work... Set a one-minute delay to trigger... Hmm, it's started."

Medea completed the final connection, and the magic power dissipating in the surrounding air instantly began to converge, flowing through the entire array. The array patterns glowed faintly and then disappeared.

She dared not linger for a moment, and immediately slipped into the shadows of a dense thicket on the side of the cave, holding her breath and watching the cave entrance intently.

"Om-!"

Almost at the same moment the magic circle lit up, a powerful surge of magical energy suddenly spread out! Immediately afterward, a deafening, ancient, and majestic dragon roar erupted from the center of the array, soaring straight into the sky!

"Using magic to simulate the aura and imposing roar of a dragon as a deterrent? Tsk, Medea is quite capable. Even under the predicament of being sealed by magic, she can still set up a magic circle with such an effect."

Wang Chong, who was observing from a distance, narrowed his eyes and carefully sensed the unique aura emanating from the array. He couldn't help but nod slightly.

Unfortunately, the "tenant" waiting for her in the cave was not someone who would be easily fooled by such a bluffing trick.

"The pterosaurs in the sky have been disturbed, circling and thrashing about... but why is there not a single sound of any magical beasts being disturbed inside this cave?"

Medea had been observing the situation inside the cave for quite some time, her brow furrowed, a sense of unease creeping into her heart.

"With such rich spiritual energy from the earth's veins permeating the area, it should logically attract many magical beasts to gather here for nourishment."

"Even if there isn't a large group, there should at least be a powerful guardian beast residing here, driving away the weak, monopolizing the spiritual energy, and maintaining order. Why is it so quiet?"

Soon, a bad thought struck her: "Could it be... that someone else has already gotten there first? Or that the guardian beast has already been eliminated?"

Medea's face paled instantly. The first person she thought of who could do this was Wang Chong.

Could it be that he arrived first, killed the guardian beast of this place, and took control of the core of the earth veins?

“No…” Medea forced herself to calm down and conduct further analysis. “If he just made the move, there would be no trace of blood in the air… This monster must have been eliminated much earlier.”

In a flash, she grasped the key clue.

"Could it be that other unaffiliated followers have appeared on this island? Hmm, that's the most likely possibility."

Upon reaching this conclusion, Medea did not breathe a sigh of relief; instead, her nerves tightened even more. A Servant of unknown identity and stance is often far more dangerous and unpredictable than a magical beast that follows its instincts.

"I can't worry about that now!" A resolute glint flashed in Medea's eyes. "Since I'm a Servant, at least there's still the possibility of communication, negotiation, or even exploitation... If I miss this opportunity, who knows how long I'll have to wait to break the seal on my body and regain my power!"

The deep-seated fear of Wang Chong lashed at Medea like an invisible whip. She bit her lower lip, no longer hesitating, and resolutely strode towards the dark and unpredictable entrance to the cave.

"She's made up her mind to go in so quickly? Ha, it seems her fear of me has made her willing to risk her life and gamble on that slim chance."

Wang Chong took in Medea's struggle and determination, and couldn't help but sneer inwardly, but remained silent.

By so recklessly barging into that witch's lair, his fate will likely be even more tragic than that of her "aunt."

"BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM—!!!"

"Aaaaaah!!!"

As if confirming Wang Chong's prediction, a deafening roar suddenly erupted from the depths of the cave! Immediately following was the girl's terrified scream, and the chaotic sounds of various magic spells being activated and energies colliding violently, weaving together a chaotic symphony.

Even the protective measures that Wang Chong had left on Medea beforehand were activated by the intense impact in an instant.

Wang Chong shook his head helplessly, muttering to himself, "What a stupid woman. She rushed in before even finishing the probing. At least your aunt noticed something amiss beforehand..."

Soon, a communication message appeared in Wang Chong's mind:

"Your Highness~ Done! We're done! You have no idea how ridiculous this silly woman was. She just barged in like a clueless fool and stepped into several traps without even realizing it, hehe~"

Saya Aika's laughter echoed in his mind, so Wang Chong could only reply, "Alright, alright, let's do everything as agreed beforehand. Let's tie the two of them together and observe them first..."

"Yes, Your Highness!"

After answering, Aika Sajou began to take action.

As Wang Chong had just instructed, after she knocked the two magicians unconscious, she secretly tied them up and put them together.

Then Ayaka Sajou hid away, waiting to see what the two would do after they woke up.

"If we just wait here, who knows how long it will take for them to wake up? Hmph, I'll wake you up early then."

Sajō Aika then used magic to conjure a small stone on each of their heads. She immediately found a suitable hiding place and then let the two stones fall to the ground.

"Ouch!"

"what!"

Two distinct, soft moans rang out.

Chapter 537 The Game Between Two Witches (Part 1)

"Ouch—! That hurts so much! Which bastard hit me on the head with a rock?! If I catch her, I'll turn her into a stupid pig that's rooting around everywhere!!"

The excruciating pain in his head instantly brought Circe to his senses. He glared angrily, his eyes wide, and roared loudly into the dimly lit cave, disregarding his image.

She finally found a treasure trove on this magical island and planned to carefully decorate it into her own magic workshop.

Just when my magic workshop was about to take shape, I was struck by bad luck today. The magic array I had painstakingly set up was forcibly erased without a word!

This is blatant provocation!

Just as Circe was determined to settle accounts with the uninvited guest, she did not expect that the other party would be so unethical and not follow the rules of magic warfare at all, but instead launch a sneak attack!

A blow to the back of her head knocked her unconscious. When she awoke, she found herself firmly bound to a cold stone pillar.

"How can there be such a shameless and despicable magician in this world?! It's a blasphemy against the word 'magic'!" Circe gritted his teeth, his anger finding no outlet.

(A diligent junior employee working for the suppression of inhibition: Achoo!)

"...Aunt Circe?"

Just as Circe was engrossed in her tirade, a faint, hesitant girl's voice rang out not far from her.

"!!!" Circe turned her head sharply, looking in the direction of the sound, "Medea?! So, it was you who did all this!"

The familiar voice immediately led Circe to attribute all the events of the day to Medea.

"Medea! Don't you have any self-respect or pride as a magician?! How dare you resort to such despicable and underhanded tactics!"

Circe rebuked him harshly and without any politeness, speaking rapidly like a machine gun:

"And do you think that binding me like this will force me to submit and join you in your evil deeds? Keep dreaming! Even if I die, I will never go mad with a lunatic like you and destroy this singularity!"

"...Aunt Circe. Please get your facts straight before you start yelling, okay?"

Perhaps angered by the harsh accusations, or perhaps simply unable to bear the other person's deafening voice, Medea's voice was filled with obvious impatience and annoyance.

"Find out what's going on?" Circe was taken aback, then forced himself to calm down.

As her eyes gradually adjusted to the dim light inside the cave, she could vaguely see that Medea, just like her, was tied to a stone pillar beside her, unable to move.

"What...what exactly is going on?" The scene before her filled Circe with confusion, her anger instantly replaced by astonishment. "How did you get captured too? Could it be that the Servant who attacked me...was someone else?"

"I don't know." Medea's tone sounded tired and helpless. "I was attacked by a pre-arranged magic trap as soon as I entered this place, and then I lost consciousness."

She sighed inwardly, hoping to have a proper conversation with the other party after entering, but the other party didn't give her any chance to talk at all, and immediately launched a series of deadly magic attacks.

If it weren't for the protective mechanism set up by Wang Chong within him that was triggered at the critical moment, he would probably have been blown to pieces and returned to the Throne of Heroes long ago.

"He saved me again..."

This thought filled Medea with a bitter sense of confusion.

"What does that man really think of me? If he sees me as a useful tool, or someone to be abused and retaliated against at will, why did he leave such life-saving measures on me?"

Wang Chong's fickle and unpredictable attitude remained a knot in Medea's heart that she could never untie.

"Hey! What are you daydreaming about?!" Just then, Circe's call abruptly pulled Medea back to reality from her chaotic thoughts.

Although Circe's face still showed a great deal of reluctance, his tone became serious:

"Although I hate to admit it, given the current situation, the best thing for us to do is put aside our grudges for now and work together. Only then will we have a chance to escape from this hellhole."

“Untying this tattered rope isn’t too difficult for me,” Circe said, tentatively moving his bound wrists. “The real trouble is that we don’t know where the attacker is hiding, or what he wants from us.”

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