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

Without further hesitation, Wang Chong immediately closed his eyes and focused his mind intently. His Observation Haki spread out silently from him, precisely targeting the three enemy ships, especially locking onto the lead ship that emitted a Servant-like aura.

The feedback from the mind network was swift and clear. The silhouette of an extremely tall figure was drawn in his mind: a rugged and ferocious appearance, exuding a violent aura, and holding a huge, exaggeratedly large, terrifying battle axe that seemed capable of splitting mountains!

"Blood Axe Eric?" Based on the other party's distinctive features, Wang Chong instantly recognized the identity of this servant.

Upon learning the other party's identity, Wang Chong's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly. The appearance of this name deviated somewhat from his previous expectations.

"According to the usual trajectory, shouldn't he have been sent to the sea area where Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others are? How did he end up in this sea area near the 'Eye of the Tide'?"

In a flash, Wang Chong made a reasonable deduction based on the known information:

"Could it be... that because I safely delivered Euryale to that island with the Bull Maze, her whereabouts weren't detected by Blackbeard or his spies? So, Blood Axe Eric, who was originally assigned to hunt down Euryale, was instead temporarily reassigned to patrol this important strategic sea area?"

This conjecture is highly probable. Wang Chong's lips curled slightly, his gaze refocusing on the enemy ship carrying the berserkers; the battle situation was now clear.

It's just a berserker; our enhanced version of Shabai is more than enough to handle it. There's no need for magicians like Aigo to take action.

Wang Chong's lips curled up slightly, his sharp gaze locking onto the enemy ship carrying Blood Axe Eric. The battle situation was now completely clear in his mind.

However, just as Wang Chong finished his investigation and was about to retract the Mind Network, he keenly sensed something amiss.

Deep within the enemy ship's hold, a faint, other follower's response could be heard. This response was extremely subtle, like a firefly flashing in the darkness, almost imperceptible without careful investigation.

Wang Chong's mind was highly focused, and the tendrils of his mental network silently extended, sweeping across that area once more. The faint aura was almost imperceptible, yet undeniably present, causing a flicker of doubt to cross his mind.

"...Wait, such a weak Servant's reaction...could it be..."

He suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them, and immediately and decisively gave the order: "One-Eyed Dragon, get the ship over there at full speed, forget about the barrage of artillery fire and tactical positions! We cannot let these three ships escape."

The voice was resolute, piercing through the commotion on the deck. Then, Wang Chong turned to Sajou Aika and said, "Aika, immediately set up a magical barrier to protect the ship from cannon fire."

Then, Wang Chong looked at Circe and added, "Circe, cast an acceleration spell to make the ship approach faster, and at the same time prepare to board and fight."

Finally, Wang Chong looked at the eager Elizabeth and solemnly instructed her: "Elizabeth, you will be the one to charge into the enemy ranks later. Be careful! The enemy only has one follower, but he is the renowned berserker Blood Axe Eric. Don't underestimate him."

"Understood!" everyone present responded in unison, and then sprang into action. The one-eyed pirate at the helm spun the wheel sharply, and the ship shot forward like an arrow, cutting through the waves.

Sajou Aika lightly raised her hand, and as the air rippled, a transparent magical shield instantly enveloped the ship. Meanwhile, Circe waved her wand, whispered an incantation, and an acceleration spell caused the sails to flutter loudly, increasing the ship's speed dramatically.

Elizabeth gripped her spear tightly, her eyes gleaming with excitement, a hint of anticipation playing on her lips. She thought to herself:

"Hehe, you stupid fat snake, I'm really looking forward to the day we reunite, and I'm looking forward to you listening to how I made a name for myself by helping my Master wreak havoc on the battlefield, just like a defeated dog!"

Kiyohime's absence made Elizabeth especially eager to show off her skills in front of Wang Chong. She had long wanted to demonstrate her abilities to Kiyohime.

To prevent some idiot fat snake from putting pressure on himself every day by talking about how he is favored by his Master.

Amidst the roar of artillery fire, enemy shells rained down, but all of them struck the magical barrier woven by Ayaka Sajou, creating ripples that could not be shaken in the slightest.

The barrier acted like a sturdy fortress, keeping the smoke and danger outside. Once the two ships were close enough to engage, Elizabeth took the lead.

She leaped into the air, her figure flashing across the sea like lightning, and landed steadily on the enemy's deck.

The moment her foot touched the deck, several flashes of blades came hurtling towards her. Elizabeth smiled contemptuously, casually flicking her spear; with a few crisp "cracks," the blades snapped in two.

With several screams, the attacking pirates were sent flying backward and crashed heavily onto the edge of the deck.

Elizabeth calmly surveyed her surroundings and said coldly, "Hmph, these small fry dare to swagger in front of me. I advise you to lay down your weapons and surrender now, or you'll either die by my gun or be thrown into the sea to feed the fish!"

Before she finished speaking, more pirates swarmed forward, their movements slow and full of openings in her eyes. With a flick of her wrist, her spear became a series of afterimages, striking with precision and instantly felling the attackers to the ground.

"Roar... Blood... The smell of blood!" Just as Elizabeth was getting into the swing of things, a deep roar tore through the air.

A burly figure crashed down from the sky, a giant axe whistling through the air as it slashed down at her. Elizabeth's pupils constricted as she sensed the oppressive, bloodthirsty aura, and she quickly dodged to the side.

The giant axe crashed down with a deafening roar, sending splinters of wood flying. Several pirates who were nearby were caught in the shockwave, screaming and coughing up blood as they collapsed.

Strangely, their blood rapidly drained away, pooling on the tall figure and forming a dense, bloody aura that spread a sweet, pungent smell.

"This is the enemy berserker Blood Axe Eric that Master mentioned... Tsk, such a strong bloodthirsty aura. I hate guys with such a strong bloodthirsty aura; it makes me think of very bad things..."

Elizabeth clicked her tongue, suppressing her displeasure, and then charged forward with her spear. She transformed into a graceful figure in crimson, her spear dancing like a dragon, engaging the raging Eric in fierce combat, sparks flying as their spears and axes clashed.

On the other side, Circe had also joined the battle. Facing pirates wielding knives or muskets, she first chanted a spell, a gentle breeze swirling around her as she moved at high speed between the decks, dodging attacks while waving her wand.

Chapter 554 Orion the Little Bear

Circe unleashed beams of small magical energy, precisely striking down the minions with remarkable efficiency.

"A berserker? How crude, pure violence, and not very bright... But that little girl seems pretty capable. I'll clear out these grunts first, then go provide support." Circe muttered to herself, her movements elegant and swift.

Meanwhile, Sajou Aika and the other pirates were engaged in a fierce battle with another nearby enemy ship. Relying on their Servant advantage and the strengthened pirate crew, their one-sided advantage in the battle became increasingly obvious.

After clearing out the remaining enemies, Circe immediately turned to Elizabeth and Eric's battle. She joined the fray, her magic and spear working in perfect harmony, unleashing a tidal wave of attacks on Eric.

Soon, under the combined attack of the two, Eric was forced to retreat. Elizabeth seized the opportunity, her spear tip striking like a viper's tongue, aiming straight for her opponent's chest.

"Cough...blood...I can't enjoy...blood..." Eric groaned as his chest was pierced, his body began to blur and become unreal, and finally dissipated into the air.

"Tsk, forced deportation magic... and this guy actually escaped." Circe saw through it at a glance, spat lightly in dissatisfaction, and the light at the tip of his wand slowly went out.

"What? I stabbed that guy right through, how come he's still not dead?" Elizabeth asked in bewilderment, her face filled with resentment, slamming her spear heavily on the ground.

“I can’t be wrong, and it must have triggered the condition of being on the verge of death, which is why the repatriation magic was activated.” Circe explained calmly, then turned around. “Alright, since they’ve already escaped, there’s no point in thinking about it anymore. We might as well tell the Master this news as soon as possible.”

Upon hearing this, Elizabeth stamped her foot in frustration, suppressing her anger, and followed Circe back.

……

Of the three enemy ships, one was severely damaged in the recent fierce battle, with multiple cracks and leaks in its hull, eventually listing and sinking into the sea.

The other two ships were quickly taken over by Wang Chong's pirates, and the crew cheered as they raised new flags, announcing that control had completely changed hands.

On the deck, the remaining enemy pirates met different fates: some surrendered in terror and were tied up and left in a corner; others resisted stubbornly and were killed on the spot.

After a bloody cleanup, the sea returned to calm, and the three ships drifted slowly with the current, their tattered sails fluttering in the wind.

At this moment, Wang Chong, along with Sajou Aika, Elizabeth, Circe, and others, boarded the enemy ship that had once been Bloodaxe Eric's flagship.

The deck was littered with the marks of battle—broken ropes, charred planks, and bound pirates huddled in corners, emitting low groans. The air was thick with the mingled scents of blood and salt.

"Why did Master suddenly bring us back to this enemy ship?" Elizabeth asked, puzzled, her brows furrowing slightly as she unconsciously tapped the ground with her spear.

“You’re asking me? How would I know… Perhaps there’s something here that the Master is interested in.” Circe shook her head, her gaze sweeping over the prisoners and piles of supply crates on the deck. The rough wooden crates, filled with food and weapons, looked inconspicuous in the sunlight.

As expected, Wang Chong led the group through the messy deck and into the depths of the cabin without saying a word.

Led by Wang Chong, they arrived at a dark corner where a heavy iron door stood, and faint sounds came from inside. Behind the door was a narrow cell with damp, mottled walls that smelled musty, and insect bite marks on the wooden bars.

"Could it be that the Master is looking for someone who has been locked up?" This thought arose in everyone's minds at the same time, and they exchanged puzzled glances.

"bang bang"

Wang Chong caught a glimpse of a small, blurry figure inside the cell. A faint smile appeared on his lips as he raised his hand and gently tapped the wooden bars. The sound was exceptionally clear in the silence.

"Yawn... Is it already dinnertime?" In the dimly lit cell, a small figure rubbed his eyes and sat up, scratching his furry back as he groggily walked towards the cell door. Light shone through the crack in the door, illuminating his short silhouette.

Just then, everyone else present noticed this strange presence.

"Wait... Is that the aura of a Servant? It's so faint." Circe blurted out, instinctively tightening her grip on her wand, her tone tinged with surprise.

"Little Servant... Could it be?" Sajō Aika reacted immediately. She clearly remembered that her prince had repeatedly instructed her to find a combination of a bear doll and a goddess. The figure before her, barely half a person's height, perfectly matched the bear doll image Wang Chong had described.

"Who are you calling a little kid! If I hadn't been cursed for no reason, how would I have ended up like this! If I were in my prime, watch me... wait, who are you?"

Circe's words clearly provoked the other person, and the small figure rushed to the railing in a fit of rage, his furry body trembling slightly with anger.

Sure enough, a teddy bear-like doll was completely exposed to everyone's view, its round eyes wide open, staring at the group of uninvited guests with a look of surprise.

"We are from another pirate crew. We clashed with the pirates on this ship, defeated them, and took control of the ship... However, we are slightly different from those pirates. We are a combination of Servants and Masters from different eras."

Wang Chong briefly outlined the identities of his group, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.

"Oh... So you're saying you're not that disgusting Blackbeard's men, right... and you fought with Blackbeard's men and won the battle."

The bear doll, having roughly grasped the situation, seemed somewhat elated, then spat and said indignantly:

"Pah! Those damned bastards should all be thrown into the sea to feed the fish. They've been locking me up these past few days, and I haven't even had a decent meal. The place I'm staying is awful, it smells moldy, and there are bugs biting me..."

"Alright, we're not here to listen to your complaints... Now that we've finished introducing ourselves, shouldn't you introduce yourself as someone else?" Wang Chong interrupted his complaints, his tone slightly urging.

"I...I am a Greek servant who was summoned here for unknown reasons...You may call me Orion." The bear puppet puffed out its chest and announced solemnly.

"Are you Orion?" Circe asked, raising an eyebrow. "Orion, son of the sea god and Euryale?"

"Haha... Does anyone really know my background so clearly? It's a little embarrassing..." Orion let out a strange laugh, shaking his head smugly. "Although I know I'm quite famous in Greece, I still hope to keep a low profile~"

"Stop bragging. Your greatest fame is probably being tricked by Apollo and shot dead by your lover. You're just one of the many unlucky people in Greece." Circe rolled her eyes, her words like sharp arrows piercing to the heart.

"Click—"

Upon hearing this, Orion froze instantly, as if petrified. His previously high spirits collapsed, and his ears drooped listlessly.

"So never show off in front of your fellow countrymen, or they might expose your shortcomings. We have two followers from Greece here." Elizabeth covered her mouth and chuckled, her spear resting on her shoulder, looking like she was watching a good show.

"Leave me alone... I'll just stay in this cell and die..." Deeply hurt, Orion turned away from everyone and drew dejected circles on the floor with his paws, his figure appearing particularly lonely.

"Alright, all of you stop interrupting. It's time to get down to business."

Wang Chong coughed lightly, raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and the laughter immediately ceased. He turned his gaze to Orion and continued:

"Orion, continue. How did you get imprisoned by these pirates? And what about that Servant outside, and the faction these pirates belong to... the Blackbeard Pirates? How much do you know about them?"

“If you’re asking about this… then may I make a request?” Orion slowly turned around, his tone becoming unusually serious, a pleading glint in his eyes.

"Go on," Wang Chong nodded slightly, already guessing seven or eight parts of the truth—Orion should have been inseparable from Artemis, but now he was the only one imprisoned, and the goddess's situation must be dangerous.

“I…I want to join you, but I only ask you to do me one favor: to take back my lover, Artemis, from the Blackbeard Pirates.”

Orion took a deep breath, his voice becoming firm:

"You have already fought a fierce battle with the Blackbeard Pirates. Given their vengeful nature, they will never let you go. A battle between you two is inevitable."

"Therefore, I will provide you with information about all the Servants on Blackbeard's side, in the only request that you help me retrieve my beloved Artemis."

After hearing Orion's words, everyone fell into deep thought.

"Artemis, the moon goddess? How could she, a deity, be captured by mortals? Could it be because she was demoted to the mortal realm? But that doesn't make sense; with her abilities, escaping would be a piece of cake..."

Circe analyzed the situation, muttering to herself as she tapped her chin with her fingertips. Just then, she noticed that with each word, Orion's head drooped lower and lower, almost burying itself in the downy hair on his chest.

"You...you wouldn't be suggesting it's because of you, would you?" Circe blinked, her tone filled with incredulous curiosity.

"Oh dear... because when they first came up to me, they were so polite, with delicious food, fine wine, and beautiful women serving me... I got a little carried away and by the time I realized what was happening, they had already caught me."

Orion scratched the back of his head sheepishly, his voice growing weaker: "I guess it was because I was taken hostage that Artemis was forced to stay on their pirate ship as well."

Chapter 555 Next Stop: The Showdown with Blackbeard

"..." In an instant, everyone was speechless, exchanging bewildered glances. They had never imagined that Orion, as a Servant, would fall into a trap due to such absurd negligence.

“Let’s have a moment of silence for Artemis. As expected, being love-struck only brings misfortune.” Circe said, glancing meaningfully at the silent Medea beside her, who simply turned her face away.

"Do you know why they came to arrest you?" Wang Chong continued to ask about the important matter, trying to steer the conversation back on track.

“I’m puzzled by this too… Logically speaking, we two Servants haven’t offended them, so why were we inexplicably arrested…” Orion spread his paws in confusion, clearly clueless about the matter.

"Alright... We'll agree to your request for now, since we also need to expand our forces. As the price for rescuing Artemis, you and Artemis will sign a Servant contract with me afterwards. Is that alright?"

Wang Chong spoke slowly, his tone revealing an uncompromising decisiveness.

"Oh, so you're the Master? You seem incredibly powerful. I thought you were a powerful Servant from some other era..."

Orion nodded, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, before replying sincerely, "Of course, after all, you helped us. And since you have Masters, judging from your appearance, you must also be here to solve the problems of this world. Artemis and I are naturally willing to join you."

Seeing that Orion had agreed, Wang Chong drew his weapon and quickly dismantled the prison door. He then brought Orion out and inquired about the equipment and resources of Blackbeard Edward's pirate crew.

Just like the original story, in addition to Edward himself, there are also the famous female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Rhett.

Eric, on the other hand, was responsible for guarding Orion and keeping it away from Blackbeard's main fleet. The reason for this was, naturally, to keep Artemis at bay.

And the person who made this suggestion was none other than Hector, who had infiltrated the Blackbeard Pirates as an inside agent.

"From this perspective, apart from Artemis, who may have been coerced into joining, the composition of Blackbeard's crew hasn't changed much... In that case, we can easily crush them now."

After hearing the plan, Wang Chong did not hesitate at all and ordered One-Eyed Dragon to sail the ship to the Eye of the Tide, preparing to collide with Blackbeard and his crew.

"This sea area only needs one Blackbeard."

The power within Wang Chong, originating from the Dark-Dark Fruit, began to stir uncontrollably.

Just hearing the name "Blackbeard" sent a clear throbbing through the depths of the Devil Fruit, as if it possessed its own will, intensely craving and urging it to devour the pirate who also bore the name "Blackbeard".

This unusual desire piqued Wang Chong's interest. He knew perfectly well that the "Blackbeard" Teach chosen by his Dark-Dark Fruit and the pirate hero Edward Teach in this Fate world were clearly individuals from different origins and completely different from each other.

However, the intense devouring desire emanating from the Dark-Dark Fruit at this moment clearly foreshadows a certain possibility—once it successfully devours Blackbeard from this FGO world, it might trigger some unexpected and wondrous changes.

"This is probably because of its 'fame'." As if sensing Wang Chong's doubts, the silent system provided an explanation in his mind at the right time.