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

"The truly beautiful women are those sweet, soft, and completely innocent little girls."

As he spoke, Teach's expression became somewhat eerie. His undisguised, twisted fanaticism sent chills down the spines of those who watched.

Elizabeth, who was initially furious, felt a chill run down her spine upon hearing this. She couldn't help but say, "Is this person...is this person a pervert?"

“Oh, I know about this stuff. In later generations, there’s a specific term to describe them—” Ayaka Sajou, a modern person, said slowly, “Lolicon… yeah, they’re disgusting creatures rotten to the core.”

As if Teach had overheard Ayaka Sajou's comment, Teach looked furious, as if a red line had been crossed, and said:

"So what if you're a lolicon! Did lolicons eat your rice? Why are you so hostile towards lolicons?"

"We simply admire the purity and innocence of young girls. Is that wrong? Seeing their happy smiles... it's as if all the weariness and hurt of adulthood are purified and healed!"

Chapter 563 Clash (Part 1)

For a moment, Teach's words silenced everyone present, yet Teach continued to speak at length:

"Of all the types of loli, my favorite is the loli mom."

"Think about it carefully. When you've suffered so much injustice and want to cry it out, your parents will only think you're not acting like an adult, your brothers will only think you're childish, and your wife will only think you're weak!"

"Only a little girl mom! A little girl mom will hold your head and gently say, 'Don't cry, don't cry, Mommy will protect you'... Do you know what it feels like to have all your grievances poured out? That's true motherly love—ah!"

Before Teach could finish speaking, a beam of light struck him and sent him flying.

"Sorry, I just couldn't stand this weird talk anymore, so I took action without declaring war. You won't mind, will you?"

Artemis asked the person opposite her.

"It's alright... We're just as troubled by this, or rather, you did a great job."

The two female pirates opposite gave him a thumbs up and said...

This shows that, regardless of one's stance, it is often easier to reach a united front in eradicating "abnormalities".

"Let's end this boring farce here for now, everyone. It's time to return the goddess we worked so hard to obtain."

Hector coughed lightly, breaking the current atmosphere of "shared hatred against a common enemy," and said.

“I am not your possession, Hector!”

Artemis frowned, her tone resolute and unwavering. Standing firmly at the bow, she looked directly at Hector with piercing eyes and said:

"Now that I have so many allies standing here, the situation has reversed. It's my turn to settle old scores with you!"

Before she finished speaking, she had already raised the longbow that shone with moonlight, deftly nocked the arrow on the bowstring with her right hand, and aimed the sharp arrowhead at Hector without hesitation, instantly spreading a chilling killing intent.

Hector reacted extremely quickly, almost the instant Artemis raised her bow, he held his heavy spear horizontally in front of him, assuming a tight defensive stance.

Instead of being nervous, he let out a contemptuous sneer, a meaningful smile curving his lips:

"Companions? Hmph, Artemis, are you sure these people are trustworthy 'companions,' and not just people who have just escaped our grasp only to fall into the trap of another pack of jackals? This world is truly unpredictable."

His gaze swept over Circe and the others, a hint of scrutiny in his eyes, and he chuckled, "You should know that in these turbulent waters, your value to most pirates far surpasses that of gold and the legendary mountains of treasure buried deep in the sea!"

What did he mean by that?

Upon hearing this, Elizabeth tilted her head in confusion, making no attempt to conceal her gaze as she looked Artemis up and down beside her, her voice loud enough for Hector on the other side to hear clearly:

"'More precious than gold and treasures buried in the deep sea'? But I don't see any earth-shattering treasures hidden on Artemis."

Elizabeth's blunt words left Hector somewhat helpless. He scratched his head in frustration, his tone filled with disbelief:

"Hey, don't tell me you were kept in the dark about this news that's spread all over the sea? What kind of isolated corner of the world did you pirates and your followers come from?"

"...You should know that this matter has been the talk of the pirate world for a long time! Besides, if you weren't here for this goddess, why would you risk coming to a place like the 'Eye of the Tides'?"

Hector's words were like a pebble thrown into calm water, but they stirred up even bigger ripples in the hearts of Circe and the others.

They looked at each other, exchanging puzzled glances, their faces blank, clearly unaware of what Hector was referring to.

“You see, Hector,” Artemis said, her bowstring taut slightly loosening as she spoke with even greater certainty. “These friends have come to help me with genuine sincerity. Your clumsy attempt to sow discord has come to an end!”

“This is truly bizarre…” Hector shook his head in confusion, his sharp gaze sweeping over the group opposite him. “Who exactly is your leader? Didn’t you even bother to find out what kind of storm was brewing in this area before boarding the ship and setting sail?”

“I do not know much about what’s new in this sea area…” Just then, a calm but slightly cold female voice rang out, and Medea slowly walked forward.

She gracefully raised her hand and gently lifted the large hood covering her head, revealing a beautiful yet somewhat cold face.

“But Hector, there’s an old score to settle between you and the men on the Agor—between you and me.”

"Huh!?" Hector's pupils suddenly contracted, and his body tensed instantly.

In fact, he had just been on high alert, not only against Artemis's arrows, but also against Circe, who knew his secrets.

Originally, he planned to launch a swift and decisive attack to eliminate this "traitor" from the Agor if he dared to mention the ship's secrets.

However, to Hector's utter surprise, the one who stepped forward and revealed his secret identity was none other than the very figure he thought had long since sunk into the deep sea.

Medea's sudden appearance completely disrupted his plans! He didn't even have time to stop her, and his identity as a spy infiltrating the Blackbeard Pirates was exposed to everyone without warning.

"Miss Medea...it's you..."

Hector's voice was slightly hoarse, his usual composure completely gone.

"Although I knew you might still be alive, I really didn't expect you to reappear in front of me at this time, in this way..."

After he finished speaking, his gaze involuntarily became extremely wary. While saying polite words, he quickly scanned the crowd behind Medea, trying to spot a figure that chilled him to the bone.

Because of the contract, Hector and the others knew that Medea's life was safe. However, Medea was not the only one who sank into the icy sea that year...

If Medea appears here unharmed, then... is that nightmarish man also lurking nearby?

The mere thought of that man instantly conjured up a suffocating image in Hector's mind:

That terrifying power was enough to pierce the chest of the invincible hero Hercules with a single punch! Hercules was a hero even more powerful than Achilles, yet he was so utterly helpless before that monstrous man.

The thought that the man might be just a stone's throw away sent a chill down Hector's spine—if the man were here, he probably wouldn't even have a chance to escape back to the Agor!

Sensing the fleeting fear in Hector's eyes, Medea smiled knowingly and said softly:

"Heh, you don't need to panic so much. If he were really here, you would probably be a cold corpse by now. To be honest, I lost contact with him after that shipwreck, and his whereabouts are still unknown."

Although Medea offered an explanation, Hector's tense nerves were not completely relaxed, and he clearly still harbored deep doubts about her explanation.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm the shock in his heart, and asked in a deep voice, "So, Miss Medea, what exactly is your intention in making such a big fuss, even gathering our former 'traitor' Circe around you?"

Want to know?

Medea's smile deepened, carrying a hint of mystery. She gracefully raised her hand, pointing to the empty sea beside her.

"It's simple. Let's move to that quiet platform and have a frank discussion. Of course—" she changed her tone, her voice becoming firm, "this also means that your mission as a spy must end immediately. Not participating in the upcoming battles between my men and your colleagues—that's not a problem for you, is it?"

As soon as Medea pointed, a huge column of water burst open from the sea without warning and shot into the sky.

The water flowed rapidly, solidifying and shaping in the air, instantly forming a wide platform entirely composed of pure water elements, which floated steadily above the waves, emitting a faint blue light.

Medea's figure then floated up, as if she had regained her former witchly grace, and landed lightly on the water platform. She stood quietly in the center of the platform, awaiting Hector's decision.

Hector stared at the suspended water platform, his eyes filled with hesitation and struggle, clearly weighing the pros and cons.

Just as he hesitated, a familiar voice, filled with intense anger, rang out from behind him:

"Don't listen to that woman's instigation, Professor Hector!"

The speaker was none other than Teach, who had just been shot away by Artemis's arrow.

The dazzling beam of light on his body had vanished without a trace, and his previous cynical and delusional demeanor had also disappeared.

Instead, there was a coldness and ruthlessness unique to pirate leaders. Teach's eyes were sharp as an eagle's, and he said:

"Although I don't understand you, or the Agor behind you, or what grudges and entanglements you have with this woman, I, Teach, have been on the high seas for so many years and I understand one ironclad rule: the more people involved in dividing the cake, the smaller the cake each person gets, and the greater the variables become!"

He paused, his tone turning sinister, cutting straight to the heart of the matter:

"By the way, from the very first day you joined my Blackbeard Pirates, I sensed something was off about you... I suspected you had ulterior motives for joining my pirate ship."

Teach snorted and then added:

"Hmph! Although your identity as a traitor has been exposed, that doesn't mean we have to turn on you immediately. How about this, let's work together to get rid of these troublesome women in front of us, shall we?"

Chapter 564 Clash (Part 2)

"After that, let the Agor ship group you're loyal to have a fair fight with my Blackbeard Pirates, and let strength decide who deserves to be the sole and true ruler of this vast sea, how about it?"

Hector was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. He could indeed sense that Teach always harbored a subtle wariness towards him, but most of the time, the trust and reliance shown by this now-famous pirate captain was genuine.

In addition, Teach's usual obsession with those strange hobbies and seemingly absurd ways of doing things made Hector feel a slight contempt for him deep down.

"Hehehe..."

Hector let out a low, enigmatic laugh and slowly shook his head:

"Truly astonishing, Boss Teach. I didn't expect you to notice such clues on the very first day of our landing... Indeed, even in this later era, when magic has dissipated and the gods have retreated, the insight of people from later generations should not be underestimated..."

Hector's tone held a hint of emotion, which quickly turned resolute:

"Unfortunately! Boss Teach, your offer is tempting, but I must refuse. Because this princess holds our lifeline in her hands, which we cannot defy. We simply cannot disobey her orders... From now on, you will have to carry this whole show on your own."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hector did not hesitate. He pushed off with his feet and leaped up like a nimble petrel, landing steadily on the water platform summoned by Medea, instantly separating himself from the people on the deck below who were about to fall into a chaotic battle.

"Tch! I've always respected you as a teacher, and in the end, I'm being led by the nose by a woman's orders..."

Blackbeard Teach stared at Hector's figure disappearing on the water platform, his face full of undisguised contempt and anger. He spat fiercely in the direction of the platform: "He has utterly disgraced all men!"

Then, Teach turned his rage on Elizabeth and the others, abruptly raising the arm wreathed in ominous black energy, and roared:

"Perfect! I'll personally wipe out all of you eyesores! It'll also let some arrogant fools open their eyes and see what a true pirate king is all about!"

"Awaken! The mighty power of the abyss sea god, transform into a vortex that devours everything, swallow them whole, people and ships!"

With a deafening roar from Teach, a huge, deep black vortex with terrifying suction suddenly appeared in front of him!

The vortex spun wildly, as if trying to engulf all light and matter in its path. Judging by Teach's actions, it was clear he intended to swallow Circe and her ship whole, along with everyone on board!

"Whoosh—!" A terrifying suction force instantly enveloped the deck. The petite Orion was the first to be hit and was completely unable to resist this violent force. His small body was pulled backward like a kite with a broken string, and he was about to be sucked into the vortex abyss!

At the critical moment, a fair and strong hand reached out in time and accurately grabbed Orion by the back of the neck!

"Honestly, darling, I warned you to be careful, why are you still running around outside!"

Artemis looked helplessly at the little bear she had brought back in her left hand, and then made a move that terrified Orion.

Artemis instantly grasped Orion's neck and her bow arm together with her left hand! Then, without hesitation, her right hand rested on the bowstring, and a dazzling light began to gather at her fingertips:

"Ready to charge together, tri-star amore m (the love arrow of the moon goddess)!!"

"Wait, wait a minute!!!"

Orion was so frightened that he kicked his limbs wildly and screamed in terror:

"Artemis! Can't you just put me on your back properly first?! You're choking me like this, holding the bow, and if you squeeze me, I can't breathe and I'm going to roll my eyes—hahahahaha!!!"

Sure enough, as Artemis unconsciously clenched her left hand to stabilize her shot, Orion was immediately choked so hard that his tongue lolled out, he saw stars, and almost fainted on the spot.

Artemis's dazzling arrow, imbued with "love," has already been released from the bow!

The beam of light, containing destructive energy, shot with unparalleled precision towards the center of the terrifying black vortex summoned by Teach, like a meteor tearing through space!

"boom--!!!"

A deafening explosion suddenly rang out, and blinding light and violent energy shockwaves spread out instantly!

When the light subsided, Blackbeard Teach was seen covered in thick smoke, his face scorched, and looking utterly disheveled. He stumbled back more than a dozen steps on the deck before finally managing to steady himself.

Despite his disheveled appearance, Teach managed to withstand a powerful Noble Phantasm attack from Artemis, only ending up "smoking all over."

The opponent's astonishing defensive capabilities and profound strength caused all the Servants present to frown, a heavy shadow falling over their hearts.

"We must close the distance!" At the same time, Anne Bernie, Blackbeard's comrade, quickly assessed the battlefield situation and ordered her companions in rapid succession, "We can't let their ranged attackers run rampant! Mary, Eric! It's up to you two to charge ahead and create a breakthrough for us!"

"Roar! Taste the blood!" The berserker Eric could no longer contain his killing intent. He let out a beast-like roar and, without saying another word, brandished his weapon and charged forward like an arrow released from a bow!

Upon seeing Mary and Eric's fierce attack, the others immediately sprang into action, each meeting their chosen opponents according to the previously planned strategy.

"Big guy, if you want me to pay the price with my blood, show me your true skills first!" Elizabeth shouted, her figure as nimble as lightning, her spear precisely stabbing towards the berserker Eric's ribs.

This attack was not intended to be fatal, but rather cleverly forced Eric to abandon his original intention of rushing towards his own magician and instead focus his furious rage and offensive on her.

"What do you mean? Who should deal with that girl who's good at close combat?" Circe glanced at Mary Reid, who was rapidly approaching, and quickly sought advice from Ayaka Sajou beside her.

“Leave it to me.” Sajou Aika’s tone was calm but carried an undeniable decisiveness. “After all, with your frail magician’s physique, you probably can’t withstand more than a few blows from her sharp blade.”

Before she could finish speaking, Sajou Aika had already leaped forward without hesitation to meet her.

Suddenly, a deep black mist, capable of inducing instinctive unease, surged around Ayaka Sajou, as if an invisible armor had appeared around her.

Immediately afterwards, Aika Sajou actually engaged in a hand-to-hand fight with Mary, who was wielding a sharp curved sword!