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

"Hey, this sounds interesting! Since so many of our peers have believed that 'goddess sacrifice' nonsense and are rushing to get there, it seems this spectacle is definitely worth joining in."

As a pirate leader, any treasure rumor, whether true or false, that could attract countless pirates was enough to ignite her passion for adventure.

If they didn't get involved, they would truly be betraying the pirates' innate thirst for excitement and opportunity.

“But didn’t I just say that the area is currently very dangerous?” Dr. Roman’s voice came through the communicator, tinged with obvious worry.

"Those pirates are all vying for the goddess, wanting to gain the right to offer sacrifices to the sea god. If that happens, the Sea of ​​the Tide's Eye will practically become a chaotic battlefield of slaughter..."

Dr. Roman paused, his tone becoming even more serious: "Moreover, if word gets out and other pirates find out that we have a real goddess on board, who knows how many greedy pirates will covet her, and we'll probably face endless attacks!"

"What's there to be afraid of!" Captain Drake, upon hearing this, showed no fear whatsoever, but instead burst into a hearty and unrestrained laugh, as if Dr. Roman's worries were nothing more than a gentle breeze.

She stood tall, her face radiating absolute confidence, and her eyes swept across the crowd as she said, "Haven't we encountered enough pirate groups attacking us along the way? Hahaha, as pioneers opening up new sea routes, we should have the courage to face all difficulties and obstacles!"

After saying that, Captain Drake slammed his fist on the stone table and declared in a resounding voice, "Let the other pirate crews come at me! If I, Drake, let them take anything from me, from this day forward, my name will be written backwards!"

"Actually, Dr. Roman, we don't need to worry too much." Ritsuka tried to calm herself down and continued analyzing, "Now we have powerful allies like Mash and Captain Drake, plus Miss Euryale, Miss Medusa, and uh..."

Ritsuka paused for a moment, then turned her gaze to the large but quiet figure in the corner and began to recall the somewhat difficult-to-remember name.

"Mr. Asterius?"

Ritsuka tried calling out that difficult-to-pronounce name, and when Asterius heard someone call him, his huge head turned slightly, and a gentle smile appeared on his face, completely opposite to his previous violent image. He even nodded slightly in response.

This peculiar contrast stirred a strange feeling within Ritsuka.

However, Ritsuka quickly put aside her distractions and concluded, "In short, with so many powerful Servants, ordinary pirate crews should be no match for us."

"I'm afraid of encountering another large pirate crew led by Servants..."

Dr. Roman was not completely convinced and continued to remind him with concern:

"Moreover, don't forget that we have a powerful enemy on the surface—the Greek heroes of the Agor! They are the real culprits who caused this singularity, and they might even appear in the Eye of the Tide."

"But Doctor, didn't we come to this world precisely to solve the problem of the singularity? Since we'll have to fight those enemies sooner or later, wouldn't it be better to make contact earlier to better understand our opponents?"

Ritsuka analyzed:

"At that time, with many pirate groups around, we might be able to take advantage of the chaos and gather a lot of intelligence. If we are exposed, we can also use this to disrupt the situation and escape the pursuit of the Agor."

"Besides, we need to reunite with Mr. Wang Chong as soon as possible. The only place we can find him right now is there. Once we're with Mr. Wang Chong, do we really need to be afraid of those followers on the Agor?"

Upon hearing Ritsuka's answer, Dr. Roman remained silent for a moment, until a barely audible sigh was heard, before he continued:

"Alright... As things stand, there really isn't any better way to find Mr. Wang Chong's whereabouts. I believe you won't just sit here and wait to die. In that case, heading towards the Sea of ​​Tides might be the only option... However, everyone, please be extremely careful!"

Seeing that Dr. Roman had finally agreed, the group no longer hesitated and immediately began preparations. They quickly packed their belongings and left the labyrinthine island. The setting sun cast long shadows of the stone pillars at the labyrinth's entrance.

Chapter 602 Leisurely Days

On their way back to the ship, the group indeed encountered another pirate gang with malicious intentions.

This group of pirates was clearly after Euryale, the "goddess." They had already clashed with Drake's pirate crew, and the two sides were locked in fierce combat.

Fortunately, there were no powerful Servants in this team. Under Ritsuka's precise command, and with Drake's gunfire, Mash's solid defense, and the swift and fierce attacks of the Servants, the battle ended quickly, and the attackers were easily defeated.

Afterwards, the group cleaned up the battlefield and collected some spoils. Euryale, Medusa, and Asterius then followed Ritsuka and Mash onto Captain Drake's renowned "Golden Deer".

As the sails rose, the ship slowly sailed away from the labyrinthine island, leaving a white trail on the azure sea as it headed towards the unknown "Sea of ​​the Tide."

However, high in the sky, beyond everyone's sight, a sharp-eyed eagle circled, taking in everything that happened on the island, including the entire process of everyone boarding the ship and leaving. Only when the Golden Deer became a tiny dot on the horizon did it take flight and disappear into the distance.

……

"I see. I understand..."

Meanwhile, deep within another island overrun by ferocious pterosaurs, Wang Chong sat cross-legged, his body enveloped in a pure aura of Originium energy. He circulated his power while listening to Semiramis's report over the communicator.

Through the familiar vision shared by the Empress, Wang Chong learned that Euryale had successfully reunited with the Chaldea group, and that if nothing unexpected happened, they would soon set off for the Sea of ​​Tides.

"It's a good opportunity to let Ritsuka meet up with the people from the Agor and see how she can cope with this predicament."

Wang Chong's voice was calm and even, as if he were discussing a pre-arranged chess game.

After all, Wang Chong had originally planned to have Chaldea deal with the Argonauts. These Greek heroes were one of the culprits behind this singularity, so it was only right for Ritsuka and the others to handle it.

The only thing Wang Chong needs to be careful about now is that the Servant lineup on the Agor this time is much stronger than in the original timeline, which means there are many variables.

"Fortunately, after the experience in Rome, Ritsuka's ability to command Servants is now vastly different from before."

Wang Chong pondered to himself:

"In addition, I specifically arranged for Medusa and Euryale to support their team, so at least they won't be helpless when facing those Greek heroes."

In addition, as a last resort, he also had the Servants on Noah's Ark who were ready to provide support at any time.

He himself would even go to the Sea of ​​Tides and completely disrupt the situation, so as to buy Atalanta enough time to safely bring the Ark of the Covenant back to the Isle of the Wyverns.

After briefly giving out the follow-up instructions, Wang Chong cut off the communication. Not long after, another communication request came in, this time from Euryale.

She found a secluded corner and reported to Wang Chong that she had successfully reunited with the Chaldeans.

Wang Chong also shared the plan with her and told her to be careful, which Yuri naturally agreed to.

"Master~" After reporting the important matter, Euryale's tone immediately turned coquettish, "Although I bravely completed the mission this time, I was also quite frightened! You have to make it up to me properly after this troublesome singularity is resolved~"

She gave a soft hum, with a hint of coquetry, and then asked curiously, "Also, Master, when do you plan to officially meet Ritsuka and the others from Chaldea?"

“No rush,” Wang Chong replied calmly. “When the time is right, you can come to this Pterodactyl Island to meet me. In the current phase, I will also lead a fleet to try to explore the Sea of ​​Tides. If the time is right, you may be able to meet me there in advance.”

Hearing that Wang Chong also planned to go to the Sea of ​​Tides, Euryale's previously gloomy and depressed mood instantly brightened. She chatted with her Master on the communicator for a while longer before reluctantly hanging up.

After the communication ended, Wang Chong continued to focus on his daily studies. He used his [Purification] ability to gradually dissolve the sacred sealing power within his body, while simultaneously mobilizing the power of the black mist to continuously transform and assimilate the dissipated sacred energy.

In the meantime, he waited for a message from Atalanta, so he wouldn't have to find a secluded place to receive it. Waiting for Atalanta's message in a quiet room was just right.

However, when a complete cycle of Qi circulation ended and Wang Chong slowly finished his practice, he found that there was still no new news from Atalanta.

"It seems there hasn't been any breakthrough progress on her end yet," Wang Chong thought to himself.

So Wang Chong got up, straightened his robes, and strolled out of the quiet room. After passing through several corridors, he went straight to the dungeon that had been specially built inside the room.

About an hour later, Wang Chong emerged from the dark dungeon looking relaxed. He casually adjusted his belt, a look of satisfied refreshment on his face.

Because he did not encounter any formidable enemies on his return journey, he returned to Wyvern Island, his base, a day ahead of schedule.

Before he set sail, he ordered his pirates to build him a rather comfortable residence on the island.

The house contained a meditation room for his practice, as well as a dungeon specifically for "educating" certain "criminals." The pirate sisters, Anne Bernie and Mary Ryder, whom he had previously captured, were transferred and imprisoned in this dungeon.

During the six days of waiting, Wang Chong would often go to the dungeon to "check on" Anne and Mary. Anne, needless to say, had already surrendered to Wang Chong and was now completely obedient to him. Under his "tutelage," she even learned many novel and daring "positions."

Anne was not far from complete moral decay, especially when she was performing those "movements" in front of the unconscious Mary. She became more and more skilled at it and even dared to say some harsh and hurtful things to Mary.

Wang Chong saw all this and knew that Annie was mentally and physically ready to face the final moment of "truth," waiting only for Mary's spirit to be completely worn down to the brink of collapse.

Mary, on the other hand, maintained a state of outward docility but inward stubbornness. Although her body had tragically grown accustomed to and even begun to crave contact with Wang Chong through day after day of "education," a fierce fire of resentment and resistance still burned deep within her eyes.

This stubbornness, however, aroused in Wang Chong a long-lost interest, much like when he ravaged "w" back then. During this waiting period, he was happy to "educate" this headstrong female pirate, observing with a playful eye to see how long her will could hold out before she finally gave in.

After completing his "educational work" for the day, Wang Chong would usually inspect the island. Sometimes he would seek out Artemis to communicate, hoping to increase the moon goddess's understanding and favor towards him;

Sometimes he would bring along Aika Sajou, Elizabeth Bathory, and others to stroll and chat on the island, cultivating their relationship.

He would also have Medea and Circe, who were skilled in magic, supervise the pirate captives and establish effective magic workshops and defensive barriers in key locations on the island to deal with potential enemies or the restless pterosaurs on the island.

Overall, life on the island, while fraught with some troubles, is quite pleasant.

Wang Chong planned to wait until the Chaldea group's ships were close to the Sea of ​​Tides before leading his fleet to the area.

After all, his Pterodactyl Island was relatively close to that sea area. If he did not encounter strong interception, he could reach the center of the sea in about five days if he sailed at full speed.

Time slipped away quietly in this rhythm, and five days passed in a flash...

On this day, after finishing the routine "supplementary education work," Wang Chong stretched contentedly and walked out of the room.

He was just about to find a servant to chat with or do something else to pass the time when his gaze inadvertently swept across the area and he happened to catch a glimpse of Medea quietly returning from the depths of the island's dense jungle.

Wang Chong's eyes narrowed slightly, a knowing glint in them. In the past few days, he had seen Medea emerge from the forest in such a mysterious manner more than once.

He knew, of course, that Medea was secretly plotting something. In fact, he knew that Medea herself was aware that he had probably already noticed her little schemes.

The two maintained a tacit, delicate balance.

but……

"The time is almost ripe..." Wang Chong murmured to himself, while simultaneously bringing up the mission information panel that only he could see. The progress of the mission "[Shared Fate: Jason]" was clearly displayed:

(1 [Shared Fate: Jason] Fate Branch: Fearless Challenge)

Mission Summary: After setting sail, Jason's crew endured numerous hardships and challenges, and it was precisely this legendary adventure that made the legend of the Agor unforgettable for posterity.

Please complete 5 challenging sea trials. Current progress: 3/5.

2 [Shared Fate: Jason] Fate Branch: Cursed Love.

Mission Objective: Upon arriving in Colchis, the land of the Golden Fleece, Princess Medea, under the influence of Cupid, becomes deeply attracted to Jason. To help Jason escape the kingdom, Medea commits the heinous crime of murdering her brother.

Please raise Medea's favorability towards you to 100. Current favorability: 80 points.

The "Fearless Challenge" progress now includes two additional events: successfully rescuing Artemis and defeating the Blackbeard Pirates. Once you complete a quest involving defeating a powerful Servant or a similarly difficult mission, you should be able to collect five challenges.

Meanwhile, Medea's favorability rating finally broke through the 80-point mark thanks to her own careful planning and stimulation.

Wang Chong knew very well what 80 points of favorability meant for Medea's obsessive and passionate personality. To win over the "love" she believed in, she would absolutely stop at nothing and use any means necessary.

“However, Medea’s madness… is exactly what I need.” A meaningful smile appeared on Wang Chong’s lips. A clear outline of a plan had already taken shape in his mind.

Chapter 603 Night Encounter with Medea

The night was as dark as ink, staining the island. Medea finished counting the last batch of magical materials and returned to her room.

That face, which always maintained a calm and composed demeanor in front of others, seemed to be shrouded in dark clouds and became somber the moment the door closed.

She looked around at the unchanging furnishings in the room and sighed silently, as if the quiet space itself was pressing down on her emotions.

"The things... materials... were all secretly prepared and transported to the designated location during the setup of the island magic array."

She murmured to herself, as if confirming something, or as if trying to convince herself.

Then she sat down at the table, picked up a quill pen, dipped it in special ink, and began to quickly and precisely sketch intricate lines and symbols on the tough parchment.

The structure of the magic array, which she had already rehearsed countless times in her mind, was crystal clear. What she needed to do now was to perfectly replicate this dangerous blueprint in the shortest possible time.

The pen tip scratched across the parchment, moving smoothly along the paper. Moments later, an intricately designed magic circle, exuding an ominous aura, appeared on the page.

"The inscription of the magic circle... is perfect. Now, let's preset it again, and it will be flawless." Medea examined her work, a resolute glint in her eyes.

After confirming that everything was correct, she did not hesitate to bring the parchment close to the candlelight on the table. The flames greedily licked the paper, quickly devouring it, leaving only a small clump of ash that drifted away in the candlelight.

However, the successful rehearsal brought no relief. Instead, the gloom on her face deepened, and her eyes flashed with a fierce light in the flickering candlelight.

"But now, two fatal problems stand in our way..."

Medea clenched her fingers, her knuckles turning slightly white, and thought to herself:

"Firstly, there's my aunt, Circe. Her eyes are too sharp. She must have noticed when I used those materials, and she might even have guessed what I was planning... Once she reports to Lord Wang Chong, all my efforts will be in vain, and I will be doomed forever."

"Secondly... I frequently traveled to and from the depths of the forest, and in the end, I was still caught by Lord Wang Chong several times."

A barely perceptible hint of panic flickered in Medea's eyes, and she unconsciously began biting her nails.

“He has already become suspicious of me… With his keen senses, a little investigation will surely reveal my true purpose: to use the power of the spiritual veins to construct the magic array that can remove the ‘Holy Protective Seal Array’ on my body and cleanse the holy energy buried within me!”

"Ultimately, there's only one core issue—we absolutely cannot let Lord Wang Chong know about all this! But..." Medea's nails dug deep into her palms, causing a slight stinging pain, "The arrow is already on the bowstring, and I'm only one step away from being exposed."

The candlelight illuminated Medea's pale yet stubborn face, a result of her long inner struggle, her purple eyes swirling with a desperate madness:

"Never mind! To win Lord Wang Chong's love, to possess what I've always dreamed of... I'm willing to pay any price! Success or failure, I, Medea... will never regret it!"

Just as Medea was almost suffocating under the weight of these heavy thoughts, racking her brains to figure out how to secretly complete the forbidden arrangement at the core of the island's spiritual veins—

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

A clear and steady knock sounded without warning.

Medea's heart clenched, almost leaping out of her chest! She froze on the spot, her blood seemingly freezing in an instant. Who was it? Circe? Or...him?!

"Medea?" A familiar voice, so familiar it made her heart tremble, yet now it plunged her into an icy abyss—it was Wang Chong!

A profound sense of horror gripped her. She frantically tried to wipe away any lingering gloom and fierceness from her face, then quickly scanned the room to make sure there were no suspicious traces exposed.

Taking a deep breath and suppressing the scream that was about to burst from her throat, she tried to make her voice sound calm and even: "...Please come in."

The door was pushed open, and Wang Chong's tall figure appeared in the doorway, the moonlight outlining his silhouette behind him. A faint smile played on his lips as his gaze casually swept across the room, finally settling on her.

"What?" Wang Chong raised an eyebrow, his tone slightly teasing. "Judging from your expression, you don't seem too welcoming of me?"