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

He was panting heavily, his eyes flashing with a desperate, crazed light, as if he were about to do something earth-shattering.

Immediately afterward, when Jason lowered his voice and quickly and decisively revealed the entire risky plan, the expressions of all the Greek heroes around him changed drastically.

Hector frowned, being the first to step forward and question, his tone filled with worry: "Jason, isn't this... too risky? What if..."

"What if my ass!!"

Hector's questioning was like igniting a powder keg; Jason erupted, roaring hysterically, his spittle almost hitting Jason's face:

"Do you think we have any other way to go?! Huh?! This is our last chance! Our only chance to win over the goddess and turn the tide!"

"If we don't want to be completely wiped out by that monstrous man, that goddess is our last hope for a comeback! Everyone, fucking execute the plan! Immediately! Right now!!"

Faced with Jason's death order, bound by both the Command Spell and the Holy Grail, the Greek heroes, though unwilling, had no choice but to carry out this insane plan.

Theseus took a deep breath, glanced at his companion with a complicated expression, and then, with heavy steps, very slowly, stepped onto the arena.

Jason turned around without hesitation, and with the core members of the Agor, strode quickly out of the arena without looking back, their figures disappearing swiftly into the shadows of the passageway.

Fujimaru Ritsuka and her group keenly noticed the unusual movements of the Agor.

Mashu was the first to ask, "Senior, did they... give up? Did they think Mr. Theseus was no match for Mr. Wang Chong, so they left without even looking at the result?"

"No, if they believe Theseus will lose, wouldn't it be simpler to just forfeit? Why bother having Theseus go on stage?"

Ritsuka immediately shook her head, her gaze sharply fixed on the direction where Jason and the others had disappeared. After a pause, she added:

"Moreover, look at how Mr. Theseus came on stage. He dawdled and walked with heavy steps. He didn't look like he was going to fight at all. It was more like he was... deliberately stalling for time."

"Doctor, please track the movements of the people on the Agor immediately. We need to prevent them from having any schemes!"

Chapter 655 The Goddess is Kidnapped

"Received, Ritsuka! I'm tracking it..."

Dr. Roman paused, then said:

"...It's confirmed! A portion of the crew of the Agor are indeed navigating away from the arena waters, heading in a clear direction, and it seems they really intend to evacuate."

"What about the rest of them? What are they doing?" Ritsuka pressed, her unease growing.

“The remaining Servants… their behavior is a bit strange.” Roman’s voice was filled with confusion. “They are scattered around the outer area of ​​the arena, and their movements are completely erratic, as if they are… wandering around aimlessly? We can’t tell their intentions at all.”

“Jason’s only goal has always been the goddess… What are they planning? They can’t possibly bring in any powerful outside help at a time like this, can they?” Ritsuka frowned, pondering the other party’s true intentions.

"I don't know what they're trying to do..."

At this moment, Captain Drake, who had been observing the arena, suddenly spoke, her tone clearly questioning, and pointed her finger at the arena:

"But Lord Wang Chong's behavior also seems a bit off to me. Poseidon announced the start of the competition a long time ago, so why haven't these two on the stage made a move yet? And... they seem to be chatting?"

Drake's reminder immediately drew everyone's attention back to the center of the ring.

As expected, Wang Chong and Theseus stood facing each other, not at all on the verge of drawing their swords, but instead engaged in some kind of conversation. The atmosphere was unusually peaceful, a stark contrast to the deafening cheers and shouts of the surrounding audience.

Everyone was immediately puzzled: What exactly is Wang Chong doing?

On the ring, the audience's cheers and boos surged like a tide, but Wang Chong paid no heed.

He seemed to be calculating something, and after a moment, he looked up at Theseus, whose expression was complex, and spoke in a calm tone that carried an undeniable authority:

"The time is almost up. Now that the deal is done, everyone should prepare themselves. Put aside any other thoughts. If you truly want to reclaim the glory and dignity that belong to heroes, then act according to the agreement."

Theseus sighed deeply, his face a mixture of resolve and relief. He solemnly nodded slightly to Wang Chong:

"Then, we entrust our long-cherished wish, and the future of this world... entirely to you, sir."

Having said that, he no longer hesitated, suddenly raised the heavy club in his hand, and assumed a fighting stance.

Wang Chong didn't even look at the stance he was taking. The instant Theseus raised his hand, Wang Chong's figure vanished from his spot as if by teleportation, and the next moment he suddenly appeared in front of Theseus, his speed exceeding the limits of visual perception.

"boom!"

A dull thud resounded. Wang Chong seemingly casually threw a punch, yet an overwhelming force struck Theseus precisely.

Theseus was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, falling helplessly out of the ring and crashing heavily onto the ground outside the ring.

The whole process was incredibly fast. From Wang Chong's disappearance to Theseus' defeat, it all happened in the blink of an eye, so much so that many viewers didn't even see what happened.

"...That's...it's over?" Mashu blinked, her voice filled with disbelief and astonishment.

"Judging from the results... it is indeed over."

Ritsuka stared intently at the direction Theseus landed, then warily glanced in the direction the Agor crew had left in, muttering to herself:

"Over on the Agor... there have been absolutely no unexpected developments. Now, all we need to do is wait for the Poseidon's phantom to reappear and declare Mr. Wang Chong the victor, and this long battle for the goddess will finally come to a close..."

However, Ritsuka hadn't finished speaking—

"BOOM—!!!"

A terrifying explosion, far exceeding the sound of any previous battle, suddenly erupted in the very heart of the arena!

The source of the explosion was the thick stone wall behind the platform where the goddess was imprisoned.

The once incredibly sturdy stone wall was torn open by the violent force, creating a huge, irregular gap. Debris and dust shot into the sky like a volcanic eruption!

The deafening roar and violent shockwave instantly swept across the entire arena!

Faced with this sudden and dramatic change, all the spectators, who were waiting for the final result, turned their attention to the Goddess Platform, which was shrouded in smoke and dust and had a huge hole in it.

What on earth happened there?!

"What's going on?!"

"Explosion! It's over by the goddess's side!"

"An attack?!"

A series of chaotic sounds rang out, interfering with everyone's judgment.

Ritsuka's heart sank, a strong sense of foreboding gripping her. She almost screamed the order:

"Mash! Medusa! Musashi! Captain Drake, get ready! Doctor! Scan the epicenter immediately! How is the goddess?!"

"The smoke and dust are too thick! The interference is severe! But... the goddess's aura is fluctuating violently! A high-speed object is approaching her! Wait... how could it be... Hercules! And... Chiron?! Hector?! Weren't they scattered? How come they're all near the explosion point?!"

Dr. Roman's voice was filled with shock and disbelief. He had clearly been confused by Jason's team's erratic and scattered movements, and was only now belatedly piecing together all the clues.

"Their target has always been the goddess! They've spread out to mislead us; their real plan is to seize her!"

"Damn it! It's the Agor! It's approaching the arena at high speed!"

"What?!" Ritsuka's pupils contracted sharply. Upon hearing this information, she instantly understood Jason's seemingly abandoning his departure and Theseus's true intention in stalling for time! This was a meticulously planned feint!

"Stop them!" Ritsuka shouted to the crowd, and at the same time, she began to rush towards the smoke-filled platform.

Mash immediately raised her shield, followed closely by the others. Drake also drew his musket, ready for battle.

However, it was all too late.

The pervasive smoke and dust were not an obstacle for Hercules, whose senses were exceptionally sharp after going berserk; rather, they provided excellent cover.

Just as Ritsuka and the others had taken a few steps, their vision still obscured by thick smoke and dust—

"Roar--!!!"

A furious roar tore through the chaotic sound waves.

The smoke and dust were torn apart by a brute force, and Hercules' imposing figure, as massive as a mountain, charged out!

In his thick, pillar-like arms, he was firmly holding a graceful figure bound by golden chains—the imprisoned goddess!

The goddess seemed to be momentarily stunned by the impact of the explosion and the sudden change, and did not put up a fierce resistance.

"Quick! Stop Hercules!" Ritsuka shouted urgently.

However, Chiron nearby had already drawn his bow and arrow, and several golden magic arrows shot towards Mash and the others who were trying to approach, accurately blocking their path of advance.

Hector then pulled his indestructible spear from the ruins, clearly indicating that the large hole was caused by Hector's Noble Phantasm.

He stood guard on Hercules' flank, keeping a watchful eye on Wang Chong, who had just jumped off the ring and was charging towards them.

Wang Chong moved with ghostly speed, but Hector clearly wouldn't let him get close to them so easily. He unleashed his Noble Phantasm again: [The Indestructible Spear], successfully creating a momentary delay between Wang Chong and them.

In that instant, they successfully secured Jason's arrival!

"Quick! Hercules! Jump!" From the edge of the smoke came Jason's hysterical roar, filled with ecstasy and extreme tension.

On the sea outside the explosion breach, the uniquely designed golden ship, the Agor, had somehow already sped to the edge of the arena at full speed, just inches away from the breach!

On the bow deck, Jason was waving his arms, his face a mixture of extreme fear and twisted excitement at his impending victory.

Upon hearing the sound, Hercules stomped his massive foot hard against the edge of the platform!

"boom!"

The solid stone slab shattered instantly. His massive body, embracing the goddess, leaped high onto the deck of the Agor like a cannonball, carrying immense force!

That astonishing leap spanning tens of meters was filled with a raw sense of power, drawing a despairing arc in the air.

Mash raised her shield and broke through the blockade of Chiron's arrows, but only managed to reach the edge of the gap.

Captain Drake's cannonballs whistled as they hurtled toward Hercules in the air, but had no effect whatsoever.

Hector and Chiron also jumped down and onto the Agor.

"Bang!" The heavy thud seemed to strike the hearts of everyone in Chaldea.

"Hahaha! Success! Quick! Full speed ahead and get out of here!!" Jason laughed maniacally as he saw Hercules successfully board the ship and the goddess was under his control. He immediately gave the order to the helmsman.

Wang Chong finally arrived "late" at the gap. He did not force himself to jump onto the Agor like Hercules and the others, but simply watched as the group landed steadily on the deck of the Agor with the goddess and sped away.

The sails of the Agor instantly billowed, and magical light flowed across the runes on its hull. This high-performance Noble Phantasm ship burst forth with astonishing speed, leaving a white trail on the sea like an arrow shot from a bow.

It sped off towards the distant horizon without looking back, leaving the chaotic arena and the angry pursuers far behind.

After that, Ritsuka and the others arrived at the scene.

"Damn it!!" Captain Drake slammed his fist on the ship's side, gritting his teeth.

Mashu gripped her shield tightly, her emerald eyes filled with frustration and worry: "Senpai...we..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka stood at the edge of the blasted breach, the sea breeze ruffling her orange hair, her face grave as she watched the Agor's rapidly shrinking silhouette.

Through the communicator, Dr. Roman's regretful voice came through: "I'm sorry, Ritsuka! It was my negligence! I was completely fooled by their dispersed actions and failed to see through their true intentions in time..."

Ritsuka took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. She shook her head, her voice low and firm: "Now is not the time to assign blame, Doctor. We're too late. We've let Jason abduct the goddess."

"We need to think about what to do next..."

Chapter 656 The Collapsed Arena

Everything changed so suddenly, yet it was as if there had been premonitions in the dark.

Ritsuka and her companions knew perfectly well that Jason would not be content after Hercules' defeat and would definitely seize any opportunity to cause trouble.

No one could have predicted that the other party's actions would be so direct and so unscrupulous—he dared to brazenly kidnap the goddess in full view of everyone!

When Dr. Roman's monitoring equipment detected the abnormal energy fluctuations outside the arena and tried to alert Ritsuka, it was too late.

And so, the goddess disappeared into the sea and chaos as the Agor sped away.

Ritsuka turned around abruptly, her gaze rapidly scanning the chaotic arena before finally settling on the unmoving figure at the edge of the gap—Wang Chong.

He stood there calmly, a faint, yet cold smile playing on his lips, as if the dramatic turn of events before him were nothing more than a predictable drama unfolding exactly as he had envisioned.

"What happened?! My goddess... my goddess has been stolen like this?!"

"Where is the sea god?! Why didn't the great sea god intervene?!"

"Bah! What talk of a sea god! It's all fake! If a sea god truly existed, how could such scoundrels be allowed to trample on the rules and openly steal sacred offerings?!"

Amidst the pirates, voices of doubt and anger spread rapidly, like tinder being ignited.

More and more people are realizing that this grand duel was a meticulously planned deception from beginning to end. A cacophony of profanities and curses rises and falls, filled with the fury of those who have been fooled.

"Wait! I remember now! That number 3 champion, wasn't he with the Agor crew who stole the goddess?! Where is he now?! Get out here!!"

Finally, someone pieced together a crucial clue from the chaotic fragments of memory, roaring angrily as they tried to search for Theseus in the crowd.

However, the moment the riots began, Theseus had already vanished like a ghost, just as planned.

Although he failed to board the target ship, the Agor, immediately, he quickly seized a small boat, rowed vigorously, and sped toward the pre-arranged island.

Just as the enraged pirates were cursing and futilely searching for Theseus to vent their anger, the entire massive arena suddenly trembled violently!

"Whoa! What, what happened?!" The ground beneath her feet trembled as if it were alive, and Ritsuka stumbled and almost fell. She hurriedly steadied Mash beside her and looked around in surprise and doubt.