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

Achilles straightened up, glanced around at the Chaldeans who had gathered around him, and his expression became serious:

"Now that the arena has been completely destroyed and the goddess has been forcibly taken away by the people from the Agor, there's no need to hide anything any longer."

He paused, his gaze falling on Ritsuka with a hint of inquiry:

"Furthermore, you seem to be quite familiar with Mr. Wang Chong, who calls himself the 'messenger of the gods.' Joining you should help us find the Agor ship more quickly."

"You're looking for those people from the Agor..." Ritsuka keenly caught the key point in Achilles' words and pressed, "Wait, does that mean the abducted goddess has something to do with you?"

Achilles took a deep breath, his eyes revealing complex emotions—anger, worry, and finally, a poignant honesty.

“You’re quite perceptive… Well then, let me just state the situation clearly.” His voice was deep and powerful. “The goddess that the people on the Agor captured was none other than my mother—the sea goddess Thetis.”

"Huh—!?" This sudden truth exploded on the deck like a thunderclap. Mash, Captain Drake, Dr. Roman, and everyone else present were shocked and looked at each other in disbelief.

"I see……"

Dr. Roman's voice carried a sense of sudden realization, and his speech quickened:

"No wonder the other party was so familiar with the image of the sea god that the summoned phantom could be mistaken for the real thing! No wonder it could control tsunamis and display power that was almost divine punishment... Everything makes sense! Only the sea goddess Thetis fits these conditions! This explains everything!"

“So that means…” Mashu looked at Achilles, her clear eyes filled with understanding, “Mr. Achilles, the real reason you participated in this competition was to rescue your mother?”

"Ah."

Achilles nodded, a hint of helplessness and resolve flashing across his face:

"That's why I couldn't cooperate with you rashly before... I couldn't gamble my mother's life on the intentions of unknown people. Who knows what your purposes are for my mother..."

He clenched his fist, his knuckles turning slightly white, and said:

"The reason I know so much inside information is because I have been tracking the Perseus and the Agor. I witnessed many things firsthand during the pursuit."

Having said that, Achilles' gaze swept over the crowd, filled with a desperate earnestness:

"But now, the arena is destroyed, my mother has been kidnapped, and the situation has taken a sharp turn for the worse. I have no other choice. I alone am absolutely no match for the Agor and the forces behind it to rescue my mother."

He looked at Ritsuka solemnly and pleaded, "Therefore, I need your help. And this is all I know. I wonder if you would still be willing to let me join you? In any case, I will go to save my mother."

A brief silence fell on the deck as the sea breeze ruffled the hems of everyone's clothes.

Ritsuka barely hesitated before meeting Achilles's resolute gaze with a smile full of trust and welcome:

"I couldn't be happier, Mr. Achilles! With your help, I believe our chances of defeating the Agor crew and rescuing the goddess Thetis will greatly increase! Welcome to the team!"

Upon hearing Ritsuka's affirmative reply, Achilles' tense shoulders visibly relaxed.

He put one hand on his hip, a relieved smile on his face, as if a huge burden had been lifted, and said, "Then, please take good care of me!"

Meanwhile, in another sea area.

Wang Chong returned to his pirate ship and went straight into a secluded cabin.

The room was dimly lit, with only a flickering oil lamp. Circe's figure appeared silently and waited there respectfully.

“Yes, Master.” Circe bowed slightly, her voice equally deep. “We have already made contact with them as you instructed. They have made it clear that they will cooperate with our subsequent actions, waiting only for the crucial moment to turn against us.”

Wang Chong pondered for a moment, then reaffirmed the most crucial and dangerous aspect of the plan: "Are you sure your magic won't be detected by Medea?"

"If I were to rely solely on my own strength, I wouldn't be very confident in deceiving her."

Circe admitted frankly, but then his tone took on a hint of confidence:

"However, with the help of this special power provided by you, Master, and after using it for enhancement and disguise, the chance of success is... at least 70%."

"Seventy percent?" Wang Chong tapped his fingers lightly on the table, weighing the risks and rewards, and finally nodded. "That's enough."

Wang Chong stood up, walked over to Circe, patted her on the shoulder, and said:

"Thank you for your hard work, Circe. Now, just pretend to be exhausted and depleted of magic as you return to the ship."

“I have already informed Medea in advance that the sudden increase in dark clouds and surging waves on the sea last night were magical effects that you had prepared in advance to deal with unexpected situations, and that you spent a lot of energy on this last night.”

“Understood, Master.” Circe understood immediately.

"Go ahead," Wang Chong gestured.

Circe nodded, his figure gliding lightly toward the porthole, leaping out silently like a night-flying bird, quickly disappearing from Wang Chong's sight.

Wang Chong gathered his thoughts, pushed open the cabin door, and walked towards the deck. The sea breeze rushed towards him.

He found the one-eyed dragon and ordered in a deep voice, "Set sail! First, head to the location of the Golden Deer and rendezvous with Ritsuka and the others. Afterward, everyone return to Winged Dragon Island!"

Upon receiving the order, One-Eyed Dragon immediately raised his voice and shouted to summon his pirate subordinates.

The heavy mooring lines were untied, and the massive sails rose slowly amidst shouts, billowing in the sea breeze. The pirate ship turned and sailed off in its intended direction.

As planned, Circe found an inconspicuous moment and quietly landed on the busy deck, its face bearing just the right amount of weariness.

Wang Chong then gathered all the followers on the ship—Medea, Artemis, Orion, and others—and briefly informed them of the dramatic changes that had occurred in the arena and the subsequent arrangements.

"Are we just going back like this?" Orion, who was leaning against the ship's railing with a bored expression, immediately complained in a drawn-out tone, "How boring... Are happy times always so short?"

"Darling~"

Artemis, who was beside him, immediately sidled up to him, her tone a mix of coquettishness and helplessness:

"We're out here on business, not for sightseeing! Although... although I'd love to go sightseeing with you, darling!"

Medea, however, was more concerned with practical matters. She looked at Wang Chong and asked, "Have you successfully reunited with the Chaldea team?"

"Okay." Wang Chong nodded in confirmation. "You can meet each other and get to know your new partner during dinner later."

"Looks like I can join in the fun again! Great!"

Upon hearing words like "meeting," "dinner," and "new partner," Orion's eyes lit up instantly, his previous frustration vanished, and he rubbed his hands together excitedly.

"I've been having terrible luck playing at One-Eyed's place these past few days, I should have gone somewhere else a long time ago... Ouch!! What are you doing now, you crazy woman! Don't hit me with that frying pan!!"

Before he could finish his excited words, he felt a sudden surge of murderous aura emanating from Artemis beside him. A frying pan, gleaming with a cold light, was already mercilessly aimed at the back of his head!

Orion let out a strange cry and ran away with his head in his hands.

"If I see you gambling again, I'll smash you flat with this pot!" Artemis, one hand on her hip and the other waving a frying pan, angrily chased after him.

"Help! Murdering her husband!" Orion shouted dramatically as he nimbly leaped up and down between the masts and cargo containers.

For a time, the entire pirate ship was filled with a chaotic and "joyful" atmosphere because of the two lovable characters chasing and playing around.

Before long, Wang Chong's pirate ship successfully rendezvoused with the Drake Pirate Crew, led by the Golden Deer.

On the sea, Wang Chong's ship turned around and led the way, while Drake's pirate crew followed closely behind, forming a temporary fleet and heading towards the Winged Dragon Island.

After reuniting, Wang Chong, along with the core members of his ship—Medea, Artemis, Orion, and others—boarded Ritsuka's Golden Deer, where they formally met and introduced themselves to Ritsuka, Mash, Captain Drake, and the Chaldea crew.

Naturally, Wang Chong also noticed the conspicuous new face on the Golden Deer immediately – Achilles.

Their eyes met, and recalling the fierce battle in the arena that ended in a draw, they both smiled knowingly and teased each other about their performance in the arena, creating a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

Both sides tacitly avoided delving into the specific reasons for Achilles' sudden joining, keeping the topic within a friendly scope.

Chapter 659 Orion Comes to Borrow Money

Soon, a warm welcome dinner began on the deck of the Golden Deer.

The two sides raised their glasses to each other, the aroma of wine filled the air, and the sizzling sound of grilled meat mingled with the laughter of the people.

During the gathering, everyone chatted about the thrilling matches and interesting anecdotes they had experienced in the arena over the past few days.

The passionate Servants would naturally not be satisfied with just verbal pleasure.

Soon, Asterius, unable to contain his warlike nature, eagerly invited Achilles to a "friendly sparring match." Achilles readily accepted.

Of course, it's obviously inappropriate to have a real battle on the ship.

So, amidst the cheers of the crowd, the competition turned into more basic and intuitive forms of physical combat—wrestling and arm wrestling!

These two pure contests of strength instantly ignited the atmosphere, with onlookers cheering and shouting encouragement.

As expected, Orion brought his "bad habits" to the Golden Deer.

He pulled out a small notebook from somewhere and began to open betting odds for each wrestling and arm wrestling match with great enthusiasm, shouting "Place your bets now!" which attracted many pirates and curious followers to place their bets as well.

For a moment, cheers, shouts of regret, Orion's opening call, and finally Artemis's furious roar of "Darling! You bet again!" rose and fell, making the deck a lively scene.

In this vibrant interaction, the people from the two sides, who were originally on opposing sides, quickly grew closer, and their relationship deepened quietly amidst laughter and competition.

……

As night deepened, the sea breeze, carrying a salty scent, swept across the deck of the Golden Deer, while moonlight spilled onto the wooden planks, casting dappled shadows.

Wang Chong had just finished educating the pirate sisters Anne Bernie and Mary Reid from his ship's cabin prison. He stretched, his bones cracking slightly, as if he had shed the day's fatigue.

He walked slowly to the side of the ship, leaned against the railing, and looked out at the dark sea. The waves gently lapped against the hull, making a rhythmic splashing sound.

The deck was deserted; Ritsuka and the others were already fast asleep, with only the faint creaking of the masts in the wind remaining.

Wang Chong yawned, rubbed his sore neck, and thought to himself: if nothing unexpected happens, he will also have to go to Medea's room to rest later.

These days, he has been dealing with the pirate sisters or Medea, and the repetitive pleasures have gradually lost their novelty.

He had originally planned to find Medusa and Euryale to amuse himself, but without Stheno's participation, he felt something was missing, making the whole situation seem dull, so he had to give up in the end.

"How boring..." Wang Chong sighed softly, his voice carried away by the sea breeze, leaving only a faint echo. He closed his eyes, feeling the coolness of the night wind, trying to dispel the weariness in his heart.

Just then, a timid voice sounded from behind him: "Um, Boss Wang?" The voice was hesitant, but it was particularly clear in the quiet night.

Wang Chong turned around and, by the moonlight, saw the person who had come—it was Orion.

The bear-like body moved clumsily, the bag of gold coins that it always carried on its back was nowhere to be seen, replaced by a dejected look.

Wang Chong narrowed his eyes slightly, and immediately understood.

"What's wrong, Orion?" Wang Chong asked, raising an eyebrow, his tone teasing. "Why are you here so late, coming to say hello? You're not here to admire the moon, are you?"

Orion rubbed his furry paws, smiled awkwardly, and lowered his voice: "Boss, could you... could you lend me some gold coins or jewelry? Hehe, my luck was really bad today on the Golden Deer, I lost it all again."

As he spoke, he scratched his head, his eyes darting around like a child who had done something wrong.

Wang Chong chuckled and crossed his arms: "Oh? Didn't you say that moving to a new place would bring you good luck? How come... you're even more unlucky now? I remember you were so sure of that before."

"Boss, please don't mention it, sigh..."

Orion immediately became excited, waving his short arms:

"Those pirates on the Golden Deer, I seriously suspect they're cheating! How can they win every time? They've wiped me out in one go. Damn it, if I weren't trapped on this bear puppet and unable to move, I would have already rushed over and smashed their hands to pieces!"

He grew angrier as he spoke, his voice rising, but he quickly regained his composure under Wang Chong's calm gaze.

He paused, then switched to a fawning tone, praising, "It's all thanks to One-Eyed's gang. They have wins and losses, and it's not pretentious. That's what a normal betting game should be like. At least it's fair to play with them!"

After listening, Wang Chong's face showed a strange expression, and he thought to himself: Is it possible that the betting game on One-Eyed Dragon's side is not normal? Is it a trap carefully designed specifically for you?

As for the Golden Deer, it's probably just that Orion was incompetent and unlucky, and he's blaming others for cheating.

But Wang Chong didn't say it aloud; he just cleared his throat:

"So, you plan to borrow my treasure, then run off to the Golden Deer and win back the money you lost? That's quite a clever idea."

As Wang Chong spoke, he took a step forward and looked down at Orion's short figure.

"Of course not!" Orion shook his head vigorously, his head bobbing like a rattle drum, putting on a confident expression that seemed to have seen through everything. "I'm not that stupid. Knowing that the other side is cheating, why would I walk into their trap? Boss, you underestimate me too much."

Wang Chong tilted his head, feigning confusion: "So what are you planning to do with the money you lent me...?"

Orion chuckled, leaned closer, and spoke in a flattering tone:

"Hehe, of course it's because these past few days at sea have been too boring, so I wanted to borrow some money so I could continue hanging out with the One-Eyed Dragon and his gang... Think about it, what else can you do on this vast ocean besides gambling? Otherwise, life would be too dull and boring."

After he finished speaking, he rubbed his hands together eagerly, as if the action could bring good luck:

“I’ve heard One-Eyed Dragon mention that every time he confiscated treasure, he would give half of it to you, Boss.”

"Since you have mountains of gold and silver here, you don't need this little bit more. Why don't you lend me some so I can recoup my losses? I promise that once I've recouped my investment, I'll return everything I borrowed, not a single piece missing!"

"Even... if you don't mind, I can charge a little interest. As long as it's not too high, I can accept it. Please, Boss Wang, help me out this time."

Wang Chong remained silent for a moment, his gaze sweeping over Orion, before finally sighing:

"Logically speaking, I shouldn't support you continuing to gamble. Your Artemis is arguing about this every day; you can hear her roaring on the deck. I really hope your family can be harmonious and stop causing such chaos."

"Hey, she's just too controlling!"

Orion immediately began to complain, his shoulders slumped:

"Otherwise, how could I have developed this hobby? You have no idea how annoying Artemis is. She nags all day long, and it's driving me crazy... If this continues, I'll go insane."

He shook his head, his tone turning pleading: "So, boss, for my future happiness and peace, please lend me a little bit... okay? Just consider it an emergency."