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

However, after a long while, everything remained calm and undisturbed, as if Wang Chong had been talking to thin air the whole time.

"Heh, you old thief, you're still not coming out, are you? Should I just flip the table right now and tell your King Arthur that you're still alive, and let her deal with that guy with the extraordinary ability to see far and wide, who clearly foresaw the collapse of the Round Table and the crisis in Britain, but left Britain without informing King Arthur?" Wang Chong said with a sneer.

"Hey……"

Finally, a ripple appeared in the space, followed by a sigh and a shower of petals. Then, a handsome man with a sweet, sunny smile and a face as beautiful as a flower appeared before Wang Chong. The newcomer was none other than Merlin, Artoria's teacher and the court magician.

"Newborn True Ancestor, a visitor from another world, why bother arguing with a mere dream demon like me? I simply enjoy watching, being an honest spectator, and will never interfere with your choices," Merlin said with a helpless smile, spreading his hands.

"You really do know a lot, haven't you? You've seen quite a bit, haven't you?" When he heard the words "passerby from another world," Wang Chong's gaze turned unfriendly, and he began to wonder if he could keep this old thief here.

"Oh, are you thinking about how to keep me here? Don't be nervous, I'm quite afraid of losing my life. Actually, what came to see you was just a clone I created with magic." Merlin said with a smile, as if he had seen through Wang Chong's thoughts.

"Just as I suspected, he's a true old fox. Damn it." Wang Chong suppressed the urge to attack and said, "How many other guys are watching this place without my knowledge? And how many of them know the information you just revealed?"

"It's not a lot, but it's not a small amount either. While there are many top-tier experts in this world, very few are truly concerned with the affairs of this particular region. As for that identity, I'm just guessing. After all, you've used quite a bit of power that doesn't seem to exist in this world's system. Your tricks might fool ordinary people, but they won't fool those at the top. Of course, as your senior and friendly older brother, I won't go around revealing your secrets." Merlin finished, giving a thumbs-up and smiling.

"Heh, then I really have to thank you for reminding me," Wang Chong said with a sneer.

"Oh, you really don't need to be so hostile towards me. To be honest, I'm quite grateful that you could help my Artoria. So, those messages you just sent are a bonus as a way of repaying you~" Merlin said with a grin, clasping his hands together.

"You old scoundrel, trying to use some trivial information to offset the help I just gave Artoria, huh? Trying to renege on your debt? No way!" Wang Chong thought to himself. He saw through Merlin's little scheme at a glance, so he said without any politeness, "Huh? Thank me for helping Artoria? You really think so? Aren't you afraid that after I've elevated that innocent girl to a high position, I'll let her taste the bitterness of betrayal? You seem to have forgotten my current status, Merlin."

"Merlin, I've observed the myriad aspects of human nature for a full millennium. Humans are the most complex creatures on earth, not only because of their emotions, but also because of their tumultuous fates. Some people are clearly on the right path, yet their end is shrouded in darkness, ultimately either teetering on the brink of collapse or utterly corrupted. Others, seemingly free to do as they please, taking lives, manipulating emotions, cunning as snakes, somehow manage to forge a path of flourishing success. Ha, sometimes fate is just that unpredictable. Completely beyond human control... But is that truly the case?" Merlin chuckled softly as he spoke.

"Don't think I'm being long-winded. As someone who's been there, I know very well that you and I are the same kind of people. Hey... don't do it. What I mean is, we're both people who have already seen through that ridiculous twist of fate, which is why you've led their originally tragic destinies to a different ending. As for the methods... I've always respected people's choices~ hehe." Merlin said with a smile.

Chapter 182 The King Without a Spike

"Respect? You probably like it more than you respect it... You're a nightmare demon, feeding on human emotions. The more nightmarish the dream, the more nutritious and useful it is. These are etched into your soul, in your blood. You'd love for the whole process to be full of twists and turns, full of ups and downs. Otherwise, you wouldn't cause your Knight King so much trouble so often," Wang Chong said sarcastically.

"Heh, that's right. But I don't dislike this ending... rather, I really like it. Everyone survived happily, that's enough." Merlin nodded seriously and said, "I must say, if we had met at a different time and under different circumstances, you would definitely be my best confidant. You perfectly satisfied my conflicting desires of instinct and ego. To be honest, I can't wait to see what you do next, alas, you're a stranger here. I can't see what happens next."

"Alright, alright, that's enough. Merlin, since you just mentioned the ending, does that mean Artoria is about to accept her fate and find liberation?" Wang Chong asked.

"Hmm...more or less. After you said those things, the Counter Force's distortion of her has wavered. Artoria's destiny has already taken a turn. After this Holy Grail War, she will definitely let go of everything, accept her fate, and return to Avalon. No longer will she be trapped in that endless dead end, waiting for a future without redemption. In fact, her presence has already appeared in Avalon on my end. That's why I was able to secretly use my clone to escape." Merlin nodded and said with a smile.

"So, since I've helped you so much, changing King Arthur's fate and freeing you from a thousand years of imprisonment... you wouldn't just repay me with those few pieces of information, would you?" Wang Chong said, extending his hand.

"Uh... but when I was imprisoned in the Inner Sea, I was penniless. Merlin's treasure? Those are all lies~ Let's not believe or spread rumors." Merlin said as irreverently as ever.

“I only need you to do three things,” Wang Chong said directly, ignoring Merlin’s frivolous remarks.

"Ah, three things? That's too many," Merlin grumbled, his face contorted with annoyance.

"If you don't want me to instantly bring this clone of you before King Arthur right now, you should know whether I can do it or not," Wang Chong threatened.

"Oh dear, it's just three things. We're kindred spirits, true friends! Don't keep bringing up that girl Artoria, it's too hurtful," Merlin quickly advised.

"Alright, then sign this thing." Wang Chong tossed out something that looked like a scroll. Merlin gasped upon receiving it, exclaiming, "How do you have something like this?"

"Oh, I got it for free from some golden glitter." Wang Chong found this contract item quite useful, and spent a lot of effort using the power beyond heaven to copy it several times.

This contract, which even gods must abide by, is not some low-level self-enforcement certificate that can be replaced by an avatar. Even if the Merlin before him is just an avatar, once signed, it will still be valid for Merlin's original self.

In the end, Merlin had no choice but to reluctantly sign the contract terms, which meant Wang Chong wouldn't have to worry about him defaulting on the debt.

“I need you to do three things. The first is that you promise me you will never get involved in this Holy Grail War, and will not interfere with this battle by any means,” Wang Chong said.

"Is that all... You're really cautious. Don't worry, this time I'll definitely be a good spectator and won't bother you." Merlin seemed very relaxed, and it seemed that what he said earlier was not a lie; he really only intended to witness the outcome of this Holy Grail War as an observer.

“Alright, the second thing. From this moment on, if I encounter a crisis that I can't resolve, I need your help,” Wang Chong said in a deep voice.

"Ah...you're already a True Ancestor, and you also have something like Avalon, which can destroy both of them. Even if you include me, I still can't defeat you," Merlin said.

“I already said, it’s impossible to solve this problem. It’s not about breaking down an extreme being like Avalon… I can survive using Avalon’s power, but that doesn’t mean I can solve this problem. Do you understand what I mean?” Wang Chong explained.

Hearing Wang Chong's words, Merlin gave him a knowing look, and then continued, "Then the last thing is...?"

"Merlin, I hope you can stay here for a few more minutes," Wang Chong said with a smile.

"Stay for a few minutes?" Merlin frowned for the first time. He knew the man in front of him well, so he found it hard to believe that the other would make such a simple request.

“That’s right, it’s just for a few minutes. Surely a dignified Flower Magician wouldn’t lack even that much courage,” Wang Chong said.

"Sigh, if it were before signing the contract, I might not have had the guts. But now that the contract is signed, what's the point of saying all this now? Please." Merlin sighed, then gestured for Wang Chong to begin.

"Your body is entrusted to my command; my fate is tied to your sword..." However, the moment Merlin finished speaking, a magic circle appeared before Merlin's eyes, with a sword sheath placed in the center. Then, Merlin heard Wang Chong chanting a familiar incantation.

"Wait? Why are you summoning Heroic Spirits again...!! Avalon? Hey! Stop it! Good brother, I was wrong!" Merlin quickly realized what Wang Chong was planning to do, and in his shock, he only wanted to stop him. But the Heroic Spirit summoning spell had already been formed, and this time Wang Chong had added a tiny bit of the Holy Grail and black mist mixed together into the summoning circle.

Then, a black and red light rose, flickering with a few sparks, and a figure appeared in the summoning circle. Merlin had already sensed that familiar aura, and couldn't help but put one hand to his forehead, muttering, "I knew it wouldn't be this simple. You're deliberately seeking revenge, aren't you? Just because I know these secrets of yours, is it really necessary to go this far?"

As the light faded, a female Servant wearing jet-black armor and sporting a very familiar face slowly stepped out from the Heroic Spirit Summoning Circle.

"...Summoned as requested. So you're my Master?" Familiar dialogue, familiar face, and that holy sword, though jet black, still incredibly familiar in appearance. Appearing before Wang Chong was none other than—Artoria Pendragon. However, unlike the one below, she didn't have an ahoge (just kidding), being her reversed form, and she wasn't a Saber-class, but rather a Rider-class.

"Don't rush, S... oh, I should say Rider, Rider, come and see who's behind you~" A sliver of mischievousness flashed in Wang Chong's eyes, and he thought to himself, "Hmph, you like to disgust me, huh? You're a kindred spirit, huh? You're one of us, huh? Well then, I'll give you a good taste of my mischievousness this time, and see if you like it."

"Merlin?!" Upon seeing Merlin, the black-haired Artoria's veins bulged instantly, and the black curry stick in her hand emitted a black light.

"Um, my king, can I say that all of this is just a coincidence, a coincidence?" Merlin had already turned around and walked more than ten meters away, trying to leave quietly, but he was caught red-handed by Black Hair.

"Excalibur Morgan!!" Without hesitation, the black-haired man raised the holy sword, unleashing black magic as he slashed directly at the panicked Merlin.

"Pfft—!!" Poor Merlin was suddenly reminded of his king's admonition. Meanwhile, Wang Chong, the instigator, burst into laughter and applause upon seeing this.

That's a good death for Merlin, you old scoundrel.

Chapter 183 Forced Kiss and the Shura Field

Not long after, Merlin returned, his head covered in bumps, crying, and a shocking sword scar on his face. Wang Chong, however, was amazed; even after being struck by a curry stick, he could still maintain his human form, only left with a sword scar. In a sense, Merlin's skin was incredibly thick.

"Hey, still alive, Merlin," Wang Chong said with a smile.

"Your Excellency, I have stayed as you requested for this period of time... So may I return to my humble abode now?" Merlin felt as if he had committed some terrible sin to have offended such a wicked person.

"Hmm? Merlin, can I take this as you deliberately avoiding your queen? Are you dissatisfied with her punishment...?"

"Oh dear, my little ancestor, I beg you, please, be magnanimous and don't hold a grudge against a dream demon like me." Merlin clearly felt the murderous aura coming from behind him and said with a wry smile.

"I still prefer how you were acting like brothers just now. Get back to normal." Wang Chong chuckled twice, then continued, "Alright, you should be thankful that the one behind you is also a king who has accepted her fate. Even though she reversed things, her blame towards you isn't as severe. If it were the one below, you wouldn't just have gotten a beating. Finally, stop calling me 'True Ancestor' all the time. Since you know my identity, you know I don't care much for that title."

"Alright, then, Lord Wang Chong. To be honest, I sometimes really admire your ability to jump around in your thinking. You just got the information from me that Artoria is about to embark on the path of the Throne of Heroes, and the next moment you thought of using Avalon as a vessel to summon a Heroic Spirit, and summoned her based on this connection." Merlin gave a thumbs up and said, "And since that's the case, I don't need to worry about Artoria anymore. Keep up the good work, I have high hopes for you."

“I was too lenient with you after all. S...Rider.” Wang Chong said, looking at the black-haired figure standing behind him.

"Lord Merlin, when did you start overstepping your bounds?" A sharp glint flashed in Artoria's eyes, sending a chill down Merlin's spine.

"Hahaha, then I won't disturb you any longer, I'll be going now. My King, Lord Wang Chong, you two can chat slowly, chat slowly~" After saying that, Merlin vanished without a trace.

"As expected of a magus with a Grand Rank Spirit Origin, Semiramis's barrier and defense spells are used like child's play." Wang Chong watched Merlin leave without stopping him. He had already gotten most of the loot. The next thing to deal with was this newly summoned Servant.

"Although they're both black... it should be alright with the Saber King. It shouldn't be too difficult to get along with her." After finishing his thoughts, Wang Chong looked at Artoria [Alter], who no longer had her ahoge (antenna-like hair stick), and said, "King Knight, you probably still have some questions, so let me answer them now..."

"No, no need, Master. Or rather, do you want me to address you as Caster or Lord Wang Chong, like the 'I' below?" But to everyone's surprise, Artoria [Alter] smiled contemptuously, sheathed the holy sword, and walked straight up to Wang Chong.

Upon seeing this, Wang Chong was taken aback. What was going on? This ahoge (a type of aloof creature) seemed to know him quite well...

"Damn it!" Wang Chong quickly realized something. Although the other party was responding to the summons as a Servant on the Throne of Heroes, Artoria's memories of participating in the Holy Grail War were memories that continued from before her death. In other words, the black-haired Saber in front of him might have all the memories of this Fourth Holy Grail War.

"It seems my Master has finally realized what's going on... You've really fooled me. You've deceived me, and toyed with Alice. I just punished Merlin for his deception. Tell me, how should I punish you, you wicked villain?" The black-haired figure grabbed Wang Chong's collar, his pale face so close he could clearly feel the figure's breath. Golden eyes coldly stared at him, but Wang Chong didn't sense any killing intent; instead, there was a hint of a mocking smile.

Just to be on the safe side, Wang Chong used the Eye of Oblivion to check Hei Wumao's current favorability rating. The result was astonishing; a number immediately appeared before Wang Chong's eyes.

[Eye of the Fallen: Artoria Pendragon [Alter] Current Affection Level: 100]

Wait, how come my favorability is already maxed out? What exactly did I do to that idiot king in the Fourth Shinobi World War?

"What? Are you too scared to speak? Neither the arrogant Caster I remember nor the extremely arrogant True Ancestor are like you. Or is it just because of the reversal that you're starting to think about strange things?" Sure enough, at this moment, Artoria [Alter] narrowed her eyes slightly, and the corners of her mouth curved upwards as she spoke.

"No, I'm just curious about what I did to you afterwards," Wang Chong said, swallowing hard.

"Really? Are you really that curious?" Artoria's smile widened as she spoke.

"Hmm... if you don't want to talk about it, then let's just forget about it," Wang Chong said.

“Indeed, I don’t like to talk about those things.” Artoria [Alter]’s smile faded, her attitude becoming indifferent. She loosened her grip on his collar, and the distance between them increased. Although Wang Chong didn’t learn anything about the future from her, he knew that Artoria [Alter] meant him no harm, which gave him enough confidence to continue following his original plan.

"...Because I prefer to do it with my mouth."

"?...!!"

Suddenly, another voice reached Wang Chong's ears, followed by a flash of white against his face, and his collar was pulled forward with a force. Then, he felt a soft, moist touch on his lips. Wang Chong's pupils contracted sharply as he saw his own surprised face reflected in those smiling, smug golden eyes.

I... I got forcibly kissed again? Wait, why did I say "again"?

"Holy crap! It's sticking out its tongue..." Then, Wang Chong felt something soft and wet pry open his white teeth and entwine with the thick tongue in his mouth.

"Smack...smack...slurp...slurp..."

"Hmph... um..."

Artoria (Alter) let out a faint moan, the intense kiss producing incredibly erotic sounds, the exchange of saliva igniting the flames of desire between them. If these flames were allowed to continue burning, they would surely become completely uncontrollable, advancing to an even deeper level.

Unfortunately, the arrival of an "uninvited guest" interrupted their enjoyable moment.

"Master, everyone's waiting for you in the center, why are you standing here for so long... Ah!! What are you doing!! You damned sly cat!" An angry female voice suddenly rang out from behind Wang Chong. Wang Chong was startled and quickly canceled the head docking mode. He turned around and saw Jeanne d'Arc Alter staring angrily at Wang Chong and Artoria [Alter] who had come to stand next to him.

"It really is you... You actually showed up too! I knew it! Why did Master take so long! You bastard!" Jeanne Alter looked furious, her sword appearing in her hand, seemingly ready to fight Kurohime. The reason Jeanne Alter had such a strong grudge against Kurohime stemmed from the memories Wang Chong had given her about the Shinjuku arc. Therefore, Jeanne Alter was very familiar with Kurohime in her memories. In fact, the two had already bickered and sparred many times because of him.

"Heh, isn't this the Piercing Woman? What? You want to interfere if I'm being intimate with my Master? You'd better put down your sword and stand back a bit, lest you stab your Master." Artoria [Alter] put her hand directly on Wang Chong's shoulder, looking very affectionate, with a hint of provocation in her eyes.

"You thieving cat, say that again?!"

"First of all, it's not a cat, it's a lion. Secondly, why are you so angry? Could it be that you haven't tasted your Master's kiss yet? No way!" Unexpectedly, Artoria [Alter] looked at Jeanne d'Arc Alter with a pair of pitying eyes, and her words struck Jeanne d'Arc Alter's deepest heart.

Chapter 184 Settlement and Rewards

Upon hearing Artoria's words, Jeanne Alter was furious, her face turning ashen. The other woman's words had struck right at Jeanne Alter's most sensitive spot, making it impossible for her to bear.

"Master! I request to duel this woman!" Jeanne Alter said angrily to Wang Chong.

"I don't care, Master. As long as you're not worried about me beating her up," Artoria [Alter] said nonchalantly.

"Alright, both of you calm down. Jeanne Alter, didn't you just say everyone was waiting for me? Let's head back first," Wang Chong said, looking troubled, trying to smooth things over.

"Yes. Hmph!" With that, Jeanne Alter stepped forward, took Wang Chong's left arm, and led him towards the core area, turning back to give Artoria [Alter] a cold snort. Artoria [Alter] merely chuckled, then stepped forward, took Wang Chong's right arm, and pushed it towards her chest, her eyes seeming to say, "Is that all?"

"..." Jeanne d'Arc Alter gritted her teeth. So what if he has a pair of breasts? Everyone has them, and hers are even bigger. After thinking this, she pushed Wang Chong's left arm towards her chest, even hugging him tightly, letting Wang Chong's arm feel the softness of her breasts. However, although Jeanne d'Arc Alter's actions were bold, her body stiffened considerably, and coupled with the undisguised blush on her face, it was obvious that Jeanne d'Arc Alter was just putting on a brave face.

"Heh..." Naturally, this did not escape the eyes of Artoria [Alter]. With a hint of provocation in her gaze, she began to move her waist, swaying up and down as she walked, rubbing against Wang Chong's arm.

"Shameless!" Jeanne d'Arc cursed inwardly, and tried to twist her body a couple of times, but the hard arms rubbing against her breasts, even through her clothes, gave Jeanne d'Arc a strange feeling, making her feel extremely ashamed.

Watching the two women fight so fiercely, Wang Chong felt both joy and worry. It's impossible not to be pleased with this situation, but maintaining control and preventing things from collapsing was not as simple as it seemed.

In the end, Wang Chong could only remain silent, letting the two women play with his arm, while his mind began to focus on the system.

"System, let's tally up today's earnings now," Wang Chong said.

"Ding—You successfully used your clone to deceive everyone tonight, making a grand entrance as the main villain, punching Jeanne d'Arc and kicking Gilgamesh, stunning the entire audience, and finally leaving with an air of nonchalance. You have become an indelible shadow for every Master and Servant, truly a savior among villains, an emperor-like existence among antagonists. Therefore, you are rewarded with 2000 Villain Points. You are also rewarded with 1 random item jar. You have been rewarded with 3 Command Seals, currently 12. You have been rewarded with 3 Epic Lottery Draws."

"Ding—You have influenced the fate of the heroine Artoria, causing her shattered beliefs to show signs of revival. Reward: 500 Villain Points, Skill: Intuition A-rank."

"Ding—Using the power beyond Heaven, the perception of everyone was slightly distorted during the frozen time. Each person will ultimately make a wrong judgment at a crucial moment, heading towards the ending the host envisioned. Therefore, the World Stand's panel is rewarded with a six-dimensional upgrade, and the host's mental strength is also rewarded. After using the villain panel, all of Dio's basic panels and skills are obtained. The World Stand begins its evolutionary path. You can choose to complete the initial awakening through a secret phrase, or you can choose to awaken it directly using villain points. Each secret phrase requires 1000 villain points."

"Ding—You have once again framed Kiritsugu Emiya and completely severed the connection between Artoria and Kiritsugu Emiya, significantly impacting Irisviel's trust in him, pushing her to the brink of collapse. You have also stripped Kiritsugu Emiya of his luck and used the cursed item Rhine Gold to corrupt it. Reward: 500 Villain Points, Reward: Aura Observation Technique."

"Your current villain points are: 14440 points."

"What a great harvest! The villain points go without saying, but the most important thing is that the World Stand has gained the ability to evolve. The power of Beyond Heaven is indeed quite useful. When used in conjunction with Time Stop, it can basically be used to counter any of the opponent's methods. Enemies without time resistance or those without four dimensions or above have no way to resist Time Stop," Wang Chong couldn't help but exclaim.

However, he did discover that there was a limit to the ability to overwrite beyond the realm of heaven. For example, the fundamental logic of magic and the laws of the world could not be overwritten or shaken. Secondly, what Wang Chong wanted to overwrite required specific information or understanding. The simplest way was to directly erase something, which required no particular understanding; simply destroying the concept was enough. Conversely, if he wanted to create something through overwriting, he needed a certain level of understanding. For example, to conjure a pistol, one needed to roughly know its shape and internal structure, as well as the materials required, in order to overwrite it by hand.

Of course, while creating highly complex things is difficult, rewriting people's cognition, memories, or even hypnotizing them is not difficult, as long as enough effort is put in. These are the results that Wang Chong repeatedly tested when he first experienced the power beyond heaven.

"To some extent, the more knowledge one has, the higher the upper limit of the power beyond Heaven can be exerted. However, to increase the upper limit of output, one still needs to accumulate through quantitative changes, that is, to improve one's mental strength or to increase enough soul power." Wang Chong roughly understood the operating mechanism and couldn't help but smile. In a world like Fate where magic reigns supreme, the one thing that is not lacking is knowledge.

"But each of the 14 secret phrases costs 1000 points, and upgrading them all would cost 14000, almost using up all my savings. And this is only the initial awakening. I remember that to awaken beyond Heaven, you need 36 sinful souls, trustworthy friends, the courage to abandon your substitute, and then head towards 28 degrees 24 minutes north latitude and 80 degrees 36 minutes west longitude to wait for the arrival of the 'New Moon.' Trustworthy friends... Surely I'm not going to have to sacrifice Kirei Kotomine, am I?" Wang Chong pondered, but he had no clue what to do. If all else failed, he would just mindlessly use villain points to build up the power.

"It's the jar again... I'll find a good time to draw the card on the red carpet. And then there's the Qi-gazing technique... Could this thing be asking me to see the child of destiny? Why does it feel more and more fantasy-like? Isn't this a magical world?" Wang Chong couldn't help but complain, and then opened the Qi-gazing technique secret book in the system space.

"Aura Observation: This is nitrogen, this is oxygen, this is hydrogen... You think this is some kind of aura observation technique? The composition of air, huh? This isn't some mystical explanation anymore, it's like a chemistry lesson! Get lost! System, come out here!" Wang Chong immediately summoned his system and said, "System, what's the meaning of giving me this fake?"

"Host, don't worry. If you read on carefully, you'll understand. The preceding words were simply to prevent others from reading it and to filter out those who are not destined to read it. After all, even in the world of cultivation, the Qi Observation Technique is something that is hard to come by and difficult to obtain. Therefore, the inheritance of the Qi Observation Technique is very much about fate. You'll understand once you read on carefully," the system quickly explained.