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

"What if the Rider group is breached tonight? Judging by that guy's execution, I'm afraid he won't let this opportunity slip by," Mordred asked.

“It’s alright. As I just said, from the moment our luck slipped below mine, Kiritsugu Emiya is no longer a threat to us. What’s more valuable to me now is the Servant Jeanne d’Arc and the Servant Artoria,” Wang Chong said.

"As for the other me, there's no problem. You've already done so much with that brat, and with Merlin and me pushing things along, she'll soon understand what's truly valuable to her in this Holy Grail War and get back on track." Artoria [Alter] paused after speaking, then added, "However, that Ruler is a bit harder to say. She's not someone who can be easily persuaded by words, even if you two were very close before. But there's no doubt that you, host, deceived and betrayed her, and I'm afraid this won't be so easy to resolve."

“Yes, I understand. So I wasn’t unprepared. And I specifically instructed you not to actually kill any Masters or Servants.” Wang Chong nodded and said, “I understand Jeanne’s beliefs and her mission in this Holy Grail War. But if her beliefs conflict with her mission, which side do you think she would choose?”

"Master... do you perhaps want to tell her the truth about the Holy Grail?" Jeanne Alter frowned slightly. Of all the people present, she was the only one who truly understood her other self. She then said, "As Jeanne, she is an upright and even rigid person. She is willing to risk her life for the sake of the happiness of the people and to protect the people she wants to protect."

“Yes, but as a Ruler, she also has the responsibility to protect the Holy Grail War, to uphold the rules and prevent anyone from using the Holy Grail War to commit evil.” Wang Chong picked up where Jeanne Alter left off, adding, “These two things seem to have no conflict; both are about pursuing order and justice, and both possess admirable virtues. Logically speaking, Jeanne is a very suitable Servant to become a Ruler.”

"And all of this is based on the premise that... the Holy Grail War is truly worth protecting, isn't it?" Semiramis said, having finally understood.

"Could you please explain things more clearly? This roundabout way of speaking is giving me a headache." At this moment, Xiao Mo raised his hand to ask a question, looking confused and frowning.

"You little brat, have you forgotten what the Holy Grail was like before it was cleaned up by your Master?" Artoria [Alter] always seemed particularly serious when torturing Mordred, and continued:

"The Holy Grail War has been abnormal ever since this one. It's a cursed entity, not some wish-granting machine at all. Letting the Holy Grail War continue will only bring disaster in the end. Do you think such a cursed entity, such a cursed war, still has any value in protecting and continuing?"

"So that's how it is." Mordred now understood. Ruler was a Servant summoned to protect the Holy Grail War and prevent anyone from using it for evil. But if the Holy Grail War itself is evil, would Ruler still choose to take on this responsibility?

“However, seeing is believing, especially since I did deceive her first. She might not believe me. Therefore, I need to give her substantial evidence.” Wang Chong paused, as if he had thought of something, and said with a smile, “Simply showing her what’s in the Holy Grail isn’t enough. What do you think would happen if she experienced a real-life calamity? Like the Great Fire of Fuyuki.”

"Huh?" For a moment, all the Servants present were taken aback.

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After hearing Wang Chong's idea and arrangements, the Servants temporarily dispersed. Mordred walked away, complaining to Atalanta, "I've noticed that Master is usually alright, but once he gets going, he can really cause a ruckus. I was wondering why Master still had a life left when his luck had already surpassed Kiritsugu Emiya's. I genuinely thought Master wanted to play it safe and let the opponent's luck drop even further before making a move, but I never expected him to use it for his own purposes. Even Masters don't harvest leeks like this."

"It's probably a bit of both... Besides, it just looks terrifying and dangerous, but the Master has still carefully considered the impact on the surroundings. Moreover, the Holy Grail is in the Master's hands, are you worried about things going wrong?" Atalanta said.

"But thinking about it carefully, although I had a great time fighting with my father in this Holy Grail War, I had fewer opportunities to fight against other powerful figures. And it feels like my Master alone is enough to control everyone. My Master's strength is truly unfathomable," Mordred couldn't help but complain.

"Hmm, a very powerful man... His child will surely grow up to be a great hero," Atalanta said absentmindedly.

"?" Mordred looked like a lobster looking at an electronic screen. No, sister, how come we were having a good chat and suddenly you turned your head down?

"Ha, finally the discussion is over, how boring... Master, really, can you please not hold these kinds of meetings in the future? Just tell us what you want us to do. Isn't this delaying the time for the evening blessing?" Suddenly, the three Gorgon sisters unexpectedly passed by Mordred and Atalanta, and Euryale was yawning with an annoyed look on her face.

“That’s right, Euryale (me). But what can I do? He’s the Master. By the way, I remember my silly sister said something quite insightful. We just need to follow the script the Master gives us, but the Master has so many things to consider. I just hope this Holy Grail War ends soon; it’s already hindering my connection with the Master.” Stheno maintained that elegant smile as she spoke about what was clearly a vulgar topic.

"Waaah..." Only little Medusa let out a loud whimper as she listened to her two older sisters' lewd words.

“Don’t call me stupid little sister. If you apologize for us again without permission, we’ll tie you up, feed you ten bottles of love potion, and then make you only listen to us having sex with our Master,” Euryale threatened.

"???" Mordred was even more confused after hearing the three sisters' words. It seemed that these three sisters didn't care about the plan at all, and only thought about sneaking a bite to eat that night.

"Those three are nothing special, hmph. I'll prove it sooner or later: only those who truly dedicate themselves and consider their Master's best interests are worthy of becoming their Master's most beloved Servant." Just then, Jeanne Alter's voice suddenly rang out from behind Mordred, startling her.

"No... were you only thinking about these things the whole time? What about the Holy Grail War?" Mordred couldn't help but ask.

"Hmph, that guy's already been captured. This Holy Grail War is over for me... But you reminded me that my Master also likes that guy. No, this battle of true love has only just begun. I can lose to anyone, but I can't lose to Jeanne d'Arc. I need to hurry back to my room to study." Jeanne d'Arc Alter said, rushing off in a certain direction, leaving a bewildered Mordred and an absent-minded Atalanta behind.

"Well, Mordred, Jeanne Alter is quite right, studying is very important. I'm going back to catch up on my studies too." With that, Atalanta blushed and quickly ran towards her room.

"What? Not a single normal Servant? Why are you all so concerned about that kind of thing? Is it my fault?" Mordred was utterly astonished by the sight of the Servants rushing back.

"You brat, what's with all the noise? Are you trying to start a rebellion again and steal your Master for yourself?" The final blow from his father landed precisely on Mordred's back.

"Whatever makes you happy." Mordred realized how out of place he was in this team, given his love for fighting.

Chapter 291 It seems like someone has been forgotten

"That's the situation. After I take you back to the real world, hide your father well, and have Hassan continue to monitor the situation in Fuyuki City. But don't get too close to Kiritsugu and the others yet. Of course, it's best to leave a trace so he finds out you're still alive. That way, after Kiritsugu takes care of the Rider Group, you can distract them and, while you're at it, rescue Waver. The specific plan..."

After sending the Servants back to their rooms, Wang Chong had Semiramis teleport Kirei Kotomine and Kariya Matou over. Wang Chong first explained the next steps to Kirei Kotomine, and then turned to Kariya Matou and gave him instructions:

"Kariya, you've had a tough time these past few days. You should stay in this small world for a while longer. Once the Holy Grail War is completely over, you can return to the Matou family. From now on, focus on managing the Matou family's businesses and don't need to get involved with the inner world anymore."

"Alright." Matou Kariya breathed a sigh of relief. From this moment on, he no longer needed to worry about anything related to magic. To live a peaceful and ordinary life—that was perhaps the happiness Matou Kariya sought.

As for Sakura, Rin, and Aoi, he knew his family would take good care of them, and given Rin and Sakura's talent in magic, he knew he was destined to be different from them. Therefore, all that remained in Matou Kariya's heart was regret and blessings.

Anyway, after being enlightened by his former servant Lancelot, he has decided to live life to the fullest for once.

"Lure Kiritsugu Emiya to the old town and mobilize the church's civilian forces in advance to successfully evacuate the people from that area?" Kirei Kotomine's eyes gleamed as he carefully considered the plan Wang Chong had told him. He not only understood, but also felt increasingly pleased. He really wanted to see what it would be like when Kiritsugu Emiya's ideals were completely shattered.

After arranging things for the two, Wang Chong told them to go down and make some preparations, especially for Kirei Kotomine, as he would later bring Kirei Kotomine and Hassan's followers into the real world.

After seeing that almost everyone had left, Wang Chong wandered aimlessly around the throne, looking at the somewhat tattered red carpet on the ground, wondering if the carpet's lucky charm effect was still working.

"System, now give me an epic 10-pull, and use my random item jar," Wang Chong said.

"Okay, the draw is in progress, please wait..." The system displayed the lottery interface, followed by a golden special effect.

"Congratulations, host. You have obtained the following items in ten consecutive 10-pulls: 1 Dimensional Mine (Exclusive to Dimensional Home), 1 Dimensional Soil (Exclusive to Dimensional Home), 1 Luxury Manor Building Card (Exclusive to Dimensional Home), Skill: Weakness, Skill: Clarity, Skill: Ghostly Shadows (Nightmare), Magic Resistance C-rank, Riding C-rank, Clairvoyance C-rank, and Noble Phantasm: Chains of Heaven."

"Congratulations, host, you have successfully obtained the item: Building Modification Card from the item jar."

"Host, the details of the item you have drawn are as follows:"

[Dimensional Mine]: Daily automatic mining is possible. The mine contains various mineral resources and rare materials that can be produced, and there may even be some rare resources and materials. The content produced is linked to the currently bound other world.

[Dimensional Soil]: Plants grown in this soil experience accelerated growth, with the efficiency depending on the plant's rarity. Rarity increases the growth rate, with a minimum guaranteed 2x growth rate.

[Luxury Building Card]: Instantly build a luxurious manor on the land, fully furnished. The manor's environment not only enhances overall comfort but also significantly boosts physical recovery, self-healing, and mental recovery. Even after 30 sessions in one night, leaving you with a sore back, just one hour of rest in the manor will restore you to peak condition.

[Weakness]: Selects a target and reduces their movement speed and attack speed by 30%, as well as their defense. They also deal 40% less damage. Cooldown: 210 seconds. Can only be used three times per day.

[Clarity Spell]: Restores 50% of the caster's total energy (such as magic power, spiritual power, etc.) and restores 25% of the energy of nearby allies within a certain range. Can only be used once per day.

[Ghostly Appearance]: Reduces the line-of-sight range of all enemy targets and removes shared vision between enemy targets for 6 seconds. While active, it allows the user to dash to any nearby target, dealing damage in the process. Currently at level 1, it can be upgraded to increase dash distance and damage, with a maximum level of 5.

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[Building Repair Card]: Allows for large-scale renovation and repair of any building or structure.

The last three don't need much explanation; their effects are self-evident in their names. Especially Clairvoyance and Riding—these are the most useless and ineffective enhancements for Wang Chong. However, what Wang Chong didn't expect was to draw such a Noble Phantasm for himself.

The Chains of Heaven? What a coincidence! Wang Chong was already looking forward to seeing what kind of interesting expression Gilgamesh would have when he pulled out this thing tomorrow during their fight.

"I feel like my luck isn't very good... Has my luck really improved? These gacha pulls don't seem to be helping my overall strength much. But it's not like they're completely useless. Sigh, maybe my current strength is just too great, which makes these improvements less helpful to me," Wang Chong sighed.

"After all, the host's current strength is more than enough to handle the crisis. Besides, you can't bite off more than you can chew. Host, look at how many skills you've accumulated. Some of them are already obsolete and rarely used anymore. Am I right?" the system said.

"Right now, instead of acquiring new skills to improve yourself, it might be faster to use villain points to upgrade the skills that can be upgraded. Master, your Ruined King system hasn't been upgraded in a long time. And Dio's World Stand too, it's time to spend some points to upgrade it properly," the system reminded you.

“That’s true… But overall, the most useful things right now are probably the Lock of Heaven, those three items related to the Dimensional House, and that building modification card. Mines and soil are both good things, so I don’t need to spend points to buy many magical materials in the shop; I can produce enough directly from these two.” Wang Chong said with a smile.

"But... there's something strange about the description of that manor, it feels like it's mixed with personal agendas. I mean... System, do you really look down on my kidney abilities that much?"

"Host, when a girl is strong, a man leans against the wall. Right now, you're in a state of yin excess and yang deficiency. The system is only considering the host's happy future, so how can you say it's yin and yang?" the system said with a smile.

"Alright, speaking of which, I still don't know if this building modification card can be used on Semiramis's Noble Phantasm. If it can be used, perhaps I can directly help Semiramis restore her Noble Phantasm to its original or even better state." Wang Chong really liked Semiramis's Noble Phantasm and couldn't bear to see it just go to waste like this.

After thinking for a while, Wang Chong decided to wait until the manor was ready and everyone had moved in before taking action against Semiramis's Noble Phantasm.

"Let's go see Kirei Kotomine out first... that way we'll be done with everything for tonight... Hmm... why do I feel like I've forgotten someone?" Wang Chong scratched his head, feeling like he'd forgotten something.

Chapter 292 Arcueid's Melancholy

"So... that's why you locked me up inside for so long?!"

At this moment, a beautiful woman with short blonde hair was puffing out her cheeks in anger. Her beautiful red eyes were full of resentment as she stared intently at a scumbag who had forgotten her, as if he had used her and then abandoned her.

"Sorry, sorry, I really forgot. As you know, I still have to deal with those battles later, so it took some time, didn't it?" Wang Chong apologized to the blonde beauty.

"I believe others, but with your current strength, I don't think any of those guys could withstand a full-force sword strike from you. I know exactly how strong you are."

The blonde woman before him was none other than Princess Arcueid, the True Ancestor who had fought a fierce battle with Wang Chong earlier. Arcueid had already experienced Wang Chong's true strength firsthand, so she knew very well that if this man simply wanted to end the fight, it wouldn't have taken him this long.

Wang Chong chuckled wryly. Not long ago, when Wang Chong took Kirei Kotomine and Hassan out of the Dimensional House and sent them back to the real world, if Kirei Kotomine hadn't happened to mention, "How is that True Ancestor monster who fought with you before doing now?" Wang Chong probably wouldn't have remembered that he had imprisoned a big shot with a Master Ball.

"I hope my affection level hasn't dropped. But I have that bond with Arcueid, so theoretically it shouldn't drop too much from 79 points. But you never know."

With that thought in mind, Wang Chong used the Eye of Oblivion to carefully check Arcueid's favorability rating.

[Eye of Depravity: Arcueid Brunstadt's current favorability: 85 points, Depravity level: 20%.]

"What's going on? How come the favorability rating hasn't decreased, but instead increased? Wait, why did the infatuation value also increase?" Wang Chong was shocked to find that after accidentally locking Arcueid up for so long, her favorability rating hadn't decreased, but instead increased. Even stranger, he hadn't done anything to Arcueid, so why had the infatuation value increased?

"System, does your Master Ball come with a built-in tuning function?" Wang Chong immediately turned his suspicions to the Master Ball produced by the system.

"Host, if it's anything improper, the system will mark it in detail. After all, the system would love to... cough cough cough, what I mean is, for things with special functions, the system will definitely mark them clearly for you." The system felt that it almost let something slip, so it coughed twice and chuckled awkwardly.

"Since it wasn't a Master Ball, could it be that Arcueid, like Ayaka Sajou, also has a hidden masochistic tendency? Are all people with 'Ai' in their names like that? Hmm, it seems that's true, even Mrs. Arcueid. But that doesn't make sense... When I beat Arcueid up before, my affection for her did increase to some extent, but my 'sinking value' didn't increase, did it?"

Wang Chong clearly remembered that Arcueid had absolutely no "Degradation Value" before he added him to the Master Ball. So the question is, how did this 20% Degradation Value appear?

"Hey, what are you thinking about again? You've been staring blankly for so long, are you still reminiscing about that fight in bed?" Suddenly, Arcueid's voice interrupted Wang Chong's thoughts, and the content of her words made Wang Chong pause in surprise, saying, "Fight in bed? What fight in bed?"

"It was what you did with those three females in that dark room. Did it feel that good? Isn't that normal reproductive behavior?"

Upon hearing Wang Chong's question, Arcueid seemed to recall something thoughtfully. Instead of feeling shy or ashamed, she looked like a curious child.

"Wait! How did you know about this?" Wang Chong instantly understood what Arcueid was referring to and was extremely surprised at how the other party knew.

"You can see it directly from inside. Although you can't get out of that sphere, you can see what's happening outside." Arcueid didn't hide anything from Wang Chong after hearing his question and told him directly.

"Wait, system! How is it possible to see outside from inside the Master Ball?" Wang Chong immediately asked.

"That's a natural result. The Master Ball's external perspective can be freely selected within a 1-meter radius centered on the ball. If the Master Ball couldn't observe the outside world, how could it quickly enter battle mode and fight other Pokémon? Moreover, this is also a human-centered design. Otherwise, if Pokémon were always confined to a small space and unable to perceive the outside world, they would develop psychological problems in the long run," the system said.

"What you said... makes a lot of sense." Wang Chong was speechless. He should have kept the Poké Ball in the system space instead of carrying it with him.

"So, you knew all those things?" Wang Chong took a deep breath and said.

"Hmm? You mean those wicked things you do in secret? You certainly have a lot of bad ideas and schemes. But they're all minor things, and many of them are quite interesting; I enjoy watching them." Arcueid smiled and said, "As long as it doesn't violate any serious rules set by the True Ancestors, you can do whatever you want; I don't care about those things."

Indeed, if Arcueid truly disliked some of the things he had done, her favorability rating wouldn't have risen to 85 points. Wang Chong thought to himself.

“Oh, right! If we’re talking about things I care about, there are actually two things I really care about,” Arcueid said, clapping her hands.

"What's wrong?" Wang Chong asked, puzzled.

"Gurgle—" Not long after Wang Chong asked that question, a very loud sound entered Wang Chong's ears. Arcueid chuckled foolishly, rubbed his stomach, and said, "Hehe, first thing, after that big battle, I was a little hungry, and you locked me up for so long without food."

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"Oh! Thank you so much! I'm starting!" Arcueid devoured the food from a Japanese night market stall. Wang Chong watched Arcueid enjoy her meal while simultaneously boosting his senses to their highest level. After all, it was still uncertain whether Kiritsugu Emiya would be nearby, so he needed to be extra vigilant.

"Speaking of which, Arcueid. You disappeared for a long time before, and now that you've reappeared on this land, will it have any impact on you?"

Wang Chong was well aware that Arcueid, as the planet's sensory being, was also the body chosen by the Earth's will for its arrival. Therefore, Wang Chong considered whether he would be punished by the Earth's will after taking Arcueid away for a period of time.

"It didn't affect me much, I'm just a little hungry," Arcueid said after finishing the plate of teppanyaki.

What about the links?

"Link?... Ah, you mean the planet, right? Or is it the same as before, with no difference in usage? I just looked up some information," Arcueid said.

"It seems that Gaia doesn't care about this matter... Is it because of the short time, or for some other purpose? But speaking of which, could it be because after I become a True Ancestor and have the bloodline of a True Ancestor, will Gaia treat me as one of his own in some way?" Wang Chong thought for a long time, but felt that he couldn't think of anything, so he gave up.

"It's alright, let's deal with the Holy Grail War first. As for Gaia and Alaya, we'll deal with them as they come. It's just that after this Holy Grail War, it will be hard to find such a good opportunity to farm villain points." Wang Chong couldn't help but sigh to himself, he really couldn't bear to cut off these leeks who were constantly providing him with villain points.

There's nothing I can do about it; the Holy Grail War is bound to end sooner or later. And I really should challenge some stronger opponents; the enemies I'm facing now are far too weak to match me.

Wang Chong's mind was racing with these chaotic thoughts, while time ticked by. He didn't know how many dishes Arcueid had eaten before she finally filled her stomach, patted her round belly, and said, "Ha, I'm full. Human food is always so novel and exciting; I really like it."

"If you like it, then let's go for a walk to digest our food, and then head back," Wang Chong said, standing up.

Elquite nodded, stood up, stretched, and then happily took Wang Chong's hand and walked outside: "Come on~ I just saw something interesting, let's go take a look."

Chapter 293 Arcueid's Bizarre Logic About Wanting to Exercise

In the 90s, Japan's bubble economy collapsed, and the era of extravagance and decadence was over, followed by a long period of economic downturn. The nightlife of Fuyuki City was no exception. Although many nightclubs and barbecue stalls remained open late into the night to make a living, Fuyuki City's nights no longer possessed the vibrancy and liveliness of their former glory.

The streets were relatively quiet with few people, which caused Arcueid, who usually loved crowds, to lose interest after wandering around for a while.

Wang Chong let Arcueid play with him the whole time, even though it was already past midnight. He was still very happy to continue shopping with Arcueid, just like on a date. After all, this was a rare opportunity to win Arcueid's favor, and Wang Chong didn't want to miss it. Besides, with Wang Chong's current physical and mental strength, even going without sleep for a week wouldn't be a big problem, let alone staying up all night shopping.

However, Wang Chong could also see that, since the streets were not as lively and bustling as he had imagined, Arcueid had become somewhat boring after he had visited the few places in Arcueid that he had found interesting earlier.

“It seems like there’s nothing fun left. Shall we go back? Should we go back to that courtyard and enter that little world again, or can we go back directly from here?” Arcueid turned to Wang Chong and asked.

"Let's go back to the courtyard first."

The location from which one exits the Dimensional House is often linked to the location from which one entered last time. If possible, Wang Chong would rather not enter the Dimensional House from the street, so as not to appear to outsiders as if he had appeared out of thin air, causing some unnecessary trouble.

“Let’s go together then~” Arcueid smiled, took Wang Chong’s hand, and started walking.

"Although she kept saying she was going to take me to the City of a Thousand Years at first, and that it was for my own good, after I forcefully kept her here, she didn't seem to mention going back at all. And I don't know if it's just my imagination, but Arcueid seems to have become more relaxed since we came out this time, as if some kind of restraint has been completely removed."