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"Ah, exactly, a sense of security." The golden-haired man's red pupils watched Kirei Kotomine like a demon's eyes, and his words were undoubtedly demonic whispers that made Kirei Kotomine's soul tremble.
"For ordinary people, having fame, dominating others, making money… these many human desires and pursuits are all for the sake of feeling secure. Marriage and making friends are also for their own security. Saying things like wanting to help others, or doing things for love and peace… all of this is for their own security. The pursuit of a sense of security is the ultimate purpose of human life," he said.
"…" Kirei Kotomine wanted to refute him, yet he felt that the other's words indeed saw through the essence of those mortals chasing various desires. He knew that the other was a heretic, and his childhood teachings and faith constantly reminded him not to believe the other's words. But he didn't know why… he wanted to continue listening. Such conflicting emotions brewed in his chest, and for a moment, Kirei Kotomine remained silent.
The golden-haired man seemed to perceive Kirei Kotomine's inner struggle. He raised his hand, pointed at Kirei Kotomine's chest, and said, "You cannot feel happiness like a normal person, can you?"
"!!!" Like a lightning strike, it hit the depths of his soul. The other person was like the demon within his own heart; his secret was easily laid bare in the sunlight. The golden-haired man blocked the sun, and his shadow slowly lengthened with the passage of time, touching Kirei Kotomine's feet.
"Following your father's teachings to enter the Holy Church, studying those complex doctrines, marrying and having a daughter, and even now returning to participate in the Holy Grail War… But, Kirei Kotomine, have you ever felt even a shred of happiness? Have you ever wondered why you cannot feel this happiness?"
Word by word, like a sharp awl, he dug into Kirei Kotomine's mind, laying out his entire past life before him. Kirei Kotomine broke out in a cold sweat, his body trembling uncontrollably. Compared to the terrifying display of power earlier, the other's method of directly targeting his heart was like a true demon crawled out of hell; he was scrutinizing him, toying with him.
"No… never… why?" And Kirei Kotomine could only give an answer, like a lamb already fallen into a trap, unable to turn back. He wanted to know why, he wanted to know the answer.
"Just as I said before, people live in this world to pursue a sense of security. Only when you feel secure can you experience happiness. And everything you've experienced, Kirei Kotomine, did any of it truly give you even a hint of security?" He replied, "Kirei Kotomine, you have no goals, no pursuits; everything you've done has been arranged by your father. How can such a life, such experiences, give you a sense of security? You have never found anything that gives you security, so naturally, you will never know what you truly want to do."
"…" Speechless, Kirei Kotomine could not find the slightest doubt in the other's words. After a moment of silence, he finally managed to speak, "Then… what is it that can give me security? What is it that can give me happiness! How can I pursue that thing!"
Kirei Kotomine was so eager. For over 20 years, no one had known what he was thinking, but now, in an instant, this man before him had revealed everything. He yearned to know the answer, to know the solution to this problem that had plagued him for countless years. Even though he knew that the person before him was a "demon." Even though he carried over 20 years of teachings and faith. At this moment, he still reached out, making a pact with the "demon."
"Hmph, do you truly not know?"
But what Kirei Kotomine received was not a direct answer, but a rhetorical question. This made Kirei Kotomine involuntarily pause. However, the other party was not trying to completely toy with him, but slowly walked towards him and spoke, "Perhaps before today, you truly didn't know the answer to this question. But after everything that just happened, do you truly not know the answer?"
"Buzz—"
His soul trembled. Kirei Kotomine recalled everything that had just happened, and his heart had never cheered as much as it did now.
"Ah, it seems you've thought of it, Kirei Kotomine." The "golden-haired demon" stood completely before Kirei Kotomine, his shadow completely enveloping Kirei Kotomine's body. The light shimmered in the man's golden hair; it was clearly a very sacred scene, yet it was now filled with strangeness and malevolence.
"From the moment I approached you step by step, from the moment I brought you the shock of power, from the moment I thoroughly wounded you, from the moment I continuously dug into your inner being. You smiled, you smiled a total of four times." He held up four fingers on one hand, pointed at his own face with the other, and revealed a sinister smile.
"Ah…" Kirei Kotomine understood. He finally knew how to pursue this answer. He struggled to support himself, kneeling on one knee before the other. Seeing Kirei Kotomine's actions, the "golden-haired demon" smiled even more brightly, a truly demonic grin, and he uttered his final whisper:
"Indeed, Kirei, only I can bring you security. Only I can guarantee you eternal security. Because, only I know what kind of person you are. Because we are the same kind of people… This is why I sought you out, Kirei. Now tell me, what is your choice?"
What is the price of dealing with a demon? As Kirei Kotomine, who grew up in the Holy Church, he naturally knew it all too well.
"I shall offer up everything, even my soul. I will revere you as I revere God. This is my loyalty," Kirei Kotomine said, bowing his head.
"Then, accept this gift, and feel secure…" A surging black mist appeared from the "golden-haired demon," completely engulfing Kirei Kotomine. Kirei Kotomine did not resist in the slightest, allowing that power to cleanse his body and even his soul.
"Ah… a sense of security I've never felt before… So, this is happiness?" Kirei Kotomine felt a spiritual dependence and security. This was what he had always pursued, and now that demon had brought him the answer. Kirei Kotomine smiled again, he smiled very happily, even bursting into laughter. After selling his soul to the demon, the doctrines and conscience that had bound him for so many years were now completely unleashed. Kirei Kotomine had never felt his soul so light, so relaxed. It was like ascending to heaven.
A demon? No, he was God. The only God Kirei Kotomine now worshipped—God!
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"Ding—Congratulations to the Host for subjugating A-rank villain Kirei Kotomine with your personal charisma! To be able to make countless villains submit, make people shout praises, and earn their utmost respect from the bottom of their hearts, you are the Savior of Villains. Reward: 1000 Villain Points! Reward: One Epic-tier Draw! Reward: Halo [Savior of Villains]! Current Villain Points: 1130."
"Halo Description [Savior of Villains]: Wearing this halo will greatly boost the Host's villainous charm and grant a certain degree of villainous deterrence, inspiring awe in others. It can make fellow villainous characters admire you, gaining their favor and even submission. The stronger the Host's power, the better its effect."
"Good, very good… It wasn't in vain that I acted for so long. I have to say, Dio's quotes are really useful. The golden-haired arch-villain is indeed a natural counter to priests. Heh heh heh… Hahahahaha!" Wang Chong looked at the extra 1000 Villain Points he received, his heart already blooming with joy. What's more, there was also an Epic-tier Draw and a very effective halo.
If he didn't have to maintain that sense of mystery in front of Kirei Kotomine, he would have burst into loud laughter already. To so easily subdue a subordinate and gain a large amount of rewards, today's harvest was truly abundant.
"I can't wait for the Fourth Holy Grail War. It's a pity, though, that I just learned from Kirei Kotomine that the Holy Grail War won't begin for another year… That makes sense, I remember Sakura was indeed adopted into the Matou Family a year before the Holy Grail War began, and then thrown into the worm pit a few days later. Since Sakura hasn't suffered when I arrived at the Matou Family, and Kariya Matou hasn't returned, the timeline must naturally be a year before the Holy Grail War," Wang Chong mused.
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