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"No, I can't wait that long. For a year, am I supposed to just stare at Kirei Kotomine, Sakura, and others every day, using trivial matters to exploit those characters? While it's not impossible, it's too boring. And I've already mastered this great holy grail, so I don't need to worry too much. I need to get the Holy Grail War to start earlier. At the latest, it has to start in a month. System, is there any way?" Wang Chong inquired.
"Host… isn't a year of preparation time good? You can develop slowly, can't you?" the System said.
"I always feel like something is watching me. If I'm not mistaken, as a transmigrator, since I've had interactions with the present world, it's impossible for Alaya and Gaia not to know. If I stay in this world for too long, things will change. The Type-Moon World is very good, developing in a small circle in the early stages is quite comfortable. But unfortunately, there are too many big shots in this world. If I make too much of a fuss, I'm afraid I'll inevitably be schemed against by those big shots. I don't want to scheme against those old schemers so early," Wang Chong shook his head and said.
"System, I remember that the Dimensional Home in the System Store's description mentioned its ability to connect to various worlds. That is to say, in the future, I won't be limited to just the Type-Moon World, right?" Wang Chong asked.
"That's right… If the Host activates and completes the main quest of this world, there will be a reward for interdimensional travel. At that time, the Host will be able to travel to other worlds for training and resource acquisition," the System replied.
"Indeed, I guessed correctly. In that case, accelerating the Holy Grail War is just around the corner. So, System, do you have a way?" Wang Chong asked.
"Host, you have already mastered the great holy grail. The Holy Grail War's activation depends on whether there is enough spiritual energy to support the great holy grail's descent. Now, the host only needs to manipulate the spiritual pulse and continuously let the great holy grail absorb the magical power from the spiritual pulse. Then, the Holy Grail War can naturally begin a month earlier," the System explained.
"Very good. After sending off the Mapo Priest, I'll take a trip to Liudong Temple."
During the time Wang Chong and the System communicated, Wang Chong was actually taking Kirei Kotomine around, looking for a restaurant.
After Kirei Kotomine was convinced by Wang Chong's verbal persuasion and accepted Wang Chong's Ruinous Power, he was utterly convinced by Wang Chong.
He was just a bit curious, as he had just heard from Wang Chong that he was going to take him to find the first item that could make him feel at ease.
However, Kirei Kotomine saw that this was a food street. Could it be that the thing Wang Chong mentioned, which would make him feel at ease, was related to eating?
But Kirei Kotomine had eaten many things over the past 20 years and had no so-called desire for food, nor did he feel that eating anything could make him feel happy.
Although he would no longer doubt the other party's words, he was still somewhat curious and began to anticipate.
"Oh, we're here, Kirei. One of the goals you seek is in this restaurant." Suddenly, Wang Chong stopped, revealing a smile, and pointed at the restaurant's signboard.
"Hongzhou Yansui Hall · Taishan… is that it?" Kirei Kotomine looked up at the restaurant and softly spoke its name.
It was just a Chinese restaurant, nothing special. But since it was a place mentioned by Lord Dio, Kirei Kotomine still noted this restaurant.
Yes, even now, Wang Chong had not removed his mask or told Kirei Kotomine his true name.
It wasn't that he was worried Kirei Kotomine would betray him. It was just that Wang Chong always had to be prepared.
In this world of magic and sorcery, obtaining someone's memories was not a difficult task.
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"Lord Dio, is the thing you mentioned this plate of food?" Kirei Kotomine looked at the steaming, vibrant red tofu on the plate in front of him, and couldn't help but swallow.
This plate of food was like a depiction of hell; the extremely red sauce mixed with white tofu looked like lava cooking shimmering white bones.
"Mapo Tofu is a very famous Sichuan dish in Chinese cuisine. It's just a normal delicacy. But…"
"But…?" Kirei Kotomine asked curiously.
"It's only slightly spicy for those who can't eat spicy food," Wang Chong said with a smile.
Then, he used a spoon to scoop a spoonful of his own plate of Mapo Tofu, the same size, and directly slurped it into his mouth.
"Delicious," Wang Chong said aloud, but thought to himself, "Why does it taste entirely of chili extract? The excessive spiciness is overwhelming the other flavors. Sichuan cuisine abroad still isn't as authentic as at home. Well, for spiciness, it's passable, I guess."
Indeed, Wang Chong was the type of person who wasn't afraid of spicy food at all, because he had grown up eating spicy food since childhood.
After finishing, he scooped another spoonful and savored it.
Seeing that Wang Chong had already started eating without any discomfort, Kirei Kotomine also scooped a spoonful of Mapo Tofu into his mouth.
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The first bite he took, the spiciness spread from his mouth throughout his entire body.
Kirei Kotomine's body couldn't help but tremble; the pain of the spiciness penetrated deep into Kirei Kotomine's soul.
Clearly, Kirei Kotomine was one of those people who couldn't handle spicy food. His sensitivity to the pain of spiciness was deeper than that of an ordinary person.
But very quickly, Kirei Kotomine scooped a second spoonful into his mouth. This only intensified the burning sensation already in his mouth.
The burning pain, like fire, made Kirei Kotomine sweat profusely, and his mouth kept twitching.
According to a normal person's reaction, at this point, one should stop eating and quickly drink plenty of water to alleviate the spiciness.
But Kirei Kotomine instinctively did not reach for water; instead, he scooped up a third spoonful of Mapo Tofu and put it into his mouth.
Kirei Kotomine's face was beet red from the spiciness, and he was drenched in sweat, but he showed no sign of stopping.
Instead, he continued to spoon it into his mouth, one spoonful after another, until all the Mapo Tofu was completely eaten.
His speed was only half a minute slower than Wang Chong's.
"How was it, Kirei?" Wang Chong asked, smiling at Kirei Kotomine.
"I am deeply grateful." Kirei Kotomine's lips were somewhat swollen, but he showed no sign of blame.
Because he felt it. During the process of eating Mapo Tofu, that familiar sense of peace had returned to him, and because of this, Kirei Kotomine felt happiness and joy.
Even though he was in great pain from the spiciness, he was so pleased.
"So do you understand, Kirei? What truly brings you peace of mind?" Wang Chong said, narrowing his eyes.
"This is the fifth time you've felt at peace. You must be able to figure out why you feel at peace now, right?"
"Could it be… pain?" Kirei Kotomine was not a fool; after experiencing it five times, he naturally understood the pattern.
"Pain, misfortune, despair. These things, which others see as poison and avoid at all costs, are incredibly sweet to you.
You not only revel in your own misfortune, but you also revel in the misfortune of others.
Do you still remember your wife's death, Kirei Kotomine?" Wang Chong asked.
"I remember."
"What did it feel like?"
"Very… sad."
"Was it because of your wife's death itself?"
"…No."
"Is it because you didn't enjoy your wife's death, right?"
"…"
"So I found the right person in you, Kirei Kotomine. You are that kind of person.
Although you have always been suppressed by doctrine, now you are finally free," Wang Chong said.
"I am free." Kirei Kotomine nodded upon hearing this. Yes, he had abandoned his faith and betrayed his soul.
"However, Kirei, there is one thing I must clarify: you can enjoy the misfortune, pain, and despair of others, but you must not pursue misfortune, pain, and despair." However, Wang Chong's tone suddenly shifted at this point.
"What does this mean?" Kirei Kotomine frowned slightly, not immediately understanding Wang Chong's words.
"It's the same principle as with those who love money. People love money and enjoy the pleasure it brings.
But some, due to greed, constantly pursue money; to gain more and more money, they stop at nothing, like madmen.
Ultimately, they become slaves to money without realizing it, having long lost their original selves and forgotten that they should enjoy pleasure, not pursue money."
Wang Chong finished speaking, then looked at Kirei Kotomine and said, "You are the same."
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