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"You are the same, Kirei. We may seem different from ordinary people, but in reality, we are not that special.
It's just that what makes others feel at ease is money, status, friendship, and so on. For us, it's our own or others' pain, misfortune, and despair.
We can enjoy them, but we must not overly pursue them, or we will not only lose our original selves but also become slaves to these things.
Do you understand what I mean?" Wang Chong said slowly.
"...I understand Lord Dio's meaning. This is what is called 'too much is as bad as too little.'"
Because the example Wang Chong gave was very common, Kirei Kotomine understood it immediately.
He could enjoy the pain, misfortune, and despair of others, but he must not go overboard and excessively pursue the ultimate pain and despair of others.
"Just like this plate of Mapo Tofu, it only costs 800 yen. But the pleasure it can bring is already exhilarating.
However, if you excessively pursue that ultimate pleasure, then one day, when you look back and taste this thing that first brought you joy, will it still make you happy?
You are a smart man, Kirei Kotomine. Don't let the pleasure you've finally found blind you and make you forget to seek true happiness," Wang Chong said.
"True… happiness?" Kirei Kotomine questioned.
"Exactly, true happiness. Ultimately, the sense of peace only brings temporary happiness.
The happiness we should pursue should be like the Garden of Eden described in the Bible, something that can bring eternal happiness.
I call it: Heaven," Wang Chong said.
"Heaven?"
"Exactly. If one can reach Heaven, one can attain true happiness.
So-called happiness cannot be obtained even by possessing an invincible body, immense wealth, or standing at the pinnacle of all people.
In this world, the true victors are those who witness Heaven."
Wang Chong finished speaking, then stood up, looked at Kirei Kotomine, and slowly said, "So, Kirei Kotomine, are you willing to follow me and become one who witnesses Heaven?"
"I will forever follow Lord Dio. I will witness the day we ascend to Heaven." Kirei Kotomine bowed deeply.
Fortunately, the two were in a private room; otherwise, if they were outside, people around might have pointed fingers at them.
"Ding—Given that the Host deceived a subordinate and caused him the pain of swollen lips, which aligns with villainous behavior, 50 villain points are awarded. Current villain points: 1180." The System's voice became the final note of this farce.
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"Kirei, you mentioned before that the Holy Grail War would begin in another year, right?" Wang Chong asked on the way back, just before parting ways with Kirei Kotomine.
"That's right, this has always been the tradition of the Holy Grail War." Kirei Kotomine paused after speaking, then asked, "Does Lord Dio also wish to participate in this Holy Grail War?"
"The Holy Grail War is just a child's game. However, it can be quite entertaining for amusement."
Wang Chong looked at Kirei Kotomine, then spoke, "But a year is too long. I can't wait that long.
So, let me add some fuel to this childish farce. Kirei, you just wait quietly in the church for a message from your convenient Master."
"Yes!" Kirei Kotomine said respectfully.
"Kirei, regarding peace of mind, I shall give you one more item as a farewell gift for our parting." Wang Chong reached into his pocket and pulled out a folded piece of paper, which he handed to Kirei Kotomine.
"This is…!!" Kirei Kotomine unfolded the paper and found that it contained the recipe for Mapo Tofu.
"This!"
"Take it to yourself or to someone you revere. Enjoy the pleasure this delicacy brings you."
Wang Chong finished speaking, then turned and left. Kirei Kotomine watched Wang Chong leave until he disappeared from sight, then turned and walked towards the church.
Kirei Kotomine had a smile on his face as he tucked the paper into his priestly robes. He had already thought of how to please himself.
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"You three had quite a high time today, didn't you? By the way, where did you get the money for all these things?" Looking at the items Medusa was carrying, Wang Chong couldn't help but complain.
"Hehe, don't underestimate a goddess's good fortune, okay? We played something called… anyway, it was a pachinko game, and we won a lot of money, that's why we had money to buy these," Euryale said proudly.
"You even went to play pachinko. Can't you be more careful? Fuyuki City has very sensitive mages there. What if they discover your traces…?" Wang Chong said with a frown.
"Don't worry, Master, these modern tricks can't compare to the magic of the Age of Gods.
Moreover, with my Class Skill protection, we guarantee those guys won't discover us," Stheno said with confidence on her face.
Wang Chong nodded slightly. Stheno's Presence Concealment was A+ rank, basically top-tier. If she intended to hide, ordinary mages would truly find it difficult to discover her. Afterwards, he casually asked, "Speaking of which, why did you buy so many clothes?"
"Of course, we bought so many clothes to wear for ourselves! After all, as goddesses, it's normal to pursue beauty. Don't misunderstand, it's not to wear for some guy." Euryale said, turning her head slightly to the side, her eyes darting back and forth at Wang Chong.
"After all, even if it's for disguising ourselves as ordinary people, it will still be helpful to Master, won't it? Master has always been intentionally hiding us. Presumably, he has this in mind, right?" Stheno was very astute. It wasn't hard to see Wang Chong's subsequent strategy from his plans. Therefore, buying these clothes did indeed have this intention, to help them integrate into modern society and not be so conspicuous.
"But you gave everything to little Medusa... Little Medusa, give the things to me." Wang Chong shook his head, looking at little Medusa who was buried under various clothing bags, and reached out, saying.
"Eh? No, how can Master carry things?" Little Medusa quickly refused.
"Don't worry, I'm somewhat proficient in spatial magic. All these things can be put into my personal space." Wang Chong touched the merchandise bags, and all the items were absorbed into his system space.
"Master truly dotes on our little sister. Even as an older sister, I'm a little envious and jealous." Stheno smiled slightly, saying. And seeing her elder sister once again show a kind smile, little Medusa's body couldn't help but tremble.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, then all of you come with me to Mount Enzo." After dealing with Kirei Kotomine, Wang Chong was already eager to settle the Holy Grail matter.
The three girls naturally had no objections. Sisterly squabbling and intimidation were just their everyday routine. Wang Chong also knew this, so he only occasionally showed concern for little Medusa, to prevent her from being bullied by her two older sisters into becoming overly self-conscious.
Upon arriving at Mount Enzo, Wang Chong easily used the power of the black mist to sense the aura within the Holy Grail. The little gadget he had created would emerge in another month. This was also why Wang Chong would wait at least a month before activating the Holy Grail and starting the Holy Grail War, rather than doing it sooner.
Wang Chong moved the power of the ley lines, pouring a large amount of magical energy into the great holy grail. After the energy rose to a certain threshold, Wang Chong stopped his actions. He believed that this magical energy pulsation would soon be noticed by a certain elegant individual, signaling that the Holy Grail War was about to begin ahead of schedule.
So, how would everyone's movements unfold next?
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"Hmm?" A man in a red suit, elegantly sipping red wine at home, let out a soft sound. He felt the magical energy pulsation from the ley lines. This sensation was consistent with the pulsations recorded by his ancestors; it was a premonition that the Holy Grail War was about to begin and the Holy Grail was about to descend.
"How could this be? Shouldn't there still be a year? Could there have been some deviation?" For a man who excelled at careful planning, such a sudden unexpected event was undoubtedly not good news. He still had many arrangements that were not fully completed, and he didn't expect to have to hastily begin this Holy Grail War now.
"Well... Although I don't know the reason, since things have come to this, I can only report it ahead of time. First, I'll check how much time is left until the Holy Grail War begins, and then inform the chosen Masters."
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