The three girls before him were all too familiar to Takashi Kuroda—the infamous Gorgon Sisters of Greek mythology: the eldest, Stheno; the second sister, Euryale; and the youngest… Ahem, Medusa. Putting aside their fame, aside from Medusa, who actually had combat ability, weren't the other two just glorified eye candy?
"Hehehe~ What a handsome young man. I quite like your appearance~ Come, Master, tell me your wish. No matter what it is, as a goddess, I can grant it for you~ All I ask in return is your loyalty." Stheno, the eldest, was the first to speak, maintaining her usual elegance and signature "Goddess's Smile." Her lazy gaze and noble aura were undoubtedly the sweetest temptation for most warriors.
Of course, that temptation had no effect on Takashi Kuroda in his current state. Sensing that Stheno had the audacity to try charming him—attempting to seize control—it was clear she didn't take him seriously as a Master at all.
But upon reflection, it made sense. Kuroda had no Command Spells to bind them, and the Gorgon Sisters, being highly sensitive to magical energy, were well aware of this. Without any restraints, it was only natural they'd start scheming. Unfortunately for them, while Kuroda lacked the magecraft to control Servants via Command Spells, he had something else entirely.
"Stheno, start spinning in place. Don't stop until I say so." Kuroda issued the command without hesitation.
"Huh?" Stheno's first reaction wasn't anger at his rudeness, but surprise that he had resisted her charm. She tried to channel more magical energy, but her body moved against her will—beginning to spin in place.
"W-What is this?! Why is my body—?!" Stheno panicked as she lost control, spinning helplessly. The sudden humiliation shattered her goddess-like grace and composure.
"What's happening? Why is Stheno (I) acting like—?" Euryale, equally shocked, was cut off mid-sentence.
"All of you, shut up. Then obediently absorb this power—take in as much as you can." Kuroda issued another command, glancing at the quiet and slightly wary Medusa. He sighed. It wasn't that he wanted to start off on bad terms, but out of the three, only Medusa behaved like a normal person. The other two sisters had zero ability to read the room.
Then again, they had been blessed with unparalleled beauty—pure, flawless maidens who had always been adored, with others bending to their whims. Asking them to adjust now was probably too much.
Eye candy and troublesome. Kuroda was half-tempted to return them. But as Servants, while they were useless in combat, their spiritual foundations were excellent—perfect vessels for storing his Ruination energy. And the reason he could command their bodies so easily was that their spiritual cores weren't just pure mana—they were already tainted by his power.
Now, in these final moments, Kuroda would flood them with Ruination, both to preserve more of his strength and to ensure their absolute loyalty. He never cared about maintaining a good relationship with them—only whether they'd be useful. So far, Medusa seemed fine. The other two? Still under evaluation.
With a wave of his hand, Kuroda enveloped the sisters in black mist, forcing Ruination into their bodies. Fear flickered in their eyes, but as the energy took hold, their resistance faded—replaced by eerie calm and something… darker.
Ding!
You humiliated a goddess by making her spin in circles, damaging her pride. Reward: 50 Villain Points.
You've successfully subjugated the Gorgon Sisters, claiming their beauty for yourself. Reward: 300 Villain Points.
Current Villain Points: 4,680.
Kuroda ignored the system's announcement. Time was running out, and he needed to preserve every shred of power he could. While continuously feeding Ruination to the sisters, he used his other hand to gather the lingering malice within the Greater Grail. Harnessing its mechanisms, he began molding it—shaping the "figurine" he had mentioned earlier.
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Ding!
Your [Viego, the Ruined King] Villain Template Card has expired.
Base stats and skills have been retained.
We hope you enjoy your next use.
The endless black mist surrounding Kuroda vanished instantly, reverting him to his original form—only the Blade of the Ruined King in his hand serving as proof of what he had been.
"Compared to using the template, my physical abilities have improved… but now I feel pathetically weak. The difference is insane…" He tried summoning the black mist again, but only a pitiful palm-sized wisp emerged.
"If the Ruined King you transformed into before was a max-level, full-build Viego, then right now, you're basically a level 1 Viego fresh out of base—no skill points, no items," the system added unhelpfully.
"I didn't need the reminder… But… heh. "Return to me." Kuroda plunged the Blade of the Ruined King into the earth. Immediately, a portion of the overflowing Ruination energy within the Greater Grail surged back into him through the ley lines.
*"Mmm… So good~" The rush of power washed away his earlier frustration. While his physical body wasn't as strong as before, with this much Ruination at his disposal, he was more than capable of surviving in the Nasuverse—as long as he didn't get too reckless.
As for the Fourth Holy Grail War? Child's play. The Greater Grail was already his. Even if he sat back and watched the others fight, the victory would still be his.
But where was the fun in that? Kuroda needed to stir the pot—to farm more Villain Points.
"Master, what happened to that 'figurine' you mentioned earlier? Where is it now?" the system asked.
"She's still incubating inside the Greater Grail. By the time the war starts, she'll be ready. No need to rush." Kuroda rubbed his chin. "Everything's settled. The Ruination is under my control. Now, it's time to take over the Matou residence, set up base, and get some damn sleep… Yawn… I was pulled into this world right after an all-night gaming session. I'm exhausted."
He turned to leave but paused. "Wait… did I forget something?"
"Master… Your three Servants are still standing there, waiting for orders. Especially a certain big sister who's been spinning nonstop. I think she's about to cry."
"Tch. Almost forgot. Stheno, you can stop spinning now. All of you, follow me back to the house."
"Yes, Master!" Medusa and Euryale quickly supported the dizzy, nearly collapsing Stheno as they silently followed Kuroda. Now saturated with Ruination, the Gorgon Sisters felt no desire to resist—their minds and personalities subtly warped by his power. Their eyes burned with an unnatural fervor as they stared at his back. Stheno, still recovering from her punishment, lightly licked her lips… no doubt already plotting something wicked.
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