Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Once these magic arrays sense an attack, they will immediately activate, forming an indestructible barrier that effectively blocks any attack targeting the ritual site.

　Based on his previous experience in escaping the planet's gravity well, the necromancer was confident that the defensive array he had set up could withstand the fierce attack of the three Honkai energy fission bombs launched by Destiny and Anti-Entropy.

　Even with such impregnable defenses, he remained highly vigilant.

　To ensure the safety of the ceremony, after careful consideration, Moros decided to gather the indigenous people of Sardinia around the ceremony site.

　After careful calculation, he knew that if the Honkai energy fission bombs of Destiny and Anti-Entropy really broke through the outer defensive array, then these captured natives would pay with their lives as burial goods for the undead army.

　Given that such meticulous arrangements had already been made, why would Moros still need to ask for help?

　Is Sirin here to guard the ceremony site?

　On the one hand, the powers of the Herrscher of the Void do indeed have an unparalleled advantage when facing modern technological civilizations that excel at projectile weapons.

　With the Honkai Queen guarding it, the security of the curse ritual will be further enhanced.

　On the other hand, the necromancer believed that it was also necessary to give Sirin a certain sense of involvement.

　She was not only his ally, but also a friend he trusted.

　Having her participate in guarding the ceremony site is not only an affirmation of her abilities, but also a sign of respect and importance placed on her.

　As a demigod-level necromancer, Moros knew very well that harboring hatred in one's heart was not a good thing, and that one needed to find a suitable way to vent and release it.

　For Sirin, participating in the ritual to curse Otto was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity.

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Chapter 341 The Death of Otto

　Seeing that Sirin had begun to use the power of the Herrscher to create Honkai Beasts of various levels to protect the ritual site of the cursed spell, Moros decisively swung the [Netherworld Staff] in his hand.

　Supported by an invisible force, three Soul Storage Spheres, each filled with the souls of intelligent beings, were embedded into pre-drilled slots at the top of the stone altar.

　With the immense power of the ritual altar, Moros was able to refine all these souls into low-level soul crystals that could be used in magical rituals within just two hours.

　Once the last low-grade soul crystal was perfectly crafted, the necromancer initiated this decisive curse spell ritual.

　As Moros's thoughts raced, a ghostly green soul fire blazed fiercely in the brazier beside the altar.

　At the same time, the thousand great liches surrounding the altar began chanting eerie and bizarre incantations in unison.

　As the chanting of the incantation grew louder, the entire ritual site was enveloped by an indescribable, mysterious power, and an ineffable sense of oppression filled the air.

　In this oppressive atmosphere, a chilling weeping sound could be faintly heard—the mournful cry of a sentient being's soul, bound within a soul crystal, struggling in despair.

　Ignoring the piercing cries, the necromancer focused intently on channeling the terrifying power of the magical ritual.

　Under his control, the energy in the low-level soul crystals in the preset slots on the altar was extracted one by one and poured into the black crystal ball floating in the center of the altar like a trickle.

　After completing this step, Moros's pupils gradually lost their color, eventually becoming empty and lifeless.

　At that very moment, the black crystal ball suspended in the center of the altar began to emit an ominous, dark green light.

　Under the light, a phantom figure gradually coalesced on the crystal ball—it was the phantom of Otto Apocalypse, the bishop who had held the reins of destiny for five hundred years.

　The moment Otto's face clearly appeared on the crystal ball, Moros raised the [Staff of the Underworld], which shimmered with a fluorescent green light.

　【Death Curse】!

　As the ritual incantation was uttered in a low voice, the death magic within the necromancer surged forth like a flood bursting its banks.

　These death magic condensed rapidly, transforming into the most vicious curse, which rushed straight towards the black crystal ball that had already floated above the altar.

　Just then, the soul fire in the brazier beside the altar seemed to be infused with new life, instantly surging and soaring into the sky, turning the entire Sardinian sky a ghastly green.

　Countless phantoms of wandering spirits emerged from the void, swirling around the altar and emitting mournful howls and eerie whispers.

　These sounds intertwined, creating an eerie symphony that enveloped the entire Alghero Airport in a sinister and terrifying atmosphere.

　Listening to these wails and whispers, a ruthless glint flashed in the necromancer's eyes.

　He gripped the [Netherworld Staff] tightly, and with all his might, he swung it, pouring all the magical energy gathered in this ritual into the black crystal ball.

　"Click~"

　A crisp cracking sound rang out as the black crystal ball, unable to withstand such a massive influx of energy, began to crack on its surface, with cracks spreading rapidly.

　Moros had anticipated this.

　Unlike the [Death Curse] he cast last time using the power of a magical ritual, this time, the quality and quantity of the offerings consumed in the ritual, as well as the strength of the target to be cursed, far surpassed the previous one.

　Under such immense pressure, the burden on the magic crystal ball reached an unprecedented level.

　However, Moros did not show the slightest worry on his face.

　Since he had already seen through all of this, he naturally had a plan in place.

　Now is the time to activate this backup plan.

　when.

　He merely glanced casually at a corner of the altar, where several magic crystal balls of the same size as the black crystal ball in use began to rise into the sky.

　Under the necromancer's manipulation, these magical crystal balls formed a complex array of spells, tightly encircling the cracked black crystal ball at the center.

　The next moment, as the magical energy flowed, fine cracks began to appear on the surface of these crystal balls.

　Surprisingly, the black crystal ball that was on the verge of collapse began to stabilize after the pressure was shared by these new crystal balls, and it stopped making worrying cracking sounds.

　After the core of the spell ritual stabilized, the curse spell ritual entered its final stage.

　"boom!"

　In an instant, a cold and powerful magical energy violently struck the black crystal ball.

　The phantom of Otto that had appeared in the crystal ball exploded like fireworks the moment it came into contact with this energy, turning into nothingness as if it had never existed in this world.

　Witnessing this, Moros's lips curled into a satisfied smile.

　He knew that the meticulously planned curse ritual had been a complete success.

　Just as Moros initiated the curse ritual, attempting to kill the Archbishop of Destiny, Otto, far away in Krosten, was completely unaware that his fate had been rewritten.

　He is currently immersed in the virtual library of the First Divine Key, the Key of Revelation, the Void Treasury, pondering deeply and trying to find a way to defeat and control the Second Herrscher.

　If it were merely a matter of dealing with the Second Herrscher, Otto was confident that he had countless strategies to control her and extract crucial information about Kallen's resurrection.

　However, reality is not so simple. The existence of Moros makes this bishop of destiny feel extremely troubled.

　Even with Otto's wisdom and talent, he would find it difficult to find an effective solution in a short period of time.

　If the gap in strength could be bridged so easily, why would Moros bother to painstakingly study magic?

　Getting back to the point, just as Otto was lost in thought, a sudden, icy chill swept over him, causing him to shiver involuntarily.

　He looked around. The virtual library remained quiet, but the chill felt tangible, clinging tightly to his skin, impossible to ignore.

　Suddenly, a blinding dark green light appeared out of thin air and pierced through Otto's soul.

　Under the impact of this force, Otto's body began to tremble violently, and his consciousness gradually became blurred.

　Otto tried to struggle against this force, but his resistance seemed so insignificant in the face of it.

　Just as Otto was about to be completely consumed by this power, images suddenly flashed through his mind—the beautiful times he had spent with Karen.

　At that moment, a strong will to live surged within him. He could not die like this; he had to resurrect Karen and fulfill their dream.

　Unfortunately, it was all too late.

　The dark green light had completely engulfed Otto's body, and his consciousness was gradually dissipating under the impact of this power.

　In the end, his figure vanished into nothingness in the light, as if he had never existed in this world.

Chapter 342 The Last Enemy

　How many evil deeds must a person commit...?

　Only then can I bring her back to dawn at the end of hell.

　How far can a person travel...?

　Only then can we rediscover our original selves at the end of time.

　In the authentic world, Otto, in the final moments of his life, faced this profound question and gave his answer.

　But in this world, fate did not grant him such an opportunity.

　Using a low-level soul crystal formed from the lamentations of three million innocent souls as a medium, Moros performed an unprecedented magical ritual, successfully erasing the soul of this bishop of destiny.

　The soul is the essence of life and the core of existence.

　Without the existence of a soul, what is the point of having a large number of soul steel bodies that can be transferred?

　The necromancer had a deep understanding of Otto's abilities.

　He knew that this success was entirely due to the unexpected "first meeting kill".

　If given enough time, Moros could not guarantee that Otto would not find a way to break the [Death Curse].

　It was based on this clear understanding that he tirelessly set up the ritual site and raced against time to perform the curse spell, all to ensure one thing—that Otto would not have any chance to resist.

　As for torture?

　no need.

　For Otto, the inability to fulfill his long-cherished wish to revive Kallen was the greatest torment.

　Now, with his passing, this torment will forever accompany him, becoming a nightmare from which he cannot escape.

　The sounds of the curse ritual swept through the surroundings like a violent storm.

　The moment it was announced as complete, Celine immediately and astutely caught this sign.

　A strong impulse surged within her, and she abandoned all distractions and concerns. Using her spatial powers as the Queen of Honkai, she instantly traversed a vast distance and appeared before Moros.

　"Moros, did your magical ritual truly succeed?"

　Sirin pressed on with eager questions, her eyes fixed on the necromancer in front of her, who wore a brown cloak and held a staff that shimmered with a faint fluorescent green light.

　Her eyes shone with a fiery light, as dazzling as stars, revealing a deep anticipation for the news to come.

　Moros nodded slightly, his tone carrying an undeniable certainty.

　"Yes, as you can see, from this day forward, Otto Apocalypse no longer exists in this world."

　"This is...this is really great, absolutely wonderful..."

　She murmured softly, and glistening tears streamed from the golden eyes of the purple-haired Herrscher, slowly dripping down her delicate cheeks.

　Seeing Celine like this, Moros couldn't help but take a step forward and gently embrace her.

　Feeling the dampness spreading across his chest, he knew in his heart that this broken queen was silently venting her emotions.

　Otto's demise signifies the end of her long-standing enemy.

　"Did he... really just disappear like that?"

　A barely audible whisper came from Moros's arms.

　He nodded slightly and responded with an affirmative tone.

　"Yes, his soul has been completely erased, and no matter what methods are used, his life cannot be restored."

　With Morros's comforting words, Sirin gradually calmed down.

　Then, realizing the inappropriateness of her current situation, she slightly twisted her petite body, trying to break free from the necromancer's embrace.

　Noticing Sirin's subtle movements, Moros released his embrace at the right moment, giving her some space.

　He didn't want Celine to shy away, as that would be extremely dangerous in the current situation.

　Moros knew that although Otto's fall temporarily removed the direct threat to them from Destiny, it did not mean that they were safe.

　Unlike most rulers in this world who have only a superficial understanding of the true state of this planet, Moros knew perfectly well the existence and power of the World Serpent and Kevin Kaslana.

　Once cornered by that hero with the [Salvation] inscription, even Sirin, the Honkai Queen with six Herrscher cores, would find it difficult to guarantee her safety.

　"So, we still need to deal with that organization called World Serpent?"

　After listening to Moros's explanation of the World Serpent and Kevin Kaslana, Sirin's face showed an expression of disbelief.

　She had never imagined that, besides Destiny and Anti-Entropy, there was such a powerful force hidden on this planet.

　"Yes, World Serpent possesses a large amount of pre-civilization heritage. Although it only has Kevin Kaslana as its top combatant, the threat level of this organization far exceeds that of Anti-Entropy and Destiny."

　Morros responded to Celine's question in a serious tone.