Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Himeko.

　The captain of the fifth squad of the Moth Chasing Fire.

　She is not only famous for her extraordinary martial arts skills, but also for her meticulous care for her teammates, which has earned her the respect and love of all her teammates.

　Under her leadership, the Fifth Squad successfully completed its mission of dealing with Honkai disasters time and time again.

　At this moment, in the shadow of Getagrifort, Himiko and her squad are working closely together, using their respective strengths and skills to launch a siege against the lurking Honkai Beasts.

　As the battle progressed, the roars of the Honkai Beasts and the shouts of the warriors intertwined, composing a stirring and magnificent battle song.

　In the melody of this battle song, Himiko and her teammates are undoubtedly the most dazzling stars.

　With their fearless courage, unwavering responsibility, and indomitable spirit, they exemplified the noble belief of moths drawn to the flame.

　On this land shrouded in the shadow of collapse, they proved humanity's resilience and hope through their actions.

　Unfortunately, fate seemed to play a cruel joke on this outstanding captain.

　Just as the last Honkai Beast was shattered into pieces by Himiko's greatsword with its dark hilt, orange-red guard, and frosty white blade, she suddenly staggered.

　The next moment, Himiko's eyes turned cold and ruthless, and the air around her began to scorch.

　"Captain, what's wrong with you?"

　Hua, Himiko's closest comrade-in-arms, stepped forward without hesitation.

　She slowly approached, trying to melt away the cold barrier with her warmth, and to find that familiar soul deep within those unfamiliar eyes.

Chapter 368 The Awakening of the Herrscher of Flame

　At Hua's heartfelt call, a hint of struggle, barely perceptible to outsiders, flashed in Himiko's orange eyes.

　"Come on, get out of here."

　Her voice was low and hoarse, and every word struck Hua's heart heavily.

　Hua had heard this sound countless times in battle and in daily life; it was as familiar as his own heartbeat.

　But at this moment, the resolute indifference in those words made her feel an unprecedented sense of alienation and fear.

　Hua, a soldier who had just shed his naivety as a new recruit, was filled with confusion and helplessness in the face of such a change.

　She stood there, bewildered, staring at the captain who now seemed like a complete stranger.

　However, Hua's courage and perseverance seemed to inspire others.

　Seeing that Hua did not back down, they also mustered their courage and gathered around Himiko, asking her questions all at once, trying to get a clue or comfort from her.

　"Captain, don't joke around. How could we possibly leave you?"

　"Captain, what happened?"

　"Captain, we..."

　"..."

　The anxious and sincere calls intertwined, yet failed to ignite the dying embers of humanity deep within Himiko's heart.

　Conversely, from an angle unseen by them, the human brilliance in Himiko's eyes was rapidly dimming, being swallowed up by an even more powerful force.

　Finally, when the last glimmer of humanity was also obscured by the shadow of the Herrscher personality, Himiko completely transformed into another being.

　She spoke coldly, her words filled with disdain and resolute disdain for humanity.

　"Since you're unwilling to leave, then all of you may die here, humans."

　As soon as she uttered those words, a pair of wings woven from pure flames suddenly bloomed from behind Himiko. Their radiance was as intense as hellfire, burning and dazzling, instantly turning everything around them crimson.

　With a gentle wave of her hand, the fiery wings transformed into the scythe of death, mercilessly reaping the lives of the Fifth Squad members who were still trying to find answers, swallowing them one by one into the raging flames.

　Amidst the raging flames and swirling ashes, Hua stood frozen, his eyes filled with disbelief.

　She felt as if she were in a nightmare from which she could not wake up, and everything around her seemed so unreal and cruel.

　"Are you scared out of your wits? Humans are just humans, so vulnerable..."

　Himiko, with an almost pitying air, gracefully walked up to Hua, gently pinched her chin, and forced those terrified eyes to meet her gaze.

　Her eyes were deep and complex, containing both contempt and disdain for the common weaknesses of humanity, and seemingly containing some deep-seated, unspeakable emotional entanglement.

　But just as the flames of destruction were about to engulf Himiko, a ripple seemed to stir in her heart, awakening the last glimmer of humanity within her.

　She paused, her tone unconsciously revealing...

　A subtle hint of tenderness and relief appeared.

　"Forget it, such a weakling isn't worth killing. You can stay here and fend for yourself."

　After speaking, the newly born Herrscher of Flame suddenly spread her wings and took flight. The fiery wings on her back were as dazzling as a phoenix rising from the ashes, carrying her straight into the sky.

　However, her departure did not bring peace, but instead foreshadowed a deeper disaster.

　Wielding the power to manipulate molecular motion, Himiko unleashed boundless flames in the air, turning Getagi Castle, which she had sworn to protect not long ago, into a raging sea of ​​fire.

　"Ouch, it's so hot, it hurts!"

　"No! What happened?"

　"Mom, I'm afraid."

　"..."

　Desperate cries and wails converged into a sorrowful torrent that lingered over Getagi Fortress.

　Listening to the cries of the inhabitants of Getagiburg, Himiko's face revealed a cold and cruel smile.

　That was a mockery of human fragility and powerlessness.

　With a detached indifference, she gave one last look at the dance of destruction she had woven herself, her eyes devoid of any pity or sympathy.

　Then, the newly born Seventh Herrscher gently flapped the flaming wings on her back, her figure transforming into a dazzling streak of light, cutting through the sky and speeding towards the nearby town.

　The devastating rain of fire that just fell from the sky has completely wiped out all resistance forces within the Getagi Fort area.

　As for the survivors who managed to escape the flames, Himiko did not intend to deal with them personally.

　She believed that the Honkai Beasts she left behind would faithfully carry out her will, searching for and eliminating the survivors one by one, ensuring that no life could escape her judgment.

　With the departure of the newly born Herrscher of Flame, the invisible shackles that Himiko had placed on Hana also dissipated.

　After regaining his freedom, Hua collapsed weakly to the ground.

　As the inscription for the future "Floating Life", Hua's talent far surpasses that of ordinary people.

　Her mind raced, piecing together fragmented information to vaguely outline the tragic transformation of Captain Himiko.

　"How is this possible... How could Captain Himiko become a Herrscher?"

　Hua murmured to herself, tears welling up in her eyes, but stubbornly refusing to fall.

　The captain who once fought alongside her and faced life-or-death trials together has now become a Herrscher who destroys the world.

　This change was so cruel that it dealt a huge blow to her spirit.

　"what do I do?"

　Hua's voice revealed a deep sense of confusion and helplessness.

　Just then, the communicator clipped to her combat uniform suddenly rang.

　"Fifth Squad... This is headquarters, calling Fifth Squad... What's going on there?"

　Himiko's Fifth Squad is one of the elite special operations squads of the Fire Moth.

　To ensure the safety of its team members, the Fire Moth team equipped them with a state-of-the-art vital signs detection system.

　Just as Himiko transformed into the Herrscher of Flame, unleashing endless flames to incinerate all the members of the Fifth Squad except for Hua, the vital signs monitoring system in the command center far behind immediately sounded a piercing alarm.

　The officer in charge of monitoring the vital signs detection system witnessed a series of alarming "loss" marks flashing on the screen, and an ominous premonition immediately welled up in his heart.

　He knew that there was a big problem at the front in Getagi!

　Without delay, the officer reported the emergency to his superiors as quickly as possible.

　Then came the communication Hua had received earlier.

　She reached out and pressed the answer button on the communicator, trying to keep her voice calm.

　"This is Hua. The Fifth Squad is in an emergency. Captain Himiko... she... she has become a Herrscher."

　There was a moment of silence on the other end of the communicator.

　Clearly, this news was a huge shock to headquarters as well.

　But soon, a calm and firm female voice came over.

　"Hua, you are the only survivor now. Stay calm. We need your detailed report."

　"Understood! I will continue to monitor the situation and report back as needed."

Chapter 369 The Impact of the Seventh Great Collapse

　Although Himiko left behind a large number of Honkai Beasts in Getafe when she transformed into the Herrscher of Flame, these Honkai Beasts were sent to extinguish the faint flames of survival rather than to face the iron walls of the army, so their levels were generally low.

　Even though Hua was slightly exhausted, she was still able to handle the Honkai Beasts of the Advance and Knight classes with ease.

　Under Hua's iron fist, those purple-white monsters were like fragile paper puppets, falling one after another at her feet.

　However, that's all Hua can do.

　Before being injected with the super-mutant factor and becoming a fusion warrior, she was still ultimately a human being of flesh and blood.

　Humans have their limits.

　Hua was able to rely on her honed martial arts skills, the wisdom and combat techniques she gained while chasing the flames.

　They were able to protect themselves in the perilous Getagi Fortress.

　But faced with the overwhelming tide of Honkai beasts, she was unable to protect every innocent life within Getagi Castle from being slaughtered.

　This heavy sense of powerlessness, like a sharp blade, was cutting into her already wounded heart once again.

　However, in the lofty parliamentary hall of the Moth Chaser, the hardships and sacrifices experienced by ordinary special operations team members like Hua were as insignificant as dust, hardly attracting the attention of the members of parliament.

　Even Dr. Mei, who had a brief exchange with Hua, quickly refocused on the threat posed by the Herrscher of Flame after obtaining the necessary information.

　She did not show much concern or sympathy for Hua's plight.

　Indeed, in the eyes of those high-ranking officials who control the direction of the Flame Chasing Moth, the situation of a special operations team member who survived by sheer luck is not worth paying attention to compared to the newly born Seventh Herrscher.

　Today, the Firefly has a mature and comprehensive plan for dealing with Herrschers, who are divine apostles who descend with the Great Collapse.

　Therefore, when Hua's detailed report revealed the birth of the Seventh Herrscher and its remarkable fiery powers, the Firemoth Council reacted immediately and convened an emergency high-level meeting.

　The meeting was held in the solemn council hall of the Moth of Fire's headquarters. Moth of Fire's members gathered, their expressions unusually serious, their eyes revealing a deep understanding of the challenges to come.

　The extraordinary destructive power displayed by the seven Herrschers who wielded different powers in the past had already made everyone aware that the Apostles of God were not to be underestimated.

　The atmosphere at the conference table was tense yet heated, with opinions clashing fiercely from all sides.

　Every member of parliament is keenly aware of the weight of the responsibilities they bear.

　They are not only contributing their wisdom and strength to fight against this Herrscher who uses flames as blades and wantonly destroys human cities, but also fighting for the future of the entire Moth Chaser and even the fate of humanity.

　However, beneath the shared goal lie differing interests and stances.

　There are many disagreements and controversies among the council members regarding how to deal with the Seventh Herrscher.

　Their respective proposals and strategies were based on different considerations and judgments, which made the meeting process full of variables.

　Just as the Moths were fiercely debating and seeking consensus on how to counter the Seventh Herrscher, the wheel of fate quietly began to turn.

　Himiko, the newly crowned Herrscher of Flame, has appeared in Hamam, north of Getafe.

　Just as she did at Getagiburg, Himiko unleashed an endless torrent of flames with the power of the ability to manipulate molecular motion, engulfing the entire city in a raging inferno until it was reduced to scorched earth.

　Without Hua's presence, Himiko's destructive power was able to be displayed without restraint, and the terrifying power contained in the authority she possessed was completely unleashed at this moment.

　Each flame is like the scythe of death, ruthlessly stripping away life and hope, erasing all traces of human civilization.

　After completing the trial in Hamam, Himiko did not stop there.

　She routinely left behind a batch of lower-level Honkai Beasts that she created on the spur of the moment to search for and eliminate any possible survivors.

　Then, the Herrscher of Flame transformed into a dazzling streak of light and sped away along the railway's network.

　Her goal was very clear: the next human town to the northeast.