Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Now, a similar crisis looms over the sky once again, and he keenly realizes that the Moth to the Flame has reached a crossroads in its destiny and is under unprecedented pressure.

　He judged that the fire-chasing moth was now on the verge of its limit.

　If the situation is allowed to continue, it is hard to say when and where the Moth of Fire Council will grant May the authorization to perform the super-transformation surgery.

　Therefore, Moros decided to no longer stand idly by and take action himself to end the Great Collapse caused by the Seventh Herrscher.

　Unfortunately, the necromancer was a little too slow in making his decision.

　Just as he was immersed in the gentle embrace of the heavenly sounds of Eden, at the headquarters of the Moth Chaser on the continent of Mu, which faces the Australian continent across the sea, Dr. Mei obtained the final authorization from the Moth Chaser Council to perform the super-mutation surgery on Kevin.

　Despite the near-zero success rate, Kevin displayed unwavering determination and resolutely lay down in the cold experimental chamber.

　"I believe Mei more than I believe those numbers."

Chapter 376 The Necromancer vs. the Herrscher of Flame

　As the last melody faded away into every corner of the theater, the concert came to an end. The entire venue was immersed in a gentle and solemn tranquility, and even time seemed to become exceptionally tender at this moment.

　On stage, Eden wore a deep, dark red dress, like the most dazzling star in the night sky.

　Under the delicate interplay of light and shadow, her face appeared even more gentle and noble, and every subtle expression revealed an extraordinary temperament.

　With a gentle yet firm voice, she conveyed deep gratitude and reluctance to the audience, every word filled with sincere emotion, bringing this audio-visual feast to a perfect close.

　Moros sat quietly at the front of the box.

　His gaze was fixed on the woman on the stage, his eyes sparkling with endless admiration and tenderness for her.

　As Eden finished her closing remarks, her eyes met Morros's, seemingly unintentionally.

　At that moment, it seemed as if the whole world stopped.

　The necromancer nodded slightly, responding to her gratitude and expectations in a silent way.

　Then, he stood up, surrounded by twinkling magical light.

　With a light wave of his staff, a magical aura, almost imperceptible to the naked eye, suddenly enveloped him.

　Immediately afterwards, Moros's figure vanished from the private room like a thin mist in the morning light, leaving only a faint magical fluctuation that lingered in the air for a long time.

　Moros was unaware of the first super-mutation surgery that May had initiated under the formal authorization of the Moth Council, but his intuition told him that the current situation had reached a point of no return.

　Unwilling to see the power of the Flame Chasers further enhanced by the addition of the Fusion Warriors, the necromancer needs to rush to North Africa as soon as possible to end the Seventh Herrscher who single-handedly destroyed the entire country.

　Given the Suez Canal's irreplaceable strategic position in the global logistics system, it is perfectly reasonable for Morros to deploy vengeful spirits as informants in this location.

　These vengeful spirits linger in the cold waters of the canal, silently monitoring the movements of every passing ship and pedestrian, acting as a sophisticated navigation system.

　The instrument provides necromancers with the location information they need to traverse space.

　By casting a wide-area detection spell and combining it with the fragmented information gathered by the Wraith Intelligence Network, Moros quickly pinpointed the approximate location of the Herrscher of Flames, Himiko.

　There was no way around it; after all, she was a powerful apostle of God, and the meager power of the vengeful spirits was indeed insufficient to achieve round-the-clock, all-round surveillance of her.

　However, for Moros, who had already reached the demigod level, a general area was enough for him to find the exact location of the Herrscher of Flame.

　As for how to find it specifically?

　Necromancers possess unique skills for finding people.

　[Instant Cast - Curse of the Underworld]!

　With a piercing shriek that seemed inhuman, the rampaging Honkai beast horde in the devastated ruins of the Harijer Oasis was suddenly wiped out.

　They were swallowed by an indescribable dark magical power, and they cried out in agony as they lost their balance and collapsed to the ground.

　Since Moros was promoted to the Blue Elite template, his [Curse Power] attribute has climbed to an astonishing 68 points.

　Combining his status as a [Spellcasting Demigod], the level 5 dark magic [Curse of the Underworld] that he personally cast could inflict evil attribute damage that broke through the terrifying limit of 3000 points.

　Under this torrent of magic powerful enough to shake the heavens and earth, even the Honkai Emperor standing at the top of the lower-level Honkai Beast pyramid appeared so small and fragile.

　They struggled, but ultimately could not escape the curse from the underworld, and could only lie helplessly in the dust, becoming another footnote in Moros's glorious achievements.

　In fact, even Himiko, as the Herrscher of Flame, who wields the power to manipulate molecular motion, was not completely immune to the invasion of the Underworld Curse.

　However, she was, after all, a proper apostle of the gods, unlike those "weak" lower-level Honkai Beasts who were directly devoured by the [Netherworld Curse] and turned into dust.

　However, for Himiko, while the [Curse of the Underworld] did not completely defeat her, it did make her feel an unprecedented threat and challenge.

　In fierce battles against the Fire Moths, or in campaigns that reduce human heavy armor units to ashes, Himiko always displays the awe-inspiring absolute power and supreme majesty of the Herrscher of Flame with a near-perfect, unscathed demeanor.

　Now, what was merely a probing attack by the enemy has unexpectedly left a crack in her perfect record.

　This sudden injury, like ice piercing her heart, brought Himiko immense shock and unease.

　At this moment, she truly realized the terror of the necromancer.

　Unfortunately, this realization came too late; by the time she realized it, it was too late to undo the damage.

　Upon finding Himiko, who had transformed into the Herrscher of Flame, Moros unleashed a massive magical storm with a super-magical technique called [Instant Spellcasting].

　In this storm, the fire elemental clouds gathered by [Doomsday Judgment] intertwined with the crimson clouds gathered by [Meteor Shower], weaving together a chilling apocalyptic scene.

　A rain of blazing flames fell from the sky, each drop containing enough heat to melt steel, determined to completely engulf Himiko in this fiery abyss.

　At the same time, dark magic such as [Armor Penetration Weakness] and [Weakness Curse] acted like invisible shackles, silently binding Himiko's body.

　These curses constantly eroded her power, making each of her counterattacks increasingly difficult and her sense of powerlessness ever stronger.

　Summoning magic was not forgotten by necromancers either.

　The summoned magical beehive released tens of thousands of magical bees, constantly disrupting Himiko's battle rhythm and making it difficult for her to concentrate on dealing with other threats.

　"Wow!"

　A cry that resounded through the sky pierced the heavens, and the phoenix, bathed in flames, spread its wings and soared high.

　After circling once in the air, the phoenix suddenly swooped down on Himiko, spewing out a torrent of blazing flames from its mouth.

　Faced with this overwhelming and almost suffocating storm of magic, even Himiko, as the Herrscher of Flame who wields the power to manipulate molecular motion, had to suppress her usual contempt and disdain for humanity.

　To survive, and to defend her dignity and honor, she must go all out, pouring all her strength and wisdom into this battle.

　This apostle of God manipulated flames, forming scorching barriers in an attempt to withstand these powerful magical attacks.

　While maintaining her defense, Himiko did not give up looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

　Her sharp eyes darted through the interplay of flames and curses, searching for that fleeting opening.

　Her time as a member of the Fire Moths taught her the importance of taking the initiative in battle.

Chapter 377 Defeating the Herrscher of Flame

　Just as the necromancer and the Herrscher of Flame were engaged in a fierce battle, military satellites high in the planet's synchronous orbit also captured the battle taking place in the Harijer Oasis.

　The news reached the headquarters of the Firemoth, and the Firemoth Council, which had authorized Dr. Mei to perform the super-mutation surgery...

　The lawmakers were filled with remorse at that moment.

　If they had known that Moros would so boldly challenge the authority of the Seventh Herrscher, they would never have given Dr. May such authorization.

　In the halls of power, no ruler can readily accept the existence of an individual with extraordinary military prowess.

　The very existence of these fusion warriors is a subtle yet profound challenge to the existing power structure, shaking the authority of those in power.

　However, it's too late to regret it now.

　The transformation surgery has been successfully completed, and Kevin has been reborn, becoming the second Fusion Warrior in this era to inherit the extraordinary power of the Honkai Beasts.

　This fact, like a predetermined fate, cannot be changed.

　Moros never put any obstacles in the way of Mebius and Vervière's social activities.

　Therefore, they were free to establish a collaborative relationship with Dr. May, the outstanding scientist within the Fire-Chasing Moth.

　Regarding his transformation into a fusion warrior through the super-transformation surgery, Mebius maintained a high degree of honesty and trust with Dr. May.

　She believed May knew what could be reported to the Firemoth Council and what couldn't be known by the politicians.

　More importantly, the technique of super-transformation surgery itself is the culmination of the joint efforts of Möbius and Dr. May.

　Mebius did not feel the need to hide this from Mebius.

　In fact, Mebius's trust was not misplaced.

　Mei has remained silent about her transformation surgery, which involved fusing with Shesa's genes and transforming her into a fusion warrior. She has kept the Firemoth Council highly confidential and has not revealed any clues about the matter.

　This is not because there is such a deep friendship between May and Mebius.

　Rather, she knew very well that this matter absolutely could not be casually and truthfully reported to the council members of the Firemoth Council.

　Having dealt with Senator Eugene and his group for so long, May had long since seen through the modus operandi and true nature of the members of the Firemoth Council.

　May's rationality told her that once this sensitive information was made public, it could very well become the fuse that ignites internal conflict among humanity, causing human society to perish from infighting before it even collapses.

　As a core member of the Firemoth Council, May not only possessed a wealth of secrets kept from the lower classes, but also had a profound understanding of the irreconcilable conflict between necromancers and the core power holders of human society.

　She clearly recognized that the necromancer had an extremely strong protective instinct towards Möbius and others he cared about, and would never allow the Fire Moth to take any adverse actions against him.

　However, May also understood that given the Moth Council's lust for power and control, they would never allow any powerful Fusion Warrior to escape their grasp.

　These two diametrically opposed attitudes and positions doomed the conflict between them to be irreconcilable from the very beginning.

　To make matters worse, there is already a deep-seated conflict and estrangement between necromancers and those in power in human society.

　Mei knew that under such circumstances, any tiny spark could trigger an unpredictable chain reaction, and might even push human society to the brink of destruction.

　Based on this understanding, May demonstrated unprecedented caution and wisdom in handling sensitive issues related to Möbius's super-transformation surgery.

　It is precisely because of May's caution and wisdom that the delicate and fragile balance between the Fire Moth and the Necromancer can continue to be maintained.

　If it weren't for Mei's tireless efforts, even with the two great wonders of engineering—the Underwater City of the Abyss and the Lunar City of New Atlantis—which diverted a great deal of attention and resources from human society, the conflict between the Fire Moths and the Necromancers would very likely have erupted completely at some point.

　At that time, regardless of victory or defeat, human civilization will suffer immeasurable losses and pain.

　In the midst of the fierce battle, neither Moros nor Himiko had time to pay attention to the various schemes and plots of the Fire-Chasing Moth.

　As a demigod-level necromancer, Moros was well-versed in the ancient wisdom that "even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit."

　Even after personally experiencing and confirming that the Herrscher of Flame, who wields the power to manipulate molecular motion, is only a high-level legendary, he still maintained the vigilance of a cheetah, constantly weaving an impenetrable net of magic to envelop the Herrscher of Flame, giving her no chance to escape or retaliate.

　Himiko, on the other hand, appeared to be in a more anxious state.

　She not only had to defend herself against Moros's overwhelming magical attacks, but also had to find an opportunity to counterattack in this ever-changing battle.

　The Herrscher of Flame is not the Herrscher of Death; she does indeed possess destructive power that ranks among the top of the fourteen Apostles of God.

　However, in terms of fault tolerance, the power of this apostle of God is not so useful.

　Given Himiko's current level of development of her Herrscher powers, she is unable to use them to heal her own injuries.

　This means that Himiko must be more cautious in battle.

　Each time she is injured, she can only rely on her own self-healing ability and her omnipotent Honkai energy to slowly recover.

　复。

　Under these circumstances, Himiko dared not be negligent in the slightest.

　She had to be constantly vigilant to ensure she could intercept Moros's potentially deadly high-level spells.

　Because if she reveals a weakness, it will be like Achilles exposing his heel, and he will suffer an irreparable blow.

　However, even though Himiko was being so careful, she still felt the shadow of defeat creeping closer to her.

　Moros can cast a wide variety of spells.

　She might be able to neutralize the obvious destructive and summoning magic, but the hidden and unpredictable dark magic was something she couldn't defend against.

　As the battle continued, Himiko's stamina gradually reached its limit.

　This should have been an incredible thing for an apostle of God.

　However, the dense, almost tangible magical aura surrounding her, and the layers of debuffs contained within it, are the most vivid interpretation of this anomaly.

　Himiko's condition was deteriorating at a visible rate, while Moros's magical attacks continued to surge in wave after wave, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

　Despite her best efforts, using her wisdom and experience to anticipate, evade, and counterattack, she ultimately could not completely withstand the overwhelming onslaught.

　When Moros's level-five destructive magic, imbued with extreme destructive power, ripped through the sky and crashed down on Himiko like a meteor, the entire battlefield seemed to tremble.

　At that moment, time seemed to freeze, all sounds disappeared, leaving only the deafening explosion and Himiko's painful groans.

　This strike sealed the victory.

Chapter 378 Ending and Regrets