Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　For Morros, the economic losses from closing the airport were insignificant compared to the security of Eden.

　Goodbye, Eden, may your future be as bright as the stars; goodbye, Ellie, please take good care of her for me.

　After bidding farewell to Eden and Alicia one by one, Moros gazed at the transport plane etched with a moth-to-a-flame design, which slowly took off amidst the roar of its four engines.

　The necromancer's eyes were fixed on the receding figure until the enormous mechanical beast appeared tiny against the backdrop of the blue sky, eventually becoming a faint shadow on the horizon and merging into the vast sea of ​​clouds.

　He believed that Alicia would use her wisdom and ability to pave a bright path for Eden among the fire-chasing moths.

　Even so, Moros still couldn't hide his deep concern and reluctance to part.

　After a long while, he slowly turned around, with a hint of imperceptible loneliness, and opened a dark blue demiplane passage.

　The Firemoth Council attached great importance to Eden's arrival.

　Although powerful members of parliament such as MP Eugene, MP Vincent, and MP Wang did not attend the ceremony in person, they all sent their trusted representatives to greet Eden at the airport to express their respect and regard for the country.

　Especially Congressman William.

　As the necromancer's representative in the Firemoth, he deeply understood Eden's extraordinary position in Moros's heart.

　Therefore, Congressman William resolutely put aside all other matters and personally went to Mu Continent Airport to welcome Eden's arrival in the most sincere and direct manner.

　Moreover, Alicia's special escort added a touch of solemnity and mystery to the welcoming ceremony.

　Miss Pink Fairy was already beloved in Moth of Flame, and every time she appeared, she caused quite a stir.

　Now, when Alicia and the equally radiant Eden step into the public eye, their popularity shines like twinkling stars, making Eden's arrival an unprecedented event within the Firemoth, sparking widespread discussion and anticipation.

　Although on the surface, the position that the Firemoth Council assigned to Eden may not have given her much real power, and her status may not seem prominent, all of this is just an appearance.

　Those truly insightful members of the Firemoth could see that Eden's status was far beyond what could be measured by simple positions and titles.

　In this situation, Eden's career path in the Fire Moth naturally became exceptionally smooth.

　"Oh, really? I see."

　Vincent, one of the three most powerful members of the Moth Chaser Council, who was from North America, nodded almost imperceptibly as he listened to the report from his trusted officer.

　"Let's not rush into contact; let's observe the situation first."

　"Yes, Your Excellency."

　The officer responded and then took his leave with a standard military salute.

　After the officer left, Congressman Vincent turned around and, with a polite smile, faced the shipyard manager who was deliberately keeping his distance.

　"Excuse me, there's an urgent matter that needs to be dealt with."

　"Of course, it's normal for Your Excellency to be very busy, and we fully understand..."

　The shipyard manager quickly bowed in response, his words full of humility.

　What is the status and position of Senator Vincent?

　That's one of the three most important figures in the Firemoth Council.

　His family wields profound influence in the North American Senate, holding more than a dozen key seats, making them truly prominent figures standing at the pinnacle of power in human society.

　Faced with such powerful figures, the shipyard manager naturally dared not show the slightest negligence or disrespect.

　Even though the shipyard he led possessed the most cutting-edge shipbuilding technology and was dedicated to building a floating fleet for the Firemoth, in front of Senator Vincent, he was still just an ant that could be crushed at will.

　Seeing that the shipyard manager was so sensible, a barely perceptible hint of satisfaction flashed in Congressman Vincent's eyes.

　"Okay, let's continue our previous topic."

　He waved his hand, indicating that the shipyard manager could continue leading the way.

　"Please come with me. We'll go to the main battleship dock first. Several national-level battleships that are about to enter service are over there."

　"I'm really looking forward to it."

　Following in the footsteps of the shipyard manager, Councilor Vincent arrived at the entrance to the observation deck.

　Directly in front of him, a magnificent floor-to-ceiling window almost occupies the entire wall, like a giant picture frame, framing the scenery outside.

　Outside the window, a national-level airborne battleship is undergoing final testing.

　Its towering bridge and wide main deck gleamed with a metallic sheen under the lights.

　From Vincent's perspective, the scene is not only tangible and real, but also contains endless shock and power.

　"Salute to Congressman Vincent!"

　The moment Senator Vincent stepped onto the observation deck, a chorus of unified salutes rang out.

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　The officers stationed at the shipyard, dressed in crisp uniforms, showed their utmost respect for this distinguished guest.

　This is an entire fleet, and the first floating fleet in human history. Given the importance attached to it, it is only natural that the Fire Moth sent a corps of officers to be stationed in the shipyard.

　"The national-class battleship is our first attempt at an airborne warship with artillery warfare as its core tactic. Its hull is an astonishing 278 meters long and is equipped with a high-efficiency large-scale collapse energy reactor as its power source..."

　After a deep exchange between Congressman Vincent and the Moth of Fire officers, discussing future strategies and visions, the shipyard's head proudly led everyone to focus their attention on the industrial marvel before them.

　"Your Excellency, the airship you see now is the USS America. You can attend her launching ceremony tomorrow. The ships in the distance are those of the Mu Continent and the Republic. They are still in the final assembly stage."

　This was the first time in human history that such a massive aircraft had been built. Given the complexity and high cost of the project, only three of the first batch of airborne battleships were built.

　Even so, with the addition of numerous completed auxiliary floating warships, the floating fleet under the command of the Fire Moth is already powerful enough to stand out from the crowd.

　Apart from the Mu Continent, no other country's naval power can match its strength.

Chapter 383 The Internal Struggle of the Fire-Chasing Moth

　Gazing at the colossal structure before him, Congressman Vincent couldn't help but reveal an undisguised joy on his face.

　He approached slowly with solemn and almost pious steps, until he stood right next to the magnificent floor-to-ceiling window with its panoramic view.

　At that moment, it was as if he had crossed the river of time and recalled the entire process of how the warship came to be.

　From the initial blueprint concept to the detailed scaled-down model on the desktop, and now to the awe-inspiring, breathtakingly large floating battleship, the USS America, every step embodies his hard work and expectations.

　Yes, in the "Floating Fleet Construction Project" of the Firemoth, Councilor Vincent was undoubtedly the one with the most steadfast stance among all the Firemoth councilors.

　Without his tireless efforts, the size of this airborne fleet might have been forced to shrink long ago in the face of numerous difficulties and challenges.

　As is well known, the cost of naval warships, especially large warships, is often staggering, far exceeding that of heavy equipment such as army tanks and air force aircraft.

　During World War I, the cost of materials, construction, sea trials, and adjustments for a single British Lion-class battlecruiser before commissioning was enough to equip three and a half infantry divisions.

　The cost of airships, the ultimate weapon capable of freely soaring through the sky, is astonishing, far exceeding the scope of traditional surface ships.

　Moreover, apart from the pioneering airship of Velvi, humanity has almost no practical experience with airships to draw upon.

　Since there was a lack of practical experience to support it, the discussion on the necessity of the airborne fleet within the Moth Chaser Council was naturally full of controversy and doubt.

　Faced with overwhelming doubts and challenges, MP Vincent did not back down.

　In fact, these dissenting voices only strengthened his resolve.

　The more the enemy opposes, the more it proves that he is right.

　Such a strong reaction only occurs when a decision touches the sensitive nerves of those with vested interests.

　As a seasoned politician, Senator Vincent immediately saw the driving force behind the wave of opposition—those senators who fully supported the Fusion Warrior Project.

　They are attempting to secure resource supplies for their own project by slowing down the construction of the airborne fleet.

　The resources that any organization can allocate within a specific time period are limited.

　Moths drawn to fire are no exception.

　Even with Eden's involvement, the financial prospects of the Firemoth will see a visible improvement in the foreseeable future.

　However, this does not mean that it can indiscriminately support projects that require burning through large amounts of resources, such as the floating fleet and the Fusion Warrior Project.

　In other words, there is an unavoidable competitive relationship between the [Floating Fleet Construction Project] and the [Fusion Warrior Project].

　Congressman Vincent knew that every decision to tilt the scales of resource allocation toward the construction of the airship fleet meant a reduction in the [Fusion Warrior Project] led by Dr. May.

　It is precisely because of his unwavering commitment to the ideal of "human supremacy" that Congressman Vincent has been so determined to push forward the "aerial fleet construction plan".

　In the eyes of this powerful Moth Council member, the Fusion Warrior Project is an unforgivable desecration of the sanctity and purity of human genes.

　After carefully studying the detailed technical report that Dr. May submitted to the Moth Chaser Council, Senator Vincent was deeply impressed.

　He realized that the scientist he had once placed high hopes on had now embarked on a path he could hardly condone.

　The birth of the Fusion Warriors is not only an exploration of the boundaries between technology and ethics, but also a profound challenge and blurring of the essence of humanity.

　After a thorough analysis, it is not difficult to...

　It was discovered that the Fusion Warriors are essentially more like Honkai Beasts than humans in the traditional sense.

　No, you could even say that the Fusion Warriors are Honkai Beasts in human skin.

　In his eyes, such beings were more abhorrent than any Honkai Beast or Herrscher.

　Therefore, Senator Vincent tirelessly promoted the "fusion warrior threat theory" in the Moth of Fire council, alerting his power-hungry and change-fearing colleagues and making them always reserved about Dr. May's plan and unwilling to easily authorize it.

　However, all of this changed dramatically after the arrival of the Seventh Herrscher, the Herrscher of Flame.

　The Herrscher of Flame, with her destructive power, turned Egypt into a sea of ​​fire.

　This disaster truly terrified those in power who occupy the top of the power pyramid in human society.

　Torn between the urgent need for survival and the fear of the Herrscher of Flame, the Council of Flamemoths finally made a historic decision.

　They temporarily set aside their past concerns and passed a resolution authorizing Dr. May to execute the most radical and potentially most likely to defeat the Herrscher of Flame project: the Fusion Warrior Project.

　Then, a historic moment arrived: the Council of the Flamemoth welcomed the birth of its first Fusion Warrior—Kevin.

　At least in the eyes of the Firemoth Council members, Kevin was the first Fusion Warrior.

　When Dr. May's detailed medical report was presented to the congressmen, an indescribable shock welled up inside them.

　The report suggests that fusion warriors may possess unimaginable, near-eternal lifespans.

　This discovery has completely overturned humanity's understanding of the limits of life.

　For ordinary humans limited to a hundred years, hundreds of thousands of years, or even longer, are tantamount to a form of immortality.

　Faced with the temptation of immortality, the "fusion warrior threat theory" that Councilor Vincent had previously vigorously promoted was completely forgotten by the members of the Firemoth Council.

　However, reality, in its own unique way, poured cold water on the zeal of the lawmakers.

　Dozens of attempts at super-transformation surgery since Kevin have all failed.

　They proved with bloody facts that one cannot generalize about the physical constitution of different people.

　If it weren't for these lessons learned from failure, the Fusion Warrior Project might have won unanimous support from the council without any obstacles.

　But reality never allows for assumptions.

　As the enormous risks of the super-transformation surgery became clear, those politicians who had been blinded by the dream of immortality were forced to re-examine the plan.

　They have once again raised the "fusion warrior threat theory," this time not just out of fear of losing power, but more out of a complex social psychology.

　These high-ranking legislators, unable to reach the threshold of immortality themselves, are unwilling to see ordinary people with such long lifespans.

　In their eyes, this seemed to be a blatant provocation against social hierarchy and privilege.

　This mentality, though difficult to talk about, is a true reflection of selfishness and prejudice in human nature.

　By exploiting the darker side of the members of parliament, Representative Vincent successfully created a strong atmosphere of opposition to the Fusion Warriors within the parliament.

　This is also one of the butterfly effects brought about by the Moloss operation.

　Without the feat of annihilating the Herrscher of Flame to their name, Dr. May and Kevin's status in the Firemoth series did not reach the heights they had in the main world.

Chapter 384 Solving the Problem of Soul Crystal Supply

　Other members of the Moth of Fire were not unaware of Vincent's series of actions in Parliament.

　In particular, Representative Eugene and Representative Wang.

　To say that the other two of the three most influential figures in the Moth Chaser Council were unaware of Senator Vincent's actions would be an insult to their intelligence.

　In fact, they not only understood Vincent's subtle role in the [Floating Fleet Construction Project] and the [Fusion Warrior Project], but also had a considerable understanding of his underlying motives.

　Nevertheless, neither Eugene nor Wang chose to directly interfere with or oppose these actions by Senator Vincent.

　Because, to some extent, Vincent's actions precisely aligned with their core interests.

　In the eyes of these lawmakers, immortality is a sacred and untouchable realm, and it cannot be easily bestowed upon those of humble origin.