Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Their jobs were lost due to the disaster, and the prejudice and indifference of society were like sharp blades, repeatedly tearing at their already fragile nerves.

　In the strange gazes of others, they seem to have become outcasts in this world, rejected and forgotten.

　The baseness of the human heart is far more terrifying than any disaster.

　The disaster did not break them, but their fellow human beings did.

　Suffering and injustice clung to them, causing these survivors of the Honkai disaster to hate themselves for not dying but surviving.

　If living is more painful than dying, then why save them?

　If the future is darker than the present, why advise them to look towards the light?

　Undeniably, those who survived the collapse all possessed some extraordinary qualities.

　Perhaps it was their excellent resistance to Honkai energy that gave them a chance to survive the disaster.

　Perhaps it is the combination of wisdom and strength that allows them to find a glimmer of hope in dire circumstances.

　At the very least, it was that inexplicable good fortune that allowed them to escape from the brink of death.

　When these exceptional individuals fall into utter despair, their very existence becomes a destabilizing factor in society.

　Their pain, anger, and disappointment are like hidden embers; once ignited, they could trigger unpredictable consequences.

　Of course, in the current situation, the discontent of the vast majority of survivors remains at the level of discontent.

　These survivors wouldn't dare to actually confront fully armed military and police personnel.

　During this period, apart from necromancers and the Great Collapse, no force on this planet could shake the foundations of human society.

　Even with the frequent Honkai disasters, the Moth of Fire organization demonstrated a high level of efficiency in responding to the valiant battles of the Fusion Warriors and the powerful firepower of the air fleet, effectively protecting the overall order of human society.

　This is also an important reason why, despite the frequent disasters, a large number of survivors are still able to live.

　However, as time goes by and the Honkai disaster intensifies, this discontent is gradually accumulating and growing stronger.

　One day, when the power of these disgruntled survivors continues to grow to a certain level, they will challenge those in power and seek their own justice.

　As for the Moths, their governing body—the Moth Council—may have keenly sensed the existence of this undercurrent, or they may still be so immersed in their past peace that they have not noticed it.

　However, they have not yet taken any obvious countermeasures.

　Perhaps, in the minds of many lawmakers, this is an opportunity to expand their organization's influence.

　This is a great opportunity to strengthen one's own authority.

　People in this era may not have directly heard the phrase "nurturing bandits to enhance one's own importance," but the underlying principle is self-evident.

Chapter 399 The Unresolved Threat and the Discussion of the Moth to the Flame

　The undercurrents in human society are not directly related to Moros.

　With the help of Councilor William as a bridge for information transmission, he easily learned that the underwater city of Abyss City and the lunar city of New Atlantis were largely completed.

　However, this news, which shook the entire elite class of human society, did not stir much emotion in his heart.

　This is actually quite easy to understand.

　As a demigod-level necromancer, neither the awe-inspiring depths of the Mariana Trench nor the unreachable distance of 38 kilometers between the Earth and the Moon are minor obstacles within his capabilities.

　If he really wanted to do something, these two miraculous cities, which are seen as symbols of human wisdom and power, could not become barriers to his progress.

　Against this backdrop, Moros was naturally able to maintain a detached attitude, observing the changing fortunes of human society with a detached eye.

　The members of the Firemoth Council, as the elite of human society, maintain a complex and delicate balance with necromancers.

　In the past, in order to protect their own security and interests, they have joined forces to control the flow of information to shield Congressman William from his sight and prevent him from passing on sensitive information to Morrow.

　But this time, they adopted a completely different strategy.

　These lawmakers deliberately withheld this information, intending to convey a clear and firm message to Morrow through Congressman William.

　Humans are no longer the ignorant fools they once were; they have a way to protect themselves and no longer fear the curses and magic of necromancers.

　Unfortunately, whatever these lawmakers' thoughts may be...

　From the moment they underestimated the necromancer's spellcasting abilities, it was destined that the true intention behind the message would be difficult to achieve.

　Since neither Abyss City nor New Atlas could stop the necromancer's actions, he certainly didn't need to make any compromises to the Fire Moth or to human society.

　Therefore, Morros decisively instructed Congressman William to convey his firm stance and attitude directly to every member of the Moth Chaser Council.

　The reason for abandoning the traditional route of conveying the message through the United Nations office in Australia is obvious.

　Now, this planet, watched over by the Cocoon of the End, is in the interlude between the seventh Great Collapse and the impending eighth Great Collapse.

　The shadow of the Ninth Great Collapse hangs like a sword overhead, and the moment that will determine the fate of humanity is only a few years away.

　When the artificial black hole of the Ninth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Rock, engulfs the continent of Mu, the historical chapter of the Fire Moth taking over human society will also begin.

　At that time, the collaboration between Moros and the Fire Moth will inevitably enter an unprecedentedly close and frequent phase.

　Therefore, it is essential to take advantage of the current relatively stable situation to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation by addressing some seemingly less important matters.

　Moreover, compared to the Moth Chaser Parliament members' profound insight into and flexible response to individual military power in the new era, the rulers of traditional powers seem to still be immersed in old ways of thinking, with a clear lag in their understanding of emerging forces.

　In this situation, for the necromancers who have the advantage in power, communication with the members of the Firemoth Council will undoubtedly be smoother and more pleasant.

　Getting back to the main point, when Congressman William conveyed the position and attitude of the necromancer Moros to the Moth Chaser Council, all the Moth Chaser Council members, including Congressman Eugene and Congressman Wang, looked astonished.

　They never imagined that the necromancer, who possessed a vast territory of thousands of square kilometers and ruled over hundreds of millions of lives, would display such a resolute and confident attitude.

　In the brutal battlefield of political struggle within the Moth Chaser Parliament, those members who have stood firm and wielded great power are all outstanding representatives of wisdom and skill, and their abilities have undoubtedly been rigorously tested by time and practice.

　However, these very astute and shrewd members of parliament noticed an ominous sign in the air.

　They were filled with doubt and unease at the necromancer's unexpectedly firm statement.

　What exactly gave Morales such confidence, allowing him to express such a tough stance?

　Could it be that……

　With just a little thought, these powerful legislators, who can decide life and death with a single word, came to a disheartening conclusion.

　Sea Abyss City and New Atlantis may not be able to withstand Moros's magic.

　Inside the main conference room of the Moth of Fire headquarters, the atmosphere instantly plummeted to freezing point, the air thick with a suffocating heaviness.

　The lawmakers exchanged glances, their eyes reflecting complex emotions.

　Shock, resentment, worry...

　A mixture of emotions formed

　The unique atmosphere of this moment.

　Finally, Senator Eugene, the most senior and powerful senator from the continent of Mu, broke the suffocating silence.

　"Everyone, now is not the time for us to remain silent. Faced with this predicament, we need to brainstorm and work together to find solutions. Please share your thoughts."

　“Congressman Eugene, I completely agree with your point of view.”

　Representative Wang's voice then rang out.

　As a heavyweight figure in the Moth Chaser Council whose influence is second only to Senator Eugene, his speech naturally attracted everyone's attention.

　"I believe our primary task at present is to thoroughly investigate whether the necromancer Moros possesses the ability to extend his terrifying power across vast distances and directly affect Abyss City and New Atlantis. This is the key to determining the direction of our subsequent actions."

　Representative Wang's speech was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples and instantly making the atmosphere in the conference room extremely tense.

　Every member of parliament was on edge.

　They all knew that this issue not only concerned the delicate balance between the Firemoth and the Necromancer, but would also directly determine the future direction of human society.

　“What MP Wang said makes a lot of sense, but the key question is, how do we verify that?”

　Congressman Alberto promptly took over the conversation, his question hitting the nail on the head.

　"After all, we don't have much information about magic, so it's difficult for us to directly observe the power level of necromancers."

　Unlike the apostles of the gods who accompany the Great Collapse and whose power can be roughly estimated through the level of Honkai energy, necromancers rely on non-Honkai energy supernatural power—magic.

　This power is both mysterious and elusive, and with the existing technology and methods available to the Fire Moth, it is impossible to directly and accurately quantify and assess its strength.

　Faced with this reality, the atmosphere in the meeting room grew increasingly heavy.

　However, amidst this somber atmosphere, Representative Eugene and Representative Wang exchanged a subtle glance.

　Clearly, they already have some initial ideas about this.

Chapter 400: Crisis and Opportunity Brought by the New Councilor

　As the high-level meeting came to a close, Representative Eugene and Representative Wang nodded slightly to each other in almost simultaneous unspoken agreement.

　Immediately afterwards, they each took steady steps and dispersed to either side of the main conference room at the headquarters of Moth Chaser, entering their respective busy office areas.

　On the surface, this scene was no different from the usual scene after a meeting; everything seemed so calm and orderly.

　But beneath this tranquility lies a secret unknown to others.

　Unseen by their fellow council members, these two giants of the Moth Chaser Council quietly gathered in a private, small conference room for a closed-door meeting that no one would know about.

　Representatives Eugene and Wang are the undisputed leaders of the Moth Chasing Parliament, and their influence and power are unmatched.

　Especially after MP Vincent was "honorably retired," the influence of these two MPs reached unprecedented heights.

　In the Moth of Fire Council, the opinions of Representatives Eugene and Wang are almost the weathervane; once they reach a consensus, they can build an unshakable foundation for decision-making.

　Unless all the other members of parliament unite, it will be difficult to shake any bill they have jointly pushed forward.

　However, even in such high positions and with so much power, Representatives Eugene and Wang remained highly vigilant and cautious.

　They knew full well that the issues they were about to discuss were no small matter, and that the risks and challenges behind them were enough to shake the entire moth-chaser community, no, the entire human society.

　Therefore, after the bodyguards meticulously checked every corner of the conference room to ensure there were no eavesdropping or spying devices, they were able to let the bodyguards leave and close the specially customized soundproof door.

　The moment the door slammed shut, Councilor Wang's urgent voice rang out almost simultaneously.

　Are you sure your information is accurate?

　"I guarantee with my reputation that the intelligence is accurate."

　Representative Eugene's confident assurances did not ease Representative Wang's tension; instead, they made him furrow his brow and beads of sweat appear on his forehead.

　"*East Asian profanity*! Those damn Yankees, they're so audacious! They actually dared to do something like this!"

　When Representative Wang first saw the intelligence that Representative Eugene shared with him, he could hardly believe his eyes.

　But after Senator Eugene confirmed the accuracy of the intelligence himself, he had to admit that he had underestimated the ambition and audacity of the North American hegemon.

　The dominant nation on the North American continent is the second strongest superpower on this planet after the Mu continent.

　After Vincent was "honorably retired," the Moth of Fire Parliament naturally assigned him a new seat.

　Although the newly elected member of parliament does not wield the same power as his predecessor, Vincent...

　While comparable, he still holds a pivotal position on the intertwined stage of the Firemoth Council.

　In this context, members of parliament like Eugene and Wang, who aspire to expand their influence in the Moth of Fire parliament, will naturally turn their attention to this new member, attempting to gain more leverage in potential political maneuvering by thoroughly understanding his background, stance, and style of conduct.

　This investigation uncovered a truly enormous problem for Congressman Eugene.

　According to an investigation by the Mu Continent intelligence agency, the hospital under the name of the new councilor was found to be conducting human experiments on patients.

　Originally, this wasn't a big deal.

　The members of the Moth Chasing Council are not naive; they are already accustomed to the dark side of the elite circles and have a rather open-minded attitude.

　After all, no one has ever dared to subject them or their associates to such inhumane experiments.

　But everything changed when investigators from the Mu Continent intelligence agency unexpectedly discovered a petite blue-haired figure in the shadows of that hospital.

　"Eugene, you and I both know the weight this intelligence carries."

　“Of course I understand, Wang.”

　Congressman Eugene sighed softly, spread his hands, and his face was filled with solemnity.

　He was very clear that the appearance of this blue-haired girl had pushed the entire incident to a whole new level.

　With the capabilities of Mu Continent's intelligence agencies, they easily obtained the complete list of inpatients at that hospital.

　Within this list, one name stands out like a sharp icy blade, piercing the very heart of everyone in the know.

　Greta, daughter of Blanca and Scar.

　If we only consider Gretsch's parents' status, this matter is simply not enough to warrant a place in Congressman Eugene's file.