Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　"Well, I see."

　After listening quietly to Keane and Margaret's detailed report in the [Communication Badge] about the truce agreement signed between the vampires and the United Nations, Morros calmly gave instructions.

　"You will continue to closely monitor the developments of this matter and ensure that the preliminary preparations for the [Territory-level Soul Collection Array] are not disturbed."

　The necromancer was generally quite satisfied with the ceasefire agreement.

　He cleverly orchestrated a plan, using the human alliance as a medium to actually test the fighting capabilities of the vampire clan.

　On the other hand, the existence of the vampire clan effectively restrained the rapid development of human society.

　If it weren't for the second wave of undead troops sent by Moros to Port Constanta, those in power at the pinnacle of human society probably wouldn't have so easily chosen to sign this ceasefire agreement with the vampire clan.

　Thinking further, if human society could truly eradicate the vampire race, their attention would undoubtedly turn entirely to him.

　This is a scene that necromancers would never want to see.

　Fortunately, the current situation is developing in the direction he hoped for.

　Although the vampire clan is suppressed, it still retains its vitality and is unlikely to cause any major incidents for him.

　After successfully containing vampires, human society has become embroiled in an internal power struggle between traditional superpowers and emerging forces, leaving it with no time to attend to other matters.

　Getting back to the main point, on the other end of the magical communication, Keane and Margaret immediately got busy after receiving clear instructions from their lord.

　They need to communicate with the powerful figures among the vampires to ensure that the preliminary work for the [Territory-Level Soul Collection Array] can be successfully completed when the necromancer arrives at the vampire-controlled kingdom at the agreed time.

　After severing interdimensional magical communication via the [Communication Badge], Moros once again devoted himself to developing his own legendary spells.

　As a demigod-level necromancer, he naturally possesses the qualifications to create his own legendary spells.

　Standing at the level of a level 36 hero, Moros clearly realized that every step towards a higher realm was fraught with thorns and challenges.

　Unless extreme and unsustainable mass slaughter is committed, advancement on the path to heroism will become exceptionally difficult.

　However, Moros felt a deep aversion to the practice of exchanging large-scale slaughter for hero level advancement on this land.

　This rejection does not stem from concerns about the inevitable all-out war with human civilization.

　How could a demigod spellcaster with an absolutely safe escape route truly fear a mere planetary civilization?

　The reason Moros refused such a temptation was entirely due to his deep and sincere feelings and respect for Alicia and Eden.

　Compared to Alicia and Eden's feelings, it's acceptable for heroes to level up a little slower.

　After all, with the demiplane as a solid backing, his safety was already unshakeably guaranteed.

　In this situation, developing legendary spells became the best way for Moros to level up his hero.

　This will not only add a powerful trump card to his spell library, but also allow him to gain a massive amount of experience points as a reward during the process of exploration and creation.

　Such a win-win situation is something that necromancers would find impossible to refuse.

　As magical materials are continuously consumed, time slips away silently, like fine sand dancing between fingers.

　Throughout this long and challenging journey of developing legendary spells, Moros encountered numerous difficulties and trials, but he never gave up.

　Adjusting the spell's effect

　The process involves refining the details of spells, spending a significant amount of time and effort identifying problems or proposing improvements...

　Finally, after countless attempts and revisions, his first fully self-developed legendary spell began to take shape.

　This unprecedented spell is so powerful that it can inflict devastating damage on enemies across a vast area.

　Its defensive capabilities can also build an indestructible barrier for the caster at critical moments, resisting the enemy's fierce advance.

　But even though this legendary spell was already taking shape, Moros was not satisfied.

　He knew that there was still room for further optimization of this new spell.

　Therefore, the necromancer continued to invest more time and energy, sparing no expense in the production of magical materials, in order to continuously improve and optimize this new spell.

　Finally, after more than half a year of hard work, Moros successfully developed his new trump card, which was also his first self-developed legendary spell - [Soul Circulation].

　Soul Circulation

　[At the cost of consuming a large number of intelligent beings' souls, a current of soul energy is released, surrounding the caster.]

　This legendary spell is inspired by the renowned world of Toril in the multiverse.

　In that world, there exists a legendary spell called "Activated Lightning".

　The effect of this spell is to create a lightning clone with self-awareness, action, and judgment by giving a part of one's own personality, which can then be controlled through thought.

　In Faerûn, local spellcasters need to consume one legendary spell slot each time they cast this spell.

　As long as one legendary spell slot is consumed each day, the Animated Lightning will remain active and persist.

　Once a legendary spell slot is exhausted prematurely, it will immediately stop responding and enter a static state until the caster rests again and gains a legendary spell slot for the next day.

　It can be said that once the legendary mages of Faerûn learn [Activated Lightning], they gain a means to launch a wide-range attack on enemies anytime, anywhere without chanting spells.

　The Soul Circulation created by Moros also embodies this essence of convenience and practicality.

　With just 2000 units of magic power to activate and 1000 units of magic power to maintain daily, Moros can summon a soul vortex that surrounds him, becoming his invisible guardian.

　During the duration of [Soul Circulation], the caster can consume a portion of the power within the circulation at any time to launch a soul-level attack on the enemy.

　Such an attack is so fierce that it can instantly kill any superhuman below the high level.

　Even demigods have to be wary of it.

　What's even more remarkable is that [Soul Circulation] also possesses excellent defensive capabilities.

　It can effectively resist the invasion of the enemy's soul and spirit, building an unbreakable mental defense for the spellcaster.

　When necessary, the caster can even detonate the [Soul Circulation] surrounding them, causing an attack on the area around them that is exactly the same as the legendary spell [Soul Torrent].

　Although its single-target damage is far inferior to [Soul Torrent], the enormous thrust generated by the convergence of soul power is enough to repel any enemy who dares to get close.

　This is extremely valuable and indispensable for necromancers who are not good at close combat.

Chapter 437 Virvi's Surprise

　He did not disappoint Moros's high expectations. The moment the legendary spell [Soul Circulation] was completed, the empty experience bar on his hero panel was instantly filled to nearly a third of its depth.

　This is a truly enormous amount of professional experience!

　It's worth noting that the Necromancer's current hero level is already as high as 36. The difficulty and challenge of further increasing the hero level at this level is self-evident.

　If we use the conventional methods of necromancers, which involve harvesting the souls of ordinary life on this planet, as the standard, it would mean the death of nearly 50 million innocent lives in exchange for a sliver of hope for advancement.

　Not all worlds are the same.

　In worlds like Ashan and Toril, which are steeped in extraordinary energy, even the most inconspicuous ordinary person's soul contains a purity of energy far exceeding that of this place.

　In such a world, perhaps only one-tenth of the aforementioned number would be enough to help a necromancer ascend to a new level and begin a more brilliant chapter.

　But here, every experience gained is especially precious.

　Based on this understanding, Moros quietly shifted his research focus to the profound field of "soul studies".

　He harbors a grand vision, yearning to maximize the utilization of soul energy through in-depth exploration in this field—so that every bit of soul energy can exert twice, or even several times, its previous effectiveness.

　However, while this vision is beautiful, it is also full of unknowns and challenges.

　At least for now, necromancers' research in the field of "soul science" is still in the exploratory stage, and their most dazzling achievement is the legendary spell "Soul Circulation".

　Just as Moros was immersed in the immense joy of successfully developing the legendary spell [Soul Circulation] and was preparing to pour his enthusiasm into exploring the next magical subject, Velvi's sincere invitation was like a gentle breeze, lightly scattering his original plans.

　Based on the deep affection between the two, Moros accepted the call from his bedmate without hesitation.

　So he temporarily bid farewell to the familiar demiplane and embarked on a journey to the Victoria Desert.

　Deep in that vast desert, the necromancer built a research center for Velvi that integrated cutting-edge research and precision manufacturing.

　And it was on this paradise, built by Moros's deep affection, that Vilvi extended a sincere invitation to him.

　As the necromancer slowly entered the spacious and bright hall of the research center's main building, Velvi seemed to magically traverse the distance in an instant, gracefully appearing before him.

　Her gaze lingered tenderly on Moros, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up slightly, revealing a warm smile that could melt even the coldest heart.

　That smile contained both the joy of a long-awaited reunion and boundless anticipation for the future.

　"Moros, you've finally arrived!"

　Vilvi quickly stepped forward and gave him a big hug.

　Moros hugged back tightly, feeling the long-lost familiarity and warmth, and his heart was filled with indescribable emotion.

　After a warm exchange of pleasantries, Vervier took Moros's hand and led him to the main topic.

　"Moros, I specially invited you here so that you could witness this surprise I've carefully planned..."

　The words were still echoing in her ears when, like a magician, Wilvi waved her hand lightly, and a sleek personnel transport vehicle seemed to materialize out of thin air, waiting quietly to the side.

　This research base is very large; without a vehicle, the time required to get from the main building to the assembly plant is measured in hours.

　"Thanks to advanced armed puppets, highly intelligent artificial intelligence systems, and the revolutionary 3D printing technology and the application of Soul Steel, the industrial productivity here has far surpassed the total of the entire Australian continent in the old era..."

　As the personnel transport vehicle moved smoothly, Morlos, accompanied by Vervière, began to savor every detail of the research center.

　The fully automated production line is like a precision brocade loom, constantly weaving out all kinds of parts.

　Highly efficient 3D printers work like magic, precisely transforming every detail of a design into a physical entity.

　Meanwhile, the chibi-style armed dolls, under the precise command of artificial intelligence, skillfully assemble these parts into amazing finished products.

　On the way to their destination alone, Moros witnessed no fewer than ten armored vehicles of various models and functions successfully rolling off the production line.

　Finally, the personnel transport vehicle stopped in front of a huge steel gate.

　This is Vervi's home turf, so she naturally has the highest authority over this research center.

　Therefore, all the security systems along the way ignored them.

　Reaching the gate, Velvet turned gracefully and bowed to Morros with the air of a magician.

　"Welcome to my workshop, Moros. Here, I will unveil the mysteries of the future for you, and let you witness firsthand the miracles that only exist in our imaginations..."

　Accompanied by Vervi's melodious voice, the steel gate, tens of meters high, slowly opened amidst a deep mechanical roar. The world hidden behind the gate unfolded like a scroll before the necromancer's eyes.

　"Vilvie, is this... a spaceship?"

　Moros's voice was filled with shock; his eyes widened, and he could hardly believe what he was seeing.

　As a demigod-level necromancer who has undergone four life transformations, Moros's wisdom and experience have reached heights that are difficult for mortals to attain.

　Even so, the scene before him still left him in disbelief.

　This is not a floating warship that can only cruise within the atmosphere of a planet, but a magnificent structure that points directly to the stars and the sea.

　This spaceship is quite impressive in size, measuring approximately 500 meters long, 150 meters wide, and 140 meters high.

　Even the national-level airborne battleship that the Fire Moth is so proud of pales in comparison.

　What powers this behemoth is the cutting-edge technology personally developed by Vilvi – the ultra-large shipborne Honkai energy reactor.

　This super-large shipborne Honkai energy reactor continuously releases immense Honkai energy, enough to propel this steel behemoth weighing over 100,000 tons at an astonishing speed exceeding the second cosmic velocity (11.2 km/s).

　In other words, this spaceship can easily break free from the gravitational pull of planets and achieve seamless travel between the Earth's surface and outer space.

　Under the lights, the hundreds of centimeters thick Honkai energy-reinforced alloy armor covering the ship's surface gleamed.

　This is not just a display of the coldness and strength of metal, but also a perfect fusion of technology and aesthetics.

　The numerous gun turrets and missile launchers covering the ship's hull, however, were...

　The sound resonated with the powerful combat capabilities of this spaceship.

　"That's right, this is the first spaceship in human history!"

　Vervi's voice was filled with pride and excitement.

　Looking at Moros's shocked expression, she felt an indescribable sense of accomplishment.

Chapter 438 Before the Birth of the Herrscher

　"Vilvie, what brought you to this wonderful surprise?"

　Gradually recovering from the deep shock, Moros looked at the girl with short, two-tone hair beside him with a hint of doubt in his eyes, yet with affection.

　The deep friendship between them made such an inquiry seem natural and warm, without any need for unnecessary formalities.

　"Hasn't this meant that the Moths of Fire have already built a new Atlantis?"

　Vilvi's reply was like a gentle spring breeze, instantly warming Moros's heart.