Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Although the outpost is now deserted, its very existence is clear evidence that the Firemoths had some knowledge of the temple complex.

　This is actually quite normal.

　After all, this temple complex is located in the super-large crater where the [Lunar City Neo-Atlan] is situated.

　Or rather, New Atlantis itself was built near these ancient ruins.

　Given this geographical location, it would be an unbelievable oversight for the Fire Moth to be completely unaware of this temple complex.

　Just as Morros and Velvi were conducting a preliminary exploration of this ancient and mysterious temple complex using their respective magical or technological means, a group of strange creatures never seen before quietly broke free from the shackles of time deep within the temple complex.

　"Alert! Emergency! Unknown organism detected approaching!"

　On the bridge of the Charon-class corvette, a piercing alarm sounded like thunder.

　That was an emergency notification issued by the controller of this spaceship-type [Undead Engine]—an artificial soul aggregate woven from the souls of thousands of skeleton archers.

　With the help of the various advanced detection systems provided with the Charon-class light frigate, this artificial soul aggregate immediately locked onto the presence of those abnormal creatures.

　These monsters are formed by the wondrous aggregation of cyan and black, or yellow and black mineral residues, creating a unique crystalline form that exudes a chilling aura.

　Faced with this sudden threat, Morros and Vervi quickly exchanged a glance, and without saying a word, they had reached a tacit understanding.

　"It seems our exploration will be even more exciting than we anticipated."

　"But this won't stump you, will it?"

　Meeting Vilvi's confident gaze, Moros nodded slightly.

　This composed demeanor silently proclaimed that these seemingly ferocious monsters posed no real threat to him.

Chapter 443 The Remnants of the Doomsday

　"This is an opportunity that cannot be missed."

　Gazing at the clearly displayed images on the bridge command screen, Moros's eyes gleamed with barely suppressed excitement.

　On the screen, the strange crystalline monsters, scientifically known as "Doomsday Remnants," were charging straight at the Charon-class light frigate with unstoppable momentum.

　"what do you mean?"

　With a gentle movement, Velvi turned her face to the side, her pink eyes seemingly able to see into people's hearts, fixed intently on the necromancer.

　As his lover and apprentice, Vervier had come to deeply understand the considerations behind his words.

　"exactly."

　Moros's smile grew wider, filled with anticipation for the upcoming battle.

　"Let's take this opportunity to fully test the true combat power of this [Undead Engine]."

　Before he finished speaking, Moros had already transmitted this decision directly to the artificial soul aggregate controlling the spaceship through the unique mental link between himself and his undead units.

　Without any complicated words or gestures, this being, woven from the souls of thousands of skeleton archers, immediately responded to its master's will.

　Under the precise control of the artificial soul aggregate, this behemoth, weighing over 100,000 tons, began to adjust its posture, aiming its massive axial cannon, which ran the length of the ship, at the rapidly approaching remnants of the apocalypse.

　Meanwhile, beneath the canopies of dozens of missile launch bays, missiles, like venomous snakes poised to strike, awaited the command to deliver a fatal blow.

　Moreover, the point defense turrets on the warships also adjusted their angles, ready to conduct intensive and effective interception of any possible threats.

　The Honkai Energy Shield has been infused with even more energy, forming an indestructible barrier, ready to withstand any form of attack.

　Standing on the command post on the bridge, Morros and Velvet stood side by side.

　Their eyes were fixed on the screen, where a feast for both the eyes and the mind was unfolding.

　Although they wouldn't be fighting themselves, the tension and anticipation remained undiminished.

　The prototype of this spaceship-shaped [Undead Engine] is the Charon-class light frigate, which was ingeniously designed by Velvi. The soul that gives it the ability to act autonomously is Moros's extraordinary necromancy.

　Therefore, this warship is not only a perfect fusion of technology and magic, but also the crystallization of the wisdom of the two.

　"Are you ready, my love?"

　"Moros asked softly."

　Upon hearing this, a radiant smile bloomed on Vilvi's exquisite face, as bright and captivating as a flower in spring.

　"Moros, this Charon-class light frigate will prove its worth."

　No sooner had the words been spoken than the sharp wail of the alarm echoed once more in the bridge, a sign that the battle horns had officially sounded.

　The next moment, the massive axial cannon running the length of the ship was activated, spewing out an extremely dazzling purple-white light, like lightning piercing the night sky, striking the enemy ranks directly.

　The Honkai energy beam, containing the power to destroy the world, instantly evaporated a group of apocalyptic remnants upon contact, turning them into nothingness.

　Immediately afterwards, the missile launch bay doors opened with a roar, and dozens of missiles shot out like arrows, piercing through the deep space of the far side of the moon and leaving behind a series of extremely beautiful trajectories.

　They locked onto their targets with unerring precision, each impact accompanied by a deafening explosion that easily tore apart the apocalyptic crystalline shield.

　The point defense turrets also demonstrated amazing flexibility.

　They rapidly and precisely adjusted their firing angles, weaving a dense network of fire composed of laser beams.

　Any remnants of the apocalypse that dared to attempt to breach this defensive system were reduced to ashes under this net of fire, none spared.

　The Honkai energy shield surrounding the warship became the most solid defense for this spaceship-type [Undead Engine].

　It's like an invisible guardian angel, tightly protecting the warship in its embrace.

　Any attack that attempts to penetrate this barrier is silently neutralized the moment it makes contact with the shield, as if it had never existed.

　As time went on, the situation on the battlefield gradually became clear.

　Those once unstoppable remnants of the apocalypse are now few in number, their crystalline bodies appearing exceptionally fragile and helpless amidst the flames of the explosion.

　Finally, when the last missile struck its target, triggering the final explosion, the entire battlefield returned to calm.

　On the screen, only the starry sky stained black by gunpowder and the slowly drifting fragments of the remnants of the apocalypse remained.

　"It seems that our [Undead Engine] is more powerful than expected."

　As his gaze swept across the large screen on the bridge once more, a satisfied smile appeared on Moros's lips.

　Clearly, he was satisfied with the combat performance of this spaceship-type [Undead Engine].

　Those seemingly defenseless remnants of the apocalypse, easily defeated by the firepower of the Charon-class light frigates, actually concealed remarkable combat capabilities.

　They had forced the elite forces of the Fire-Chasing Moths to temporarily abandon their in-depth exploration of the mysterious temple complex.

　This fact alone is enough to demonstrate their threatening nature.

　The data that Velvi collected during the fierce battles further confirmed the power of these monsters.

　These remnants of the apocalypse can not only ignore direct hits from small-caliber Honkai energy-enhanced cannons under 100mm, but the crystal rays they release also possess the terrifying power to penetrate the frontal armor of the latest Honkai energy-enhanced main battle tanks on the Mu Continent.

　It is precisely because of this formidable fighting power that these remnants of the apocalypse have been able to successfully curb humanity's expansionist ambitions in a combat environment like the moon.

　Of course, all of this is only temporary.

　Moros knew that the ongoing collapse disasters on Earth's surface were holding back many powerful fusion warriors, including Kevin, Qianjie, and Sakura, making it difficult for them to participate in the battle on the far side of the moon.

　If left unchecked, any one of these powerful fusion warriors could join the battle, and those doomsday remnants that once gave the Firemoths such a hard time would ultimately be nothing more than a glimpse into their glorious achievements, destined to be easily defeated.

　"I knew it, my design would never disappoint you."

　There was a hint of pride in Vervi's voice.

　She gently took Moros's arm and led him toward the observation window of the ship's bridge.

　Through the specially reinforced glass, the two gazed together at the dazzling stars in the universe.

　The thrilling battle that had just taken place seemed insignificant in the face of this vast sea of ​​stars, like a tiny ripple that quickly subsided into calm.

　Just as Morros and Vervie were immersed in the magnificent scenery of the vast universe, the artificial soul aggregate that was controlling the Charon-class light frigate was carrying out its assigned mission in an orderly manner.

　Under its control, this steel-forged war behemoth slowly descended, finally landing steadily on the lunar plain at the edge of the temple complex.

　Moon dust danced gently around the ship, adding a touch of mystery and ambiguity to their upcoming exploration.

Chapter 444 Exploring the Ruins (Part 1)

　"Click——"

　Following Moros's will, the airlock on the lower part of the Charon-class light frigate, which had already landed on the lunar surface, slowly opened.

　On the expansive deployment bay platform located at the lower part of the ship, one of the three landing elevators quietly started up, transporting the custom-designed light ground vehicle carrying Morros and Velvey to the silent and mysterious lunar surface on the far side of the moon.

　With her profound expertise in the field of mechanics, the expert lady designed and manufactured a vehicle capable of freely traversing the extreme environment of the moon, which was merely an easy demonstration of her superb skills.

　Thanks to the previous battles, the remnants of the apocalypse guarding the temple complex had been completely crushed by the thunderous firepower of the Charon-class light frigates.

　Therefore, the road leading to the ancient temple complex deep within the crater became unobstructed.

　Without any obstruction or attack, Moros and Velvey successfully reached the outer perimeter of the temple complex.

　Moros, a necromancer who has risen to the rank of demigod, has undergone four leaps in his life level.

　Velvi, on the other hand, is a fusion warrior created through a cutting-edge technology called the "Super Transformation Surgery," whose body and power have surpassed the limits of ordinary people.

　The two stood side by side, gazing at the magnificent scene before them, and an indescribable sense of awe welled up in their hearts.

　Under the gentle glow of the ever-shining stars, the temple complex appeared even more solemn and profound.

　Every brick and every carved pillar seems to contain endless stories. They stand silently, witnessing the passage of time and telling the tales of the glory and vicissitudes of ancient times.

　"It seems our expedition has yielded a major discovery..."

　Vervi's voice was filled with incredible surprise.

　Although they had only just entered the ruins and were conducting preliminary analysis on some fragments collected from the outer temple, the test results of this sample far exceeded Velvi's expectations.

　"This is a relic from at least 100,000 years ago!"

　Admittedly, compared to the vast history of the Earth and the Moon, which spans hundreds of millions of years, 100,000 years is but a drop in the ocean, fleeting in an instant.

　However, if we place this timescale within the context of human civilization, these 100,000 years suddenly become profound and far-reaching.

　For this planet watched over by the cocoon of the end, these 100,000 years have been enough to witness the emergence, flourishing, and even decline and extinction of civilization.

　What's even more astonishing is that this cycle of rise and fall was not an isolated case, but rather occurred in two whole cycles.

　"This is truly an amazing discovery..."

　Even the most knowledgeable necromancer was shocked by Velvi's astonishing discovery.

　Even in his memories as a captain in his previous life, he only vaguely remembered that there was a civilization that existed before the previous civilization.

　However, when Vervie revealed that the ruins were at least 100,000 years old, an even older question arose in Moros's mind.

　Before that pre-civilization, was there a more distant light of civilization hidden?

　this problem,

　Even his memories from his past life failed to provide an answer.

　Moros and Vervi's eyes met in mid-air, both sparkling with endless curiosity about the unknown civilization behind this ancient ruin.

　"We need to explore this site more deeply."

　After a moment's hesitation, the necromancer made his decision.

　"Perhaps, deep within these ruins, we can find more clues about that even more ancient civilization."

　"Yes, delve deeper into the ruins and search for clues to that even more ancient civilization."

　Velvi nodded, her pink eyes sparkling with excitement.

　To conduct the exploration more efficiently, Velvet made some minor adjustments.

　The expert lady is temporarily offline, and she's been replaced by a vibrant magician lady.

　She appeared before Moros with an elegant demeanor and announced with full confidence.

　"My vehicle is ready to go, and we can set off at any time to head deeper into the ruins."

　The two replanned their exploration route, deciding to start with the outer temples and gradually move towards the core area of ​​the ruins.

　In the low-gravity environment of the lunar surface, Velvet's customized lightweight ground vehicles demonstrated outstanding performance.

　It moves nimbly and freely among the intricate ancient ruins, and neither the scattered broken walls nor the uneven rubble and pits can hinder its progress.

　Meanwhile, Moros used various battle spells to provide the two with additional protection and perception.