Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　These spells not only warded off potential unknown threats, but also allowed the two to perceive more clearly the secrets and clues hidden within the ruins.

　As they ventured deeper, the ancient and mysterious aura emanating from the ruins grew increasingly intense.

　Each temple is like a thick history book, recording the glory and secrets of that distant era.

　They wandered among the ruins of temples, admiring the exquisite murals on the walls.

　Although at least 100,000 years have passed, these murals remain colorful and lifelike.

　With vivid and delicate strokes, they outlined the general contours of that distant and mysterious civilization.

　Even more surprisingly, during their exploration, Moros and Velvet unexpectedly discovered a great deal of precious ancient knowledge.

　While this knowledge may not surpass contemporary human civilization in depth, the perspectives and methods of thinking it presents are completely different from those of this era, providing Vervière with a constant source of inspiration and profound enlightenment.

　However, these valuable gains were not their only purpose for this trip.

　After carefully exploring the temple ruins surrounding the site, the two resolutely drove towards the relatively well-preserved central temple located in the center of the ruins.

　"Did you see that... Moros?"

　There was a barely perceptible tremor in Vervi's voice.

　She turned her head and looked at her lover beside her, as if seeking his comfort.

　Just now, Vilvi's gaze was deeply drawn to a mural in the main hall of the central temple.

　This mural, having withstood the test of time, still exudes a powerful and awe-inspiring presence, captivating all who behold it.

　It is etched on the stone wall of the central temple, telling the final chapter of the civilization that built this ruin.

　In the image, a colossal female figure, far exceeding the size of Earth, is seen embracing the blue planet with a blank expression.

　The enormous orange-yellow cross mark is conspicuously imprinted on the planet's surface, like an eternal mark, recording the arrival of a momentous historical moment.

　The dim planet's surface, set against the backdrop of the murals, appears even more desolate and lonely, silently telling the story of the extinguishing of civilization's light and the end of an era.

　This desolation and tragedy, spanning 100,000 years, stirred up an indescribable sense of emotion and sorrow in Vilvi's heart.

　"The Herald of the End..."

　Moros murmured the word softly.

　He stretched out his arms and gently embraced Vervie, offering her the strongest support with his firm chest.

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Chapter 445 Exploring the Ruins (Part 2)

　"Could she... be the Herrscher of the End you mentioned?"

　Her gaze remained fixed on the unsettling mural, and a barely perceptible hint of panic lingered in Vilvi's voice.

　Previously, when Moros urged Velve and Mebius to stay in the demiplane to avoid the threat of the Eighth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Consciousness, he had already revealed some little-known secrets about the Honkai disaster to them.

　Therefore, in her mind, Velvet had already sketched out a vague and hazy outline of the legendary Herrscher of the End.

　However, even with her extraordinary wisdom and extensive knowledge, it was hard to imagine that the Herrscher of the End possessed such incredible power that she could single-handedly end a civilization that had already begun to explore outer space.

　Sensing the trembling of the woman in his arms, a deep and complex look flashed in Moros's eyes.

　He slowly reached out and gently stroked Vilvi's silky smooth, two-tone short hair.

　"Yes, Velvet, that is the Herrscher of the End that all civilizations on our planet will eventually face."

　The necromancer's words were deep and powerful, like a warm spring breeze that gently caressed Vilvie's heart, gradually calming the turmoil within her.

　Vilvi took a deep breath, as if trying to inhale all her unease and fear into her chest and transform it into the motivation to move forward.

　Then, with a slight effort, she gracefully broke free from Moros's embrace.

　"I will never bow down to fate!"

　Muttering to herself, Vilvi turned to look at the necromancer beside her.

　In her pink eyes, Moros clearly saw that unwavering determination.

　It is obvious that an unshakable seed of belief has been planted in Vilvi's heart.

　No matter how terrifying the power of the Herrscher of the End may be, she will stand with Moros without hesitation and face the unknown battle together.

　Seeing the resolute will in Vervie's eyes, the necromancer felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

　He knew that winning Virvi's favor was the greatest fortune of his life.

　"Vilvie, your courage and perseverance are truly admirable."

　Moros's voice was gentle yet firm.

　He took a step forward and stood beside Vervière, facing together the mural that bore the weight of a heavy history.

　His gaze seemed to transcend the boundaries of time and space, looking directly at the Herald of the End, who brought an end to a brilliant civilization in that distant era.

　"But remember, with me here, you don't need to set foot on such a dangerous battlefield!"

　Moros and Vervie lingered for a long time in front of the murals in the central temple before continuing their exploration of the central temple, located in the heart of the temple complex.

　This time, however, fate played a little joke on them.

　As they stepped into the depths of the temple, an ominous aura suddenly surged from the shadows. Then, countless remnants of the apocalypse poured out from the darkness like a tide, surrounding the two of them.

　Faced with this sudden threat, Moros and Velvet quickly examined the crystalline creatures and instantly understood why they had not appeared before.

　These remnants of the apocalypse are quite different from the previous remnants that dared to confront the firepower of the Charon-class light frigates head-on, only to be reduced to rubble by the ship's firepower.

　Their size is noticeably smaller, revealing an immature and naive nature.

　If the apocalyptic remnants soaring in the air represent the ultimate in power and destruction, then these nascent forms stumbling on the ground are more like fledglings that have not yet spread their wings.

　Their mode of movement also confirms this.

　They rely entirely on ground movement, a stark contrast to the fully-fledged versions that employ flight mode and launch lightning-fast attacks on Charon-class light corvettes.

　Faced with this cluster of apocalyptic remnants that could have driven an elite special operations force of the Firemoth to the brink of destruction, Moros and Velvet showed no sign of panic.

　This composure is not without reason.

　Moros is a demigod-level necromancer, while Velvi is a top-tier fusion warrior; each possesses terrifying strength enough to effortlessly dismantle this threat.

　As the saying goes, "When you are weak, even anger seems cute."

　The cluster of post-apocalyptic remnants before us is just like that.

　Despite their overwhelming numerical advantage, they were as insignificant as ants before powerful figures like Moros and Velvet, posing no threat whatsoever.

　The two exchanged a smile, needing no words; their tacit understanding and confidence flowed through their eyes.

　As expected, under the necromancer's battle spells, the cluster of apocalyptic remnants that had surrounded them didn't even last ten seconds before turning into dust.

　If this scenario were set in a game, Morros and Velvet would undoubtedly reap rich rewards and loot.

　However, the cruelty of the real world lies in the fact that it does not follow the logic and rules of giving equal to receiving.

　"Moros, nothing was found here."

　A hint of resentment crept into Vervière's voice.

　Her beautiful pink eyes swept across every inch of the central temple once more, trying to catch any clues she might have missed.

　Unfortunately, the reality is ultimately cruel.

　Aside from the scars left by the battle, no other more valuable treasures are hidden here.

　But despite their disappointment, they did not gain nothing.

　In her in-depth exploration of the central temple, Velvi unearthed a wealth of ancient knowledge about the civilization that built this temple complex.

　However, somewhat regrettably, their gains were limited to this, and they failed to encounter another breathtaking scene like the one before.

　A major discovery, like a mural.

　However, upon closer examination, this makes perfect sense.

　After all, it is extremely rare and fortunate to be able to discover such a rich legacy of knowledge in an ancient site.

　After confirming that no other significant discoveries had been made at the central temple, Moros and Velvi exchanged a glance.

　"It seems our exploration is nearing its end at this stop."

　"Vellvi said softly."

　Her voice conveyed both a lingering nostalgia for the unknown and a sense of satisfaction with what she had gained.

　Moros nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with Vervière's statement.

　"Indeed, further exploration might uncover some unknowns, but for us, that would be a huge waste of time and energy. After all, we have already grasped the most brilliant pearl of knowledge in this ruin."

　As Moros finished speaking, the two turned around in unison and strode resolutely toward the exit of the central temple.

　Following the winding temple passageway they had come from, Moros and Velvet returned to the custom-made light ground vehicle parked in front of the main entrance of the central temple.

　After boarding the vehicle, they gave the onboard AI command to return to the warship, and the two took one last look back at the central temple.

　Under the starlight, the temple ruins still stand majestically, silent and solemn.

　Time seemed to stand still here. Apart from the traces of their exploration, everything around them remained strikingly similar to the past 100,000 years, without the slightest change.

Chapter 446 Space Exploration Craze

　The Fire Moth and the human society on this planet could not possibly be unaware of the exploration undertaken by Moros and Velvey on the mysterious temple complex ruins on the far side of the moon.

　Although the battle between the Charon-class light frigate, which had been converted into a "Dead Man's Engine," and the remnants of the apocalypse was brief, its intensity was considerable.

　Brilliant beams of Honkai energy and Honkai-enhanced missiles rained down like a meteor shower, delivering a devastating blow to the remnants of the apocalypse.

　This scene not only caused the Honkai energy detection system set up by the Fire Moth in the [Lunar City of New Atlantis] to continuously emit sharp and piercing alarms, but also caused a huge uproar among the Fire Moth and even the entire human society.

　After all, that [Undead Engine] in the form of a spaceship has always attracted countless curious and wary eyes.

　These gazes, like invisible chains, tightly locked onto its every move, never loosening or disappearing in the slightest.

　In this context, the Fire-Chasing Moth and the human society on this planet were naturally able to keenly capture the moment the Charon-class light frigate landed on the lunar surface, as well as the subtle movements of ground vehicles quietly entering the mysterious temple complex ruins on the far side of the moon.

　Although they knew very little about the specific details of Moros and Velvi's actions at the ruins of the Moon Temple, the necromancers' actions undoubtedly touched a nerve with the powerful and wealthy at the top of the human society pyramid.

　Admittedly, they could not know for sure what secrets or powers the necromancer had found in those forgotten ruins.

　But this is not enough to deter the Moth from taking action against traditional powers with lunar exploration capabilities.

　Leveraging its unique geographical advantages, Moth Chaser quickly assembled a team of top scientific experts and elite warriors, aiming to unveil the mystery of the temple ruins on the far side of the moon in the most direct way.

　To the surprise of the council members of the Firemoth, this expedition did not repeat the terrifying scenes of swarms of apocalyptic remnants that had plagued previous expeditions.

　Even if a few stray remnants of the apocalypse occasionally tried to harass the exploration team, these threats were nothing but fragile paper tigers in the face of the fusion warriors' extraordinary power. They were instantly annihilated and could not stop the Fire Moths' determined steps to explore the ruins.

　Indeed, compared to the renowned and highly skilled fusion warriors under Dr. May's command, the fusion warriors who chose to join the Firemoth Council were slightly inferior in strength.

　However, they still demonstrated an overwhelming advantage against the few remaining remnants of the apocalypse that were still in the recovery phase.

　Moreover, these Fusion Warriors participating in this exploration mission are also equipped with the [Relic] series of weapons meticulously developed by the Firemoth.

　This allows them to easily and skillfully handle small amounts of apocalyptic remnants.

　Under the protection of the fusion warriors, the research team was able to delve deep into the site without any worries and carry out a meticulous excavation and research.

　Their efforts were not in vain. At the ruins of the lunar temple complex, scientists and researchers belonging to the Fire-Chasing Moth discovered a wealth of valuable knowledge about the civilization that built it.

　For Moros, when leaving the lunar temple ruins that contained the knowledge left by an ancient civilization, his choice to keep it as it was was not out of reverence for history or careful planning for the future, but based on a sober understanding of the urgent state of human civilization today.

　Time, for humanity in this era, has become a...

　A rare and scarce resource.

　As we all know, scientific research is a long and complex process, and the transformation and application of its results require the test of time.

　Given the current timeline, human civilization no longer has the time to transform the newly discovered valuable knowledge into actual combat power.

　Since the newly discovered knowledge cannot be transformed into real combat power, the necromancer is naturally happy to see the human civilization on this planet devote its energy to in-depth analysis of this remaining information.

　One person is short-term, two people are long-term.

　Moros understands the power of teamwork.

　The demigod-level necromancer had full confidence in the Firemoth team, especially in Dr. May's wisdom.

　He believed that with Dr. May's exceptional wisdom, she would surely be able to unearth some unique insights and profound revelations from those treasure troves of knowledge forgotten by time, insights that he and Wilwy had never noticed.

　Getting back to the main point, thanks to the efforts of the members of the Firemoth Council from traditionally powerful nations, their respective countries have more or less glimpsed the Firemoth's significant discovery at the ruins of the Lunar Temple complex.