Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　At the same time, he also released a series of detection spells following the trajectory of the specially made bullet as it streaked through the air.

　Given the necromancer's magical power, the effectiveness of the spells he personally casts is undoubtedly unquestionable.

　In the time it takes to breathe, the detection spell has completed its mission, sending the collected information into his mind.

　"Eden, wait a moment, I'll be right back."

　Moros's words were brief and resolute.

　As soon as he finished speaking, he was engulfed by the dazzling magical light of the teleportation spell and disappeared from the spot to Eden's astonishment.

　“Moros…”

　Eden called out softly, but only the empty stage and the lingering magical fluctuations in the air answered her.

　However, as Moros had previously assured, this brief wait did not last long.

　Less than a minute later, a deep blue portal suddenly tore through space and appeared in Eden's sight.

　Through the flickering light screen, Eden could clearly see the figure of Moros, and a middle-aged man beside him who looked unremarkable.

　Seemingly noticing Eden's gaze, Moros nodded to her.

　He then cast a spell called "Mage's Hand," easily grabbing the man by the collar and roughly tossing him through the portal as if he were an inanimate object.

　"This is the assassin."

　Moros's voice rang out from the other end of the portal, deep and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority.

　Before he finished speaking, he had already calmly stepped through the dark blue portal and arrived beside Eden.

　Then, without any mercy, he kicked the assassin hard in the back of the knee, forcing him to kneel before Eden, facing her in a humble and humiliating posture.

　Even in this posture, the middle-aged assassin's face remained deathly indifferent, without any fluctuation of expression.

　This is not surprising.

　His mind has been completely dominated by a spell called "Puppet Master".

　Under the power of this formidable level five dark magic, individual will and emotions are so insignificant and powerless.

　Even if he were to end his own life, he would simply follow the program without hesitation, like a machine with a pre-set schedule, without the slightest struggle or resistance.

　Just as Moros brought the assassin to Eden, the Moths soldiers outside the concert hall finally snapped out of their shock.

　Realizing the seriousness of the situation, they took immediate action without the slightest hesitation or delay.

　These warriors, belonging to the Fire Moths, broke through the obstacles and poured into the concert venue at top speed, thanks to their rigorous daily training and tacit cooperation.

　However, when they stepped into this area, the sight before them sent chills down their spines.

　The audience members, regardless of age or gender, were like puppets being pulled by invisible strings, stiffly maintaining their respective postures and remaining completely still.

　Those colleagues who were supposed to stay at their posts and maintain order, like moths chasing the flame, were also not spared.

　Their faces still bore the frozen look of terror and confusion from the moment Eden was attacked, yet they could only stand like statues under a spell, unable to react in the slightest.

　This scene was filled with an eerie atmosphere and revealed an indescribable sense of terror, making everyone present feel a chill.

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Chapter 525 Little People

　Ignoring the Moths soldiers who recklessly rushed into the concert hall, Moros calmly and decisively cast a spell called [Soul Extraction] in full view of everyone.

　As the power of death surged, the middle-aged assassin's soul was drawn by the invisible magical force, slowly breaking free from the constraints of his body and suspending in mid-air.

　This scene shocked and terrified everyone present.

　Although Eden emerged unscathed from the assassination attempt, the necromancer's heart was still burning with rage.

　He felt an indescribable concern and protectiveness towards Eden—this beautiful singer who stood out in this era.

　That's why he didn't choose to use conventional dark magic to control the killer's mind to obtain information, but instead took a more resolute approach to reveal the truth.

　As the undisputed master of "soul studies" on this blue planet, Moros decided to personally delve into the soul of this surgeon, using the purest and most direct method to uncover all the information he longed to know.

　He was, after all, a necromancer at the peak of the demigod level. Even if Moros was a mediocre spellcaster compared to other spellcasters of the same level in the Ashan world, he shouldn't be unable to harm the soul of an ordinary enhanced person.

　By delving into the soul of the middle-aged assassin, Moros not only easily obtained the information he wanted to know, but also uncovered the whole story behind this seemingly hasty assassination.

　The middle-aged assassin, who wields a heavy anti-material sniper rifle enhanced with Honkai energy and attempts to assassinate Eden, is named Philip.

　He was born in the golden age of the Australian continent, a time before it was tainted by the shadow of necromancers.

　Philip was born into a prestigious family with a high social standing and great power.

　From childhood, he was like the brightest star in the night sky, shining brightly and becoming the focus of everyone's pursuit, enjoying the unique honor and pampering that comes with being a young master.

　At that time, he thought his life would always be like this, passing each dawn and dusk in a plain and elegant way.

　However, fate took a sudden turn when he least expected it.

　That year, the necromancer used a level-five destructive spell that shocked the world—[Doomsday Judgment]—to burn the main force of the UN forces to ashes.

　The Australian continent and New Zealand also fell, becoming places of lamentation under its rule.

　In that bloody conquest, slaughter was a constant companion.

　Philip's father was one of those unfortunate souls who were made an example of by the necromancer.

　In Philip's memory, the sky over Canberra that day was covered by thick, leaden clouds, which were actually a terrifying sight created by flying ghosts that blotted out the sun.

　They circled and roared in the air, shrouding the entire city in deathly silence and despair.

　His father, the tall figure who had sheltered his family from the storms of life countless times, vanished without a trace after heading to the Capitol.

　Suppressing her grief, the mother announced in a trembling voice to the young Philip and his sister the heartbreaking news that their father had left them forever.

　In order to survive, the family was forced to flee Australia and head to Changkong City.

　They went to live with relatives far away.

　Although life in Long Sky City could not compare to the luxury of the past, Philip gradually adapted to the peaceful life of the middle class.

　What made him even more gratified was that, with the help of his elders, he completed a major turning point in his life.

　He walked hand in hand with a gentle and beautiful young woman into the hall of marriage, and together they wove dreams and hopes for the future.

　For Philip, who had endured so much hardship, this period was undoubtedly a rare bright spot in his life.

　But his good fortune didn't last long. The third cataclysmic event swept in, tearing his world to shreds once again.

　At the moment the Great Honkai Impact sank, Philip, thanks to his remarkable adaptability to Honkai energy, became one of the few survivors.

　But his family suffered another irreparable blow.

　His sister, the family member who had laughed and grown up with him, was unfortunately transformed into a suicide soldier due to insufficient Honkai energy adaptability, becoming one of the enemy.

　His mother, wife, and relatives who had sheltered them were all reduced to ashes in the disaster, leaving this world forever.

　That year, he was twenty-seven years old.

　Subsequently, Philip was rescued by the Moth of Fire, an anti-Honkai organization, while he was in despair and confusion.

　Driven by a desire for revenge, he resolutely chose to join this organization and embarked on a journey to fight against the Honkai.

　On the battlefield, he experienced countless life-or-death tests, gradually growing from a green recruit into a tenacious veteran.

　However, behind this growth lies the sacrifice and fall of countless comrades-in-arms. Their lives, like shooting stars, streak across the night sky, brief yet brilliant.

　Compared to his comrades who came and went, he was lucky to have survived on the battlefield.

　But fate seemed determined not to let him go.

　A sudden battle cost him a leg and an arm, almost extinguishing his life.

　In other words, he was lucky enough to survive, and the technology of the Fire Moth was advanced enough, allowing him to be rescued in a field hospital.

　Philip's bravery and sacrifice were rewarded.

　His achievements and medals earned him a chance to change his destiny.

　He underwent mechanization and joined Councilor Wang's ranks, serving the Moth Chaser Council.

　Without hesitation, he seized the opportunity and, with his amazing willpower and tenacious vitality, successfully survived the mechanization experiment arranged by Councilor Wang, gaining power far exceeding that of ordinary humans.

　With the power granted by his cybernetic body, Philip repeatedly distinguished himself in battle, successfully catching the eye of Councilor Wang.

　With the help of Councilor Wang, Philip unveiled the many mysteries surrounding his fate.

　He suddenly realized that it was the evil necromancer and the hateful Honkai that had created the series of unforgettable tragedies in his life.

　This intense hatred drove him to become a sharp blade under Councilor Wang's command, eliminating one enemy after another.

　Unfortunately, just when Philip thought he had found the path to revenge, the sudden appearance of the Fusion Warrior shattered his belief once again.

　Compared to the near-godlike terrifying power of the Fusion Warriors, the power that can be obtained through mechanization seems pale and insignificant.

　Although MP Wang still supports him, Philip can clearly sense that the importance attached to him has diminished.

　Philip felt grateful to Member of Parliament Wang and harbored no resentment towards him.

　What he truly resented was his own incompetence.

　At the same time, Dr. May's closed door to his super-transformation surgery became a wound in Philip's heart that was difficult to heal.

　He applied for the super-transformation surgery with great hope, hoping to gain greater power to make up for the shortcomings of his mechanized transformation.

　Unfortunately, the established fact of mechanization became an insurmountable obstacle, leading Dr. Mei to reject his application.

Chapter 526 The Revenge of a Small Man

　Driven by a burning desire for revenge, Philip stepped into the smoke-filled battlefield countless times, engaging in one thrilling life-or-death struggle after another with the Honkai Beasts.

　Moreover, he transformed into a tireless warrior, giving his all to complete every task assigned by Councilor Wang.

　All of this is for that vow buried deep in my heart.

　To acquire power and authority sufficient to shake the world, and to launch the final revenge against the necromancers and the Honkai.

　Philip's sweat and blood were not in vain; his efforts were richly rewarded.

　After countless brushes with death, he successfully rose to the rank of mid-level officer in the Firemoth and was equipped with the most advanced mechanical prosthetics.

　This achievement signifies that he has reached an unprecedented height in his journey toward power and authority.

　But fate is cruel.

　After the failed military coup plotted by MP Wang, Philip, who was also a participant in the coup, unfortunately became a political victim and was imprisoned in a dark and hopeless cell.

　But fate did not completely abandon him.

　Considering his past military exploits and contributions to the Firemoth, and in order to stabilize the situation within the organization, Dr. May decided to show leniency, pardon his death sentence, and give him a chance to live.

　However, the price of survival and freedom is heavy.

　Philip survived, but was expelled from the Moth of Fire.

　That was the place he considered his home and his faith.

　Even more cruelly, the mechanical prosthetic body that had once given him endless power and supreme glory was also ruthlessly dismantled, leaving only a rudimentary prosthetic body that could only maintain basic functions.

　At that moment, Philip's world collapsed.

　He once naively believed that the moth that chases fire is a beacon leading humanity toward the light, a ship of hope to save all living beings from fire and water.

　But the harsh reality, like the sharpest blade, shattered his illusions and made him see the hideous truth.

　Anger and despair raged in his heart like a storm, making it impossible for Philip to bear the heavy inner torment any longer.

　He smashed every medal he had earned during his service with the Firemoth, those precious items that had once symbolized honor and sacrifice, to the ground as if bidding farewell to his past self and severing all ties with the ideals he had once believed in.

　From that moment on, the lofty ideals of saving humanity and leading the future, as proclaimed by the Fire Moth, seemed so hypocritical and ridiculous to Philip, making him feel nauseous.

　In his view, the world is terminally ill and there is no need to talk about saving it.

　So Philip embarked on another path—becoming an assassin.

　Using his superb combat skills and the remaining cybernetic equipment, he moved through the darkness, carrying out assassination missions time and time again.

　In this process, he gradually acquired some basic combat prosthetics, making himself stronger again.

　The wheel of fate turned once more, and by chance, Philip learned of the Moth's upcoming global tour.

　The news struck him like a thunderbolt, fueling his long-dormant desire for revenge.

　During his clandestine time serving the Firemoth Council, Philip had the privilege of uncovering the organization's deepest secrets.