Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　That was a power she had never possessed before, a power unique to fusion warriors.

　With Hua's successful transformation under the guidance of the Garuda gene, the tenth divine key, the Key of Domination, finally unleashed its true power.

　The once-broken golden sword, under the ingenious weaving of nanobots, gradually disintegrated and reassembled, transforming into a pair of gleaming golden gauntlets forged from soul steel.

　It's time to end all of this!

　Gazing at Ganesha charging toward him, Hua felt a surge of unwavering conviction.

　"Great! The research on the supervariable factor has been successful!"

　"Another fusion warrior has been born!"

　"Dr. Mei, humanity... is about to be saved!"

　Listening to the researchers' cheers, and watching the satellite images of Hua...

　Dr. May gritted her teeth as she watched Ganesha brutally beat her.

　She knew that this was just the beginning.

Chapter 536 Expansion of the Fusion Warrior Squad and the Three-Person Squad Plan

　Hua's transformation has irrefutably proven the successful development of the new super-variable factor [META-MORPH].

　Therefore, when Hua returned to the Firemoth branch in the Suez region with great honor, Dr. Mei also arranged a plan to expand the scale of the Fusion Warrior force on a large scale by using the power of the new super-mutant factor [META-MORPH].

　With Dr. Mei's intelligence, how could she not know that the process of transforming ordinary soldiers into fusion warriors using the power of the new super-mutant factor [META-MORPH] is actually a severe test involving life and death?

　In fact, Dr. Mei knew better than anyone else that in this cruel trial, the scales of success and failure would often tip in the latter's favor.

　Indeed, there are lucky ones like Hua who are able to endure hardships, transform into fusion warriors, and be reborn from the ashes.

　But even more so were those warriors who couldn't overcome the difficulties and left their lives forever on the battlefield.

　The heavy price of such failure and sacrifice is the unavoidable harsh reality behind this plan.

　The tragic experiences of Hua's unit are like a living history, vividly demonstrating the hardship and bloodshed of this path.

　However, Mei was even more aware that in this era when human civilization was already on the verge of collapse, in order to expand the power of the fusion warriors to the maximum extent in the shortest time, such a price, though painful, was an inevitable choice that could not be avoided.

　"I'm sorry, I... had no choice..."

　Dr. Mei murmured to herself as she gazed at the reports of casualties being sent back to the Firemoth headquarters.

　Each line of cold words was like a sharp blade, cutting into her heart and bringing unspeakable pain.

　However, it was this pain that tempered her will like a raging fire, making Dr. Mei's belief even more unwavering.

　In order to protect the flame of human civilization and to ensure that future generations can continue to thrive on this land, she is willing to bear all the blame, including abandoning the moral principles and bottom lines that were once cherished by human civilization.

　Such a large-scale expansion and integration of the warrior force could not possibly escape the notice of Congressman William.

　Or perhaps, Dr. May never intended to conceal such ambitions from the necromancer from the very beginning of her plan.

　Unlike the Firemoth under the leadership of veteran Firemoth council members such as Eugene, Wang, and Vincent, the relationship between the Firemoth and necromancers has greatly improved.

　Although this relationship has not yet reached the depth of a true alliance, the superficial peace can still be maintained relatively stably thanks to the joint efforts and tacit understanding between the two sides.

　In this context, the large-scale expansion of the Fusion Warriors, as a major decision that could not be kept secret, also increased its transparency and did not require much concealment.

　Once Congressman William learned of this, it was almost as if the necromancer had also learned of it.

　However, Moros did not pay much attention to the Fire Moth's actions.

　To be frank, the invention of the new super-variable factor [META-MORPH] is undoubtedly a huge technological leap for the Moth of Fire.

　Compared to the traditional super-mutation surgery, which was so risky that even a near-death experience wouldn't be enough to describe it, the new super-mutation factor has significantly lowered the requirements for fusion warrior candidates, giving more people the opportunity to embark on this path.

　However, everything has two sides.

　Compared to fusion warriors transformed through traditional super-transformation surgery, fusion warriors born with the [META-MORPH] factor do indeed have a certain gap in strength.

　Even for someone as exceptional as Hua, who possesses extraordinary adaptability to fusion warriors, after undergoing the transformation of the [META-MORPH] factor, his power only reached the quasi-legendary level, failing to reach a higher level.

　In contrast, the situation for the other fusion warriors was far more dire.

　For the vast majority of fusion warriors who rely on the [META-MORPH] factor to achieve their transformation, their combat power is mainly limited to dealing with ordinary Honkai Emperors.

　This doesn't guarantee a win!

　To more reliably defeat these monstrous beasts, these warriors often need to act collectively.

　In most cases, a three-person team is required to make up for the lack of individual strength through teamwork.

　Given the exceptional group combat effectiveness demonstrated by the Tenth Herrscher, Alicia, based on the already sizable Fusion Warrior team, proposed an innovative tactical concept to Dr. May.

　Form a three-person team with tacit understanding and coordinated combat based on the three fusion warriors.

　After a series of practical tests, this tactical concept has not only won widespread recognition, but has also fully demonstrated its feasibility and outstanding effectiveness in actual application.

　Of course, some minor setbacks were inevitable during the implementation process.

　If a thousand tribulations are caused by personal impulses leading to a violation of the rules...

　The mission was delayed, and Aponia and the Soviet Union displayed unique "persuasion tactics" on the battlefield.

　Although these are isolated cases, they provide valuable reference and feedback for the continuous optimization of the Moth Chasing Flame tactical system.

　Overall, the three-person team program has received a positive response and achieved good results among grassroots integration warriors, proving its value and potential for continued implementation.

　Getting back to the main point, the three-person squad formation greatly compensated for the shortcomings of the fusion warriors spawned by the [META-MORPH] factor in individual combat capabilities, resulting in a significant improvement in combat effectiveness.

　However, when faced with a necromancer or any powerful demigod, the three-person team's tactical strategy of compensating for the quality gap with numerical superiority becomes ineffective and struggles to be fully utilized.

　Faced with an absolute gap in strength, if one fails to gather a massive force sufficient to contend with it, such tactics are like child's play, hardly posing any real threat to the enemy.

　To Moros, all opponents who had not reached the legendary level were nothing more than ants that he could easily wipe out with a thought.

　His self-developed legendary spell, Soul Circulation, possesses a soul attack so powerful that it can easily dismantle enemies of this level.

　The reason why necromancers have long avoided using this tactic and instead relied on conventional battle spells to meet challenges is entirely because they want to conserve the souls of intelligent beings they have stored.

　Sometimes, the difference between a good ending and a bad ending may just be a single bullet.

　Even though Moros's hero level has reached the maximum limit that the hero panel can reach (level 40), he still needs to be extremely stingy with every intelligent life soul he can obtain, even when facing the most prized creation of the Cocoon of the End—the Herrscher of the End.

　Unfortunately, Moros's values ​​had quietly merged with the necromantic philosophy of the Necropolis faction during his in-depth study of necromancy.

　However, considering the special place Alicia and Eden held in his heart, Moros could not, like a pure necromancer of the Necropolis faction, recklessly create soul crystals through slaughter to satisfy his own needs.

Chapter 537 The Undercurrents of the Poisonous Chrysalis Squad

　The necromancer, confident in his strength, adopted an indifferent attitude towards the Moth's massive expansion of its fusion warrior force using the new super-mutant [META-MORPH].

　However, the moth itself cannot ignore this.

　Or to be more precise, the darkest and most secretive unit within the Firemoth—the Poisonous Chrysalis Unit—could not remain indifferent to the rise of this emerging force.

　Admittedly, the fusion warriors created through the [META-MORPH] factor cannot yet be compared in terms of power to the early fusion warriors who have undergone the rigorous super-transformation surgery.

　However, compared to ordinary enhanced soldiers, or even the specialized assassins in the Poison Chrysalis unit who have undergone targeted training, these new generation of fusion warriors still demonstrate remarkable strength.

　The Poison Chrysalis Squad, an elite force shrouded in mystery and danger, boasts two top-tier Heroic-class Fusion Warriors, Sakura and Thousand Tribulations, as its pillars.

　However, the vast majority of members in this unit that specializes in doing the dirty work are still just killers enhanced by the enhancement surgery developed by Dr. Mebius.

　With the advanced Honkai energy weapons and equipment issued to the Fire Moths, as well as the superhuman physical abilities brought about by enhancement surgery, they are able to complete every arduous mission assigned by the organization with ease.

　However, compared to fusion warriors, even second-generation fusion warriors who are not particularly strong individually appear too weak.

　As these once invincible black gloves gradually lose their original advantages, their value begins to be questioned.

　As the number of Phase II Fusion Warriors continued to expand, Dr. May not only consolidated her leadership position within the Firemoth, but also realized that in this era of turmoil for human civilization, the Poisonous Chrysalis Force, composed of a large number of traditional assassins, was no longer needed.

　Therefore, the Fire-Chasing Moth began to prepare to disband its poisonous pupa army.

　Yes, just preparations.

　Dr. Mei is still willing to invest time and energy in planning a new path for these members of the Poison Chrysalis unit who possess a wealth of professional killing skills and whose hands are stained with blood.

　After all, given the current appalling state of human civilization, it is not time for this not-so-weak force to completely withdraw from the stage of history.

　Since he intended to make such an arrangement, Dr. Mei would naturally inform the members of the Poison Chrysalis Unit about this impending change in advance through his own channels.

　She hoped that this move would send a clear and unambiguous message to the members of the cytokine unit.

　I have never had the thought of abandoning them, let alone the cold-blooded idea of ​​discarding them after they've served their purpose and throwing them into prison.

　Without unwarranted interference from the outside world, Dr. Mei's painstaking arrangements should have proceeded smoothly without causing any disturbances.

　Assuming they are safe and won't be abandoned, the assassins of the Poison Chrysalis Squad are naturally willing to go bankrupt and leave the country.

　However, this

　The foundation of all these beautiful visions is built on a very fragile premise—that there is no malicious interference or provocation from the outside world.

　Unfortunately, this seemingly reasonable and idealistic premise proves to be exceptionally fragile in the midst of complex power struggles.

　Despite Dr. May’s best efforts to reach an agreement with the powerful figures who once ruled this blue planet, the game of power is never short of undercurrents.

　Some powerful figures harbored resentment and were wary of the rise of the Fire Moths. They were unwilling to retreat into the background and even less willing to see the Fire Moths' influence grow stronger.

　Under the instigation, coercion, and enticement of these discontented individuals, Dr. Mei's well-thought-out plan for the poisonous pupa unit was led astray into an unknown and dangerous path.

　However, the full impact of this change will take some time to materialize.

　Therefore, at this moment, although there are undercurrents within the poisonous pupa unit, the surface remains relatively calm, and no obvious turmoil has broken out.

　Those assassins who have served the Moth of Fire for many years are well aware of the organization's profound foundation and formidable strength.

　They understood that if the operation failed and they failed to deliver a fatal blow to Dr. May, there would be no chance of turning the tide.

　This clear understanding makes them more cautious in choosing their actions, and also makes it difficult for outsiders to see the true turmoil within.

　The Poison Chrysalis unit is indeed stirring up trouble, but before it launches, they will still meticulously carry out the tasks assigned by the Fire Moth.

　Just like now——

　Under the faint caress of the moonlight, the poisonous pupa assassin codenamed "Shadow Blade" stood silently beside the cold body of a powerful nobleman.

　The blade in his hand gleamed with an ominous crimson hue in the dim moonlight, silently proclaiming the end of the mission.

　With his characteristic meticulousness, Shadow Blade slowly wiped away every drop of blood from the blade until it returned to its cold, silvery-white state.

　After completing this ritualistic action, he took a deep breath, as if to inhale the surrounding chill and the turmoil in his heart, and then slowly exhale until his mind returned to stillness.

　He then lightly touched the communicator button on his chest to initiate contact with the headquarters of the Firemoth.

　"Dr. Mei, this is Shadowblade. Mission accomplished."

　His voice was calm and firm, without the slightest emotional fluctuation, as if what had just happened was nothing more than a rehearsal in daily training.

　On the other end of the communicator, Dr. Mei's voice came through quickly, carrying a hint of barely perceptible fatigue and relief.

　"Shadowblade, your efficiency is as good as ever. Make sure no clues are left at the scene."

　"Understood, Doctor."

　While answering, Shadowblade used tools specially made for the Poison Chrysalis unit to remove all traces that could potentially reveal his identity, even neutralizing the lingering smell in the air with a special agent.

　"The site has been cleaned up and no traces remain."

　He reported to Dr. Mei again.

　Dr. Mei was silent for a moment, seemingly thinking about something, before her voice rang out again.

　"Shadowblade, I know your Chrysalis Squad has been under a lot of pressure lately, but please believe me, everything I've done is for the future of all of us. The rise of the Fusion Warriors is an inevitable trend, but the value of your Chrysalis Squad is equally important."

　Shadowblade was slightly taken aback; he hadn't expected Dr. Mei to bring up this topic at this time.

　But he quickly came to his senses and replied.

　"Doctor, we understand. No matter how the future changes, the Poison Chrysalis Squad will remain loyal to the Moth of Fire and complete any mission assigned by the organization."

　"very good."

　A hint of relief crept into Dr. Mei’s voice.

　"Remember, each of you is an indispensable part of the Firemoth. Now, return to base as soon as possible; we need you to continue protecting the future of humanity."

　"Yes, doctor."

　Shadowblade responded immediately.

　He then turned off his communicator and walked into the night.

　On his way out, Shadowblade's heart was filled with turmoil.