Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　With the powerful command of the ballistic missile launch base commander, hundreds of ballistic missiles carrying Honkai energy fission warheads burst out of the launch pit, streaking across the sky and heading straight for the Eleventh Herrscher of Binding, far away on the plains of Western Europe.

　Yes, the apostle of God, who bears the great mission bestowed upon him by the Cocoon of the End, is currently located on the plains of Western Europe, nearly halfway around the world from the necromancer's territory.

　There was no other way; the refugee girl's former home was in this very land, and after her transformation, she would naturally return to this place.

　Although the Cocoon of the End has the ability to enhance the power of this apostle of God and teleport her directly to the necromancer's territory.

　But this great being, residing high above the bright moon, did not have such thoughts.

　In His view, being able to strengthen the human civilization on this blue planet, which was undergoing a test of collapse, before engaging in a direct confrontation with the necromancer was nothing more than a trivial matter.

　In this situation, the Cocoon of the End would naturally not go to the trouble of making things easier for His divine apostles.

　Isn't it just a distance that crosses half the globe?

　In the eyes of the Cocoon of the End, it was something that anyone could do.

　If even this insignificant step cannot be taken, then how can this newly promoted Herald of Bindings possibly contend with the necromancer and probe his trump card?

　Getting back to the main point, thanks to the powerful thrust provided by the newly developed Honkai energy missile engine, the ballistic missiles originating from Tasmania traversed the vast sky and arrived at the dome of the [Divine Grace Barrier] in just over ten minutes.

　Then, an unprecedented and violent explosion unfolded in the sky above the Western European plains.

　The chain explosion of hundreds of Honkai energy fission bombs was so terrifying that even on the distant island of Britain, people could clearly witness the rising of one blazing sun after another from the direction of the European continent.

　This time, the Firemoth cleverly set the height of its airburst to maximize its destructive power.

　Just as the ballistic missile was about to enter the range of the [Divine Grace Barrier], the intelligent computer built into the missile immediately detonated the Honkai energy fission bomb it was carrying, attempting to break through the barrier in one fell swoop.

　However, despite the astonishing power of the chain explosions of these Honkai energy fission bombs, this ballistic missile attack ultimately paled in comparison to the incredible power of the [Divine Grace Barrier], ending in failure.

　The shockwave, flames, and heat generated by the explosion were greatly weakened by the [Divine Grace Barrier], as if filtered by an invisible screen, leaving only a faint tremor and a dim light, a far cry from the destructive power they were supposed to display.

　Standing within the [Divine Grace Barrier], the Herrscher of Binding silently watched this scene.

　Her eyes were calm as still water, without the slightest ripple, as if all of this was within her expectations.

　Those explosion sites

　The burst of fire was nothing more than a fleeting firework in the night sky, brilliant but short-lived, posing no threat to her whatsoever.

　"Is this what humanity calls the last resort?"

　Her voice echoed for a long time in the empty space, carrying a hint of barely perceptible mockery.

　"What a disappointment."

　As the words fell, the scattered missile fragments began to slowly coalesce, eventually forming a pile of useless scrap metal, lying there quietly, silently telling the story of humanity's futile and powerless attempt to challenge the supreme authority of the Laws.

　To the Lawbearer of Restraint, this so-called "attack" was nothing more than a harmless child's play; she didn't even use the slightest bit of her strength to resist it.

　The power and characteristics naturally emanating from the [Divine Grace Barrier] alone are enough to easily resolve this level of threat.

　In her view, whether it was the rampage of Honkai energy or any other form of energy impact, under the protection of the [Divine Grace Barrier], they were nothing but fleeting shadows, unable to touch her in the slightest, let alone cause her any substantial harm.

　At this moment, she was more like a deity transcending the mortal world, coldly looking down at the insignificant lives that dared to challenge her authority with her lofty posture, and proclaiming to the world the unshakable dignity and glory of the Lawgiver with her supreme power.

Chapter 547 In the Name of the Contract

　Earth, Tasmania, headquarters of the Firemoth.

　As the intense light emitted by the Honkai energy fission bomb gradually faded, the military satellite floating in the planet's synchronous orbit clearly presented the results of this ballistic missile attack to all the high-ranking members of the Firemoth, including Dr. Mei.

　The expressions on everyone's faces in the command center turned extremely solemn as they watched the high-definition monitoring footage transmitted in real time via military satellite.

　Despite being bombarded by hundreds of Honkai energy fission bombs, the golden barrier constructed by the Eleventh Herrscher of Binding miraculously remained intact.

　"This...how is this possible?"

　"No, this must be some kind of illusion!"

　"How could the power of a Herrscher be so beyond imagination?"

　"..."

　Dr. Mei remained unmoved by the chorus of surprised and doubtful voices around him.

　She devoted herself wholeheartedly to an in-depth analysis of the reasons for the failure of this ballistic missile attack.

　Meanwhile, the leader of the Fire Moth was also analyzing the unknown powers hidden behind the shocking power displayed by the Eleventh Herrscher during this surprise attack.

　Within the barrier, will all Honkai energy be nullified...?

　As Dr. Mei gazed at the mysterious golden barrier in the images transmitted by the military satellite, she pondered to herself.

　Even with such a logical deduction, a lingering doubt remained in her mind, as if there was still something left unresolved.

　No, it's not just Honkai energy; other forms of energy will also be weakened to varying degrees!

　With this in mind, Dr. Mei's thoughts suddenly became clear, and a clear line of reasoning quickly unfolded in her mind.

　Ultimately, Mei was one of the three most outstanding scientists of this era, and her wisdom was beyond doubt.

　Combining the situation of the elite conventional force that was previously wiped out, with the detailed footage of this ballistic missile attack transmitted back by military satellites, Dr. Mei, with her keen insight and outstanding analytical ability, gradually revealed the astonishing effects of the [Divine Grace Barrier] constructed by the Herrscher of Binding, like peeling back layers of an onion.

　After listening to Dr. Mei's in-depth analysis of the [Divine Grace Barrier], the atmosphere in the command room gradually changed from initial shock and fear to a state of tension and focus.

　The moths chasing the flame today are not the same as those chasing the flame during the administrations of Senators Eugene, Vincent, and Wang.

　The professional competence of officers who hold high-ranking positions in the Moth of Fire organization, personally led by Dr. Mei, and who are able to enter the command center and direct operations to eliminate Herrschers, is naturally guaranteed.

　However, the scene of the Herrscher of Binding ignoring the bombardment of hundreds of Honkai energy fission bombs was so terrifying that even these experienced officers found it difficult to fully digest and accept it at the time.

　Now, with Dr. Mei's detailed analysis, the mysterious powers of the Lawbearer of Binding are gradually being unveiled.

　This shift from complete ignorance to preliminary understanding was undoubtedly of great significance to everyone present.

　As we all know, the oldest and strongest human emotion is fear, and the oldest and strongest fear is the fear of the unknown.

　But as the unknown is gradually transformed into the known, that fear naturally dissipates.

　That's exactly what's happening in the command center right now.

　“We can continue to bombard the Herrscher, not to eliminate her in one fell swoop, but to gradually wear down her power. Even the slightest weakening would not be meaningless.”

　One officer was the first to offer his opinion.

　"We can also deploy drone units to deplete the Herrscher's power."

　Another officer added.

　"Didn't we also receive weapons stockpiles from various countries? We'll convert that equipment into..."

　Human-machine interaction should be able to exert some restraint on the actions of the Herrschers.

　Then someone else put forward a new suggestion.

　"And those fusion warriors, they are also a valuable force to us. As long as they don't enter that barrier and only fight on the outer perimeter, they should be able to play a significant role."

　"..."

　Following that officer, others also contributed their wisdom and strategies.

　Seeing the fighting spirit rekindled among the people in the command room, Dr. Mei's lips curled into a faint smile.

　However, she did not immediately adopt the officers' proposal.

　This is not because their strategies lack feasibility.

　In fact, without the existence of a certain necromancer and the Cocoon of the End, which became active out of curiosity about him, this tactical arrangement could have completely annihilated the Herrscher who wielded the power of [Binding].

　But reality never allows for assumptions.

　If Dr. May were to rashly implement such a strategy, the moths drawn to the flame might face unbearable sacrifices.

　The phrase "rivers of blood" is by no means an exaggeration.

　However, this time fate favored the fire-chasing moth and the human civilization on this blue planet.

　Dr. May decided to invite the necromancer to join the battle, so that he could face off against the apostle of God who descended to earth with the eleventh Great Collapse.

　It is worth mentioning that Dr. May made a clear agreement with the necromancer at the beginning of their cooperative relationship.

　Once the Herrscher arrives, necromancers have an obligation to join the battle against the Herrscher.

　Considering the existence of Alicia and Eden, Dr. May was confident that the necromancer would keep his covenant.

　Having already made up her mind, Dr. Mei naturally wouldn't delay.

　She immediately informed Canberra of the arrival of the Lawyer through official communication channels.

　Moreover, she explicitly expressed her hope that the necromancer would follow the covenant they made in the past and come to the aid of the Fire-Chasing Moth.

　Dr. May knew, of course, that with Alicia's connection to Eden, she was fully capable of directly contacting the necromancer himself.

　At the same time, she also understood that every moment of delay would allow the Eleventh Herrscher's power to grow stronger and become even more troublesome and difficult to deal with.

　Yes, while Dr. Mei was analyzing the mysteries of the [Divine Grace Barrier], the Herrscher of Binding was not idle either.

　As she continued to expand the range of the [Divine Grace Barrier], she moved slowly toward the necromancer's territory with steady and firm steps.

　Although the expansion speed of the [Divine Grace Barrier] and the movement pace of the Herrscher were not particularly fast, they could not escape the observation of the latest model of Honkai energy observation system equipped on the cutting-edge military satellite developed and launched by Moth Chaser.

　Getting back to the main point, Dr. Mei has an extremely thorough understanding of the necromancer's style of doing things.

　She understood that if she used the special method the necromancer had left for Alicia and Eden to summon him...

　While the necromancer would certainly arrive to provide assistance as quickly as possible, he might also "unintentionally" cause immeasurable damage to human civilization during his fierce battle with the Herrscher.

　For this reason, even knowing the urgency of the situation, Dr. Mei could only cautiously contact the necromancer through official channels.

Chapter 548 The Necromancer Who Sensed Something Was Wrong

　Keane and Margaret, who are based in Canberra, were shocked upon receiving the urgent notification from the Firemoth.

　They never imagined that less than a year after the last cataclysmic collapse, a new apostle of the gods would descend upon this planet.

　However, as seasoned politicians who have managed to remain in power within the bureaucratic system under the necromancer and have received the supreme blessing of high-ranking vampire transformation from the necromancer, Keane and Margaret's abilities are beyond doubt.

　Shocked as they were, they wouldn't delay what needed to be done.

　Immediately, the two high-ranking vampires used the [communication badge] left to them by the necromancer to quickly convey this information to Moros.

　"call……"

　After listening to Keane and Margaret's report, Moros sighed and slowly closed the spellbook that was open in front of him.

　Just as Dr. May had foreseen, he did not intend to violate the contract he had signed.

　Even if the contract he signed with the Firemoth was just a very ordinary paper agreement, without any magical binding power, it was still the same.

　Whether out of deep affection for Alicia and Eden, or a desire for the valuable spoils that might be obtained after defeating the Herrscher of Binding, the necromancer has already decided to step onto the battlefield and fight against the apostle of the gods who descended with the eleventh Great Collapse.

　Having made up his mind, Moros spoke in a deep voice.

　"Keane, Margaret."

　The necromancer's voice, imbued with unquestionable authority, clearly reached Keane and Margaret's ears through the [Communication Badge], instantly invigorating them.

　"In response to the impending Great Collapse"

　Prepare for a surge in Honkai events. Before I annihilate the Herrscher of Binding, I do not wish for my territory to suffer losses sufficient to threaten next quarter's tax payments.

　Upon hearing this, Keane and Margaret answered in unison without hesitation.

　"Yes, Your Majesty!" *2

　Unaware that the Cocoon of the End was about to observe him through the perspective of the Eleventh Herrscher of Binding, Moros, after severing his interdimensional magical communication with Canberra, did not make many additional preparations. He simply put on a full set of magical equipment and prepared to go and annihilate the newly appeared Apostle of God.

　However, being a proper spellcaster, he was well aware of the importance of intelligence in battle.

　Therefore, the necromancer decided to first travel to the headquarters of the Firemoth on Tasmania Island, hoping to obtain more crucial information about the Eleventh Herrscher from there.

　Although his memories from his past life provided him with a great deal of information about this apostle of God, no one with a normal IQ would formulate a battle plan based solely on memories originating from a virtual game world.

　Then, from the intelligence provided by the Fire Moth, Moros keenly sensed something unusual.

　Dr. Mei did not refuse his request for information about the Herrschers.

　Unlike veteran members of the Moths of Fire Council such as Senators Eugene, Wang, and Vincent, Dr. May was better at considering the bigger picture.

　She wouldn't obstruct intelligence if the necromancer was willing to personally go to the battlefield.

　As for whether the information provided by the Fire-Chasing Moth was accurate, Moros had few doubts.

　With information provided from different perspectives by Congressman William, Alicia, and Eden as a reference, a little verification is all it takes to avoid falling into a trap.

　That Herrscher's route was quite bizarre...