Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Without the control of the "Herrscher of Restraint," the metal chains that had tightly bound the incarnation of death vanished as if they had lost their life, naturally dissipating into nothingness.

Chapter 562 The Necromancer's Tacit Approval

　Standing atop the terrifying dragon head of the incarnation of death, Moros, after canceling the maintenance of the [Flight Magic], had a slight thought.

　The next moment, a force field hand formed from pure magical energy appeared out of thin air, precisely targeting...

　He firmly grasped the Herrscher core that was floating in the void in front of him in his palm.

　They've been targeted by the Cocoon of the End...

　With a sigh in his heart, Moros carefully put away the Herrscher core that was being held tightly by the Hand of the Force.

　The necromancer was actually somewhat prepared for the gaze of the Cocoon of the End.

　After all, given the power system he possesses, which is completely different from the civilizations built by intelligent beings throughout the ages on this planet, it would be truly incredible if he failed to attract the attention of the Cocoon of the End.

　However, even Moros himself had not expected that the powerful being hidden on the far side of the moon would so quickly cast his gaze upon him.

　In his estimation, all of this seemed to have happened too quickly.

　Necromancers have a clear and accurate understanding of their own power.

　A mere demigod is no different from an ant in the face of a being as close as a star god as the Cocoon of the End.

　Was it the act of seizing control of the theater that caught His attention...?

　As a demigod-level necromancer who has undergone four leaps in life level, Moros's mental processing speed is beyond doubt.

　After reviewing and analyzing his actions over the past twenty years, he quickly identified the key factor that had attracted the attention of the Cocoon of the End.

　If only I had known this earlier...

　Shaking his head to put his regret behind him, Moros stomped on the Death Dragon beneath his feet, signaling it to fly higher.

　Since it has already happened, there's no use in regretting it.

　Instead of dwelling on regrets about past choices, it's better to channel that energy into more urgent and meaningful matters.

　For example, try to get those stranded Charon-class light frigates back into the demiplane intact.

　Thanks to the ample damage tolerance reserved by Velvi when designing this warship, as well as the enhancement of his own expert-level [War Machine Science], none of the 120 Charon-class light frigates suffered a secondary explosion due to the impact during the fall.

　However, even so, with the Charon-class light frigate's massive mass of over 100,000 tons, it seems impossible for it to survive a free fall from a height of one or two thousand meters unscathed.

　Moreover, during the fall, the warships' greatest protective measure—the Honkai energy shields—had automatically shut down due to the shutdown of the shipborne Honkai energy reactors.

　With only a thin layer of Honkai Energy-Reinforced Alloy armor protecting them, these warships were able to maintain the relative integrity of their main structure. This is undoubtedly the best interpretation of Velvey's exquisite design philosophy, and at the same time, it fully proves the reliability of [War Machine Science].

　Even so, expecting these severely damaged warships to fly into the sky on their own and return to the demiplane through the demiplane portal is an unrealistic fantasy.

　However, Moros was, after all, a demigod-level necromancer with extraordinary spellcasting abilities.

　Without rushing things or needing to tow all the warships back to the demiplane at once, he was fully capable of safely bringing these behemoths back to the Blacksmith Shop, where they could be repaired to their original condition.

　It is obvious that with the eleventh Herrscher of Binding already fallen and the eleventh Great Collapse coming to an end, he does not have such an urgent need.

　That being the case...

　"Sigh, let's take it slow..."

　With a soft sigh, Moros had already made up his mind.

　He planned to deal with these warships one by one and bring them back to the demiplane.

　Of course, before that, the necromancer knew he had an important task to complete—

　He let Alicia and the other three people he cared about know that he was safe.

　Just as Moros ended his remote magical communication with Mebius and was about to cast a spell to open a passage to the demiplane, a [Communication Badge] inlaid with Senator William's mark suddenly flashed, interrupting his actions.

　After carefully listening to and understanding Dr. May's wishes as conveyed by Congressman William, the necromancer fell into deep thought.

　He needs to carefully weigh the pros and cons of the idea that the Firemoth intends to launch an offensive against the remaining forces of the vampire clan and attempt to completely annex them.

　By joining forces with the Firemoth and tacitly approving Dr. May's plan, he could undoubtedly gain considerable resources in the short term, and might even be able to use this opportunity to strengthen their power and create some restraint on the Cocoon of the End.

　But this also means he will have to give up his protection of the vampire clan.

　This is a heavy price to pay.

　In the short term, there may not be any major problems.

　However, if the breathing space that human civilization gains as a result is extended indefinitely, it may eventually trigger a series of chain reactions, causing it to fall into a predicament and suffer the consequences of its own actions.

　Although the necromancer accepted Dr. May's invitation to play the role of a "hero" against the Herald of Binding, this does not mean that he has already joined forces with the Firemoth.

　The necromancer never forgot that he and the Firemoth were never like-minded partners.

　There is an insurmountable gap between their goals and ideals; it is a fundamental difference that cannot be ignored or reconciled.

　However, given that this planet has just experienced the eleventh Honkai trial, the final judgment—the arrival of the Herrscher of the End—is not many years away.

　At this critical juncture, Dr. Mei's proposal is particularly worthy of consideration.

　So, after fully considering all the pros and cons, the necromancer made a decision.

　“William, tell Dr. May that I am willing to accept her offer.”

　Moros's voice came through the [Communication Badge], carrying an undeniable resolve.

　"But I have two conditions: first, she must provide sufficient resources; second, she must guarantee that Alicia and Eden will not be put in danger in any future actions."

　Upon hearing this, Congressman William was taken aback.

　He couldn't understand why the lord he served would choose to abandon the vampire clan he had been supporting.

　However, he also understood that this was a decision made by Moros after careful consideration, and it was not something that he, as a mere spokesperson, could easily question or change.

　Therefore, he quickly relayed the message to Dr. May, who, after a brief silence, readily accepted the necromancer's terms.

　In Dr. May's view, although it was indeed regrettable to abandon Alicia and Eden's fighting power, given the powerful deterrent effect of the necromancer, it was unlikely that the Fire Moth would put them in an extremely dangerous situation.

　Given this, offering such terms in exchange for the necromancer's tacit approval and support naturally becomes a wise and feasible choice.

Chapter 563 Post-War Trivial Matters

　Having obtained the necromancer's tacit approval, the Fire Moth no longer had any scruples about its actions.

　Given Dr. May's cautious nature, she might harbor some doubts about Morros's credibility.

　But Dr. May never questioned his deep affection for Alicia and Eden.

　As a fellow emotional person, she could clearly perceive that Moros's feelings for Alicia and Eden were real and profound.

　His repeated requests for protection of Alicia and Eden further confirmed Dr. May's view.

　As long as Alicia and Eden remain with the Firemoth, Dr. May can rest easy.

　Because she was certain that, out of consideration for the feelings of the two people, the necromancer would never break his promise after reaching a formal agreement with her.

　With the necromancer eliminated as the most critical uncertainty, the Moth's military operations against the remaining vampires progressed exceptionally smoothly.

　Under the overwhelming onslaught of the newly developed Honkai energy weapons and fusion warriors, the vampire survivors who had not yet recovered from the chaos caused by the collapse of the ruling system were simply powerless to resist.

　In just two days, the last vampire survivor was successfully captured by the Phase II Fusion Warriors sent by Dr. May and taken to the Möbius Institute in Queensland.

　Möbius has always held a deep interest in vampires, a life form shrouded in mystery and magic.

　In the past, due to the importance of the vampire clan to necromancers and the deterrent effect of the vampire clan's overall strength, this beautiful snake woman found it difficult to do anything that would be very interesting to her with those amusing little mice.

　But now, with the successful conclusion of Operation Moth of Fire, Möbius has finally had a valuable opportunity to conduct in-depth research on this strange life form.

　Therefore, she personally visited Dr. Mei and bluntly expressed her request to study vampires.

　As for why Dr. May readily agreed to Möbius's request, the reason is self-evident.

　With the involvement of Mebius, a scientific giant with a close relationship with Moros, the necromancers will naturally be more cautious due to her intervention, and thus will no longer provoke trouble against the Firemoth for the sake of the vampire clan.

　Moreover, under normal circumstances, Möbius's research results would be shared with Dr. Möbius, so Dr. Möbius naturally had no reason to refuse this win-win cooperation.

　Moros was certainly not unaware of the decline of the vampire race.

　But just as Dr. May predicted.

　On the one hand, out of consideration for Alicia and Eden's feelings, he could not break the agreement he had reached with the Firemoth.

　On the other hand, Mebius's arrival forced the necromancer to reluctantly accept this fait accompli.

　Originally, he also planned to secretly intervene to preserve some remaining strength for the vampire clan, laying the groundwork for when it might be necessary in the future.

　However, since Mebius was already involved, Moros abandoned the idea.

　Compared to Mebius's position and feelings, actions that sow the seeds of future trouble for the moths to fly seem less urgent and necessary.

　"That's rather interesting..."

　Stroking his smooth chin, Moros murmured to himself.

　He was certainly aware of Dr. May and the Moth's intentions, but as he had said before.

　In order to win Mei

　Because of Biuss's favor, he was willing to give up some unimportant plans.

　Setting aside his thoughts on the Fire-Chasing Moths' annihilation of the last remaining bloodline of the vampire race, Moros once again wielded the [Underworld Staff], towing a Charon-class light frigate, deeply mired in the silt of the Caspian Sea, towards the horizon.

　Yes, even though two full days had passed since he began this work, the necromancer still hadn't towed all the Charon-class light frigates that had crashed due to the [Divine Grace Barrier] back to the demiplane.

　This is also something that cannot be done.

　Given the exorbitant price tag of over a hundred million Ashan gold coins for these behemoths, Moros would not easily abandon them unless in an emergency.

　It is obvious that with the eleventh Great Collapse now over, there is no need for him to give up such a huge fortune.

　Getting back to the main point, after successfully towing the Charon-class light frigate into the sky, Moros completely ignored the massive amount of seawater pouring down and began chanting a profound and complex incantation.

　As the incantation continued, the air in front of the necromancer began to distort violently, as if space itself had been suddenly torn apart by an invisible and powerful giant hand, and a spatial rift shimmering with a deep light slowly spread out in the sky.

　Level 5 Adventure Magic: Town Portal!

　Although under normal circumstances, the Town Portal cannot overcome the numerous barriers of the dimensional crystal walls, as a powerful spellcaster of the demigod level and the ruler of the demiplane, Moros still has enough ability to link the portal opened by this spell to the cemetery city in the demiplane.

　He once again swung the [Netherworld Staff] in his hand, pushing the Charon-class light frigate, which had been pulled into the sky, toward the spatial rift that shimmered with a ghostly blue magical light.

　As the 500-meter-long spaceship drew closer, the spatial rift seemed to be activated by an invisible force, beginning to emit increasingly dazzling light and engulfing the Charon-class light frigate entirely.

　The moment the frigate fully entered the spatial rift, Moros's tense nerves finally relaxed.

　He knew that the priceless Charon-class light frigate had been saved.

　The next moment, the necromancer's figure also vanished without a trace in the brilliance of the interdimensional teleportation spell.

　Sending the Charon-class corvette into the demiplane only signifies that half of the restoration work on this warship is complete.

　The other crucial task was to safely unload the undead forces loaded inside the ship and then tow the warship to the [Blacksmith Shop].

　If the undead forces inside the ship are not unloaded and the ship is sent directly to the blacksmith, the warship can still be repaired, and a considerable amount of repair costs can be saved.

　However, the cost is that the undead forces inside the ship will be broken down into basic energy particles, which will be used as materials to repair the warship.

　Such an exchange was unacceptable to Moros.

　It's important to know that in order to defeat that obviously abnormal Eleventh Herrscher, the Herrscher of Binding, he truly pulled out all the stops.

　Currently, there are no undead unit recruitment slots remaining in his two cemetery cities.

　Compared to the wealth that can be obtained by exploiting territory resources, the troop recruitment slots that can only be accumulated over time are undoubtedly more precious and rare.

　Therefore, even though he knew that unloading the undead troops loaded inside the ship would take a lot of time and effort, Moros was willing to wait for the troops to be unloaded.

　After all, he no longer had much time to rebuild an undead army of the same size.

Chapter 564 Losses and Points of Divergence

　Gazing at the only elevator still struggling to operate in the deployment area on the ship's belly, and at the undead troops pouring out from the several gaps in the ship's outer wall torn open by the violent impact with the ground, Moros sighed.

　"Alas, the losses are devastating..."

　Despite losing two elevators used for loading and unloading troops, the unloading progress was not significantly affected.

　It is easy to imagine the devastating losses his undead forces suffered in that breathtaking battle against the "Herrscher of Binding".

　Indeed, thanks to the magical shield formed by the legendary spell [Legion's Protection], Moros was able to calmly deal with the terrifyingly powerful attacks of the Herrscher of Binding controlled by the Cocoon of the End.

　But this doesn't come without a cost.

　The legendary spell 【Legion's Protection】 works by transferring the damage suffered by the caster to the unit that has established a mental link with the caster.