Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　After hesitating for a moment, he finally decided to tell his beloved in his arms this cruel truth.

　Realizing the deeper meaning behind the necromancer's words, Mebius felt a sense of foreboding.

　"what happened?"

　With a sigh, Moros's expression became unusually solemn.

　"The next great collapse will be the final judgment."

　Upon hearing this, Mebius's pink-green gradient snake eyes instantly shrank to a straight line.

　She suddenly raised her head, looked directly into Moros's eyes, and her voice trembled slightly.

　"What did you say? The next Great Collapse... will be the Final Judgment?"

　Having spent so much time with Moros and accepted his advances, Mebius was well aware of the ultimate outcome of the Collapse Trial.

　That was the end, the end of civilization.

　The necromancer nodded somewhat heavily, his gaze deep and complex.

　Even now, he doesn't have enough confidence to face the Herrscher of the End, and the fearsome Cocoon of the End.

Chapter 659 Divergence Point and Companionship

　Unlike the predetermined historical trajectory of the original world, on this blue planet where Moros was born, the process of the Honkai Trial has deviated significantly from what it should have been.

　The existence of a demigod-level necromancer is like an irresistible torrent, washing away and reshaping too many established things.

　Putting everything else aside, the extraordinary intimacy between him and the Herrscher of Origin alone is enough to ensure that Alicia will never repeat her mistakes in the original world and make the same choice.

　Having spent a long time with Moros, the Pink Fairy has gained a very thorough understanding of his personality.

　She had no doubt that without her companionship and influence, the necromancer would never have stood up for the survival of human civilization and put himself in danger.

　Even more so, if human civilization were to infringe upon his interests, Moros might not hesitate to intervene personally, using his power and will to meddle.

　Such an action will undoubtedly unleash an unprecedented disaster, causing widespread suffering and devastation.

　After delving into the educational magical texts treasured by the Magic Guild, Alicia gained a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the necromancer profession.

　She was acutely aware that this profession was by no means benevolent to ordinary people.

　The real and brutal cases in the world of Ashan serve as the most bloody lessons, vividly revealing the devastating disasters that can occur when necromancers lose their balance.

　These cases made Alicia realize the horrific things that necromancers might do without her and Eden's presence.

　Therefore, even for the sake of the continuation of human civilization as a whole, Alicia must stand firmly by Moros's side, becoming the warmth and light in his humanity, serving as a guide and constraint for his actions, to prevent him from going to extremes and becoming the terminator of human civilization.

　Moreover, due to Sakura's resurrection, the atmosphere within the Fusion Warriors unit is more harmonious compared to the same period in the original world.

　Although many Fusion Warriors had reservations about Dr. May and the Firemoth's ruthless actions during the Twelfth Great Honkai Impact, they were now able to accept the Firemoth's orders, now that Sakura had been reborn.

　In this situation, Alicia naturally could not choose to sacrifice herself to reunite the power of the Fire-Chasing Moths as she did in the original world.

　Without the Pink Fairy's final banquet, the next Herrscher to descend upon this planet will inevitably be the fourteenth Herrscher of the original world, the Herrscher of the End.

　On this planet, the situation is even more dire and desperate than in our own world.

　Because of the extraordinary power that Moros displayed in the previous battles against the Herrschers, it attracted the attention of the deity who granted the power of the Herrscher of the End, and who is also the highest executor of the Honkai Judgment—the Cocoon of the End.

　According to Aponia's prediction, when the shadow of the final judgment looms over the earth, the Cocoon of the End will not only cast its all-seeing gaze upon all things, but will also pour its power into delving into the true essence and strength of the necromancers.

　At that time, Moros will have to face a real trial that will determine his life or death.

　The necromancer would certainly not easily reveal these heavy and hidden truths to Mebius.

　However, even the limited information he revealed to Mebius about the Herrscher of the End, and the precious information he and Velvet unearthed from the Moon Temple about an ancient civilization that had long since fallen under the Herrscher of the End, were enough for Mebius to experience the terrifying and threatening nature of the Herrscher of the End.

　This is why Mebius reacted so strongly when he learned that the next Great Collapse would be the Final Judgment.

　Ignorance breeds fearlessness, while knowledge breeds deep fear.

　It was precisely because he knew so much information in such great detail that Möbius was able to experience the heavy oppression and endless terror brought about by the final judgment.

　She gripped Moros's hand tightly, her nails digging unconsciously into his palm, as if trying to imprint this unacceptable fact deep into her heart.

　"Are we... really powerless to change any of this?"

　Mebius's voice was filled with an undisguised resentment and helplessness.

　Gently stroking her long hair, Moros's eyes were filled with determination and comfort.

　“No, Möbius, I don’t want to put you in despair. I’m telling you that time is of the essence so that you can have a clearer understanding of the current situation.”

　He gazed intently into Möbius's snake-like eyes, a gradient of pink and green, filled with complex emotions, his tone unusually serious and sincere.

　"Trust me, I will protect you."

　After solemnly making the promise, Moros involuntarily tightened his embrace, pressing the alluring body of Mebius, who was in a mature and elegant posture, even closer to him.

　"Well, I believe you."

　After calming Möbius down, Moros did not rush to leave the comprehensive research institute he had meticulously built for Möbius.

　He knew that at this crucial moment, Mebius needed his company and support.

　Even if he just sits here quietly and does nothing, he can bring Möbius great comfort and strength.

　After all, his presence was her strongest support.

　While Moros spent time with Möbius at the comprehensive research institute in Queensland, Dr. May made a crucial decision at the Moth of Fire headquarters in Tasmania.

　May decided to approve Mebius's previous request and entrust her with the black box that sealed the Twelfth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Erosion, for in-depth research.

　Behind this decision lie multiple complex considerations.

　On one hand, Rin, who has now become a Herrscher, is stubbornly resisting Dr. Mei's modifications, which is delaying the forging process of the Twelfth Divine Key.

　On the other hand, Sakura's actions also prompted Dr. Mei to make this decision.

　Not long ago, Sakura secretly sneaked into the headquarters' confidential archives room, intending to obtain information about the location of the black box.

　Fortunately, Dr. Mei was alert and promptly blocked Sakura's access, averting a potential information leak crisis.

　However, this incident also made Dr. Mei realize that Sakura's patience and restraint were nearing their limit, and that continuing to delay would only make the situation worse.

　Therefore, handing over the black box, a resource that is currently difficult to use directly, to Möbius for research became a practical and wise choice.

　Dr. May was well aware of the close relationship between Möbius and Moloss.

　This move will undoubtedly send a friendly signal to necromancers and help mend the rifts caused by the unfortunate death of Congressman William.

　In addition, Dr. May on Möbius

　They have great confidence in their research capabilities.

　She believed that with Mebius's research capabilities, they might actually be able to unearth something of value from the black box that sealed the Twelfth Herrscher.

Chapter 660 Mei's Decision and Ying's Interception

　Unlike the previous Moth Chasing Council, the Moth Chasing under Dr. May's leadership is undeniably more efficient.

　After she made her decision, a transport plane carrying the black box quickly took off from the Moth of Fire headquarters airport and sped toward the research institute where Mebius was located.

　This transport aircraft is powered by a state-of-the-art Honkai energy engine, and its performance far surpasses that of any other active transport aircraft on Earth.

　In addition to carrying the important item, the black box containing the Twelfth Herrscher, the aircraft also carried two Heroic-class Fusion Warriors—Kevin and Hua.

　Dr. Mei has a deep understanding of Sakura, and she knows that Sakura has difficulty making rational judgments based on the big picture when it comes to issues involving Rin.

　According to Dr. Mei's prediction, Sakura is very likely to choose extreme measures, such as hijacking a transport plane, in order to seize the black box.

　Dr. Mei had already made preparations for this.

　She specifically arranged for Kevin and Hua, two powerful fusion warriors, to accompany her, in order to deal with any possible emergencies, ensure the safety of the transport plane, and prevent any interference actions that Sakura might take.

　The development of events did not exceed Dr. Mei's expectations.

　Upon learning that the black box containing the Twelfth Herrscher was about to be transferred, Sakura made a decision to stop the transfer.

　As the most hidden and sharpest blade of the Fire-Chasing Moth, Sakura knows all too well the terror of the necromancer.

　She really didn't think she could infiltrate Mebius's research institute and steal the black box that sealed the bell.

　As for giving up Ling, that was something she couldn't tolerate emotionally or in terms of will.

　Therefore, there is only one path that Sakura can take—

　During the transfer, they intercepted the transport plane, retrieved the black box, and rescued the imprisoned Bell.

　Beneath the vast skies of Victoria, the once bustling and prosperous city has now faded into a desolate wasteland. The devastation caused by the Honkai energy fission bombs has rendered the place lifeless and barren.

　However, within this desolate and vast ruin, a thrilling interception battle is quietly unfolding.

　The sunlight stubbornly pierced through the thick, oppressive clouds, casting dappled patterns on the ruins of Melbourne's urban area, bringing a barely perceptible touch of life to this silent land.

　Sakura, the fusion warrior infused with the genes of the [Yaksha], moved nimbly through the ruins, her gaze fixed on the transport plane that appeared on the city skyline—

　It contained the black box that sealed the Twelfth Herrscher, which was her sole objective in this mission.

　Controlling the surging Honkai energy, Sakura, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, rapidly approached the transport plane at an astonishing speed.

　When her iconic figure suddenly appeared on the transport plane's radar system display, the crew was horrified to discover that this renowned Heroic-class Fusion Warrior, who was highly regarded in the Firemoth organization, had silently blocked their path.

　Given Sakura's formidable reputation within the Fire Moth organization, it was perfectly normal for her to be recognized at a glance.

　Getting back to the main point, just as Sakura gripped the hilt of her ice-blue katana, [Frosty Prison], poised to deliver a fatal blow to the transport plane in order to rescue her imprisoned sister, Kevin, who was resting and recuperating inside the transport plane, keenly sensed the unease permeating the air.

　Unfortunately, by the time he realized all this, it was too late.

　The moment he sensed the anomaly, Sakura's Frosty Prison Ice Sky had already broken free of its sheath.

　The icy blue slash, formed entirely from Honkai energy, carried a chilling aura capable of freezing everything and Sakura's unwavering will. It transformed into a silver lightning bolt and roared toward the transport plane with overwhelming force.

　Upon noticing the deadly attack hurtling toward the transport plane, Kevin's eyes instantly sharpened like knives.

　"Sakura, stop!"

　His voice echoed in the air, carrying an unquestionable authority and deep concern.

　With a flash, Kevin appeared above the transport plane almost simultaneously with Sakura's attack, like a ghost.

　With a wave of his hands, a powerful surge of Honkai energy erupted from his body, forming an indestructible ice barrier.

　Sakura's slash collided violently with Kevin's barrier in mid-air, unleashing dazzling sparks and a powerful shockwave.

　The shockwave was so powerful that it tore apart the surrounding air, as if even the heavens and earth were shaken by this force.

　Even the ruins on the ground, which had long been destroyed beyond recognition by the Honkai energy fission bombs, were swept up by this force, turning into a raging storm that carried endless destruction and annihilation, sweeping across this desolate land.

　In this sudden and fierce clash, the aftershocks of Sakura and Kevin's battle continued to reverberate, seemingly obscuring even time itself.

　The flow of things is distorted by this astonishing force.

　A hint of resentment flashed in Sakura's pale purple eyes, but more so, it was her worry for Rin.

　She knew she couldn't fall here. For Rin's sake, she had to keep fighting, even if her opponents were her former comrades-in-arms.

　"Kevin, get out of the way! I can't just stand by and watch Bell get taken away!"

　Sakura's voice was filled with unwavering determination as she gathered her Honkai energy once more, preparing to launch an even more ferocious second attack.

　However, Kevin did not back down.

　His eyes revealed complex and indescribable emotions, including understanding of Ying's situation and dedication to the task Mei had entrusted to him.

　“Sakura, calm down. We’re all trying to resolve Rin’s situation, but this can’t be achieved through violence. Mei has her own plan, and we have to trust her.”

　Kevin's words carried a hint of sincerity and persuasion, attempting to calm Sakura's anger.

　However, Sakura's mind was made up. She said no more and simply swung [Frosty Prison] once more.

　This time, she chose a more sophisticated attack method, attempting to bypass Kevin's barrier and strike the transport plane itself directly.

　But Kevin was clearly no pushover either, and he quickly adjusted his tactics.

　Under his control, the Honkai energy transformed into flexible and ever-changing ice walls, skillfully blocking Sakura's every fierce attack.

　The battle in the sky intensified, with the two figures intertwining above the ruins. The light of Honkai energy and the roar of shockwaves created a breathtaking scene.

　Standing on one side of the transport plane's open hatch, Hua's gaze lingered between the two fusion warriors.

　From Hua's perspective, the clash between Sakura and Kevin was like a dance that was both dazzling and cruel, with the light of Honkai energy weaving together breathtaking and magnificent scenes above the city ruins.

　Hua knew that Ying's actions were purely driven by strong personal emotions, and from the perspective of upholding human civilization, this was undoubtedly an extreme act of willfulness and irresponsibility.

　But Sakura's deep love and protectiveness for her younger sister made it impossible for her to completely blame her.