Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　The interior space is spacious and bright, with various advanced experimental equipment and precious books arranged in an orderly manner, showcasing the owner's profound academic background and scientific research strength.

　In the center of the office, a round conference table quietly awaited their arrival.

　This was prepared by Dr. Mei specifically for this meeting.

　Dr. May and Kevin were already seated at the conference table, their expressions solemn, their brows revealing an undisguised seriousness and urgency.

　"Alicia, Eden, you've come."

　Dr. Mei's voice was calm yet powerful.

　She gently waved her hand, gesturing for the two to sit down.

　Alicia and Eden exchanged a glance, though they already knew what was going on.

　He understood their purpose, but maintained his composure and calmness.

　They sat down opposite Dr. May, while Kevin sat beside Dr. May, scrutinizing them with a deep gaze.

　"Dr. May, Mr. Kevin, thank you for your invitation."

　Eden spoke first.

　With a slight upturn of her lips, Dr. May's gaze shifted between the two women before finally settling on Alicia.

　“Alishia, Eden, I know you must be filled with doubts. But please believe me, I invited you here for the sake of the common future of human civilization.”

　Kevin took over the conversation, his voice deep and powerful.

　"The mission of the Firemoths is to protect this world, but as time goes by, we face more and more challenges. You may have heard that Sakura and Rin have both joined the ranks of the necromancers..."

　At this point, Kevin paused deliberately, giving Alicia and Eden some time to process the news.

　Then he continued.

　"So, I think you should be able to understand Dr. Mei's real purpose in bringing you here."

Chapter 682 Farewell Ball

　As the two expected, after a brief opening, Dr. May directly expressed her wish that they could leave the Firemoth.

　At the same time, she also revealed a shocking piece of news: Alicia is the very [Herrscher of Origin] that the predecessor of the Fire Moth had been searching for.

　However, to Dr. May and Kevin's surprise, Eden's reaction to this shocking news was unusually calm.

　Clearly, she already knew about Alicia's Herrscher identity.

　This discovery undoubtedly strengthened Dr. May's resolve to exclude Alicia and Eden from the Fire Moths.

　Eden's concealment of such an important matter from her made Dr. May wonder which side the Firemoth and the necromancer would ultimately side with once they completely broke ties.

　Faced with Dr. May's statement, Alicia and Eden exchanged a glance and expressed their willingness to accept it.

　Having worked together for many years, neither of them wanted to make things too ugly as they were about to part ways.

　Seeing that Alicia and Eden had chosen to compromise, Dr. May did not press the matter further.

　She herself knew that Alicia and Eden compromised because of consideration for the overall situation of human civilization.

　If they are truly driven to the brink and forced to turn to Moros for help, things will only become more complicated.

　Although May is already preparing for a future conflict between Firemoth and the Necromancer, it is undeniable that Firemoth currently does not possess the strength to confront him head-on.

　In this situation, if a necromancer intervenes, the situation will become extremely complicated.

　Therefore, Dr. May accepted Alicia's suggestion to hold a lavish ball as a parting gift.

　The farewell ball quietly opened its magnificent and dazzling prelude in the banquet hall on the deep 13th basement floor of the Moth of Fire headquarters.

　The lights shone like a galaxy, and the music flowed melodiously in the air, creating a warm and reluctant atmosphere that was completely different from the battle atmosphere of the past.

　The fusion warriors changed into their most formal attire and moved through the bustling crowd. Their eyes held both anticipation for the unknown future and nostalgia for the days when they fought side by side.

　Yes, the participants in this farewell ball were not limited to Fusion Warriors, but also included many ordinary members of the Firemoth.

　This is nothing to be surprised about.

　Given Alicia and Eden's extensive and deep social circles within the Firemoth, how could their friends be limited to the circle of Fusion Warriors?

　Especially a certain sweet girl with pink hair.

　She won the hearts of countless people with her sincerity and kindness, and her network of friends truly spans across the globe, reaching every corner of the planet.

　As one of the two leading ladies of the ball, Alicia, dressed in a flawless white dress, was like a holy angel descending from heaven to this grand earthly event.

　The hem of her long dress swayed gently with her steps, like a light, falling feather or a delicate flower just beginning to bloom. The exquisite embroidery on the dress blended perfectly with her innate sweet temperament, making her appear even more extraordinary.

　What's even more eye-catching is that Miss Pink Fairy wears a delicate little veil on her head, which is inlaid with dazzling pink gemstones that shimmer with a dreamlike luster under the light, adding an indescribable romance and mystery to her.

　Eden, on the other hand, made its appearance in a completely different style.

　She chose a simple yet elegant dress, with classic black and red as the main colors. The design cleverly blends simplicity and nobility, showcasing her gentle and graceful temperament while also highlighting her inner resilience and strength.

　Although her beauty and charm were on par with Alicia's, at this ball dedicated to friendship and farewell, Edengan...

　I wish to be the gentlest companion to Alicia.

　She stood quietly to the side, gazing at Alicia with her gentle and encouraging eyes, as if offering her sincerest blessings and support to her dearest friend in her own way.

　The stunning appearance of the two leading ladies undoubtedly added endless highlights and attractions to the ball.

　Their smiles, their temperament, and their charm became the most beautiful sight at the ball.

　As night fell in Tasmania, the farewell dance slowly came to an end.

　In these final moments filled with sorrow and parting, Alicia and Eden each walked toward their cherished friends, bidding each other a heartfelt and sincere farewell.

　"Sister Aili, are you really leaving the Firemoth?"

　Padoflis held tightly to Alicia's slender hand, which was gently wrapped in a white silk glove, her eyes glistening with tears.

　The pink fairy gently patted Padoflis's hand and smiled sweetly.

　"Yes, Paddo, it's time to embark on a new journey. But please believe that wherever I am, my heart will always be with you."

　Upon hearing Alicia's answer, Padofelis's emotional defenses crumbled instantly.

　Tears streamed down their faces uncontrollably, dripping onto their tightly clasped hands.

　"Sister Aili, please take good care of yourself. No matter when, you will always be welcome back."

　Padofelis's voice was choked with emotion, yet it was filled with the most sincere blessings.

　This deep affection stirred up an indescribable bittersweet feeling of reluctance in Alicia's heart.

　She gripped Padofelis's hand tightly, her eyes shining with a gentle yet firm light, as if she wanted to concentrate all her emotions in this moment and remember it forever.

　"Padre, thank you. Your words and tears are my most precious gifts..."

　Miss Pink Fairy's voice was gentle and full of affection; every word was like a sweet spring flowing from the bottom of her heart, nourishing each other's hearts.

　As she spoke, Alicia took out a delicate little ornament from her pocket. It was a pendant inlaid with pink gemstones, which shimmered under the light, echoing the gemstones on her veil, like a dazzling star, radiating a charming glow.

　"Pado, this is a gift I specially chose for you. I hope it can replace me, accompany you, and protect you, just like I have always been by your side."

　Padofelis took the pendant, tears blurring her vision once more.

　“Sister Ellie, we will cherish this. You must also remember that no matter when or where, you are not alone. The entire Moth of Fire will always be your strongest support.”

　Alicia and Padoflis embraced tightly, conveying their reluctance to part and their blessings to each other in a silent language.

　When they finally released their embrace, Alicia turned and walked toward Aponia and Eden, who were gazing tenderly at her, preparing to say her final goodbye.

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Chapter 683 The Necromancer's Reaction

　Time moves forward.

　Just as Dr. May agreed to Alicia's suggestion to hold a farewell ball so that she and Eden could properly say goodbye to their friends working within the Firemoth organization, Moros also sensed the undercurrents within the Firemoth.

　Although the necromancer's intelligence network within the Firemoth was briefly thrown into turmoil and chaos during the Twelfth Great Collapse due to the unfortunate death of his representative, Councilor William, the network quickly returned to normal.

　This situation is actually not difficult to understand.

　A wise bird chooses a tree to roost in, and a wise minister chooses a master to serve.

　Unlike the original world, on this planet, the Firemoth is not the only option for ambitious individuals; the Necromancers are also a force to consider.

　With the covert assistance of those who wanted to make progress, those who were dissatisfied with Dr. May, or those who wanted to play both sides between the two major powers, Moros successfully stabilized the internal communication channels of the Firemoth, which had been out of control due to the death of Senator William.

　Thanks to these information channels, many of the internal dynamics and secrets of the Firemoth are compiled and put on the necromancer's desk.

　However, Moros was usually engrossed in the profound world of magic and did not pay much attention to such worldly information.

　In his eyes, human civilization in this era will eventually be destroyed by the Herrscher of the End. Therefore, it seems that being overly obsessed with intelligence gathering is not very meaningful.

　However, as a demigod-level necromancer, he was still able to discern the unique value contained in these intelligence channels.

　Therefore, in order to avoid omitting certain essentials

　Of paramount importance, Moros left a communication badge for the high-ranking bureaucrats responsible for handling intelligence, allowing them to contact him directly.

　It is obvious that a ball that brings together so many Heroic-level Fusion Warriors is so large and so impressive that it has exceeded the scope of what can be kept strictly secret.

　Therefore, news of this farewell ball quickly spread within the Fire Moth organization.

　And because this ball involved Alicia and Eden, two fusion warriors with ambiguous relationships with the necromancer, the bureaucrats who learned of the ball through the intelligence channels established by the necromancer within the Firemoth dared not be negligent or careless in the slightest.

　They acted swiftly, using the [Communication Badge] to report the situation and the information they had gathered to the necromancer in detail as quickly as possible.

　Upon receiving an urgent report from his subordinates, the necromancer, who was immersed in magical research, had to temporarily put aside his spell experiments and instead focus his attention on this extraordinary farewell ball.

　As a spellcaster who is considered strong even among demigods, when Moros truly devotes himself to investigating the ins and outs of a matter, almost nothing can escape his eyes unless there is an entity of the same or even greater power involved.

　Moreover, he maintains direct magical communication with the Pink Fairy and Eden.

　Therefore, Moros learned that Dr. May had decided to remove Alicia and Eden from the Firemoth organization.

　"Snapped!"

　With a heavy slam on the desk, the necromancer's angry voice, amplified by the [Wraith Jar], echoed clearly in Alicia and Eden's ears.

　"How dare she!"

　After calming his breathing, Moros continued.

　"Rest assured, as your loved one, I will never let you suffer any injustice. I am ready to unleash the Scourge of the Undead upon the entire world, and make those who dare to look down on you pay a bloody price!"

　Moros's words carried a strong sense of bloodshed.

　He is a legitimate necromancer from the Necropolis faction.

　He's only refraining from causing trouble for the Fire-Chasing Moths and human civilization because of Alicia and Eden.

　Now that the Moth Chasing Flames under Dr. Mei's leadership has dared to expel these two women he cherishes from the organization, he naturally no longer needs to have any scruples or constraints.

　Sensing Moros's undisguised anger, Alicia and Eden, on the other side of the [Wraith Jar], exchanged a brief glance and then smiled knowingly at each other.

　This care and protection from their loved ones filled their hearts with warmth and gratitude.

　However, they were all aware of Moros's strength and personality, and would not take his angry words as empty talk.

　If the necromancer were to actually unleash the undead scourge, it would be an unimaginable catastrophe for the entire human civilization.

　At that time, even without the arrival of the Herrscher of the End, human civilization may be destroyed by the blade of the Undead Scourge.

　Therefore, they must dissuade Moros as soon as possible, or at least dissuade him from using force to avenge them.

　They exchanged a glance, and Alicia spoke first.

　"Moros, we understand your anger and are deeply grateful for your affection and care. But please listen to us: if we were to respond with the Scourge of the Dead, not only would innocent people suffer, but we would also lose the friends we cherish among the Moths of Fire."

　Miss Pink Fairy knows Moros all too well.

　She knew all too well that trying to reason with a necromancer was often futile.

　Therefore, from the very beginning, she decided to approach the matter from an emotional perspective, using the deep emotional bond between them to try to touch Moros's heartstrings.

　“Ellie is right, I can feel your anger, but please trust us, we are capable of resolving this small problem ourselves…”

　Picking up where Alicia left off, Eden also offered his advice.

　After being persuaded by Alicia and Eden, Moros gradually calmed down.

　Although he was still angry about Dr. May's decision to remove Alicia and Eden from the Firemoths, he began to understand Alicia and Eden's position and thoughts.

　Dr. May's decision undoubtedly saddened and disappointed them, but they were unwilling to take their anger out on all of human civilization, nor did they want to see innocent people harmed as a result.