Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Her body had long been weakened by the erosion of Honkai energy.

　If it weren't for Mebius's timely intervention, she might have truly lost support at this crucial moment.

　“We’ll talk about work later. Mei, you’re in this state and you still don’t want to talk to your little follower? Aren’t you afraid he won’t be able to accept it and will die with you? If he dies, I don’t think that doctor can complete the [Stigmata Project].

　As one of the few mentors in the scientific community, Möbius witnessed Möbius's growth from a naive high school student into the top scientist he is today.

　Now, facing the brutal challenge of the Honkai, humanity has lost almost everything. Their homes have been reduced to ruins. Only Mei, the pillar of strength, can inspire the remaining humans to continue fighting against the Honkai to the very end.

　Under these circumstances, one can imagine the pressure Mei was under.

　Are you talking about Kevin?

　Dr. Mei's voice trembled slightly.

　"Besides him, who else would follow someone as absolutely rational as you around every day?"

　When Kevin was mentioned, May

　Her tense nerves seemed to ease a little, and she responded with a smile.

　"Unless there are special circumstances, I think Kevin will indeed do as you say."

　After a brief pause, Mei continued speaking after confirming that no one was around.

　"Dr. Mebius, please, if you ever see Kevin again, please tell him I'm sorry, I..."

　"Stop talking. I don't want to get involved in your business. If you want to apologize, go apologize yourself. Don't bother me."

　Interrupting May, Möbius rejected Dr. May's request without hesitation.

　Although Dr. May never explicitly stated the emotional abyss Kevin might face after her death, as a close friend in the intellectual realm, Möbius had already discerned May's intentions.

　She understood that May was mentally prepared for Kevin to follow her in death, perhaps because he would lose his pillar of support.

　As the executor of the "Stigmata Project," a hero of humanity, and the strongest fighter on the side of the Fire Moth, Dr. May obviously could not let Kevin easily give up his hope of life and follow her in death.

　Therefore, she must have already paved the way for Kevin's future.

　This path will lead him to abandon the idea of ​​following others and continue to fight for the survival of human civilization.

　However, Möbius was unwilling to get involved in Dr. Möbius's arrangement.

　She assisted Mei in perfecting the [Stigmata Project] for two reasons: firstly, to acquire the advanced technology possessed by the Fire Moth; and secondly, because she had a strong interest in this feat of transforming humans into Stigmata beings.

　However, she chose to keep her distance from Dr. May's private affairs and did not want to get involved.

　Unlike the two in their original world, under the influence of the necromancer, the relationship between Mebius and Mei became purer, limited to the exchange and discussion of knowledge.

　In other respects, they did not establish a sufficiently deep emotional bond.

　At least, this relationship wasn't enough for Mebius to be willing to involve the necromancer as well.

　With Möbius's intelligence, he certainly couldn't have failed to see through Dr. Möbius's thoughts.

　She understood that May was trying to use her to bring the necromancer into her still-unclear plan.

　However, Möbius was not interested in this and was unwilling to become a pawn in Dr. Möbius's plan.

　"Really? I understand."

　With a sigh, Dr. Mei silently crossed out the plan about the necromancer in her mind.

　Once her health had improved somewhat, she left Mebius's research institute and began her journey home.

　Earth, Tasmania, headquarters of the Firemoth.

　Drifting up to Dr. Mei, the gray-haired, red-eyed AI girl slowly recounted the results of Dr. Mei's physical examination.

　"Doctor, according to the test data I just obtained, your body can only hold on for another week at most. Is there... anything else you need to do?"

　Although Prometheus 17 is just an artificial intelligence, at this moment, she seemed to understand the human emotion called "sadness".

　Upon hearing the report from the 17th, Mei merely frowned.

　It is obvious that she is not completely unaware of her own physical condition.

　This scientist, who always kept the future of humanity in mind, leaned back in his soft chair, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible emotion and relief.

　"It's worse than I imagined, but not unexpected."

　She then tried to stand up, but even such a simple action required the help of Number Seventeen to complete.

　She led Number Seventeen to an empty incubation chamber, her fingertips gently stroking the cold metal surface of the chamber, her eyes flashing with complex light.

　"Doctor, according to my calculations, doing this will only halve your time again. Is it worth it?"

　Prometheus 17 was Dr. May's most trusted assistant, so of course she knew about Dr. May's plan—

　Using genetic engineering as a medium, a new life carrying the blood of May and Kevin is created as a last resort to prevent Kevin from following her after her death.

Chapter 701 Canberra at the End of Civilization

　Earth, the Australian continent, Canberra.

　Thanks to Moros's personal presence, the political core of this necromancer territory miraculously escaped severe damage during the Twelfth Great Collapse.

　The subsequent series of devastating events were effectively contained to a very low level of casualties thanks to the effective response of the undead forces stationed in the city.

　The Twelfth Great Collapse undoubtedly brought unprecedented catastrophe to human civilization, but on the other hand, the destruction of many cities also prompted the surviving cities to achieve a qualitative leap in their defensive capabilities.

　The logic behind this is not difficult to understand.

　The number of cities that need to be protected has been drastically reduced, allowing for a greater concentration of defensive resources in each surviving city, thus significantly enhancing its defensive capabilities.

　In this era when human civilization is crumbling, Canberra, as a relatively safe haven, naturally became a place of hope for many survivors.

　Faced with this spontaneous influx of refugees into Canberra, the city's bureaucratic system has shown remarkable resilience.

　It revealed the brilliance of humanity.

　They set up recruitment stations on the outskirts of the city and actively recruited workers.

　By providing only one day's rations, a considerable number of human resources can be easily obtained and deployed at will.

　Such a lucrative deal was naturally not something the bureaucrats would want to miss.

　Thanks to the tireless efforts of these refugees, Canberra's markets quickly revitalized and regained their prosperity.

　However, this prosperity has come at the cost of a sharp deterioration in public security in the city's outskirts.

　The bureaucrats, however, seemed indifferent to this.

　After all, they rarely ventured into that area, and even when they did, they were always accompanied by guards.

　It is obvious that unarmed refugees are no match for a fully armed and well-trained private army.

　Given this, the bureaucrats have even less reason to turn refugees away from Canberra.

　Otherwise, who will work hard for them to keep the city running?

　Moreover, when making decisions, these bureaucrats also had to consider the feelings of the two necromancer companions who frequently visited the city—Alicia and Eden.

　Since being expelled from the Firemoth organization, they have been living in a luxurious mansion in the city center, a gift from Moros, and often go to the outskirts of the city to supervise the implementation of refugee relief measures by the officials.

　Having served under the necromancer for a long time, the bureaucrats of Canberra had long been familiar with Moros's temperament and methods.

　They knew all too well that if they disappointed Alicia and Eden, unimaginable and severe consequences would await them.

　With Alicia and Eden's attention on the matter, Canberra's bureaucrats had to handle the refugee issue more cautiously.

　This is another important reason why they set up multiple recruitment sites on the outskirts of the city.

　In this era when human civilization is nearing its end, the value of human resources is far less than it was during the prosperous times of human civilization in the past.

　If it were solely for the value of human resources, those profit-driven bureaucrats would never have undertaken such a large-scale construction project to establish so many recruitment sites.

　Deep down, these bureaucrats harbored resentment towards this.

　Living at the top of the human social pyramid for many years has gradually separated them from refugees in distress, and they no longer regard them as their own kind.

　In their eyes, even using the resources to feed the hunting dogs is far more worthwhile than spending them on the refugees.

　However, they also understood that their current status was entirely dependent on the unparalleled power of the necromancer.

　In this difficult time when civilization is about to come to an end, without the power of necromancers as a backing, their small private armies would be unable to ensure their safety and the stability of their power.

　Therefore, despite their inner complaints, the bureaucrats had no choice but to do their best to deal with all of this.

　Unfortunately, these bureaucrats were completely unaware that in the eyes of the necromancers they served, they were no different from the common people at the bottom of society; they were all pawns that could be manipulated at will.

　If it weren't for Alicia and Eden, he would have already ordered the undead legion stationed in Canberra to wield their swords and completely annihilate all intelligent beings on this land, as a means to increase their soul reserves.

　Getting back to the main point, under the lingering glow of the apocalypse, Moros, at the sincere invitation of Alicia and Eden, temporarily set aside his tedious magical research and strolled with them through the streets of the city.

　With the profound wisdom that the necromancer possessed after four leaps in life level, he was naturally able to see through Alicia and Eden's intentions.

　They hoped that he could experience more of the warmth and beauty of human civilization, so that when the end came, he would generously open the interdimensional portal to the demiplane, leaving a glimmer of hope for the creatures on this land.

　However, Moros's heart was not easily swayed by this tenderness.

　People born from apocalypse and disaster have almost no virtues. Even if they have a peaceful and stable living environment, they are still selfish and disregard the safety of the community, only wanting to pursue their own interests.

　Moros naturally had no desire to accept such humans into his demiplane.

　However, out of his deep affection and care for Alicia and Eden's relationship, Moros was unwilling to shatter their hopes with cold words.

　He chose to remain silent, burying these complex emotions deep in his heart, and continued to stroll with them through the streets of the city, enjoying this rare tranquility and warmth.

　As the setting sun poured down like molten gold, it painted the Canberra sky with a brilliant and profound hue, as if nature's most outstanding painter were generously displaying all their colors and inspiration at this moment.

　Moros, Alicia, and Eden stroll leisurely through this breathtaking scene, each step they take treading on a melody that intertwines history and modernity, as if walking through the river of time, feeling the symphony of the past and the future.

　The necromancer was dressed in a perfectly tailored black mage's robe, its silver runes embroidered in the setting sun.

　It shimmered with a magnificent light under the illumination.

　His left hand gently embraced Alicia's waist, feeling her smooth, silky skin, conveying a tenderness that needed no words.

　His right hand was intertwined with Eden's fingers, forming a promise that needed no words, as if to engrave this deep affection into eternal time, making it the most precious mark in each other's lives.

　Alicia wore a pristine white dress, the hem swaying gently with her light steps, like a newly blooming lily, appearing even more pure and elegant in the afterglow of the setting sun.

　Eden chose a dark brown long dress with a loose and flowing skirt, like the gentlest cloud in the night sky, swaying gently in the wind.

　Her hair swayed gently in the breeze, exuding a goddess-like grace and elegance that inspired longing.

　With Moros and Alicia by her side, her smile became even brighter, as if all her worries and troubles had been melted away by their deep affection, leaving only overflowing happiness and joy.

Chapter 702 Moros's Love

　The afterglow of the setting sun gradually softened, like fine golden threads gently draped over the streets of Canberra, adding a touch of warmth and mystery to the city.

　Moros, Alicia, and Eden continued their leisurely stroll at their unhurried pace.

　The bond between the three is like the warm colors of the twilight—both comforting and profound, seemingly capable of transcending the long river of time and existing eternally.

　Moros's gaze shifted between his two lovers, sometimes gazing affectionately at Alicia's pure and innocent face, and sometimes exchanging a knowing look with Eden.

　He unconsciously slowed his pace, as if wanting to forever etch this rare tranquility and warmth into his heart.

　The pink fairy girl linked arms with Moros, her face beaming with a happy smile, bright and captivating.

　She would occasionally look up at her lover, her azure eyes sparkling with undisguised affection.

　In Alicia's world, Morros and Eden are her strongest support and the most beautiful gifts in her life.

　Their existence made her world more complete and more beautiful.

　Eden walked on the other side of Moros, feeling the warmth and strength that Moros was giving her, her heart filled with gratitude and contentment.

　She knew that in this world on the verge of destruction, being able to spend every moment with Morros and Alicia was her greatest happiness.

　This happiness, like the afterglow of the setting sun, is warm and lasting, illuminating her path forward.

　The three of them walked side by side, occasionally stopping to admire the scenery along the street.

　Pedestrians hurried past, but their world seemed to stand still, leaving only their deep affection and companionship.

　After spending a warm and wonderful day with Alicia and Eden, Morros headed to the research institute located in Queensland.

　Alicia and Eden, these two beautiful women, were the loves of his heart, while Möbius was also an indispensable partner in his life.

　After deciding to give the former ample companionship and care, this necromancer, who was already standing at the end of the path to demigodhood, did not forget to express the same importance and care to another important person.

　As the creator of this magnificent architectural complex, Moros naturally possessed special privileges to freely enter and exit the Möbius Institute.