Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　"—"

　"I see, thank you for your explanation."

　After understanding the deeper meaning behind the low hum, Moros suddenly felt enlightened.

　According to the Cocoon of the End, in the vast and boundless known universe, magic is not the exclusive privilege of necromancers, but a more widespread phenomenon.

　During this time, He had already separated a wisp of consciousness, which traveled across vast distances to explore the vast world beyond the solar system.

　Through the information transmitted back by this wisp of consciousness, magic was regarded by the wise men of the stars as a special form of technology, rather than a mysterious power unique to necromancers.

　Since magic is not a unique phenomenon, the Cocoon of the End has shown remarkable tolerance and patience.

　He preferred to continue observing the development of Moros as an observer rather than taking direct action to capture and study it.

　Of course, the necromancer didn't believe this claim at all.

　But he knew very well that, facing the Cocoon of the End, which had an absolute advantage in strength, he had to appear to believe it completely, even if he was filled with doubt and distrust.

　This is the least we can do to show respect for the power of the Cocoon of the End, which transcends even the stars.

　Moros understood that in this dog-eat-dog world, strength was the only truth that determined everything.

　Whatever the reason, since the Cocoon of the End is now willing to give him some space and freedom, Moros needs to take advantage of this rare leniency to fight for more opportunities for growth and development.

　Thinking of this, a wise glint flashed in the necromancer's eyes.

　He slowly put away the [Netherworld Staff] in his hand, showing an appearance of complete trust in the Cocoon of the End.

　Of course, this was just a superficial disguise he had created.

　In reality, Moros was already on high alert.

　If the Cocoon of the End shows any sign of trouble, he will go all out and reveal all his trump cards in order to seize a chance to escape.

　Seeing the necromancer put away his staff, even though the Cocoon of the End knew that this action was mostly to deceive him, He still felt a sense of satisfaction.

　He emitted another low, rhythmic hum, a sound that seemed to contain a kind of approval and expectation.

　"—"

Chapter 735 The Reason and the Second Herrscher of the End

　With the terrifying power of the Cocoon of the End, comparable to that of a Star God, it was naturally able to see through the hidden vigilance in Moros's heart.

　However, He did not take it to heart.

　He is ultimately under the command of the Imaginary Tree.

　Although He inadvertently noticed the subtle gazes of the two supreme beings, the Imaginary Tree and the Sea of ​​Quanta, upon the necromancer, He was unable to take action against him.

　But based on His backing—the Tree of Imaginary Numbers—the Cocoon of the End doesn't think Moros is worth explaining anything to.

　By ending past plans and ceasing hostility towards the necromancer, He believed that this was enough to demonstrate His sincere attitude of no longer opposing Him.

　As for investment?

　After realizing the special attention that the Imaginary Tree and the Quantum Sea were paying to Moros, the Cocoon of the End became even more cautious and dared not make the slightest rash move.

　Others may not understand, but surely He knows it in His own heart?

　The Tree of Imaginary Numbers and the Sea of ​​Quanta are such sublime existences. If it weren't for their tacit approval, how could I have captured their imperceptible gaze?

　Under these circumstances, how could the Cocoon of the End dare to rashly make an investment in Moros under the close watch of the Imaginary Tree and the Quantum Sea?

　While Moros and the Cocoon of the End waited with their own thoughts, Kevin and Kosmo's trial quietly came to an end.

　However, just by looking at the extremely gloomy faces of the two heroes who had reappeared before his eyes, the necromancer had already discerned the result of their trial.

　"—"

　As the long, echoing sound of the cocoon of the end reverberated like the song of a whale in the deep sea, the scene before the three strongest beings of this era suddenly distorted.

　Vibrant colors have been replaced by the desolate far side of the moon, and the abundant Honkai energy has given way to the harsh cosmic environment.

　It is obvious that Moros, Kevin, and Kosmo have been sent back to the lunar battlefield in the real world by the Cocoon of the End.

　In this situation, it is not difficult to understand the deeper meaning.

　Since the necromancer has already rejected the embrace of the Cocoon of the End

　Having been invited and closely watched by two supreme beings within the Tree Sea system, Cocoon naturally wouldn't try to persuade her to stay any longer.

　As for Kevin and Kosmo?

　Having failed to complete the trial, these two heroic figures had already lost their significance in the eyes of the Cocoon of the End.

　Indeed, both Kevin and Kosmo are powerful demigods.

　But before the cocoon of the end, which is comparable to a star god, they are nothing more than relatively powerful ants.

　Throughout the long history of the Cocoon of the End, it has witnessed far too many beings of this magnitude.

　Unless they can cross the chasm between humans and gods and truly reach the level of power of a star god, even demigods are not worth the Cocoon of the End's excessive attention and effort.

　Getting back to the main point, as Moros and his two companions stepped onto the devastated battlefield on the far side of the moon, a familiar figure instantly caused their pupils to shrink to their limit.

　Right before the three of them, an imaginary passage leading to the strange space where the Cocoon of the End was located suddenly opened.

　From this orange-yellow imaginary passage, a figure that left them speechless floated out leisurely.

　It was the very same Herrscher of the End they had personally ended.

　The face that is exactly the same as Kiana's in the original world, the familiar power of [Time], and the suddenly active Honkai energy all point to the identity of this being the Herrscher of the End.

　I see……

　Gazing at the exquisite yet lifeless face of the Herrscher of the End, Moros instantly understood why the Cocoon of the End hadn't tried to save the life of the first Herrscher of the End to descend.

　It turns out that in the eyes of the Cocoon of the End, the Herrscher of the End is nothing more than a mass-produced product that can be easily replicated.

　Who would willingly endure a fierce attack from an entity of equal power just to have a replica that they can produce in any quantity?

　The brilliant beam of light that the necromancer had previously unleashed, condensed from the power of the Legion, was the result of the combined strength of over a million undead soldiers, all of whom were at least at the professional level.

　That was a terrifying attack that truly reached the level of a Star God.

　Even for the Cocoon of the End, taking such an attack head-on is no easy task.

　If not handled properly, it could actually cause real harm.

　Just as Moros was lost in thought, gaining a deeper understanding of the cold and ruthless logic of the Cocoon of the End, the newly arrived Herrscher of the End seemed oblivious to the tense and frozen atmosphere around him. He simply hovered quietly in mid-air, his eyes vacant and lifeless as he stared in the direction of Earth.

　Why...why is she here?

　Kosmo's deep, questioning voice broke the surrounding silence.

　His gaze darted back and forth between the Herrscher of the End and Moros, clearly searching for an answer.

　However, the necromancer showed no intention of answering this question.

　He simply waved the [Underworld Staff] that had appeared in his hand without him even noticing.

　Under the influence of Moros's magic, a dark blue portal suddenly appeared before him.

　He glanced indifferently at Kevin and Kosmo, then stepped into the portal without a second thought.

　Seeing this, Kevin and Kosmo's expressions turned slightly gloomy.

　But they also understood that the necromancer had no obligation to answer them.

　Especially now that the dust has settled on this battle.

　However, Moros's action had already revealed some subtle and unsettling information.

　Just as Kevin and Kosmo were immersed in thought, trying to decipher the deeper meaning behind the necromancer's actions, the newly arrived Herrscher of the End suddenly made a move.

　She slowly raised her hand, which was covered by a long blue glove, and pointed her fingertips in the direction of the Earth.

　Around her body, Honkai energy began to surge violently, seemingly gathering power for impending destruction.

　What...is she planning to do?

　Kosmo's voice carried a hint of barely concealed terror.

　In fact, he already had some guesses about the Herrscher of the End's actions, but he was unwilling to face the cruel reality.

　Before the trial began, the Cocoon of the End had already informed them of the consequences of failing the trial.

　Now, combined with the information from the Cocoon of the End, the actions of the Herrscher of the End are not hard to predict.

　With his fists clenched, Kevin's eyes revealed unwavering determination and resolve.

　He could not stand idly by and watch human civilization be destroyed. Even if the opponent was the Herrscher of the End, he had to step forward and become the last line of defense to protect humanity.

　We can't let her succeed!

　Kevin's voice was firm and powerful.

　He turned to Kosmo, his eyes gleaming with a fighting spirit.

　"Attack her together! Stop her!"

　Nodding, Kosmo was filled with unease, but he also knew that there was no time to hesitate.

　Having reached a consensus, the two heroes charged headlong into the newly arrived Herrscher of the End.

　They certainly understood that the chances of winning this battle were slim.

　However, for Kevin and Kosmo

　Giving up has never been their choice.

Chapter 736 The Fall of the Rising Sun

　Faced with the fierce attacks of the two demigods, even the Herrscher of the End, controlled by an AI program that can be described as mentally challenged, could not completely ignore their threat.

　Before the necromancer even stepped onto the battlefield, Kevin and Kosmo had already personally experienced the immense pressure brought by the previous Herrscher of the End.

　Therefore, they were able to keenly perceive that, compared to their kind who had perished under the power of the Legion, the newly appeared Herrscher of the End clearly showed signs of being more vulnerable.

　Even so, Kevin and Kosmo still couldn't inflict any real damage on this newly arrived Herrscher of the End.

　Admittedly, this Herrscher of the End's power is far less vast than that of her predecessor, and her use of the power of [Time] appears rather unfamiliar.

　However, her terrifying strength at the demigod level was not fake.

　With this level of strength, even if they fought in a simple and brutal way, Kevin and Kosmo would not be a match for her.

　Moreover, the power contained within the authority of [Time] is something these two heroes cannot contend with.

　Although his understanding of the power of [Time] is still shallow, this newly arrived Herrscher of the End is unable to replicate the previous one's operation, which was comparable to that of a Commander—constructing an alternate world where the flow of time is completely under his control.

　However, she could easily control the scope of her powers, which was merely to reproduce the powers wielded by the twelve Herrschers who had descended to Earth in the long river of time, and to trace back the trajectory of her own time.

　Faced with such a terrifying being who possesses twelve Herrscher powers and who completely ignores any damage he suffers unless killed in one blow, Kevin and Kosmo have no chance of winning even if they risk their lives.

　Reality is not a fictional story.

　There is no miracle that can be turned around by shouting about friendship, bonds, the future, or anything like that.

　The gap in strength is absolute.

　Even with their combined efforts, Kevin and Kosmo could not inflict the slightest real damage on the newly arrived Herrscher of the End.

　Moreover, for them at this moment, even evacuating the battlefield has become an unattainable dream.

　Kevin and Kosmo did fail to pass the trials set by the Herrscher of the End, but because they had fought alongside the necromancer to defeat the previous Herrscher of the End, they were no longer considered part of the human civilization that the Herrscher of the End intended to eliminate in the current era.

　This is why the newly arrived Herrscher of the End initially ignored the existence of these two heroes and Moros.

　In her eyes, they were no longer her targets.

　However, this understanding is predicated on the fact that Kevin and Kosmo did not launch an attack on her.

　Once they launch an attack against her, the newly arrived Herrscher of the End will naturally add them to her list of enemies to be eliminated.

　"Kevin, you go quickly, I'll hold her off."

　Realizing that he could not escape the pursuit of the Herrscher of the End, Kosmo, who had already taken on a demonic form, resolutely offered to cover the rear.

　He knew that if this delay continued, they would both perish on this silent and cold lunar battlefield.

　But if he were to cover the rear, Kevin might be able to return to Earth alive.

　"Kosmo, I am your captain. This responsibility should be taken by me. You retreat..."

　Kevin understood, of course, that Kosmo's proposal was feasible.