Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Only if one of them stops the Herrscher of the End's advance can the other have a chance to escape safely.

　However, as the supreme commander of the Flame Moth Fusion Warriors, Kevin felt it was his responsibility to step forward at this moment and fulfill his duty to cover the rear.

　"Captain, I appreciate your kind intentions, but this time the situation is different."

　The hands, transformed into claws, tore apart the Honkai energy rays projected by the Herrscher of the End, and Kosmo's eyes flashed with unwavering determination.

　"We both know perfectly well that returning to Earth is not just about prolonging our lives, but also about the unfinished cause and the future of human civilization. Compared to me, who is about to spiral out of control, you are more suited to be the pioneer who leads humanity into the next era."

　The genes of Vishnu endowed Kosmo with astonishing power. Now that this potential has been fully unleashed, he even possesses the formidable combat strength to confront the Herrscher of the End head-on.

　But how could such power not come at a heavy price?

　As the battle continued, Kos could clearly feel his sanity gradually crumbling, and the wildness of the Vishnu gene was about to completely take control of his body.

　In this situation, having him hold off the Herrscher of the End and buy Kevin a chance to survive is undoubtedly the most rational choice.

　Looking at his comrade-in-arms, who resembled a demon, Kevin felt a mix of emotions.

　He knew that Kosmo was right. As the captain, he should consider the bigger picture, but abandoning Kosmo and escaping alone was unacceptable to him.

　"Kosmo, we can't..."

　There's no time to hesitate, Kevin.

　Kosmo interrupted him, his voice revealing an unyielding resolve.

　"Live on, carrying my share."

　Before he could finish speaking, Kosmo, now in demon form, suddenly swung his massive tail blade, the powerful force sending Kevin flying away from the battlefield.

　Then, he turned around, his eyes, burning with an indomitable flame, staring directly at the Herrscher of the End.

　"Now, only we're left..."

　Muttering to himself, Kosmo completely gave up resisting the wildness hidden within the Vishnu gene, surrendering everything to his most primal instincts.

　"Roar!!!"

　With a deafening roar, Kosmos underwent a complete transformation, becoming a monstrous Honkai beast devoid of reason and driven only by its fighting instincts, launching a final charge against the Herrscher of the End.

　"Do not!!!"

　As Kevin watched helplessly as Kosmo charged fearlessly toward the Herrscher of the End, his heart was gripped by an overwhelming sense of powerlessness and sorrow.

　However, amidst this torrent of emotions, Kevin maintained a rare and admirable level of rationality.

　He knew that if he impulsively returned to the battlefield at this moment, it would not only be of no use, but would also betray Kosmo's sacrifice.

　So the white-haired soldier gritted his teeth and used all his strength to pull his gaze away from the horrific battlefield.

　At that moment, Kevin realized that the Fire Moths had exhausted their last fighting strength, and their civilization was about to be destroyed.

　sorry……

　With a lingering glance at the distant battlefield, Kevin vigorously flapped his newly grown bat wings in his [Karma] form and flew swiftly towards the direction of New Atlas.

　At the same moment that Kosmo lunged at the Herrscher of the End, on the Ark ship that had just crossed Phobos's orbit, the colors belonging to Kosmo in Gretchen's painting were gradually fading away until they disappeared completely, leaving only the lonely figure of the blue-haired girl on the canvas.

　Clutching the painting tightly, the girl's tears fell like broken beads, soaking the artwork and gradually blurring the image of Gretchen in the painting.

　"Kosmo..."

Chapter 737 The Aftermath of the Final Battle

　Moros could not possibly be unaware of the fierce battle that erupted between the Herrscher of the End, Kevin, and Kosmo after he left.

　With his terrifying strength, which was only one step away from the limit of demigod, and the "brief" distance of just over 5,000 kilometers between the landing point of the teleportation portal—the Charon-class light frigate carrying Alicia, Eden, Velvi, and Mebius on the front of the moon—and the final battlefield, it was impossible to hinder his exceptionally sharp perception enhanced by various constant auxiliary spells.

　However, the necromancer had no time to pay attention to the battle between the Herrscher of the End and the two heroes.

　Now, all his attention is focused on the four girls he truly loves in front of him.

　"That's how it is, Ellie, Eden. I'm sorry, I really did my best."

　Moros had no intention of hiding anything from his four beloved women: Alicia, Eden, Vilvie, and Mebius.

　He recounted to them, without reservation, the thrilling experience of fighting alongside Kevin and others to defeat the Herrscher of the End, the strange and difficult journey they faced when confronting the Cocoon of the End, and the details of his return to reality from that incredible journey and finally standing before them again.

　After listening to Moros's account, complex emotions flickered in Vilvi's pink eyes.

　Her hands were gently folded in front of her chest, her eyes showing both joy at Moros's safe return and heartache and respect for that arduous battle.

　"Moros, we're just glad you're safe. We were only worried about your safety. No matter what happens, you'll always be our hero."

　Eden gently took Moros's hand, her voice soft yet firm.

　“You have done more than we imagined, Moros. To return safely from such a powerful enemy is already the greatest victory.”

　Alicia's reaction was tinged with a mix of playfulness and relief.

　She blinked, a rather forced smile appearing on her lips.

　"Oh dear, it seems our necromancer not only displayed unparalleled bravery on the battlefield, but also experienced a wondrous adventure that touched the very depths of the soul! But most importantly, you returned to us safely, bringing with you so many captivating stories."

　Despite their playful banter and expressions of relief, both Morros and the others, including Vervie, could keenly sense the subtle sadness hidden beneath the Pink Fairy's witty words.

　God's daughter loves mankind.

　This deep affection inevitably stirred up ripples in her heart when she learned that human civilization in this era was about to come to an end.

　However, Alicia also understood that her lover had truly done his best, and she could not ask him for anything more.

　Although Moros downplayed the battle with the Herrscher of the End

　It was merely difficult; it did not pose a real threat to his life, and he never had a direct confrontation with the mysterious and unpredictable cocoon of the end behind the collapse.

　But Miss Pink Fairy knew that these were just words that Moros deliberately downplayed in order to protect them.

　In reality, the dangers and hardships of that battle far exceeded their imagination and their capacity to endure.

　With a soft sigh, she moved lightly to Moros's side.

　Meeting the necromancer's gaze, Alicia stretched out her slender fingers and gently stroked his cheek.

　Every subtle movement of hers was like a gentle rain nourishing the heart, containing endless tenderness and deep care.

　"Moros, I know you've sacrificed so much for us. Your courage and perseverance are deeply etched in our hearts..."

　Mebius, who stood quietly to the side, still wore her signature indifference on her face, but her pink-green serpentine eyes inadvertently revealed a subtle and gentle radiance, like the first rays of dawn, warm and delicate.

　She coughed softly, a sound so gentle that it broke the slightly heavy and oppressive atmosphere around her.

　"Alright, now that Moros has returned safely and brought us such crucial information, we should plan our next move carefully..."

　Mebius's words, though concise, incisively pointed out their current core task.

　Having understood her meaning, Alicia, Velvi, and Eden all turned their inquiring gazes to Moros, hoping that he could guide them forward.

　Facing the eager gazes of the four beautiful girls he deeply loved, the necromancer took a deep breath and slowly spoke.

　"Recover the troops, we must return to the demiplane as soon as possible..."

　Having personally ended the life of a Herrscher of the End, he knew that with the Herrscher of the End's demigod-level strength, defeating Kevin and Kosmo was only a matter of time.

　This window of opportunity was far too short for him.

　In this fleeting time, he simply could not complete the full evacuation of his vast territory on Earth.

　Therefore, given such a pressing situation, the choices he could make were obvious.

　Gather the undead forces and fleets that survived this brutal battle, and lead them to a safe demiplane, where they can quietly await the end of the world's storm to subside.

　“We’ll listen to you, Moros.”

　After a brief eye contact with the other three girls, Virvi stated their position on their behalf.

　Feeling the unwavering support and trust of the four girls, Moros felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

　He gazed at them with deep affection, his voice filled with boundless emotion.

　"Thank you all. Having you by my side is my greatest fortune."

　Just as the last batch of undead troops and fleet safely retreated to the demiplane through the interdimensional teleportation channel opened by the level 5 adventure magic [Town Portal], Moros seemed to sense something and suddenly turned his head to look into the distant distance.

　"Moros, what's wrong?"

　A hint of confusion and curiosity flickered in Eden's dazzling golden eyes.

　"The battle is over, and the Herrscher of the End is about to fulfill the will of the god she serves."

　Eden was well aware of the thrilling battle between the Kos Demon and the Herrscher of the End on the battlefield of the End.

　Despite feeling deep sympathy and pity for the boy with green hair and orange eyes, she did not ask Moros for any help.

　Eden was well aware of the relationship between the necromancer and the fire-chasing moth, and she wouldn't bring herself to say something that would put her lover in a difficult position.

　Moreover, after hearing the latter part of Moros's words, Eden's mind was completely occupied by another, more urgent piece of news.

　She knew the profound meaning hidden behind Mauros's words—

　The Herrscher of the End, the being that symbolizes destruction and end, is about to begin her destiny—the destruction of the world.

Chapter 738 Before the Apocalypse

　Time moves forward.

　After entering a state of artificial collapse and transforming into the [Karma Demon], Kevin's flight speed far surpassed that of any other spacecraft on Earth.

　In just a few minutes, he arrived at the outer area of ​​New Atlantis.

　This area was once a bustling district where hundreds of members of the Firemoth clan worked and lived.

　But now, this place has become devastated and ruined by the rampage of countless Honkai Beasts.

　On this land, Kevin witnessed firsthand the horrific scenes that resembled hell on earth.

　Without the protection of life support systems, the harsh environment on the far side of the moon quickly claimed the lives of the Moth members who remained in the lunar city.

　Their bodies lay stiff on the ground, their eyes frozen with the terror and despair of their final moments.

　In the fierce battle with the first Herrscher of the End to arrive, all the Honkai reactors in Neo-Atlan were destroyed.

　The blow.

　In order to send the high-speed spacecraft carrying Prometheus 17 into the rift opened by Padophilia at the cost of her life, Dr. May's emergency authorization led the artificial intelligence system managing New Atlantis to divert energy originally used to maintain the life support system to power the electromagnetic catapult system.

　Given the extremely harsh environment on the far side of the moon where New Atlas is located, without the protection of the life support system, the fate of those Firemoth members who had at most undergone enhancement surgery is self-evident.

　The enhancement surgery developed by Mebius can indeed significantly improve the physical fitness of recipients, giving them superhuman strength and endurance.

　However, this surgery is ultimately different from super-transformation surgery and cannot fundamentally change the recipient's life essence.

　Therefore, even with a significant improvement in physical fitness, the members of the Firemoth who underwent enhancement surgery were unable to survive in the harsh cosmic environment.

　Getting back to the point, Kevin's heart became extremely heavy after witnessing this tragic scene.

　He was not completely unaware of the plans that May had devised.

　However, Kevin always believed in May, believing that her plan was the most advantageous option under the current circumstances.

　Even with such a belief in his heart, Kevin inevitably felt a complex mix of emotions after witnessing the tragic consequences of May's plan.

　However, even in the face of such a harsh reality, Kevin's trust in May remained unwavering.

　He trusted May more than he trusted himself.

　"Feel sorry."

　After offering a soft apology to the corpses lying silently ahead, the white-haired warrior quickly composed himself and, following the pre-battle plan devised by Dr. Mei, sped toward the location of one of the core areas of New Atlantis, the location of the teleportation device that connects Earth and the Moon—the Eye of the Abyss.

　Given Dr. Mei's meticulous and thorough personality, how could she not have devised a detailed and comprehensive contingency plan before dispatching the Fusion Warriors to confront the powerful Herrscher of the End?

　Especially given that Dr. May herself held a pessimistic view of the chances of winning this battle, she would naturally be even more prepared for the worst possible outcome.

　Now is the time to put this contingency plan into practice.

　When Kevin arrived at the grand plaza where the Eye of the Abyss was located, he found Hua and Aponia already waiting there.

　"Kevin, you guys..."

　Hua had only uttered half of his sentence when he seemed to suddenly realize something, and the second half of his sentence got stuck in his throat.

　Kevin was a necromancer who went to provide support with Kosmo, but now he has returned alone.

　The implication behind this...

　Did it fail...?