Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　He is willing to

　They made necessary compromises and concessions for them, and they always kept the necromancer's position and needs in mind.

　Having come to a profound realization that the quality of a single android's soul is far inferior to that of an ordinary human, Möbius became even more determined to further expand this balloon city suspended in Venus's atmosphere, hoping to accommodate more residents and provide her beloved with a more abundant reserve of souls.

　After that frank conversation with Velvi and Moros, Möbius had fully understood the necromancer's true needs—

　soul.

　So many souls.

　Knowing their loved ones' needs, Möbius and Vervière naturally wouldn't stand idly by.

　Moreover, these actions will not only meet Moros's needs, but will also provide substantial assistance to the advancement of the Venus colony plan.

　Thanks to the exceptional talents of Vilvi and Mebius, the new artificial womb system and the transformation of the balloon city were completed almost simultaneously.

　With the successful completion of the new artificial womb system and the balloon city renovation project, the Venus colony welcomed its second batch of android residents.

　After using his detection spells to meticulously perceive the soul state of this batch of androids, a satisfied smile appeared on Moros's lips.

　He turned around with delight and embraced Vervière and Mebius, who were witnessing this historic moment together.

　"Your hard work has paid off; the quality of the souls of these androids has indeed improved significantly."

　Sensing his joy, both Vervière and Möbius beamed with smiles.

　However, behind that smile, with their keen insight, they still managed to catch the subtle, unspoken meaning in Moros's words.

　The quality of the souls of these androids still failed to reach a level comparable to that of ordinary humans.

Chapter 773 Improvement and Acceptance

　Faced with questions from Velvi and Mebius, Moros hesitated for a moment before choosing to reveal the results of the detection spell to his two beloveds without reservation.

　"According to my magical detection, the soul quality of this batch of androids has reached the level of low-level intelligent beings such as goblins, kobolds, and monstrous beings..."

　Compared to the souls of previous batches of androids, through tireless efforts, Velvet and Mebius have significantly optimized the soul defects of the new batch of androids.

　However, if we take the souls of truly naturally progeny humans as the benchmark, the quality of these artificial humans' souls still shows significant gaps and deficiencies.

　Nevertheless, from the perspective of refining soul crystals alone, this level of soul quality has already reached an acceptable standard.

　After listening to the necromancer's account, Velvi and Mebius exchanged a silent glance, their eyes reflecting a faint sense of disappointment.

　They have done everything in their power and reached the pinnacle of current technology.

　Even so, the problem of the quality of the android's soul has only been improved to a limited extent and is far from being fundamentally solved.

　On the path of scientific research, which is full of unknowns and challenges, it is not uncommon for even geniuses as talented as them to encounter such bottlenecks and difficulties.

　However, when faced with this moment in person, an indescribable sense of loss inevitably welled up in my heart.

　Sensing the fleeting look of disappointment in Vervie and Mebius's eyes, Moros offered a gentle, comforting word in a tender tone.

　“Darling, although the result this time did not entirely meet our expectations, it does not mean that your efforts were in vain.”

　As he spoke, he instantly cast a spell, projecting the number of artificial souls required to refine a low-level soul crystal before and after the improvement directly into their eyes.

　"Believe me, these improvements you've made have helped me a lot."

　Seeing the data in the spell projection that differed by several times, Velvi and Mebius's expressions finally improved considerably.

　Clearly, they felt genuinely gratified that their efforts had truly helped the necromancer.

　“Mentor, thank you for your comfort, but we shouldn’t stop here.”

　Biting her lower lip, Virvi's gaze wandered between the lines of data on the projection, as if searching for a glimmer of hope for the next breakthrough.

　Her voice wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally firm.

　"The improvement in the quality of the artificial human's soul must be hiding a mystery that we have not yet touched."

　It was at this moment that Mebius also chimed in.

　"Yes, every failure is a step toward success. Perhaps we need to break out of traditional thinking and be brave enough to try some unprecedented methods."

　For her, who pursues the "infinite," the soul is undoubtedly a huge challenge that cannot be bypassed.

　She was willing to do anything to unveil the mysteries of the soul.

　Upon hearing this, a strange light flashed in Moros's eyes.

　He knew deeply that these two women were not only his beloved ones, but also shining stars in the field of scientific research.

　Stars, their ideas always lead the trend of the times.

　“You always bring surprises with your unique perspectives. If this is the only way to success, then I am willing to fight alongside you and cross this seemingly insurmountable gap together.”

　The move-in of the new batch of androids was of great concern not only to Morros, Velvet, and Mebius, but also to Alicia, Eden, and Gretchen.

　In fact, as early as when the first batch of androids set foot on the land of the Venus colony, Balloon City, to begin their new lives, Miss Pink Fairy and her friends had already personally taken charge to guide these androids to settle into Balloon City smoothly.

　With gentleness and patience, they provided these artificial beings with meticulous care and assistance, ensuring that they could adapt to their new environment as soon as possible and begin a new chapter in their lives.

　Given the high moral standards upheld by Alicia, Eden, and Gretchen, their deep concern and high respect for the androids were entirely expected.

　In their eyes, every life is precious and deserves to be cherished and respected with the utmost sincerity. Regardless of their origin or form, all should enjoy dignity and rights equally.

　Indeed, Alicia and Eden both knew that these androids were artificial life forms created by Velvet and Mebius using the artificial womb system.

　However, having learned the full details of Project Ark from Gretchen, they did not exclude these artificial life forms from the category of humanity.

　After all, in Dr. May's meticulously planned "Ark Project," once Gray found an ideal habitat for humanity, she would also need to rely on the artificial womb system on the Ark to nurture new life.

　It's not fair to say that the artificial humans created by Dr. May's artificial womb system are human, but the artificial life forms created by the artificial womb system jointly designed and manufactured by Velvet and Möbius are not human.

　There is no such thing.

　Moreover, from a purely technical standpoint, the artificial womb system equipped on the Ark ship is far inferior in terms of advancement to the artificial womb system used in the Balloon City.

　Therefore, regarding these androids as beings equal to humans is not only based on moral considerations, but also an inevitable result of technological progress.

　Since it is acknowledged that these androids born from the artificial womb system are also human, it is only natural that Alicia and the others, with their noble moral values, personally lead them to settle in the Balloon City.

　The first group of androids who had settled in the balloon city did not show any resistance to the arrival of this group of androids.

　On the contrary, they welcomed these new members with great friendliness.

　The logic behind this phenomenon is actually not complicated.

　Although these two groups of androids share some similarities with the Frisians that So used Ark data to cultivate in Frost, their underlying thought processes both contain certain dark aspects of human nature.

　However, unlike the initial laissez-faire attitude of So, with the careful guidance of Alicia and the others, coupled with an environment where resource competition was not fierce, these androids have not yet been consumed by the dark side of human nature.

　And these artificial beings, who have not yet been dominated by the dark side of human nature, are naturally able to win the heartfelt approval of Alicia and the others.

　With the unwavering support and love of Alicia, Eden, and Gretchen, Mebius and Velvet naturally wouldn't ignore the needs and desires of these artificial life forms they had created.

　Having gained the attention of Alicia, Eden, Velvet, and Mebius, Moros naturally wouldn't rashly harvest the lives of these androids to replenish his soul reserves.

Chapter 774 A Day in the Life of the Homunculus Renee (Part 1)

　In the balloon city, a colony suspended in the atmosphere of Venus, the android resident Renee is slowly beginning her new day.

　Beyond the dome lies the scorching, thick clouds of Venus, while within the dome lies a livable paradise meticulously constructed with cutting-edge technology.

　The transparent dome material not only effectively insulates against extreme temperatures and pressures from the outside world, but also precisely controls the light, allowing the radiance from distant stars to fall in a soft and warm manner, creating a unique atmosphere for the city that combines science fiction and warmth.

　At dawn, as the first rays of sunlight filtered through the clear, transparent dome and quietly seeped into Renee's home, she began her daily routine with anticipation and hope for the new day.

　Donning the uniform distributed by the intelligent system that manages this balloon city, Renee stepped out of her house and onto the road to the community center.

　Strolling along the streets constructed from alloy materials reinforced by Honkai energy, Renee's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the meticulously designed green belts on both sides of the street.

　Inside, there grows exotic plants that Dr. Mebius cultivated through ingenious modifications using Earth plant data stored on the Ark.

　These plants not only adorn every corner of the city with their unique shapes and colors, but are also an important part of the colony's small-scale ecological cycle system.

　They work silently.

　It continuously provides the city with essential oxygen and humidity regulation, ensuring that the ecological environment here can always be maintained at a suitable level.

　As Renee walked along, immersing herself in the wondrous sensations brought about by the bizarre and wonderful plants, a warm and magnetic voice broke the surrounding tranquility.

　Good morning, Renee. May your day be as bright as the sunshine.

　Looking in the direction of the voice, Renee saw an elderly android who looked to be about fifty or sixty years old smiling and greeting her.

　His face was kind and gentle, and his eyes sparkled with wisdom and the wisdom of years.

　Although the age of these artificial humans can be artificially set when they are born from the artificial womb system, it is theoretically possible to construct a society composed entirely of young adults.

　However, when Velvet and Mebius were creating these two batches of androids, they harbored a vision of building a complete human society.

　Therefore, they deliberately included some artificial humans in the form of the elderly and children, in order to make the society more diverse and closer to the real human world.

　In any case, given the productivity level of the Venusian colonies, it wouldn't cost much to support these elderly and young androids who don't have much of a workforce.

　Compared to the boundless possibilities and vitality these lives can bring to the balloon city, this investment of resources is undoubtedly worthwhile.

　Rene's face lit up with a genuine smile in response to the elderly android's warm greeting.

　"Good morning, Mr. Sean. Your blessing has brightened my mood. I hope your day is also filled with joy and contentment."

　Before the words were even finished, a group of lively and adorable children ran joyfully out of the playground next door.

　Their laughter, as clear and melodious as silver bells, instantly added vitality and energy to the street.

　Upon seeing Renee, they all stopped in their tracks, their little faces beaming with innocent joy, and shouted in unison in their tender yet unified voices.

　"Good morning, Renee!"

　Deeply touched by this unexpected greeting, she knelt down to be at eye level with the children, her face radiating maternal warmth.

　"Good morning, my dear children! Seeing you all so happy fills my heart with joy. Is there anything interesting you'd like to share with your big sister Renee today?"

　Renee's words were full of encouragement and expectation; she was willing to be a loyal listener for the children to confide in and share their joys.

　Upon hearing this, the children excitedly chattered, eagerly recounting their various amusing experiences at the amusement park, while Renee listened patiently, occasionally bursting into cheerful laughter, seemingly infected by their joy.

　Upon seeing this, a relieved smile appeared on the face of the android elder known as Shaun.

　After sharing laughter with the children, Renee slowly stood up, looked at them with gentle eyes, and spoke softly.

　"Thank you for sharing these happy times with me. Remember to keep having fun! Now, Sister Renee has to go now. See you next time!"

　The children obediently nodded, their eyes filled with a hint of reluctance, yet they still waved goodbye joyfully, immersing themselves once again in their own world of happiness.

　Then, Renee gave Mr. Sean a warm smile.

　"Mr. Sean, it's always a pleasure to chat with you. I hope your days are as wonderful as the blessings you've given me. Goodbye."

　Mr. Sean nodded kindly in response, his voice filled with affection.

　Goodbye, Renee, may your smile always be as radiant as ever.

　After saying goodbye to the elderly and children, Renee embarked on her journey once again.

　She hadn't gone far when she caught sight of a young android woman in the distance, carrying a dazzling bouquet of flowers, walking gracefully out of a flower shop decorated like a dream garden.

　This young woman has a fresh and refined appearance, and her eyes sparkle with boundless love for life and beautiful expectations.

　Upon seeing Renee, she quickened her pace involuntarily, a warm smile blooming on her face.

　"Rennie, these are some new flowers I've grown. Each one carries a different meaning, and I wanted to give them to you. I hope this bouquet will brighten your day and make you feel even better."

　As she spoke, she gently handed the flowers in her hand to Renee.

　Receiving the flowers, Renee exclaimed sincerely.

　“They are so beautiful! Your gardening skills are truly amazing. Thank you, this gift makes me incredibly happy. I will take good care of them and let them continue to shine in my home.”

　The two smiled at each other, conveying a warmth and affection that needed no words to be deeply understood.

　As she gently inhaled the fragrance of the flowers, Renee's heart was filled with gratitude and joy.

　She knew that this was not just a bouquet of flowers, but a symbol of the deep emotions and beautiful friendships between people in the balloon city.

　With this wonderful gift and a feeling of immense happiness, Renee continued her journey to the community center.

　Since it's a location that can be quickly reached on foot, the community center is naturally not far from Renee's home.

　Just another step

　After a short five-minute walk, Renee arrived at the solemn yet welcoming gate of the community center.

　The community center plays a vital role in the lives of all the android residents in this area, serving as a central hub for social interaction, learning, and work.