Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Here, all kinds of high-tech facilities are readily available, from a smart library with a rich collection of books to a trendsetting virtual reality studio, and a smart kitchen that can customize nutritious meals according to individual needs, all of which demonstrate the convenience and efficiency of modern technology.

Chapter 775 A Day in the Life of the Homunculus Renee (Part 2)

　Arriving at her workstation, Renee began to work on her tasks for the day.

　Her job is simple in some ways, but not so simple in others.

　It's simple because, like every other android companion here, from the moment Renee was conceived in the artificial womb, the high-tech system had already fully instilled all the skills and knowledge they would need for their future work into their minds.

　Theoretically speaking, she shouldn't have any problems adapting to the job.

　It's not simple, because Renee's work is far from the monotonous and routine work on an assembly line.

　As the nutritionist for this community, she shoulders a heavy responsibility.

　Renee needs to use her professional perspective to carefully plan all the food needs for the next supply cycle (lasting one month) in this area.

　She knows that the choice of each ingredient is directly related to the nutritional balance and health of the community residents.

　Therefore, Renee dared not be careless in the slightest.

　She skillfully operated the holographic projection equipment, combining her creativity with practical needs to create a detailed virtual food model.

　After carefully examining every detail of the model and repeatedly confirming that no key elements had been omitted, Renee solemnly submitted the virtual food model to the intelligent system that managed the balloon city.

　Following the established workflow, this virtual food model will now undergo rigorous review and evaluation by an intelligent system and three senior nutritionists.

　Only after passing all review stages will this meticulously planned food demand plan be officially adopted and implemented.

　At that time, high-efficiency drones will be responsible for accurately delivering the necessary ingredients to the community center.

　Yes, in order to improve efficiency and ensure safety, none of the android residents in this colony have a traditional stove in their dwellings.

　The android residents prefer to eat together in the community center's canteen.

　Of course, convenience foods such as canned goods, instant noodles, and compressed biscuits, as well as other types of snacks, are still allowed to be stored and consumed in personal residences.

　Getting back to the main point, after finishing her work for the day, Renee glanced at the time displayed on the holographic projection device.

　"Oh dear, is it already so late?!"

　She let out a small gasp, stood up, and walked lightly toward the community center's canteen.

　As Renee stepped into the community center's canteen, she was immediately enveloped by a warm and enticing aroma.

　The cafeteria was brightly lit and spacious, with rows of neat and orderly tables and chairs arranged in a staggered pattern. Each table was decorated with bouquets of flowers, adding a touch of vitality and elegance to the dining environment.

　At this time, a number of android residents had already gathered in the cafeteria.

　They either sat around a table in small groups, their laughter echoing, or sat alone, quietly enjoying the satisfaction brought by the food.

　Holding her tray, Renee stopped in front of the dazzling array of self-service food.

　The dishes here are plentiful and diverse, with vibrant colors that are dazzling to the eye.

　There are tender, juicy, and fragrant roasted meats, crispy-skinned and soft-on-the-inside baked breads, and a variety of delicious and nutritious vegetable salads.

　In addition, the canteen thoughtfully provides a variety of soups and drinks to meet the different taste preferences and needs of residents.

　Renee took a special note of a newly launched creative dish – fusion fried rice.

　This dish cleverly combines various grains, vegetables, and meats, and is cooked with precision down to the microsecond level in a smart kitchen, resulting in distinct layers of flavor and an incredibly delicious taste.

　She found an elegant seat, gently scooped up a mouthful of fried rice with a spoon, and slowly put it into her mouth.

　As she chewed slowly, savoring the delightful sensation of each grain of rice dancing on her tongue, Renee couldn't help but marvel at the creativity and craftsmanship of the smart kitchen.

　During the meal, she also had in-depth exchanges with several colleagues about her work experiences and insights.

　They discussed enthusiastically how to plan food needs more scientifically, how to improve work efficiency, and how to deal with various challenges encountered at work.

　These in-depth exchanges greatly benefited Renee and made her cherish even more the deep friendship and close cooperation she had built with her colleagues.

　After finishing her meal, Renee patted her belly contentedly, her face beaming with the joy and happiness that the delicious food brought her.

　In the afternoon, this nutritionist, who is responsible for the nutrition and health of thousands of androids in the region, met up with a few friends at the sky garden on the upper level of the balloon city.

　This is the air.

　The green heart of the global city is home to a variety of exotic plants that have undergone genetic modification and intelligent cultivation.

　They bloom in profusion, adding a vibrant touch of green to the city.

　Nestled in the embrace of the Sky Gardens, Renee and her friends stroll leisurely along the winding paths.

　They stopped from time to time to carefully observe the unique plants.

　Some plants have crystal-clear leaves, like transparent window frames sculpted by nature, shimmering with a soft and realistic luster under the sunlight; others bloom with enormous flowers, the delicate textures on the petals clearly visible, showcasing the exquisite structure bestowed by nature.

　As a highly qualified nutritionist, Renee pays close attention to the nutritional components of these plants.

　She enthusiastically introduced to her friends how certain plants, through scientific improvement methods, are enriched with specific vitamins and minerals beneficial to the human body, thus having an immeasurable positive impact on improving the health of the artificial human inhabitants.

　As the afterglow of the setting sun gradually spreads across the entire rooftop garden, this lush green space is bathed in a warm golden hue.

　Renee and her friends found a rest area with a good view and sat down to enjoy this rare moment of peace and tranquility.

　They chatted about everyday things, sharing their joys and sorrows, creating a sincere and pleasant atmosphere that made people feel comfortable.

　They then decided to go together to the observation deck at the top of the city to see the unique night view of Venus.

　The moment they stepped onto the viewing platform, the sight before them instantly captivated everyone.

　The swirling eddies in the Venusian clouds are clearly visible, like the most realistic and vivid dynamic painting in nature, slowly unfolding in the night sky.

　Occasionally, a bolt of lightning rips through the clouds, illuminating the vast night sky in an instant, revealing a primal and breathtaking beauty.

　At the same time, the dome of the balloon city simulates a night sky mode, with countless stars twinkling, as if real stars were hanging low and within reach.

　This scene makes one feel as if they are in the vast and boundless universe, experiencing its depth and breadth.

　Looking up at the starry sky woven by nature and technology, Renee felt an indescribable surge of emotion.

　She had never experienced the magnificence and mystery of the universe so closely before, and this experience gave her a deeper understanding and awe of life and the universe.

Chapter 776 The Development of the Venus Colony

　Renee's daily life is just an extremely ordinary microcosm of the many androids living in the Balloon City of the Venus colony.

　Scenes like this unfold constantly within this colony, which floats leisurely in the atmosphere of Venus.

　Thanks to those highly intelligent and fully automated factories, and with the assistance of armed puppets, the colony's productivity has risen to a level comparable to that of any superpower in the pre-civilization era, except for the Mu continent.

　With such astonishing productivity, sustaining 100,000 androids would naturally be more than enough.

　Yes, after the second batch of androids won Moros's approval for their soul quality, Velvi and Mebius fully activated the artificial womb system in Balloon City.

　In just one month, the residential area that the balloon city was originally designed to accommodate 100,000 residents was completely filled.

　After a deep and frank conversation with Moros, these two staunchest supporters of the Venus colony project have come to fully understand their loved ones' needs.

　Given this, and considering the reality that it would be difficult to make a breakthrough in the quality of the android's soul in the short term, Velvet and Mebius naturally turned to another path.

　Admittedly, the quality of an individual android's soul may still have some potential for improvement, but given the current technological constraints, they wisely choose to use quantity as an important means to compensate for the shortcomings in quality.

　After all, aside from the subtle difference in the quality of their souls, these androids are no different from ordinary humans in other respects, and they also possess infinite potential and infinite possibilities.

　At least in terms of their research goals, the current level of these artificial humans is fully capable of meeting all their needs.

　However, Vervière and Mebius were not satisfied with this.

　As Moros's lovers, they are keenly aware of the existence of the Cocoon of the End.

　Although the Cocoon of the End has not yet shown hostility towards them, given Velvey and Mebius's pride, they would never place their hopes solely on the uncertain premise that the Cocoon of the End remains neutral.

　After obtaining a wealth of information about the Cocoon of the End from the necromancer, they were forced to confront a harsh reality—

　Given the current strength of the Venus colony, once the Cocoon of the End initiates the Honkai Judgment, this seemingly magnificent balloon city will likely crumble in an instant.

　It is well known that destruction is always much easier than protection.

　Without Moros's intervention, even Velvie and Mebius, who already possessed the strength of Heroic-level Fusion Warriors, were not entirely confident they could protect themselves during a sudden Great Collapse.

　Good colony.

　More precisely, even if the two of them joined forces with the five powerful individuals—Alice, Eden, Gretchen, Sakura, and Rin—they could not guarantee that they could withstand such a disaster.

　Faced with such a harsh reality, Vervière and Möbius will naturally not be complacent or slack off because of their current achievements.

　To ensure that the experimental field they had created was no longer so vulnerable, Velvet and Mebius resolutely decided to adopt a more proactive defense strategy.

　On the one hand, they joined hands to develop an automated defense system designed to protect the balloon city.

　Vervier, a leading figure in the field of mechanics, was responsible for the research and development of mechanical structures; while Möbius, a deep-rooted researcher in the field of biology, focused on the application of biotechnology in order to develop biological weapons with powerful defensive capabilities.

　On the other hand, Velvi and Mebius also sincerely invited Alicia and Eden to go to Moros and plead with him to lend a helping hand in protecting the colony.

　The necromancer would certainly not refuse the requests of his four lovers.

　He generously offered to have his fleet and undead forces jointly defend the balloon city.

　While surprised, Virvi and her team also expressed their sincere gratitude.

　However, after careful consideration, they ultimately decided to accept the fleet's assistance in defense, while declining the protection of the undead forces.

　The reason behind this is actually not complicated.

　Velvi, Mebius, Alicia, and Eden all have the privilege of entering the Magic Guild Library and freely browsing the magical books stored there.

　This is why they have a deep understanding of the potential consequences of a large-scale gathering of undead soldiers.

　When hundreds of thousands of undead soldiers gather in one place, the overflowing death magic will condense into a negative energy field of considerable strength.

　Under the influence of this level of negative energy, the body of an ordinary person will be continuously eroded by the magic of death.

　In just a few days, this intensity of negative energy was enough to take the lives of all ordinary people within its reach.

　The reason why Velvey and her group sought help from Moros was to protect the safety of the Venus colony, not to bring about the annihilation of all the androids in this balloon city.

　Therefore, they had no choice but to reluctantly refuse the undead army's offer of assistance.

　As for the fleet under the necromancer's command?

　Although both the Charon-class light frigates and the Paris-class heavy frigates are essentially "Undead Engine" ships, they also possess some of the inherent weaknesses of undead units.

　However, the [Undead Engine] is not the same as a pure undead unit; it also possesses the attributes of a war machine.

　In other words, the problem of negative energy fields only arises when the number of [Undead Engines] is so large that it reaches tens of thousands.

　In comparison, the negative energy field generated by the gathering of only a few hundred [Undead Engines] is still within an acceptable range.

　Moreover, the fleet will only conduct patrol missions in the airspace surrounding the balloon city.

　This physical distance will significantly weaken the effects of the negative energy field, thereby reducing the potential harm to the artificial humans living in the balloon city to a negligible level.

　Having fully understood Velvey and the others' concerns, Moros didn't say much, but silently handed over the authority to command his fleet to his four beloved women—Velvey, Mebius, Alicia, and Eden.

　To this day, neither Sasha nor the Cocoon of the End has taken any action against the Venusian colony.

　With the profound wisdom that Moros had gained after four leaps in the level of life, how could he not see the meaning behind this?

　Clearly, both Sa and the Cocoon of the End have tacitly accepted the fact that he established a colony on Venus.

　In this situation, fleet patrols may largely only increase fuel consumption without providing any substantial benefit beyond psychological comfort.

　Even so, Moros did not show any sign of refusal.

　Compared to how Vilvie and the others felt, what was there to care about sending the fleet on such a meaningless mission?

Chapter 777 Magic Research and Strength Enhancement

　After handing over command of his fleet to Velvie, Mebius, Alicia, and Eden, Moros once again plunged into the ocean of magical research.

　As a powerful necromancer whose strength is only one step away from the limit of demigod, Moros has a clear understanding of his inner desires.

　His pursuit has never changed from beginning to end.

　That means doing what you want to do and not doing what you don't want to do.

　Although it may seem easy, it is actually not simple at all.

　To exercise this freedom, one must possess overwhelming power capable of shaking the heavens and the earth.

　Putting everything else aside, if one doesn't reach the level of a Star God, how much autonomy do they have in this cruel universe?

　Given the current situation, if the Cocoon of the End really decides to attack him, Moros, besides bringing his four trusted lieutenants...

　Love can do nothing but retreat into that unique demiplane to protect itself.