I am a hero of the former civilization.

Chapter 280 There's No Turning Back

If Ryan was unbridled before, he is now lawless. The Fire Chaser Council no longer has the right to restrain him, and ordinary warriors actually like this 'people-friendly' style.

Hiding in the office and remotely directing is no match for leading the charge. As for complicated administrative affairs, isn't there Mei to handle those?

"It feels so good to be able to slack off without feeling guilty."

Ryan walked briskly, feeling much better after no longer having to deal with those annoying tests. He also felt that this organizational structure was quite suitable due to the nature of the Collapse.

With branches spread across the world as its tentacles, ordinary fusion warriors as its main force, and finally, superior fusion warriors as its mobile core, its offensive and defensive reaction speed is extremely fast.

"To give an analogy, the Fusion Warriors are like Astartes, the few high-ranking Fusion Warriors are like Primarchs, and the vast majority of ordinary soldiers are like the Astral Army. Their motto is to burn themselves for humanity. Tsk tsk, just like Warhammer."

As he thought about it, Ryan shook his head. He didn't want to sit on a golden toilet; that would be too boring.

Sakura followed silently like a secretary, and could sense Ryan's wandering thoughts, which she found somewhat amusing.

Ellie has been in the same state these past few days. After reorganizing the Firemoth, they both seem to be bursting with inspiration. Indeed, apart from Dr. May, no one can stop their whimsical ideas anymore.

The two wandered around the administrative district as if taking a stroll after a meal, when Ryan suddenly remembered something important.

"Where did Aponia, Thousand Calamities, and Padofelis go?"

"Qianjie has disappeared. Aponia and Pado have been settled in the underground city. They are staying with Alicia and Hua."

"Where is Vilvie?"

"The city is still being rebuilt. Dr. Mei has assigned her a group of architecture and fortification experts, while Dr. Möbius is still in the research area." Sakura paused slightly, recounting everyone's whereabouts as if she knew them intimately.

Hen, Coleman, Himiko, Andevich, and other high-ranking fusion warriors, along with the branch leader who came to report for duty, were discussing future combat plans with Mei, which inevitably included some wrangling over budget and other issues.

Ryan nodded repeatedly, finally understanding that May had come to find him to hold a meeting together, but since he had already slacked off, he didn't plan to go back.

This woman can be terrifying at times, but she's also very reliable. She's fair and impartial at work, showing no favoritism. Even the old men at the research institute respected her back then.

"Well, apart from a few people who are too idle, most of them have things to do, so I'm relieved." Ryan nodded with an air of maturity, then turned to look at Sakura, who was trying not to laugh. "But you're still as reliable as ever."

"Surveillance and observation are instinctive for assassins. Are you planning to assign me related work?"

Sakura's best use is rebuilding the poisonous pupa and becoming the manager of the Lubikayan Grand Hotel. She is a natural-born spy chief, and she is ready for it.

“No, we’ve finally come into the sunlight, why retreat back into the darkness?” Ryan shook his head, stepped into another elevator, and pressed the city button. “From now on, be my adjutant. There’s too much going on right now, someone has to fill in the gaps.”

Sakura was somewhat incredulous. Seeing the elevator doors slowly closing, she quickly slipped inside. Facing Ryan's questioning gaze, she pursed her lips and nodded gently.

"it is good."

Ryan's appointment was both a reward and a recognition of her abilities. Facing the constantly changing numbers on the screen, Ryan put her hands in her pockets and let out a long sigh of relief.

Under the premise of fighting against the Honkai, he can arrange everything according to his own preferences, and this feeling of freedom is extremely enjoyable. Incidentally, he is also very curious about Alicia's thoughts.

Now, let alone thirteen heroes, even twenty-three heroes can be created. What is this pink fairy going to do next?

......

The jungle was teeming with life, its lush foliage blocking out the sunlight, with only a few jewel-like Honkai energy crystals emitting a dim glow.

Dark shadows occasionally flashed by in the pitch-black forest, or deep beastly roars could be heard. Occasionally, the earth would tremble, and a giant Honkai Beast, tens of meters tall, would rumble past.

They patrol, just like the best office workers, needing no energy replenishment, never getting tired, and not even needing maintenance, only focusing on completing the task at hand.

A crack would occasionally appear in the sky, and new Honkai Beasts would appear on Earth. They would stiffen slightly, as if they had been formatted, and fly towards a giant city not far away.

"The South American branch has retreated, handing Rio over to the Herrscher. But this is a wise choice. Giving up some things and concentrating forces is a good strategy. Large-scale mobilizations will be detected by Skynet, and if we rely on a small number of elite troops and fail to capture the city, Dr. Ryan will bring his headquarters to attack."

"The broken organizational structure is peculiar. There is no clear concept of superiors and subordinates. Every individual is full of self-sacrifice and cannot be infiltrated or driven."

"The Herrschers never give us any orders, as if they know we have no other choice and can never return to the human camp. But I always feel that the Honkai is guiding us, not simply annihilating us."

Kalis closed his notebook, feeling that what he had seen and heard these past few days could be written into a fantasy novel.

A scene I never imagined before was unfolding before my eyes, just as humanity never thought of coexisting with Honkai Beasts.

He looked up at the thousands of monsters, but couldn't read any emotion in them. They seemed to be looking at thin air, completely ignoring him.

Why was it ignored, and who gave the order? Kalis was completely baffled, only vaguely understanding through his own experience:

There exists above the Herrschers, and what He wants to do is not as simple as annihilating humanity; it doesn't make sense if He simply wants to use them.

From beginning to end, no Herrscher or pseudo-Herrscher ever took over command or used them as cannon fodder.

"The Lawbringers are God's apostles. Their mission is simple: to cleanse the world of sin, die for God, and their souls will ascend to heaven to enjoy eternal happiness!"

A magnetic voice drifted from afar. Kalis lowered his head and looked towards the distant football field, where a dense crowd was listening to the Pope's sermon.

As an expert in this field, he distorted all the stories in the scriptures, claiming that the heroes who fought against the monsters were bewitched and that it didn't make sense. He said it was a test from the gods, just like the legendary great flood, and only the steadfast could survive and rebuild the world.

He's eloquent and can twist the truth, but he's truly formidable.

Kalis praised inwardly, then looked at the densely packed crowd in the stadium and pursed his lips.

Anti-human elements, Ukrainian governmentists, followers of various cults, Honkai disease patients, and Fusion Warriors who were unwittingly dragged into this world, not to mention the civilians abandoned in the occupied or abandoned areas, especially the last group, who are filled with hatred for this unfair world.

"What a gathering of scum. Apart from a few unlucky ones, Dr. Ryan has been wanting to force you all here for a long time." Kalis, one of the scum, chuckled self-deprecatingly, realizing another of Ryan's ideas.

Allowing the Moths to slaughter humans would have extremely negative consequences and would also cause psychological problems for the perpetrators. But it doesn't matter now. Since they are enemies, how can we show them mercy?

"Chief of Staff, I wasn't forced into this position."

A sinister voice came from the side. Kalis turned his head and saw a man with light blond hair. He was wearing a white coat, and the corruption on his face had disappeared.

"Please stop calling me Chief of Staff, Dr. Damian. I understand, you came here voluntarily to survive?"

“That’s only one reason. You know very well my desire: to surpass that woman, and now I have far better conditions than her.” Damian raised his right hand and clenched it into a fist. “I’ve now come into contact with Honkai itself, have countless research materials, and willingly stepped onto my operating table!”

Kalis frowned slightly. This Damian was different from him and was obviously being given special treatment. Why did the Honkai need a researcher and what did they want to research?

As for who that woman is, it's very clear. To be honest, if you stay around them for a long time, even a normal person will feel inferior. Once they get the chance, that inferiority complex will turn into an obsession.

He didn't ask the question aloud, but simply clapped his hands lightly: "Then congratulations! Without the restrictions of the Flame Chaser, with the support of the Herrscher and these materials that leave no way out, I look forward to your research."

Damian's once-handsome face was filled with obsession, the obsession of a 'mediocre' man, driven by jealousy and the instincts of a researcher.

He loosened his fist, his expression regaining its composure: "Then why did you come to this point? With your talent and reputation, you would surely have a place in the Fire Moth."

Kalis remained silent, glancing at the city where Honkai energy crystals were beginning to appear. There was no trace of order; all that remained was chaos.

There are no rules or laws here. You can take whatever you want, even the dead can become fertilizer. The air is filled with Honkai energy and a crazy and paranoid atmosphere.

“I need their help. I feel that technology can’t do it, so perhaps a way to overcome everything is through the Honkai.”

"So, have you found a solution?"

"No, perhaps it's something the Herrscher couldn't do, or perhaps the Herrscher was testing me, but I was prepared when I took that step."

When the Faith group found him, he was determined to give it a try, and there was no turning back.

"Do you regret it?"

"What is there for a gambler who has lost everything to regret? Since he has staked all his honor, he has no choice but to keep betting. Can he still throw a tantrum like a teenager?"

Even if an adult makes a well-considered decision, they must see it through to the end.

“You are truly pitiful, but also truly admirable. No wonder you were able to persevere through the super-transformation surgery.” Damian bowed slightly and walked towards the stadium.

The Pope had mentally prepared himself; now it was his turn to take action. In this environment, ordinary people wouldn't survive a month. He had to make use of these people, and soon they would become fusion warriors or mutated death squads.

"By the way, those two gentlemen are looking for you. Go quickly, a new Herrscher is about to arrive."

Damian walked away without looking back. Kalis was slightly taken aback, then smiled wryly and straightened his clothes.

The arrival of a new Herrscher is nothing unusual; he's just a little helpless.

As a drowning man, what he feared was not death itself, but the thought of giving everything only to end up with nothing. This had nothing to do with emotion or faith, because—

There's no going back for me.

Chapter 281 Alicia, Dreams Come True!

There's no going back for me.

Ryan walked silently down the corridor, gazing at the light at the end of the path.

This operation had a thousand advantages for him, but only one disadvantage: Ryan had personally cut off all his escape routes.

Previously, although he was a thorn in the side of the Honkai, at least he could find a way to hide and survive for tens of thousands of years before jumping out to settle scores. But now it's different. If he hides, humanity is doomed, and if he persists to the end, there will be no chance to escape.

'Unless you escape this world and travel between dimensions, but the chances of that are slimer than praying to some star god for help, you might as well just give up and go to sleep.'

Ryan gently wiped his face, his expression once again becoming calm yet resolute.

Since we've already done it, let's fight to the death. Even if it's the sky, I'll tear a hole in it.

Fortunately, the advantage is in our hands now. Apart from Su and Eden, the thirteen heroes have been gathered, and there are about ten other high-level fusion warriors of the same rank.

He considered the situation briefly and felt that it was quite good. The Fire Moth still controlled 60% of the Earth's land, had more than two billion people, millions of soldiers, thousands of fusion warriors, and their research was progressing steadily. It was ten thousand times better than when Alicia organized the Thirteen Heroes.

Similarly, the Honkai has also undergone significant changes, becoming increasingly organized and acquiring numerous traitors. However, as the saying goes, the Herrscher of the End cannot simply descend at will; it must also abide by objective laws.

'Tsk, even if the Herrscher of the End really does descend, my current trump cards are still stronger than those last few Heroes charging in to their deaths.'

After a brief recap, Ryan felt much less pressure. He had already cheated to this extent, what else could he do?

When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it. I'm too lazy to bother with it.

Ryan waved casually and walked out of the passage, a look of amazement in his eyes.

In front of him was a platform, right in the center of a rectangular building with a large hole in its roof, the very hole he had created when he stormed into the parliament a few days earlier.

Beyond the railing lay a different scene: a vast underground space that seemed to stretch endlessly. Before them lay a large lake formed by the confluence of underground rivers, with several destroyers moored on its surface. The lakeshore was lined with dense forests, the plants of which were genetically modified by Möbius and were predominantly purplish-black.

Beyond the woods lies another cluster of buildings, including residential buildings, factories, and commercial areas, though none of them are very tall, with half of the buildings buried underground. If you ignore the thick rock layer overhead, this place is almost like a city on the ground.

Within the town, there are hundreds of cylindrical structures connecting the rocky roof, which not only provide support but also serve as elevators for rapid evacuation. Assuming each elevator can transport a hundred people, it would take only a few minutes to transport a hundred thousand people down.

Solar panels draped the city in a golden cloak, while giant circular pillars flashed with rapidly moving electronic lights, resembling stars at dusk. Octopus-like robots were quickly constructing houses, like steel prefabricated buildings. The framework was erected to form the main structure, and then the walls were assembled. In no time, a five-story building was completed.

Ryan couldn't help but marvel at the spectacular sight brought about by this technology, and his confidence grew even stronger.

In the original timeline, there was no such magnificent dungeon. Everything was like a cabbage, and only at the very end did you reach Ryan, the heart of the cabbage.

"Oh dear, you just woke up and ran here to admire the scenery?"

A cheerful voice came from above. Ryan looked up and saw a pink flower falling from the sky. The flower was in full bloom, and her loose pink hair and gorgeous dress were like the bright petals.