Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　"No, you can name it one."

　"Since it wields divine power in a human form, let's call it the [Key of God]. And considering that it was made from the core of the Fourth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Wind, let's name it the [Staff of a Thousand Winds]."

Chapter 232 The Plan to Seal Off the Stockpile and Möbius's Reaction

　While Moros accompanied Velvi in ​​the vast Victoria Desert to test the various functions of the [Divine Key - Staff of a Thousand Winds], far away in the First Research Institute on the Mu Continent, Mebius and Mei's first joint research project also came to a successful conclusion.

　Thanks to the combined efforts of two of the most outstanding researchers of our time—at least one of them—the Fusion Warrior Project was transformed from a theoretical concept into reality.

　Although the project still faces "minor" flaws such as an extremely low success rate and the need for materials from Emperor-level Honkai Beasts, there is no doubt that this surgery, which can transform an ordinary human into a monster comparable to a Herrscher, has deeply shocked all those in the know in human society.

　Dr. May is not Mebius.

　She, who has been unanimously elected by the members of the Firemoth Council as the chief scientist of the Firemoth, is currently in the honeymoon period of cooperation with the members.

　During this period, Dr. May would not hide her research progress from the members of the Firemoth Council.

　With Dr. Mei's detailed report, the members of the Firemoth Council gradually understood the true nature of the [Fusion Warrior Surgery].

　By integrating the DNA of Emperor-class Honkai Beasts into human bodies, super soldiers are created who appear human but are essentially humanoid Honkai Beasts.

　Such a crazy plan made those in power at the top of the pyramid of human society realize for the first time that the world seemed to have become something they did not recognize.

　Through a single surgery, those soldiers who were once insignificant and easily manipulated in their eyes now possess astonishing power to fight against thousands, or even to destroy an entire army single-handedly.

　After being deeply shocked, the members of the Firemoth Council reached a consensus with unprecedented efficiency.

　Further research on the [Fusion Warrior Surgery] is halted, and the [Fusion Warrior Project] is permanently shelved!

　The choice of the lawmakers is not difficult to understand.

　The power of the Fusion Warriors is undeniable, and their strength certainly elevates the status of the Firemoth.

　but!

　The birth of this super soldier will directly shake the power structure of these congressmen, no, it will shake the entire human society.

　Fist is power!

　Possessing power comparable to the Herrschers, what will happen if the Fusion Warriors are no longer satisfied with their current status and crave more political power?

　Should we satisfy their desires?

　Power never falls from the sky.

　Even if we create a huge pie called "The Moth That Chases Fire," it's still taking a cut from the lives of the councilors!

　It is well known that it is more difficult to influence interests than to influence the soul.

　Forcing these high-ranking legislators to share their power with ordinary soldiers they once looked down upon is undoubtedly a huge challenge to their power and status.

　However, if they refuse to grant the Fusion Warriors sufficient political power, then the councilors will have to face a problem.

　How can they ensure that the Fusion Warriors don't use their superhuman strength to vie for and expand their political influence?

　After all, there is already a precedent.

　On this planet, a superhuman who has been able to defeat a Herrscher head-on has demonstrated how individual power responds when it is refused to be shared.

　Although the necromancer uses magic, it is actually a very scientific procedure called the "Fusion Warrior Surgery" under the influence of Honkai energy, which seems unscientific.

　However, the principles are the same.

　With examples like the Moths occupying the Australian continent and New Zealand before our eyes, it's natural for members of the Moths Parliament to have such concerns.

　Of course, in order to maintain the upright image of the councilors, their publicly stated reason for sealing up the "Fusion Warrior Project" was that the project was not humane enough.

　This seemingly noble excuse, which was actually a cover for inner fear and unease, could not be hidden from the eyes of Möbius and May.

　However, considering the importance of maintaining a stable social order in resisting the Honkai, Dr. May tacitly accepted the fact that the [Fusion Warrior Project] was shelved.

　In the eyes of this chief scientist of the Fire-Chasing Moth, everything is worth sacrificing for the survival of humanity and the elimination of the Honkai.

　However, while May could accept the fact that the Fusion Warrior Project was shelved, Mebius could not.

　She joined the Fire Moth in pursuit of the "infinity" purely for the research opportunities provided by the organization.

　When the Moth of Fire transforms from an aid to an obstacle in the pursuit of the Infinite, it's not hard to guess what choice Möbius will make.

　Mu Continent, the First Research Institute under the Fire-Chasing Moth.

　Wearing a neat white lab coat, Möbius carefully put away the [Wraith Jar] in his hand, then turned to Klein, who was busy organizing various paper documents.

　"Klein, how are the preparations going?"

　"Doctor, at the current pace, it will take about thirty more minutes."

　While answering her doctor's questions, Klein continued her work with her hands and feet moving non-stop.

　Meanwhile, not far away, twin sisters Danzhu and Cangxuan were huddled together, trembling, enduring the cold and malicious gaze of the vengeful spirit.

　"Sister, what should we do? Did we hear something we shouldn't have heard?"

　Danzhu asked in a low voice, her voice trembling slightly.

　"Calm down, Danzhu. The Doctor won't do anything to us... probably..."

　Although Cang Xuan's voice also carried a hint of nervousness, she tried her best to remain calm.

　These twin sisters are almost identical in appearance, except for their eye color. Their delicate features and well-proportioned figures are exactly the same.

　However, their temperaments are quite different.

　Danzhu's eyes were crimson, and her temperament was lively and full of energy, as if she could always bring endless vitality to those around her.

　Cang Xuan's eyes were a deep blue, and her temperament was calm and languid, always giving people a sense of composure.

　After Blanca, Möbius's former assistant, left the First Research Institute for family reasons, she not only recommended Klein to succeed her, but also strongly recommended Danzhu and Cangxuan to join the First Research Institute.

　In the days that followed, the twin sisters gradually gained Möbius's approval with their outstanding scientific research abilities and became valuable assistants that she planned to take with her when she withdrew the Fire Moth.

　Despite Cangxuan being a "little money-grubber" and Danzhu having some "homebody" traits, often causing some hilarious little jokes, their scientific research abilities are undeniable.

　Given Möbius's personality, her approval is by no means easy to obtain.

　According to her own words: those who were forced into the First Institute by Parliament could at best serve as guinea pigs on my lab bench.

　The fact that Danzhu and Cangxuan were able to gain Mebius's approval and take the Firemoth with them when preparing to evacuate demonstrates their capabilities.

　However, the twin sisters are not yet fully aware of the high hopes that Mebius has for them.

Chapter 233 Danzhu and Cangxuan's Decision

　In Danzhu and Cangxuan's eyes, she

　They were simply given a last-minute notice by Dr. Möbius to go to the First Institute, just like any other day.

　This in itself did not prompt them to think too much.

　After all, this wasn't the first time Mebius had acted on a whim.

　In the past, they had also been urgently summoned back from their homes by the doctor after get off work to conduct various unexpected research or experiments.

　Therefore, when they were summoned to the First Research Institute again, they did not feel much surprise or unease.

　They simply followed their usual pace, heading first to the break room in the research institute to change into their lab coats, preparing to receive the tasks that Dr. Möbius was about to assign.

　However, when the electronic gate in front of them slowly opened, revealing the interior of the Möbius Laboratory, the scene before them left the two utterly astonished.

　The laboratory was filled with bags and packages, and all kinds of experimental equipment and materials were meticulously organized. Even countless paper documents were carefully categorized and arranged by Senior Sister Klein.

　They looked as if they were about to leave this place forever and never come back.

　Before Cangxuan and Danzhu could figure out what was going on, a semi-transparent monster appeared silently behind them.

　Feeling the chill coming from behind, Danzhu turned around curiously.

　then……

　"what!!!"

　A scream echoed throughout the laboratory.

　That was Danzhu's cute yet frightened voice, made as she was startled by the vengeful spirit's resemblance to a ghost from a horror story.

　That is to say, the laboratory gates were already closed; otherwise, these panicked screams would probably have further cemented Dr. Mebius's reputation as a "devil" within the Firemoth community.

　"Sister! Run!"

　In the chaos, Danzhu tightly grasped Cangxuan's hand beside her, wanting to escape this strange place with her without hesitation.

　"Klein, come with us quickly..."

　Pulled along by Danzhu, Cangxuan shouted to Klein as he ran.

　However, before she could finish speaking, the vengeful spirit had already blocked their way.

　Although this vengeful spirit is not under the command of a necromancer and cannot obtain the corresponding [Attack] and [Defense] attribute bonuses, its speed is unaffected.

　Given the vengeful spirit's flight speed, comparable to that of an armed helicopter, it was impossible for ordinary humans like Danzhu and Cangxuan to escape from it.

　Seeing the vengeful spirit blocking his way, Danzhu panicked even more.

　She grabbed some odds and ends from a nearby lab table and threw them at the vengeful spirit.

　Unfortunately, this level of physical attack is meaningless to vengeful spirits that possess the characteristic of "spirit body".

　Seeing that his throwing attacks were ineffective, Danzhu's heart sank lower and lower.

　She grabbed her sister and tried to escape in another direction.

　However, the result was exactly the same as before.

　No matter how hard they tried, the vengeful spirit could always reappear before them at a speed far exceeding that of the two of them.

　It was at this moment that Klein was drawn by Cangxuan's shouts and the noise of Danzhu throwing things, and discovered the two people "playing" with the vengeful spirit.

　Klein was no stranger to the existence of vengeful spirits.

　In fact, she had also assisted Dr. Mebius in his research on this particular life form.

　Unfortunately, with no magical background and her knowledge limited to descriptions in the basic texts provided by Moros, Mebius could not comprehend the forms of vengeful spirits.

　Turning her attention back to the situation at hand, Klein saw that Danzhu and Cangxuan seemed to intend to continue their "game" with the vengeful spirit. She glanced at the messy lab table and couldn't help but frown.

　"Danzhu, Cangxuan, stop playing around, the Doctor is already waiting for us."

　Klein's voice carried a hint of weariness.

　She then commanded the vengeful spirits to pick up the scattered debris on the ground and put it back in its place.

　As Möbius's confidant, Klein was granted secondary command authority over the vengeful spirit by Möbius.

　Although this authority is limited to commanding the vengeful spirit that was given to Dr. Mebius by the necromancer, its binding force is beyond doubt.

　At Klein's command, the vengeful spirits immediately sprang into action, putting away all the debris on the laboratory floor.

　Upon seeing this, Danzhu and Cangxuan exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with disbelief.

　They never imagined that this monster, who in their eyes was like the big boss in a horror story, could so obediently follow Klein's orders.

　"What...what's going on?"

　Danzhu asked, stammering.

　Klein glanced at them and explained casually.

　"This is the Doctor's vengeful spirit, and it's under my secondary command authority. Now, we need to get to work quickly; we can't keep the Doctor waiting any longer."

　After saying that, Klein continued working on organizing the paper documents he was about to take with him.

　Seeing that Senior Sister Klein had no intention of continuing the conversation, Cang Xuan and Dan Zhu exchanged a glance, and then, under the watchful eyes of the vengeful spirits, slowly walked towards the depths of Dr. Mebius's laboratory.

　What happened next was just as described above.

　Dr. Mebius announced that the First Institute would be relocated to the Australian continent.

　Before they could react, Mebius decisively ordered the vengeful spirits to lead Danzhu and Cangxuan out of his small laboratory.

　According to Mebius, this is giving them a choice.

　She wouldn't force them to leave the Firemoth with her if they didn't want to.

　Whether this is related to the [Wraith Jar] in Mebius's possession that maintains magical communication is a matter of opinion.

　Getting back to the point, under the malevolent gaze of the vengeful spirit, Danzhu and Cangxuan clearly did not have the courage to refuse Mebius's invitation.

　Otherwise, they were worried that the seemingly docile, translucent monster would pounce on them and tear them to pieces.