Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　However, the magic carried by the ocean currents can be regarded as a natural magic restoration potion, allowing any hero's magic value to return to its peak state after drinking it.

　Standing beside the Vitality Well, feeling the surging magical energy, Moros bent down, cupped the well water in his hands, and drank it all in one gulp.

　As the cool well water flowed into his throat, Moros could feel his magic power recovering at an incredible speed.

　In just a few breaths, his magic power was restored to full.

　Next up is my battle, wait for me...

　Filled with hope, Moros turned the skeletal warhorse around and led the vampires galloping towards the cemetery city.

　The timeline was pushed back.

　Shortly after Moros stepped into the demiplane portal, a squad of fully armed constables rushed into the ward where he had been, accompanied by a series of hurried footsteps.

　"Quickly report to the captain that the target has escaped from the ward!"

　Through the hospital's surveillance system, those handling the cleanup have learned exactly what kind of entity killed the mercenaries.

　Then, the heads of the city's medical and police systems were completely shocked.

　What did they see?

　Vampire? Ghost?

　Is this still the Mu Continent they know?

　Despite being filled with all sorts of questions and confusion, they still knew what they should do now.

　Thanks to the efforts of the constables, who were well-versed in modern disciplines such as behavioral logic and criminal psychology, Moros's actions were quickly uncovered.

　Then, what happened was the scene we saw earlier.

Chapter 20 The war is about to begin

　Moros knew that his identity had been exposed.

　He would not underestimate the power of the state apparatus.

　He could cover up the killings on the passenger ship, but Moros was well aware of the killings by the vampires and ghosts, and he could not hide them.

　After all, by the time he woke up, everything was already over.

　As a time traveler, Moros was well aware of how advanced modern society's surveillance systems were.

　With the technological level of the Mu Continent far surpassing that of his previous life, Moros was fully confident in his ability to expose himself.

　In this situation, his only option was to temporarily avoid confrontation.

　Otherwise, Moros would have to confront the state apparatus of the Mu Continent directly.

　As for whether they can coexist peacefully?

　Unless Moros is willing to accept control and reveal his hand, he doesn't believe the state apparatus will tolerate such an unstable element as him.

　Clearly, with the demiplane as an absolutely safe escape route, Moros would never become a lackey of politicians.

　However, Moros also refused to confront the state apparatus of Mu Continent head-on.

　Having experienced the previous assassination attempt, Moros knew that he was not yet a match for the state apparatus.

　To defeat a modern nation, he would need to reach the level of a 9th-ring spellcaster in the D&D system.

　To contend with a top-tier power like Mu Continent, which boasts advanced technology and a stable regime, one must possess legendary-level strength.

　Therefore, the moment Moros retreated into the demiplane, he abandoned his identity.

　From this moment on, Moros will not appear on the continent of Mu again in his current identity until he reaches the legendary rank.

　Moros had a clear vision of the various possibilities that might occur after he left.

　Those who can become mages are undoubtedly intelligent.

　He was well aware of what the exposure of the undead meant.

　This means he will face pursuit and suppression by the state apparatus of the Mu continent.

　Therefore, Moros needs to resolve his conflict with Mayor Yang before the national machinery of Mu Continent is fully operational.

　So, upon returning to the cemetery city, Moros did not hesitate to open a demiplane portal leading to the dock area where the liches and zombies resided.

　You stay here, we're leaving!

　Command the liches and zombies to remain, serving as anchor points for the demiplane portal.

　Moros led a group of vampires on the road to the small town where he was born.

　On the way, Moros could clearly feel that the level of vigilance in the city was completely different from before.

　The number of checkpoints and patrolling constables along the way has increased significantly, all of which indicates that the manhunt for him has begun.

　Moros understood that he had become a wanted target of the Mu Continent's state apparatus, which meant he needed to be more careful.

　Even so, Moros did not give up his idea of ​​rushing back to the small town where Mayor Yang was located.

　Although he was a time traveler, Moros had already acknowledged Mr. Flacco and Emma's status in his heart.

　Moros was willing to take the risk to save them.

　With his skeletal warhorse galloping day and night, Moros returned to the remote town where he was born in just a day and a half.

　However, when he saw the significantly increased number of patrols on the streets, he knew his purpose had been exposed.

　In this situation, sneaking into the small town would be tantamount to walking into a trap, an extremely foolish act.

　Why are you forcing me?!

　Moros growled angrily, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

　He understood that his thoughts had been read, and if he was unwilling to give up the effort to save his parents, his options were extremely limited.

　With his eyes closed, Moros began to carefully assess the odds of winning this battle.

　At this moment, he has given up the possibility of reconciliation with the state apparatus of the Mu Continent.

　Before blood is spilled, reconciliation is relatively easy to achieve.

　However, at this point, Moros knew that any compromise would be tantamount to surrender for him.

　This was clearly unacceptable to him.

　Peace is not something you beg for; it's something you fight for!

　When Moros opened his eyes again, there was no longer any hesitation in his gaze, but rather a firm determination.

　Immediately, Moros opened the largest demiplane portal he could open.

　"Come forth, my servant!"

　Resolutely abandoning his concealment, Moros rode on his skeletal warhorse and shouted loudly.

　Behind him, a massive demiplane portal seemed to open the gates of death, and hundreds and thousands of undead gathered like a torrent, forming an unstoppable army of death that marched toward the heavily guarded town.

　In the sky, vampires and ghosts soared and circled, their sharp howls mingling with the whistling of the cold wind.

　On the ground, a massive army of skeleton archers and zombies surged like an endless wave, displaying a chilling destructive power.

　Beside the skeletal warhorse, a group of tall lich priests held aloft their grimoires and staffs, chanting chilling incantations.

　As the incantation was chanted, thick dark clouds obscured the sunlight, shrouding the entire town in a gloomy atmosphere.

　【Death Curtain】!

　In an instant, darkness enveloped the earth, and a suffocating sense of oppression gripped every living being.

　It was at this moment that the congressman who was observing the area via satellite realized that the situation was completely out of control.

　Upon learning of the existence of supernatural forces, this powerful man...

　The lawmakers quickly connected the series of events that had occurred previously.

　Then he realized that he and the commoner who possessed supernatural powers were now locked in a life-or-death struggle.

　The councilor who received Mayor Yang's report knew that the untouchable's parents were already dead.

　Therefore, the legislator made his choice without hesitation.

　Eliminate that lowly commoner, seize the supernatural powers he possesses, and ensure that your own power and status are not threatened.

　To achieve this goal, he made numerous arrangements in the city where Mayor Yang was located.

　The legislator believed that a variety of high-tech traps and an elite private army would be more than capable of capturing a magician.

　But such a deployment could not possibly stop an army.

　"Contact nearby military bases immediately; the Federation needs them!"

　The congressman instructed his secretary, and then began to contact other congressmen whose status in the Mudanjiang political arena was comparable to his.

　He needs to coordinate with these bigwigs first to ensure that his position is not significantly impacted.

　Someone must be held accountable for the fall of a city.

　Even if Mayor Yang is pushed to take the blame, this councilor will have to pay a huge price to get out of this incident unscathed.

　Yes, despite witnessing firsthand the undead army summoned by Moros, this powerful senator remained convinced that he would not fail.

　He underestimated Morros's troops, believing them to be a primitive force using cold weapons and no match for high-tech guns.

　This understanding works fine against ordinary melee troops, but under the power of magic, everything changes.

Chapter 21 The Overall Situation of Urban Warfare

　Moros was completely unaware of the actions of the councilor behind Mayor Yang.

　In fact, Morros was unaware of even the existence of that senator.

　However, Moros knew perfectly well that he didn't have much time.

　Even the rapid reaction forces of the previous life could complete cross-war zone deployment within 24 hours, and for the Mu Continent, whose technological level is far ahead of that of the previous Earth, this time would only be shorter.

　Therefore, as the thick, dark clouds generated by the [Death Curtain] obscured the battlefield, Moros immediately issued the order to advance.

　Under Moros's command, an undead army, spearheaded by ghosts and vampires, with liches at its core and skeleton archers and zombies as its flesh and blood, began its advance.

　Although this city is a truly small, underdeveloped town among the many cities on the Mu Continent, due to the advanced technology of the Mu Continent, traditional defensive facilities such as city walls have long been demolished.

　Therefore, the skeleton archers and zombies poured into the city without any difficulty, not to mention the other three types of undead.

　Taking advantage of their incorporeal nature, the ghosts passed through building walls without hindrance and launched attacks on the city's armed forces from all sorts of unexpected angles.

　They appear silently, catching the city's defenders completely off guard.

　The vampires transformed into giant bats, hovering over the city.

　They surveyed the ground, their sharp eyes searching for weaknesses and gaps in the defenses.

　Once they spot an opportunity, they swiftly swoop down and launch a deadly attack.

　With their powerful melee abilities, vampires can quickly defeat their enemies once they close the distance.

　Even the best private soldiers cannot withstand more than a few rounds of attacks from vampires before being instantly killed.

　The liches, on the other hand, serve as self-propelled artillery in modern armies.

　When they find that the defenders in a certain place are putting up a strong resistance, the liches will cast the [Cloud of Death].

　【The Cloud of Death】That yellowish-green cloud carried powerful negative energy, and even though the defenders wore gas masks, they could not stop life from flowing out of their bodies.

　Despite the city's defenders' best efforts, they inflicted minimal damage on the undead army.

　The small pistols wielded by the constables seemed so outdated and laughable in this battle, unable to even penetrate the zombies' defenses.

　The only undead unit they can effectively threaten is the fragile Skeleton Archer.

　Even so, the pistol's efficiency was still very low.

　If the bullets fail to hit the Soul Fire within the skull of the Skeleton Archer, the damage they inflict will be completely ignored.

　It is unrealistic to expect these constables, who rarely have the opportunity to fire a gun, to have accurate marksmanship.

　However, Mayor Yang and the powerful councilor did not expect much from the police officers' fighting ability.

　Their real hope lay with the private armies that had been deployed in the city early on in order to capture Moros.

　However, the course of the war disappointed them.

　While the latest assault rifles in the hands of the private soldiers could penetrate the zombies' defenses to some extent, the impact of dozens of bullets on the zombies was negligible.