Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　They don't have the luxurious treatment of first-class passengers, but they still have a dedicated boarding lane.

　Among these people are ordinary travelers, filled with anticipation for their journey and longing for the land of China;

　There are also adventurous young people who yearn to explore unknown territories and seek their own adventures;

　Even more families of three, traveling together, boarded the cruise ship with their children to spend a wonderful family time together.

　"Ok?"

　Just as Morros stepped onto the deck of the Miracle of the Seas, he caught a glimpse of a pink figure out of the corner of his eye.

　But just as he was about to take a closer look, the figure disappeared into the bustling crowd.

　Moros didn't think he was mistaken.

　With his current legendary rank and life level, his physical attributes are comparable to an S-class Valkyrie, specifically an S-class Valkyrie like Rita.

　His perception is extremely sharp, and he would never make a mistake.

　Searching through the sea of ​​memories, Moros found a fragment of that cute pink-haired girl.

　Alicia?!

　The name echoed in his mind, inextricably linked to that pink figure.

　This trip looks very promising...

　Moros smiled, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Chapter 41 Reunion with Alicia

　With a whistle, the Ocean Wonder, a behemoth of the sea, slowly departed from the port, embarking on a two-week voyage.

　As a 200,000-ton giant ship, the waves it creates when it sets sail can reach two meters high, creating a spectacular sight.

　Even for the well-traveled Moros, such a scene was enough to amaze him.

　However, while marveling at the ship's future, Moros also felt a pang of regret.

　He was well aware of the tragic ending destined for him by the previous civilization.

　When the final meteor falls, apart from those chosen to enter the hibernation pods and Gretchen who left Earth, everyone on this planet will find it difficult to escape the cataclysmic destruction of the world.

　The apocalypse is not comparable to conventional planet-destroying weapons such as whirlwind torpedoes or atmospheric incineration torpedoes.

　The Herald of the End wields the power of time, rendering all conventional protective measures ineffective.

　Faced with that irresistible, world-destroying power, the miraculous Ocean Wonder ultimately could not escape its tragic end.

　Of course, Moros was not worried about whether he could survive the end.

　The protection of the demiplane was enough for him to safely weather the crisis of the end of the world.

　Therefore, he was able to leisurely lean against the deck railing, feeling the fresh sea breeze on his cheeks.

　In this moment of tranquility, Moros let his thoughts wander, contemplating his future.

　Despite his current Hero level of 24 and his Life Rank having risen to Legendary, Moros still has a clear understanding of his own strength.

　After six years of hard work, Moros has gradually grown from a player who couldn't cast a single spell outside the hero panel into a qualified, exemplary mage.

　With the magical power granted by his legendary life level and the undead legion he had painstakingly built, Moros was able to display combat power close to that of a legendary rank.

　But that's about it.

　The power gap between legendary ranks is enormous. Although Moros's current strength seems unattainable, it is actually only equivalent to the level of an ordinary Herrscher from the previous civilization.

　At this stage, this level of strength is undoubtedly unmatched, but in the future, ordinary Herrschers...

　Even with top-tier strength, they might struggle to even protect themselves.

　Kevin, who possesses the Seventh Divine Key - Key of Destruction - Judgment of Heavenly Fire, can easily defeat ordinary Herrschers.

　The Herrscher of Origin, Alicia, demonstrated her ability to single-handedly defeat other Herrschers during the Second Honkai Impact.

　Not to mention the alien, Thousand Tribulations, who nearly killed the Fifth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Ice.

　Faced with these powerful beings, Moros knew exactly what level his current strength was at.

　"Sigh, I didn't expect that even after time-traveling, I still need to use scrolls."

　With a sigh, Moros set himself a small goal.

　Having complete control over their own strength, no longer relying on the hero panel, they can cast level 5 spells on their own.

　This goal seems simple, but it is a huge challenge for Moros.

　After all, his spellbook contained a very special level 5 battle spell—the destructive magic [Armageddon].

　Compared to other level 5 campaign spells, [Doomsday Judgment] stands out as particularly unique in the magic system of the Ashan world.

　Although it belongs to the category of Tier 5 battle spells, the essence of [Doomsday Judgment] is completely superior to other Tier 5 battle spells.

　If this were in Faerûn, [Doomsday Judgment] would truly be a legendary spell.

　Even for legendary beings, mastering such magic is extremely difficult.

　However, in return, once Moros achieves this goal, his strength will be greatly enhanced.

　At that time, as long as he doesn't confront the Herald of the End head-on, Moros, who has transformed into a true legendary mage, will be able to live quite comfortably in the final period of the pre-civilization.

　Just as Moros was engrossed in planning for the future, a voice that was both familiar and unfamiliar sounded behind him.

　Hey, did you miss me?

　With the keen senses granted by his legendary life level, Moros immediately realized the other party's identity.

　Turning around, Moros, with a slight smile on his lips, saw a beautiful girl who looked like a fairy.

　Her long pink hair swayed lightly behind her head in the sea breeze, and a smile graced her stunningly beautiful face, as bright as the spring sunshine.

　At this moment, Alicia was wearing a light-colored long dress. The dress's cut fit her elegant figure perfectly, outlining her graceful curves.

　She looked at Morros, her eyes sparkling with mischief, as if waiting for his response.

　"It's been a long time, Alicia."

　A warm feeling welled up in Moros's heart, and he smiled and praised him.

　"You are as beautiful and charming as ever."

　“Beauty isn’t my only characteristic, Moros.”

　She walked gracefully to Moros, bowed elegantly, like a noble princess.

　Alicia's charming smile instantly broke down Moros's defenses, and he couldn't help but extend his hand in a gentlemanly gesture, inviting the pink fairy lady to join him.

　"Then, beautiful Miss Alicia, would you do me the honor of sharing a cup of tea with me?"

　For a social terrorist, Miss Alicia would not be intimidated by such an invitation.

　“Of course, Mr. Morros.”

　She responded with a smile, her eyes sparkling with joy.

　The two walked slowly up the passageway of the cruise ship and arrived at the upper deck of the Wonder of the Seas.

　The environment here seems tailor-made for afternoon tea; a gentle breeze caresses your face, and sunlight filters through the clouds, dappling the deck and creating a lazy yet elegant atmosphere.

　They chose to sit down at a round table with an elegant parasol.

　On the table were two exquisite teacups, a pot of steaming black tea, a plate of freshly baked muffins, and several dishes of colorful jam and cream.

　Moros gently lifted the teapot, poured a cup of black tea for Alicia, and then poured one for himself.

　The aroma of black tea filled the air, mingling with the scent of the sea breeze.

　Alicia took a sip of her black tea, a satisfied expression on her face.

　The two then began a pleasant conversation.

　The conversation started with the rich aroma of black tea and the captivating scenery on the deck, and gradually shifted to their respective purposes for traveling to China.

　"So, Alicia, you want to go back and see the master who taught you archery?"

　"Yes, Moros, the archery he taught me has been very helpful."

　Alicia replied, her tone tinged with deep nostalgia.

　However, in the blink of an eye, Miss Pink Fairy cleverly shifted the topic to Moros.

　"So, what about you? And why are you going to China?"

　She asked curiously, her eyes sparkling with inquiry.

　Moros remained silent for a moment, but ultimately answered Alicia's question truthfully.

　"I want to see the scenery of Shenzhou, and at the same time, I also want to leave Mu Continent."

　After all, the memories this continent left me with are not pleasant.

Chapter 42

　A calm voyage

　Although Morros didn't say the second half of his sentence, Alicia, who had extremely high emotional intelligence, immediately sensed the melancholy in his words.

　Although she didn't know much about Morros's past, Alicia knew that everyone has their own painful memories that they don't want to talk about.

　So she decided to change the subject to defuse the awkward atmosphere.

　"Oh dear, Moros, do you know?"

　Alicia said with a smile, her tone full of pleasure.

　"A friend of mine is at the concert on the ship tonight."

　Her words were filled with undisguised joy, as if she wanted to share something wonderful with Moros.

　The pink fairy's smile was as bright as the spring sunshine, instantly dispelling the gloom in Moros's heart.

　Given Moros's level of existence, there is no doubt about the speed at which his thoughts operate.

　In just a moment, Moros understood the reason behind Alicia's change of topic.

　This care and thoughtfulness from the pink fairy was like a spring breeze across a lake, stirring up waves in Moros's heart.

　At this moment, a strong urge surged within him, and he wanted to confide in Alicia about his past experiences and emotional journey.

　However, Moros was ultimately a person with extremely strong self-control.

　He rationally suppressed the urge to confide and responded instead.

　"Really? Then I'll have to go listen to it."

　His tone was full of sincere anticipation.

　Moros already had a preliminary guess in his mind about the musician who was so highly regarded by Alicia.

　"You won't regret it! Eden's singing is simply heavenly, and the people of Eden are also incredibly kind..."

　When talking about her best friend, Alicia's eyes sparkled with excitement as she chattered on and on about everything in Eden to Moros.

　Clearly, even the Herrscher of Origin is not exempt from this kind of spontaneous proselytizing behavior by fans.

　Alicia's enthusiasm and excitement infected Moros, making him even more curious and expectant about Eden's singing.

　That night.

　As dusk settled, the concert hall on the Miracle of the Seas was filled to capacity.

　Moros sat in a box near the stage, with a clear view of the stage setup through the semi-transparent curtain.

　One singer after another took to the stage, gave their heartfelt performances, and then gracefully took their bows.

　Their performances were all quite excellent, but Morros's gaze did not linger for long.

　Tonight, Moros chose to come here to listen to a concert, rather than return to the magic guild in the demiplane to study profound spellbooks, not for the sake of the singers.

　His target was the girl he had only met once—Eden.

　Eden, the most brilliant star of the pre-civilization era, let me see your true worth.

　Just as Moros was thinking this, a figure slowly walked onto the stage.

　Eden!

　Her long, wine-red hair cascaded down to her waist, adorned with dark gold hair accessories. Under the light, her goddess-like, exquisite face became even more beautiful and captivating.