Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　"The Herrscher of the Void, Her power has exceeded our imagination. We need your help."

　Upon hearing this, Moros gently put down his coffee cup, a hint of undisguised mockery appearing on his face.

　He raised his head, his gaze sharp as a knife, staring directly into the mayor's eyes.

　"What does this have to do with me?"

　Moros is a necromancer.

　It would be incredibly naive to expect him to fight against the Herrschers out of some sense of justice or for the sake of world peace.

　His principles of conduct were based solely on his own interests and will; the expectations and pleas of the world were nothing but fleeting clouds to Moros, unable to sway him in the slightest.

　The mayor of Fuyuan City showed no displeasure at Moros's sarcasm; he had endured far more ridicule and sarcasm in order to climb to this position.

　This little bit of mockery is nothing.

　“Mr. Morros, we understand your position.”

　He took a deep breath, making his voice sound calm and sincere.

　"But please understand that the existence of the Herrscher of the Void poses a huge threat to the entire human civilization. We are not asking you to fight for justice or peace, but rather hoping that you will act for your own benefit."

　He paused for a moment, then continued to explain.

　"After all, if the Herrscher of the Void continues to wreak havoc, the entire world will descend into chaos, and your resource supply system will inevitably be affected."

　"So, you're threatening me?"

　Moros raised an eyebrow, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

　He didn't know what the leaders of the Mu Continent were thinking, but in the necromancer's view, if the councilors of the Mu Continent thought they could be driven to fight against the Herrscher by threats alone, they were simply delusional.

　If the mayor of Fuyuan City dares to make such a threat, Moros will show no mercy and display the terrifying power of a legendary necromancer, letting the rulers of Mu Continent know what true fear is.

　By then, with the Herrscher of the Void and the legendary necromancer joining forces, it wouldn't be just empty talk to destroy not only the Mu Continent, but also the entire human civilization on this planet.

　“No, Mr. Morros, we would never dare to threaten you.”

　Sensing danger, the mayor of Fuyuan City quickly shook his head in denial.

　“We just want you to understand that the current situation is unfavorable to all of us. Only with your help can we get through this difficult time together. We are not threatening you, but asking for your help.”

Chapter 120 Negotiation

　Moros did not immediately respond to the words of the mayor of Fuyuan City.

　He simply leaned back quietly against the leather seat, arms crossed, adopting a wait-and-see attitude, as if appreciating the mayor's "performance".

　Seeing that his previous words had failed to move the necromancer, the mayor of Fuyuan City stopped wasting words.

　“Mr. Morros, if you are willing to assist us in fighting the Herrscher of the Void, we are willing to offer generous rewards to ensure that your efforts are properly rewarded.”

　"reward?"

　Moros finally raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the mayor as if assessing the weight of his words.

　The necromancer, of course, did not believe in the politician's "sincerity"; he believed in his own power.

　As long as the mayor of Fuyuan City makes a promise on behalf of the Mu Continent regime today, and as long as he retains sufficient strength after the battle with the Herrscher of the Void, then the Mu Continent, no, the human civilization of this planet, will not dare to renege on his promise.

　"If you had said that earlier, it would have been fine."

　Moros's lips curled into a playful smile.

　"Tell me, what reward can you give me? As long as I am satisfied, I will naturally take care of the Herrscher of the Void matter, and I will not need your assistance."

　Moros was not boasting or making unfounded claims.

　Rather, he knew that when fighting the apostles of God who wielded the power of space, the attacks of a modern army using projectile weapons would most likely become stumbling blocks to disrupt his fighting rhythm.

　Moreover, given the delicate relationship between him and the human civilization on this planet, the true stance of the Allied Forces currently engaged in a fierce battle with the Herrscher of the Void is highly questionable.

　Moros knew that once the Herrscher of the Void fell and he himself showed signs of fatigue, the Allied Forces would likely take the opportunity to attack him, trying to eliminate this unstable factor.

　In this situation filled with uncertainty and potential threats, Moros preferred to face the Herrscher of the Void alone rather than fight alongside the Allied Forces.

　Upon hearing the necromancer's reply, the mayor of Fuyuan City finally breathed a sigh of relief.

　He knew that things were already halfway to success.

　The act of requesting a price quote itself reveals a lot.

　As long as the additional demands they offer satisfy Moros's appetite, this individual, possessing power comparable to nuclear weapons, will step onto the battlefield to fight against the Herrscher of the Void.

　“Mr. Moros, we are willing to provide you with 100 billion Mu Continent credit currencies. You can choose cash, goods, or any other transaction method that you deem appropriate.”

　Seeing that Morlos's dissatisfaction was becoming more and more obvious, the mayor of Fuyuan City quickly added.

　"Of course, this is just the beginning. We are also willing to allow you to join the United Nations, becoming a special nation recognized by countries around the world, enjoying the respect and rights of the international community."

　The mayor's words were full of allure and sincerity; he hoped to persuade Moros to become a powerful ally in the fight against the Herrscher of the Void.

　"One hundred billion Mu Continent credit currencies, plus the status of a United Nations member—what a great show of sincerity!"

　After hearing the price offered by the mayor of Fuyuan City on behalf of human society, Moros's face revealed an undisguised sneer.

　He emphasized the phrase "huge" in particular, his sarcasm evident in his tone.

　Although he already knew about the human regimes on this planet and was aware of the hostility of those in power towards him, at this moment, Moros still deeply felt their contempt for him.

　This price might be considered generous by international standards, but for Moros, a necromancer who has proven his power countless times, it's like child's play, not worth fighting a Herrscher at all.

　"If this is all the sincerity you can offer, then I regret to inform you that you can go back now."

　Moros's voice was cold and resolute, revealing a deep dissatisfaction with the superficiality and arrogance of the human regimes on this planet.

　At his level, how much real value can the pieces of paper that he can print simply by turning on a printing press have?

　Even if these scraps of paper could be converted into goods or other forms of trade, in the eyes of the powerful who control human society, they are nothing more than boomerangs thrown out, which will eventually return to their hands.

　As for the proposal to join the United Nations, it seemed absurd and ridiculous to Moloss.

　With his current legendary-level strength, even if he doesn't join the United Nations, which country can ignore his existence or disregard his will?

　The answer is obvious.

　Given that Moros possesses the [Curse of the Underworld], whose power rivals that of tactical nuclear weapons, any nation must proceed with extreme caution and careful consideration when dealing with matters related to him.

　Under these circumstances, the price offered by the mayor of Fuyuan City on behalf of human civilization was naturally insufficient to sway this legendary necromancer.

　"So, Mr. Moros, what kind of reward do you need to be willing to shoulder the obligations of being human?"

　Seeing that his previous bargaining chips had no effect, the mayor of Fuyuan City finally dropped his previous empty pleasantries, his tone revealing obvious dissatisfaction.

　In his eyes, the fact that these nobles from prestigious families were willing to associate with an outcast like Moros was already a great favor to him.

　Now, this lowly commoner dares to be so disrespectful with his own power; it's an open provocation to us nobles.

　This is an absolutely heinous crime!

　Moros remained noncommittal regarding the change in the mayor's attitude in Fuyuan City.

　He remained lounging in the leather backrest, as if everything was under his control.

　He slightly parted his lips and uttered a word that left everyone speechless.

　"Australia."

　"what?!"

　The mayor of Fuyuan City stared in astonishment, almost unable to believe his ears.

　His mind was in turmoil; he couldn't understand Moros's absurd request at all.

　This high-ranking official from the Mu Continent certainly understood the meaning behind Moros's words, which was precisely why his reaction was so intense.

　Although the mayor had anticipated that Moros would make an extremely high demand before the talks even began, he never expected that the demand would be so astonishing.

　Australia, that vast and resource-rich continent, has always been regarded as a strategic location by Mu's traditional ally, and its value and potential...

　Its power is immeasurable.

　However, incredibly, Morales—a man once considered a pariah and a lowly person—dared to demand the entirety of Australia as payment.

　This was completely beyond the mayor of Fuyuan City's imagination, leaving him extremely shocked and angry.

　But at the same time, he felt incredibly helpless and desperate.

　He knew that, given the current situation, the interest group he represented had almost no choice but to agree to Moros's demands in exchange for his confrontation with the Herrscher of the Void.

　This transaction, involving an entire continent, clearly far exceeded the scope of authorization granted to the mayor of Fuyuan City.

　He had to bring this startling news back immediately and report it to higher-level decision-makers so that they could make the final decision.

Chapter 121 Battle with the Herrscher of the Void

　Just as the mayor of Fuyuan City had foreseen, faced with the harsh conditions proposed by Moros, the carnivores at the top of the human social pyramid on this planet, after fierce debate and weighing the pros and cons, ultimately chose to compromise.

　Of course, their so-called agreement was nothing more than a carefully planned scheme to get something for nothing.

　These politicians' thoughts are actually not hard to fathom.

　In their view, what good would it do to verbally agree to cede Australia to Morrow?

　After all, in the eyes of politicians, verbal promises are nothing but empty words, having no binding force whatsoever.

　Once they have dealt with the Second Herrscher, the Herrscher of the Void, and no longer need Moros's help, they can easily overturn their previous promises at an international conference using various high-sounding reasons such as procedural errors, violations of international law, and national self-determination.

　As for Moros's possible reaction, in the eyes of these overconfident rulers of the former civilization, it was nothing more than a problem that could be solved by deploying more troops.

　The Herrscher of the Void has demonstrated her strength in the face of military encirclement through a series of previous battles, while Moros has yet to prove himself on the front lines.

　Although he has demonstrated astonishing destructive power comparable to nuclear weapons, the rulers of this planet will not truly regard Moros as an equal to them until he actually confronts the regular army of human society head-on.

　There was no way around it; back in the Y City battlefield, Moros's undead legion's performance in front of the Mu Continent's regular army was indeed hardly awe-inspiring.

　Although they managed to salvage the situation on the battlefield in New City, the first impression had already been formed, and changing it was by no means easy.

　Moreover, the power of the Herrscher of the Void is immense. The rulers of human society firmly believe that after facing this divine apostle head-on and fighting to the death, Moros will inevitably be severely weakened.

　By then, how could he possibly have the strength to resist them?

　If he knows what's good for him, granting that lowly commoner an island wouldn't be out of the question. If he's ungrateful and doesn't appreciate the favor, then we'll send in the army and wipe him out completely.

　With this mindset, the rulers of this planet naturally didn't mind verbally agreeing to Moros's demands.

　For promises that were never intended to be kept from the beginning, no matter how absurd they may seem, it's okay to agree to them first and then deal with them later.

　Even with the help of the hero panel, Moros's intelligence level is beyond doubt, which is enough to make him a legendary necromancer.

　With just a simple analysis, he had a pretty good grasp of the thoughts of the rulers of human society on this planet.

　As long as you verbally agree, I can explain it to Ellie and Eden.

　Since successfully entering the realm of legends, Moros's perspective on the world has undergone a profound transformation.

　In the eyes of modern necromancers, occupying territory and establishing new cemetery cities is no longer a distant fantasy.

　However, the more resource-rich lands on this planet have already been completely divided up.

　If he wants the newly established cemetery city to have enough resources, he will inevitably have to go to war with a country and seize its territory.

　Moloss can ignore the various possible reactions from the international community.

　With his legendary-level strength, he could at most engage in a direct battle with the UN forces, or at worst, suffer a few nuclear hits.

　With the demiplane as an absolutely safe escape route, Moros felt he had nothing to fear.

　The problem is that such a move might provoke strong resentment from Alicia and Eden.

　As their best friend, Moros knew all too well the kindness of Alicia and Eden.

　They would never condone his actions of launching a war for personal gain, causing immense suffering and death.

　Therefore, Moros needed some form of recognition from the politicians of the pre-civilization—recognition that he had the right to occupy a country's territory.

　Even though this acknowledgment is completely unenforceable and can be torn up at any time, it is enough for him to give an explanation to Alicia and Eden.

　As for Vervière and Mebius...

　Moros knew their personalities; they never paid much attention to such trivial matters.

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　With both sides harboring their own ulterior motives, a secret agreement concerning the transfer of Australian sovereignty was quietly signed.