Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Therefore, they chose to remain silent to avoid saying anything that might cause trouble.

　"Humph!"

　With a cold snort, he interrupted the clamor of the powerful and wealthy, and...

　Prime Minister Keane, dressed in a simple suit, swept his cold gaze across the people in the conference room.

　Only after all the dignitaries present had fallen silent did the highest-ranking official of the federal government slowly begin to speak.

　"Australia has been ceded to necromancers by treaty. What are you to them under the swords of the undead legion?"

　"Of course we don't want a violent confrontation. I'm not crazy; how could I do something as suicidal as throwing an egg against a rock?"

　Speaker Margaret gently shook her head.

　"Now that the treaty has been signed, as politicians who respect contracts, we certainly cannot openly violate the treaty."

　Her gaze swept across the faces of the crowd, her tone firm and powerful.

　"However, necromancers are not elites of noble birth like us. They have never dealt with issues involving the operation of a modern nation, so it is perfectly normal for them to make mistakes."

　"We need to let necromancers know that the normal functioning of Australia is inseparable from the cooperation of the pillars of the Federal Parliament, namely us."

　As Speaker Margaret delivered her speech, the eyes of many of the dignitaries in attendance lit up.

　Clearly, they all thought this was a reliable solution.

　If Speaker Margaret believes they can resort to underhanded tactics and use force to overthrow the necromancer's rule, then in order to protect their families, they will have no choice but to tearfully capture him on the spot and offer him to the necromancer as a testament to their loyalty.

　The necromancer has already proven his strength and determination in the previous secret war, and it would be extremely ridiculous to use force to resist him.

　They were all seasoned veterans of the political arena, and they certainly understood Speaker Margaret's unspoken message.

　To paralyze Australia.

　Instead of resorting to force, they cleverly "cooperated" with the necromancer's policies, bringing the operation of this modern nation to a standstill.

Chapter 139 Clever People and Badges

　Speaker Margaret's vision captivated the dignitaries present.

　In the eyes of these local elites, without enough bureaucrats and civil servants to maintain the daily operation of the country, even a powerful necromancer would not be able to conjure up enough resources.

　When the land is scorched and barren, with corpses of the starving everywhere, and rebel armies rising up in desperation to survive, the necromancer will understand what is truly indispensable to this continent.

　As for the mountains of corpses and seas of blood that will inevitably result in this process, these meat-eaters don't care at all.

　Born with a silver spoon in their mouths, they never truly considered themselves to be the same kind of beings as ordinary people.

　These powerful figures, high above the rest, are utterly indifferent to the suffering and struggles of ordinary people.

　Moreover, in their view, all of this was for the sake of national independence and autonomy, and was an incomparably glorious cause.

　They are willing to pay any price for this, even if it means the sacrifice of countless innocent lives.

　Of course, they would never allow themselves to be the ones paying the price.

　"However, in order to achieve the most ideal results, we must be united in our hatred of the enemy and act in unison."

　Speaker Margaret tapped her well-defined fingers lightly on the podium, producing a crisp and powerful sound.

　Her gaze swept over every dignitary present, her tone firm and inflammatory.

　"I think none of you would want to see a lowly barbarian ruling over us, would you?"

　As soon as she finished speaking, the local elites who participated in the secret meeting immediately began to whisper among themselves.

　After a heated discussion, they finally reached a consensus.

　Following Speaker Margaret's plan, they decided to have their own faction cease serving the country as a means of pressuring the necromancer to back down.

　Yes, it was merely a concession.

　These powerful figures all knew in their hearts that the fact that necromancers had taken over Australia as the biggest spoils of the secret war was irreversible.

　All they can do is maintain their position and interests during this upheaval and ensure that they are not purged by the new regime.

　Now that a consensus had been reached, this high-level closed-door meeting quickly came to a close.

　High-ranking officials, under the tight protection of their respective bodyguard teams, returned to their respective strongholds through various clandestine channels.

　Immediately afterwards, they began their respective actions.

　Some powerful figures did indeed diligently carry out the arrangements according to the plan determined in the closed-door meeting.

　However, many of the powerful and influential did not fully comply with the meeting's resolutions, but instead made decisions that better suited their own interests.

　Some of them began to hastily sell their possessions in preparation for fleeing the continent that was about to change hands.

　Another group of powerful figures demonstrated greater courage, making wiser and more advantageous choices.

　Then, Moros, who was accompanying Alicia on a ride on the Ghost Dragon soaring through the skies of Mu Continent, received a message from Fuyuan City.

　Now, the spirits he left behind in Fuyuan City have been captured by this star.

　The ruling class of human society on Earth regards it as an alternative embassy, ​​bearing the important mission of communicating with necromancers.

　"Looks like there are still a lot of smart people out there..."

　With a light laugh, Moros dismissed the letter addressed to Margaret, which was being delivered to the Vampire Count, and conveyed through the Vampire Count that he was aware of the situation.

　"What's wrong?"

　Alicia tilted her head to look at Moros, who was also standing on the terrifying dragon head of the Ghost Dragon, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

　"It's nothing but a farcical dog-eat-dog show..."

　Seeing how adorable the pink fairy was, Moros told Alicia the whole story of how he received the report.

　He recounted how Australian native elites, in order to maintain their own status and interests, decided to stop serving the country, thereby putting pressure on necromancers.

　He described how Speaker Margaret detailed all of this in her whistleblower letter in order to prove her "loyalty".

　In fact, not only Speaker Margaret, who proposed action plans in the closed-door meeting, but also more than 70% of the powerful figures who participated in the high-level closed-door meeting, including Federal Prime Minister Keane, reported their colleagues to him.

　The intentions of these powerful figures were obvious. They understood the situation and knew they could not stop the necromancer's advance, so they wanted to pave a path to heaven for themselves with the blood of their colleagues.

　Finally, the necromancer, with a hint of disdain in his eyes, gave his assessment.

　“Those powerful people always think they can control everything, but they ignore where the real power lies.”

　After listening to Moros's account, Alicia's originally pretty face now showed a faint look of loneliness.

　Although she had witnessed the dark side of humanity many times during her travels around the world, she still couldn't help but feel heavy-hearted whenever she heard stories that revealed the evil in human nature.

　Seeing Alicia's slightly forlorn expression, Moros's heart stirred.

　“Ellie, if you’re willing, I can hand over the management of New Zealand entirely to you.”

　He made a suggestion in a low voice, his eyes revealing deep trust and expectation.

　Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Alicia's eyes, but this surprise was quickly replaced by a determined light.

　"I'm sorry... I'll have to disappoint you."

　Seeing Moros's somewhat disappointed expression, Miss Pink Fairy added.

　"My vacation days aren't enough to support me in managing a country!"

　Hearing this, Moros felt a little regretful, but he could accept Alicia's choice.

　He smiled and nodded, and said.

　"I will respect your decision and support you as always."

　However, Moros's doubts remained unresolved, and when facing Alicia, he felt no need to hide anything.

　So he asked directly.

　"But, Ellie, what do you mean by vacation?"

　Alicia blinked and smiled mischievously.

　Didn't I tell you?

　"say what?"

　"I've joined the Firemoth!"

　Alicia announced excitedly, while showing Moros a badge of the Fire Moth.

　The badge gleamed in the sunlight, signifying that Alicia had officially become a member of this important organization fighting against the Honkai.

　This badge wasn't one she "received" from Mebius; rather, it was a badge that the Pink Fairy officially obtained as her own after the fall of the Second Herrscher, the Herrscher of the Void.

Chapter 140 A Changing Thought and Goodbye to Vervière

　Looking at the exquisite metal badge engraved with the image of a moth drawn to a flame, a complex emotion flickered in Moros's eyes.

　He never expected that even though the butterfly effect he had created had already caused a global storm, Alicia would still choose to join the Fire Moth and take on the responsibility of protecting humanity from the Honkai.

　But Morros didn't say much. He just gave Alicia a deep look and then smiled to congratulate her.

　Ellie, I won't let that future happen...

　The necromancer silently made a promise in his heart.

　Knowing full well how arduous the path to salvation is, Moros was naturally unwilling to walk this rugged and thorny path.

　After a fierce battle with the Second Herrscher, the Herrscher of the Void, he has confirmed the safety of the demiplane.

　From the start to the end of the battle, the Herrscher of the Void, who wields the power of space, was never able to pinpoint the exact coordinates of the demiplane where the Graveyard City was located.

　Given this, Moros certainly had reason to believe that even the more powerful Herrscher of the End would be unable to accurately locate the demiplane he considered his last resort.

　For Moros, this was not so difficult to understand.

　Both the demiplane and the cemetery were created by a great being.

　Their existence and secrecy are certainly beyond the comprehension of mere Law Masters.

　If we consider the tree of imaginary numbers and the sea of ​​quantum mechanics to be fundamental elements of the universe, then perhaps some doubts remain.

　However, even the most powerful Herrscher of the End, who is merely a subordinate of the Cocoon of the End, is not enough to glimpse the demiplane created by a great being.

　With such a safe escape route, Moros naturally had the confidence to withdraw from the situation and not fear the inevitable final meteor.

　In the necromancer's original plan, when the final meteor fell, he would take the people he cared about and hide in the demiplane.

　After the Heralds of the End complete the great task of cleansing civilization and fall into slumber, they will return to this third planet of the solar system.

　Moros believed that there was a full 50,000 years of development time.

　Let alone the Lawbringer of the End, even the Cocoon of the End, he could still devise a plan.

　But now, this plan may need some adjustments.

　The necromancer's original plan could serve as a backup plan, a way out.

　However, when the Herald of the End descends, he may need to go to the moon to confront this terrifying being who can easily destroy a planet's ecosystem.

　After all, Moros had made up his mind to stop the Herrscher of Origin, Alicia, from sacrificing herself.

　Without Alicia's sacrifice, humanity in the post-civilization era would have virtually no chance of passing the Honkai test.

　In other words, Moros will eventually clash head-on with the Herrscher of the End, and even the Cocoon of the End behind it.

　But that's all in the future.

　At this moment, all Moros needed to do was enjoy the time spent with the pink fairy and revel in her genuine smile.

　Joyful times are like flowing water, fleeting and catching people off guard.

　After spending time with Moros and experiencing the magnificent scenery of the Mu Continent from a perspective she had never seen before, Alicia bid him a reluctant farewell.

　Watching the pink fairy's graceful figure gradually disappear into the distance until it was completely out of sight, Moros couldn't help but feel a faint sense of melancholy.

　Even though he knew very well that this parting was for a better reunion, his emotions were hard to completely restrain with reason.

　However, as a legendary necromancer, Moros's intelligence is beyond doubt.

　He didn't let this faint melancholy occupy his heart for too long.

　After a brief moment of contemplation, Moros composed himself, gathered his magic, and opened a demiplane portal to the Cemetery territory.

　If he wanted to quickly return to Fuyuan City, where Wilvie was located, the fastest option would undoubtedly be to use the demiplane portal for teleportation.

　Although Moros had already informed Velvet of his safety by giving her the [Wraith Jar] immediately after defeating the Herrscher of the Void, he still felt he should meet with her as soon as possible to discuss future plans and intentions.