Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　As the captain of the USS California, he needed to fulfill his responsibilities.

　Colonel Marvin roared as the huge red dot representing the Ghost Dragon crossed a boundary.

　"Torpedo tubes 1-4! Launch all missiles!"

　Knowing that he only had one chance, Colonel Marvin went all in, trying to save himself and his crew's fate with maximum firepower.

　Unfortunately, given the overwhelming disparity in strength, Colonel Marvin's resistance was utterly futile.

　The MK48 torpedo is a mature, reliable, and high-performance torpedo.

　Apart from the same type of torpedo used on the Mu continent, this torpedo is unparalleled on this planet.

　However, when facing the Kiryu, these wire-guided torpedoes, which were previously used to attack warships, were clearly not well-suited to the situation.

　With just one breath of death, the Ghost Dragon easily intercepted all the torpedoes aimed at it.

　In the world of Ashan, the Ghost Dragon has to fight live dragons hand-to-hand. Given their reaction speed, shooting down missiles with their breath is a normal operation.

　Not to mention intercepting torpedoes, which are significantly heavier than missiles.

　The four intercepted MK48 torpedoes exploded in the water, and although the resulting shockwaves were powerful, they did not cause any harm to the Ghost Dragon, which had no internal organs.

　It merely shook its massive dragon head, then continued to swim towards the California, swaying its tail.

　On the sonar screen, the four torpedoes disappeared without a trace before they even touched their targets.

　Captain Marvin certainly understood what this meant.

　The torpedo was intercepted!

　The California is doomed!

　They too will step into the abyss of death!

　Slowly removing his peaked cap, Colonel Marvin gave the most perfect military salute of his life to all the officers and sailors in the command room.

　"It is my honor to fight alongside you."

　"Colonel, we are also honored..."

　The crew members responded, their voices choked with emotion.

　Despite the visibly trembling voices caused by their fear of death, they still expressed their inner emotions with the utmost courage and determination.

　"Send a telegram to the Ministry of Defense, reporting everything we know."

　Upon receiving the gift, Colonel Marvin solemnly issued what would be the last order of his life.

　Even at the end of his life, Colonel Marvin remained steadfast in his duties and mission as a captain.

　He knew this was the last bit of effort he could make for his country.

　Just minutes after the telegram was sent, a violent tremor suddenly struck.

　The USS California was torn apart by the claws of the Ghost Dragon; its pressure hull, which could withstand the immense pressure of water hundreds of meters deep, appeared so fragile under the Ghost Dragon's might.

　Seawater rushed into the ship instantly, mercilessly submerging all the equipment and personnel.

　Due to the special design of the nuclear submarine, the attack by the Ghost Dragon did not trigger a secondary explosion of the reactor.

　However, the reactor casing cracked under the claws of the Ghost Dragon, leading to an unavoidable nuclear leak.

　"Roar!"

　The ghost dragon let out a triumphant roar, swung its massive tail, and easily rose towards the sea level.

　For Guilong, the mere nuclear radiation was utterly insignificant.

　In fact, under the protection of magic, not only the undead, but even skilled human spellcasters are not afraid of nuclear radiation.

　In the Silver City, a holy land for mages in the world of Ashan, ores capable of producing nuclear radiation are considered precious materials for magical experiments.

　These ores are widely used in the preparation of magical potions, the crafting of magical equipment, and advanced magical research such as intensive bloodline experiments.

Chapter 53 Deterrence

　After witnessing the sinking of the USS California attack submarine, Moros severed his visual link with Ghost Dragon.

　It dived into the deep sea and operated near the Seas Wonder.

　After giving this order to the Ghost Dragon, Moros stepped into the dark blue, vortex-shaped demiplane passage.

　He didn't linger in his demiplane. The moment he set foot on the dark gray land of the cemetery city, filled with the magic of death, Moros opened another demiplane passage to the capital of the Mu Continent.

　In the previous series of battles that destroyed the councilor's family, Moros had left behind vengeful spirits in many locations on the Mu Continent as anchor points for demiplane passages.

　With the current technological level of the Mu Continent, they are clearly unable to detect these deliberately hidden vengeful spirits.

　This means that, if Moros wanted, he could use the demiplane portal to travel extremely long distances in a very short time and quickly appear in any city on the Mu Continent.

　This strategic mobility is precisely what he dares to...

　The key to challenging the Mu continent regime.

　Relying on the demiplane portal, he truly has the ability to ignite a raging war across the entire Mu continent.

　At this moment, Moros decided to remind the rulers of the Mu Continent just how incredible the power he possessed was.

　The moment he stepped out of the demiplane portal, Moros swiftly cast [Illusion Legion] to cleverly conceal his location.

　Then, he gracefully raised his hand and waved it lightly in front of him.

　The next moment, a massive demiplane portal appeared out of thin air above the city, and at the other end of the portal, the Ghost Dragon, who had been ready all along, was eager to try.

　"Go, and bring a powerful greeting to the rulers of this continent."

　As Moros finished speaking, a ghostly dragon enveloped in dense death magic burst out of the demiplane passage, its figure shrouded in black mist like a demon rising from hell.

　"Roar!"

　The ghost dragon opened its ferocious and terrifying jaws and let out a deafening roar that shook the entire city.

　Moros gazed at the distant parliament building and waved again.

　Upon receiving the order, the Ghost Dragon immediately flapped its tattered wings, tearing through the sky and flying towards the Parliament Building with overwhelming force.

　Its body, shrouded in a thick black mist formed from the magic of death, cast a huge shadow on the ground, like a symbol of death, filling countless citizens of the Mu Continent with deep horror and fear.

　Given the volume of the dragon roar that Ghost Dragon just made, the parliament building had certainly already detected its approach.

　But Guilong was so fast that the members of parliament who were meeting in the parliament building didn't have time to evacuate before Guilong caught them red-handed.

　"boom!"

　With a loud bang, the towering dome of the parliament building collapsed instantly, sending rubble and dust flying everywhere.

　The councilors had no time to notice the priceless, exquisite reliefs vanishing in an instant; their attention was drawn to the unexpected intruder.

　With a loud thud, a dragon's head shrouded in thick black mist plunged into the interior of the parliament building.

　"Fellow members of parliament, although this is our first meeting, I believe you will recognize me."

　Under the power of magic, Moros's voice clearly came from the dragon's mouth, echoing in every corner of the council building.

　"Moros?"

　The Speaker of the Council hesitated before calling out the name, and noticing that Ghost Dragon showed no signs of attack, his tension eased slightly.

　"it's me."

　Having acknowledged his identity, Moros continued.

　"I'm here not for any other reason than to say hello. After all, you greeted me aboard the Miracle of the Seas, so it's only fair, isn't it?"

　Morales's words carried a hint of mockery, as if he were merely fulfilling a social obligation rather than intimidating the members of parliament.

　However, to become a member of the Mu Continent Council and hold the fate of the most powerful nation on this planet, the intelligence of the councilors is beyond doubt.

　They keenly perceived Moros's true intentions from just one sentence.

　This is his response to our probing!

　This idea crossed the minds of more than one member of parliament.

　Governments like those in the Far East, which are prone to overthrowing their superiors, are extremely rare.

　Before the Moth of Flame commanded the attack submarine USS California to launch the attack, Senator Eugene had already informed the other senators of the Moth of Flame's plan.

　Damn Eugene! I knew his plan was doomed!

　Although he had mentally cursed Councilor Eugene, who served as a member of the Moth Chaser Council, the Speaker of the Mu Continent Council still had to clean up his mess.

　There was no way around it; as the leader of parliament, he wielded immense power, but also bore inescapable responsibilities.

　The speaker took a deep breath, regulated his breathing, and tried to remain calm and rational.

　He glanced at the other members of parliament around him and noticed that their faces were filled with tension and unease.

　Clearly, they are currently unable to offer themselves any substantial help.

　Then, the white-haired leader straightened his back and spoke in a more resolute voice.

　“Moros, there may indeed be some misunderstandings between us, but your directness…”

　He paused slightly, as if searching for a more suitable word, before continuing.

　"Well, a personal visit doesn't seem to be in line with our diplomatic practices."

　"Ah."

　Moros sneered and retorted without any politeness.

　"Oh? So the diplomatic practice of the Mu Continent is to use attack nuclear submarines as a form of etiquette for visits. This is truly an eye-opener for me."

　Despite sensing the sarcasm and dissatisfaction in Moros's words, the Speaker of the Mu Continent Council showed no sign of wavering.

　Having spent many years navigating the political landscape of the Muslim world, he has long since developed the composure to face all sorts of sharp remarks and insults.

　In the Speaker's eyes, Moros's current sarcasm was nothing more than a gentle spring breeze.

　They couldn't budge him in the slightest.

　"Don't say that, we are from the Mu Continent..."

　The speaker tried to ease the tension, but Moros interrupted him without hesitation.

　"enough!"

　Morros was not interested in the speaker's long-winded speech and warned him directly.

　"I'm just here to say hello today. If you continue to be stubborn, next time, it won't be as simple as just saying hello."

　After saying that, Moros, controlling the Ghost Dragon, left the parliament building without hesitation and flew towards the demiplane portal high in the sky.

　As the ghost dragon's figure gradually disappeared into the horizon, a councilor approached the speaker and offered his suggestion.

　"Speaker, should we send the Federation forces...?"

　The senator's intention was clear: he hoped that the Mu Continent's army would be mobilized to completely destroy the skeletal dragon that had caused damage to the parliament building.

　"No! Before we have a firm grasp on the root cause of the problem, rashly escalating the conflict will only put us in a more passive position."

Chapter 54 Gift

　After retrieving the Ghost Dragon, Moros opened a demiplane portal to the Cemetery territory without hesitation and disappeared from the spot.

　He believed that as long as the rulers of Mu Continent maintained a normal level of intelligence, they would not bother him again.

　At least until they are certain they can resolve the situation, the parliamentarians on the Mu continent will remain cautious and restrained.

　Having witnessed his feat of commanding the Ghost Dragon to raid the capital of Mu Continent, other countries on this planet will undoubtedly understand even more how to respect a legendary necromancer.

　With the support of various cutting-edge technologies, Mu Continent's intelligence protection work is naturally trustworthy.

　But the sight of the ghost dragon soaring across the skyline of the capital of Mu Continent was too grand.

　Although Mu Continent was able to downplay or even cover up the impact of this incident among the public through censorship, it could not prevent other countries, especially major powers such as China and North America, from learning about the Ghost Dragon attack.

　As it turns out, making an example of someone to scare others is quite effective.

　During the next few days of the voyage, the vengeful spirits scattered around the Ocean Wonder as a perimeter did not notice anything unusual.

　As we all know, while some are carrying heavy burdens, others are enjoying a peaceful and carefree life.

　With the vengeful spirits diligently on guard and the ghost dragon faithfully protecting him, Moros was able to enjoy the rest of his voyage without any distractions.