Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Whether it's the immense power Sakura possesses as a Hero-class Fusion Warrior, or the indispensable unity within the Firemoth, these are precious assets she cherishes and is unwilling to lose.

　To ensure the safe transfer of Bell, Dr. May specifically assigned her most trusted fusion warrior—Kevin, hailed as a "hero" of human civilization and wielding the Third Divine Key—to personally carry out the escort mission.

　Thanks to Kevin's unparalleled strength, the transport plane carrying Bell, which departed from the Far East Branch, managed to land safely on the runway of the Firemoth headquarters, despite encountering an attack by a group of Assault-class Honkai Beasts en route to Tasmania.

　Under Kevin's personal escort, Bell was safely brought to a meticulously designed reception room at the headquarters of the Firemoth.

　This place is equipped with a state-of-the-art Honkai energy protection system, which is sufficient to deal with any possible sudden abnormal situation and ensure that everything is under control.

　Dr. Mei had been waiting there for a long time, her eyes revealing complex emotions.

　It was a complex emotion interwoven with a deep curiosity about the unknown and concern and worry for Rin.

　The moment Ling stepped into the room, a gentle yet firm smile appeared on Dr. Mei's face.

　"Ring, it's been so long."

　"Dr. Mei..."

　She responded softly, the sound of the bell carrying a barely perceptible tremor.

　Because of Sakura, Dr. Mei and Rin naturally know each other.

　Therefore, the moment Ling saw Dr. Mei, her eyes welled up with tears, and she couldn't express the emotions in her heart.

　"Ugh……"

　With a sigh, Dr. Mei continued.

　"You've suffered. Please believe me, I will do everything I can to ensure your safety."

　"Yeah! I believe you!"

　Nodding emphatically, Ling made her promise.

　"I am willing to fully cooperate with your observations and research."

Chapter 640 The Awakening of the Twelfth Herrscher

　With Ling's assistance, Dr. Mei's research progressed smoothly and naturally.

　However, when the preliminary examination report was released, her brows furrowed involuntarily.

　This doesn't make sense...

　Silently pondering, Dr. Mei once again buried herself in Ling's test report, trying to find any errors that might have distorted the conclusions.

　Yes, the moment Dr. Mei saw the report, she instinctively felt that this matter was extraordinary.

　Unlike other Herrschers, although a violent Honkai energy reaction was detected in Rin's body, she did not have any special abilities.

　Even compared to the previous Tenth Herrscher, the Herrscher of a Thousand, no Herrscher Core was found within Rin's body.

　Moreover, she still retains human consciousness.

　Even so, in order to appease the other members of the Firemoth organization, Dr. May had to make a difficult decision—

　Bell is imprisoned on the 33rd basement level of the headquarters.

　There was no way around it. Although Rin looked like a weak and powerless girl, after a series of rigorous tests, Dr. Mei had to admit that she was indeed a newly born Herrscher.

　This conclusion filled the other members of the Fire-Chasing Moth with fear and hatred towards Bell.

　Whether for Bell's safety or for the unity within the Firemoth, Dr. May must take decisive action.

　All she could do was press the command button inside the Moth of Fire that ordered immediate execution.

　Using the premise that researching a Herrscher capable of maintaining human consciousness is an extremely crucial research topic, they do everything in their power to ensure Rin's safety.

　After all, no matter how powerful a leader is, he cannot be against everyone!

　The continued imprisonment gradually eroded Ling's will, and her heart was deeply shrouded in fear and loneliness.

　The torment in her heart led the girl to constantly beg Dr. Mei to let her go and return to her sister's side.

　Faced with Ling's heart-wrenching pleas, Mei's heart was filled with confusion and struggle.

　But she cannot let the Herrscher leave until the truth is uncovered.

　Furthermore, Dr. Mei secretly deployed a large number of Honkai energy fission bombs near the base.

　These fission bombs are like the Sword of Damocles hanging over our heads. Once Bell truly awakens as a Herrscher, they will serve as the last line of defense to eliminate the potential threat that could bring devastating disaster to human civilization.

　In the pitch-black cell, the girl, who still retains her human consciousness, constantly feels loneliness and fear.

　"Sister, I'm so scared..."

　Ling was a smart child; she could certainly understand the deeper meaning behind the change in her living quarters from an observation room to a prison cell.

　Dr. Mei ultimately broke their promise.

　Unable to withstand the immense pressure from the outside world, she chose to compromise.

　Now, only one thing sustains Ling's continued commitment to the human will.

　thing--

　That was her unwavering trust in her beloved older sister, Sakura.

　She believed that her sister would come to save her!

　Time seemed to stand still in this dark prison cell, and every day was endless torment and agony for Ling.

　She huddled in the corner, her empty eyes peering through the iron bars at the dim light, silently repeating her sister's name—her only source of warmth and hope in this abyss of despair.

　Meanwhile, Dr. Mei's life wasn't easy either.

　While continuing her in-depth research into Rin's special case, attempting to unravel the mystery of the coexistence of Herrschers and human consciousness, she also had to deal with the increasingly radical voices within the organization.

　Those members who insisted that the Herrschers must be completely eradicated expressed strong dissatisfaction with Dr. May's decision, and some even secretly plotted to bypass her and take direct action against Rin.

　Under such dual pressure, Dr. Mei was also experiencing intense inner struggle.

　She knew that the imprisonment bell was for protection, but whenever the night was quiet, the faint weeping sounds coming from the depths of the underground pierced her heart like a thousand needles, keeping her awake at night.

　"Did I really do something wrong?"

　Dr. Mei asked herself this question countless times, but each time the answer was complex and heavy.

　She knew that for the greater good, for the future of humanity, she had no choice but to make this decision.

　However, this does not mean that she felt no guilt or pain.

　Among all this suffering, Rin's older sister, Sakura, is perhaps the one who is tormented the most.

　After learning that Rin had been captured by the special task force of the Far East branch of the Firemoth, Sakura rushed to the Firemoth headquarters without hesitation and questioned Dr. Mei sternly.

　However, Dr. Mei's promise to guarantee Rin's safety temporarily appeased Sakura's anger and worry.

　But as time went on, Sakura's anxiety and unease grew stronger.

　She began to doubt Dr. May's true intentions and developed deep suspicions about the Moth of Fire organization.

　As the sharpest blade hidden within the Moth of Flame, Sakura knows the dark side of this organization.

　She knew that the Moth of Fire would not let Rin, who had been confirmed as a Herrscher, go.

　So, with Mei refusing to budge, Sakura made a decision—

　Ling, your sister will definitely save you!

　Although Dr. May ordered that Rin must not be harmed, people's fear of the girl grew stronger day by day.

　Although she is an ordinary girl now, no one can guarantee that this is her true self.

　This idea continues to grow in people's minds—

　Then one day, those who defied orders, together with the guards watching over the girl, stormed into the cell and brutally murdered the unarmed Bell.

　The last thing the girl saw was the people cheering and jumping around her body, and the cheers that were horribly jarring to her ears—

　"We've eliminated another Herrscher!"

　However, no one expected the power of the Twelfth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Erosion—

　It began to manifest from the moment the girl died.

　The girl's corpse slowly decomposed into a black mist carrying intense Honkai energy.

　People near the prison were infected by the black mist and turned into suicide soldiers, who began attacking others inside the base.

　However, at the headquarters of the Fire Moth, the mere assassins, even those high-ranking assassins such as the Dual-Blade Assassins, the Spirit Assassins, and the Demon God Assassins, could only cause a brief disturbance and posed no real threat.

　About 15 minutes after the chaos broke out, the last suicide soldier was eliminated in the F-23 monitoring room at the base.

　But this was only the beginning of everything—

　One minute later, all the computer systems in the base were invaded by a virus of unknown origin.

　This is the true form of the Twelfth Herrscher—an ultimate virus with self-awareness.

　She can corrupt not only humans, but also wild beasts and machines.

　Now, this virus, fueled by the girl's hatred for humanity, has completely taken control of the base's defense system.

　Then, her revenge began—

　The base is located near a large number of Honkai energy fission bombs, which were originally intended as the ultimate weapon against the Herrschers.

　Now, all the Honkai energy fission bombs have been launched at human cities.

　Whether it's the bustling metropolis under the jurisdiction of the Fire Moths or the ancient towns in the necromancer's territory.

Chapter 641 Missile Interception Battle Over Canberra

　Just as Rin awakened as the Twelfth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Corruption, and officially began her revenge against humanity, in Canberra, the political heart of the necromancer territory, Moros also ended his magical communication with Mebius.

　Since emerging from the tender embrace of Alicia and Velvet, Moros rushed to the research institute in Queensland dedicated to Mebius, generously imparting to Mebius all the valuable knowledge he had gained during his previous Hero Template advancement mission.

　S.

　The magical communication that just passed through the [Wraith Jar] was a plea for help from the necromancer when Mebius encountered difficulties while exploring the mysteries originating from the world of Toril.

　Such communications have been ringing repeatedly in recent days, frequently interrupting Moros's research.

　That is why he personally went to Canberra to deal with those long-pending government affairs.

　Otherwise, according to the necromancer's usual habits, he would definitely choose to stay in the magic guild and immerse himself in the endless exploration of the path of magic.

　Getting back to the point, just as the call ended, a piercing alarm suddenly rang in Moros's ears, echoing sharply over Canberra and instantly casting a shadow over his face.

　The guards outside practically broke down the door and stormed into his office.

　"Your Majesty! Level One Alert! The Moth of Fire organization has launched ballistic missiles globally! Some of these missiles are already heading towards this area!"

　"When did this happen?"

　"Moros asked in a deep voice."

　"Just now! Judging from the time, five minutes have passed since the missile was launched!"

　The guard answered crisply and decisively.

　However, information regarding the number of missiles, their power, and specific targets was not mentioned.

　Even so, it still served as a stark warning in Moros's mind.

　How could it be so fast?

　With his memories from his past life, the necromancer had a general grasp of the current situation.

　However, the sudden change still caught him off guard.

　There haven't been any alerts from Congressman William regarding the discovery of a new Herrscher... Wait, could it be...?

　As if realizing something, a look of sudden understanding flashed in Moros's eyes.

　If Dr. May intentionally concealed the true intentions of Congressman William, then it was certainly impossible for him to know the relevant intelligence.

　As for why Dr. Mei would conceal such information?

　It's actually not hard to understand.

　Whether it's to protect Bell, to prevent the necromancer from seizing the Herrscher Core of the Twelfth Herrscher, or for other hidden purposes, Dr. May has every reason to exclude Moros from this turmoil.

　Given Dr. May's exalted position within the Firemoth, even those members who were trying to bypass her and take direct action against Bell would not easily object to such matters.

　"Your Majesty, please enter the air defense area immediately..."