Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　"Of course you won't find her, Dr. Mei. She has long since left this world."

　As he spoke, he slowly stretched out his hand and cast a spell, projecting the image of Dr. Mei's tombstone into the expert's eyes.

　Prior to this, the necromancer had thoroughly explored every inch of the sanctuary and every corner through several rounds of sophisticated detection spells.

　Therefore, Dr. May's final resting place was naturally under his control.

　"This……"

　A look of astonishment flashed in Vilvie's eyes as she gazed at the tombstone projected in the spell.

　She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately remained silent.

　Then, the expert lowered her head and skillfully manipulated a tablet computer handed to her by a robotic arm that extended from her backpack, beginning to carefully review the shelter's records.

　Vervi has indeed successfully seized supreme authority over this refuge.

　However, this does not mean that she already knows all the information recorded here.

　Technology and magic are ultimately two completely different realms.

　To learn about the stories that took place in this refuge during the final moments of the apocalypse, even Velvi, who possesses the highest authority, must personally turn the pages and explore.

　"Is that so..."

　With the help of the supreme authority she had seized from the shelter, Velvi quickly obtained the information she wanted.

　Just as Kosmo was fighting desperately against the second Herrscher of the End, Dr. May finally could no longer support her body, which was riddled with holes by Honkai energy. With endless regret and reluctance, she suddenly passed away.

　Kevin, Sue, Aponia, Hua, and the other members of the Firemoth who deeply respected Dr. May held a brief but solemn funeral for her in this shelter.

　They then resolutely entered the hibernation pods, embarking on a long expedition spanning 50,000 years.

　"How about we go see Mei's resting place?"

　"Never mind, I'm not actually that close to her."

　After rejecting Moros's suggestion, a hint of sadness flashed in the expert's pink eyes.

　Then, she turned around and walked to the other side of Moros.

　Moros, Mebius, and Velvi didn't have to wait long before Alicia, Eden, and Gretchen also left the hibernation pods of their respective acquaintances to join them.

　"So, you don't need me to wake them up?"

　"Yes, we are willing to respect their decision."

　After exchanging a glance with Miss Pink Fairy and Gretchen, Eden answered the necromancer's question on their behalf.

　"Ok."

　Shrug, Moros indicated his understanding and acceptance of the decision.

　“In that case, then Vilvi…”

　He turned to look at his lover, his tone questioning.

　Upon hearing her lover's call, the expert nodded slightly, a smug smile appearing on her face.

　"All the data has been copied!"

　He waved the tablet in his hand, his tone revealing undisguised joy.

　This sense of pride stemmed not only from the successful completion of the mission, but also from her successful plunder of the knowledge treasures accumulated by the Fire-Chasing Moth over the years.

　Even with the abundant data from the Destiny Database, generously gifted by Morros during the Second Great Collapse, such a gain was still an unprecedented and enormous surprise for Velvi.

　"Alright, then we should get going and leave."

　Seeing that Velvi and the others did not raise any objections, Moros waved his hand lightly, and a short-range teleportation portal leading to the light ground vehicle parked in the open space outside the shelter opened in response.

Chapter 765 Canberra Returns to Its Primitive State

　"Kakaka-"

　Accompanied by the sound of a giant elevator operating, the light ground vehicle carrying Morros and Velvet slowly entered the deployment bay of the Charon-class light frigate hovering over Tasmania.

　Before the light ground vehicle had come to a complete stop, Moros gave orders directly to the artificial soul aggregate controlling the warship.

　"Order: Set sail immediately! Destination: Canberra!"

　Upon receiving the necromancer's order, the artificial soul aggregate immediately maneuvered the warship, adjusted its attitude, and pointed the bow toward the direction of Canberra.

　"Oh, what are you going to do in Canberra?"

　When Alicia asked him, Moros made no attempt to hide anything.

　"I plan to personally go and see for myself the effects of the power of [Time] on the magic array I set up there."

　Although he knew in his heart that the territory-level soul collection arrays he had set up on this planet would certainly not be able to escape destruction in the face of the power of time controlled by the Herrscher of the End.

　But this did not prevent him from personally going to the location of those magic arrays to witness firsthand the extent of damage that the power of [Time] had caused to these magnificent magic arrays.

　Clearly, as the former political center of the necromancer's territory, no place was more suitable for him to investigate this matter than Canberra.

　After understanding her lover's feelings, a hint of confusion flashed across Alicia's azure eyes.

　God's daughter is impeccable in terms of emotional intelligence.

　However, she is indeed somewhat lacking in areas of professional knowledge.

　Due to the thorough search of Vostok 51 by the organization that was the predecessor of the Fire Moth, Alicia unfortunately missed the opportunity to enroll.

　Her subsequent round-the-world trip undoubtedly broadened her horizons, allowing her to see the vastness of the world and learn a great deal of valuable knowledge.

　However, it is obvious that during that trip, she did not have the opportunity to immerse herself in the profound academic atmosphere of a particular college for an extended period of time and engage in systematic learning.

　After her round-the-world trip, Miss Pink Fairy resolutely joined the Fire Moth and devoted herself to the various missions assigned by the organization.

　This also makes Alicia occasionally feel powerless in some scenarios that require deep professional knowledge.

　However, this is not a predicament unique to her.

　Don't be fooled by Morros's generosity in opening his library, which contains a vast amount of magical knowledge, to his lovers.

　However, when discussing profound alchemical knowledge such as the [Territory-level Soul Collection Array], only Velvey could keep up with his train of thought.

　In fact, it was at this moment that the mysterious scholar who logged in from the other account also joined the conversation.

　"Mentor, do you really believe that those magic arrays can survive the destruction caused by the power of [Time]?"

　Although the mysterious scholar's expertise in alchemy has not yet reached the level of being able to personally set up a [territory-level soul collection array], as the lover of a necromancer, her profound knowledge and broad vision are beyond doubt.

　Therefore, she keenly perceived certain key points in her lover's words.

　"It's highly unlikely that anything will be retained."

　After giving a frank and somewhat somber answer, Moros began to elaborate on his specific thoughts.

　"But even if nothing is left behind, it's still a kind of gain..."

　Having understood the intentions of her lover and mentor, Velvi nodded and said nothing more.

　Just as Wilwyn had previously guessed, when the Charon-class light frigate sailed into the airspace above Canberra, what came into everyone's view was a pristine landscape similar to the former headquarters of the Firemoth.

　There were no city ruins, no traces of magic arrays, and not even any signs of Honkai Beast activity remained...

　Apart from that vast wilderness, no trace of the past can be found on this land that once nurtured hundreds of thousands of lives.

　"Mentor, this..."

　Seeing Vilvi's hesitant expression, a look of helplessness flashed across Moros's eyes.

　"I'm going downstairs to take a look. I'll be right back."

　Before he finished speaking, his figure disappeared in the brilliance of the teleportation spell.

　Upon seeing this, the mysterious scholar exchanged a glance with Alicia and the others.

　The Queen also made a decision.

　"Bring up the control panel!"

　As the lover and apprentice of a necromancer, Velvi naturally had the authority to command this Charon-class light frigate.

　Therefore, at her command, the artificial soul aggregate immediately unlocked the control panel.

　She strode to the warship's manual control console and, having logged back in, began intently manipulating the warship's observation and detection systems, meticulously examining every inch of the area, trying to capture any subtle clues or unusual signs in this untouched wilderness.

　Unfortunately, Vilvi's efforts did not yield any valuable results.

　Under the immense power of the [Time] authority wielded by the Herrscher of the End, the timeline of the entire planet was reversed.

　Apart from those shelters fortunate enough to be protected by the power of the Fifth Divine Key—the Key of Stasis—the power of dormancy for all things, there is no trace left by the previous civilization on this planet.

　Even though it has been less than half a month since the destruction of the previous civilization, this is still the case.

　This is the irresistible power of time.

　Anything that lacks the ability to resist [time] appears so insignificant and vulnerable in the face of this power.

　Getting back to the main point, when the thirty-seventh full scan still failed to capture any valuable information, Moros once again quietly appeared on the bridge of the Charon-class light frigate.

　"Professor, I'm sorry, I didn't find anything..."

　No, you don't need to apologize for this.

　Moros gently but firmly interrupted the expert's unfinished business, and continued.

　"Under the great power of the authority of [Time], everything in the past has been completely reset."

　After personally setting foot on the site where the [Territory-level Soul Collection Array] had been laid out and conducting a detailed on-site investigation, the necromancer gained a deeper understanding of the incredible nature of the Herrscher's powers.

　The Herrscher of the End's strength is only at the limit of a demigod. Logically speaking, she should not possess such an illogical ability.

　However, judging from that land that was completely empty and without any trace of its former self, Moros simply could not believe that the power of [Time] was merely a demigod-level ability.

　Under normal circumstances, wielding the power of a deity with the body of a demigod often requires paying an unimaginable price.

　However, looking at all the actions that the Herrscher of the End has shown, apart from the normal consumption of Honkai energy, she does not seem to have paid any additional price.

　Given such unreasonable Herrscher powers, it's normal that Velvet can't detect anything.

Chapter 766 Earth Affairs Completed

　The awe in his heart at the power of the [Time] authority wielded by the Herrscher of the End did not affect Moros's actions.

　After asking Vervie to save the data collected by the observation and detection systems of the Charon-class light frigates, he turned his attention to Alicia and the others.

　"My business in Canberra has come to a successful conclusion. What are your thoughts or plans for the next steps?"

　Faced with Moros's direct question, the pink fairy and Eden, who had already discerned the current state of Earth through his conversation with Velvi, exchanged a glance and then turned their gazes to Mebius and Gretchen.

　Although they haven't been on the battlefield much and have extremely limited combat experience, Mebius and Gretsch, these two fusion warriors who have undergone the baptism of the super transformation surgery, possess undeniable extraordinary sensory abilities.

　Noticing the gazes cast upon him by Alicia and Eden, a thoughtful look flashed in Mebius's pink-green gradient snake eyes.

　Soon, she turned her gentle gaze to the blue-haired girl beside her.

　"Gresh, is there a place you particularly want to go?"

　"Ugh... I'm so sleepy, I want to go to sleep."

　Greta responded in her characteristically youthful voice.

　Upon hearing Gretchen's childlike reply, a doting smile bloomed on Mebius's charming face.

　"Alright, Gretchen, if you want to sleep, then sleep peacefully. Grandma Mebius will always be here to watch over you."

　As she spoke, she manipulated the Honkai energy, condensing it into a soft and stable liquid like black mud, and carefully supported the girl's petite body, as if she were protecting a flower about to bloom.

　Feeling completely safe and secure in the presence of Grandma Mebius, the blue-haired girl nodded gently and then drifted off into a sweet dream.

　It's been less than a month since the Ark ship set sail.

　At this time, Gretchen was far less mature and composed than she was when she met Fu Hua 50,000 years later in the original world.

　Right now, she is just a naive, adorable, and innocent little girl.

　Despite possessing the astonishing power of a fusion warrior, she still retains many of the habits and innocence of a child.

　The arduous journey to the Firemoth Sanctuary had already exhausted her.

　She was already exhausted.

　I'm so tired, all I want is to get a good night's sleep.