Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　On the path of magical research, it is often difficult to solve all problems by simply thinking; this is a truth that all spellcasters of the Necropolis faction understand.

　Based on their experience, when faced with difficult questions, conducting magical experiments that can verify conjectures often yields unexpected results.

　As it turns out, the valuable experience of the necromancers in the Ashan World Cemetery faction is indeed highly instructive.

　By investing massive amounts of magical resources regardless of cost, Moros relentlessly conducted hundreds of related magical studies.

　Then, through countless attempts, he found the answer to the problem.

　The problem wasn't with the [Resonance Power - Legion Ascension] magic technique itself, but rather with his own strength far exceeding the optimal range that the technique could achieve.

　As a powerful necromancer with the strength of a demigod, Moros's power has approached the pinnacle of Necropolis magic.

　At this level of power, even the most powerful and incredible magical techniques would only provide a negligible boost due to the sheer size of his base strength.

　"Whoo~"

　After exhaling a breath of stale air, the necromancer's complexion improved significantly.

　Although a wave of disappointment still welled up inside him, he could only silently accept the reality since the crux of the problem lay in his own overwhelming power.

　However, this change forced him to re-examine and adjust his research strategy.

　Originally, he was looking forward to completing the research on [Resonance Power - Legion Ascension] and then exploring spells that would allow him to carry the majority of the undead legions with him.

　but now……

　Since the magic technology he had placed high hopes on failed to bring the expected increase in power, he naturally needed to adjust his research plan and turn to researching new magic technology to fill the gap.

　After all, the opportunity to make a move against this high-dimensional plant rooted in the sea of ​​quantum mechanics is extremely rare.

　If her very existence is truly threatened, Moros doesn't believe that So will simply sit idly by and wait for death.

　Even if he can firmly suppress Sa in the material universe with his terrifying strength that has reached the limit of demigod, if Sa chooses to play hide-and-seek with him and use the complexity and profundity of the quantum sea to evade and counterattack, then even a necromancer at the limit of demigod level will find it extremely troublesome and headache-inducing.

　Despite its swift and decisive death in the long history of the world, it was a force to be reckoned with.

　However, the prerequisites involved are far more complex than they appear.

　The most important point is the Superluminal Starburst Strike unleashed by Kiana, the Herrscher of the End, whose strength is comparable to that of a Commander, after she has already embraced the Cocoon of the End.

　Without the power of this strike that pierced through the stars, Sa's true form—that of formation, existence, decay, and emptiness—would not have been shaken by a group of ordinary demigods.

　Yes, don't mistakenly believe that Fu Hua and her team have achieved a decisive victory just because Su chose to retreat at the time.

　In reality, it was only because Sa at that time had shed his self as a Perusian and transformed into an empty existence with only the weighing of interests remaining.

　In Suzaku's eyes at that time, the gains from continuing to fight Fu Hua and the others for [Frost] were far from enough to cover the price paid.

　Therefore, she made an exceptionally decisive choice to cut her losses and withdraw from the situation.

　Consider this: even with all her might, [Feather Rabbit] Mistelin Schariac could only briefly block Sa's path for a moment by relying on her unique nature as a Stigma Crystal.

　That was the World Serpent's highest level of force before Kevin returned from the Sea of ​​Quanta!

　It is conceivable that the true form of Saha—formation, existence, decay, and emptiness—possesses terrifying power.

　Moreover, annihilating the cycle of formation, existence, decay, and emptiness is only the first step in defeating Saha.

　After the formation, existence, decay, and emptiness were completely destroyed, Vita, who had already betrayed Sa, still had to painstakingly eliminate all the foreshadowing and follow-up moves laid out by Sa in the Sea of ​​Quanta.

　Only after all this had settled down, when Vita, who had gained a great deal of Omniscience, came to Sa in person and personally gave her the fatal end.

　And all of this is still limited to the scope of killing.

　As we all know, capturing is far more difficult than killing.

　To capture Sa, and to use her as a model, to deeply analyze the underlying rules of the Tree Sea system, thus laying a solid foundation for igniting the divine fire, securing the divine throne, and ascending to the divine realm, one can imagine the hardships and efforts that Moros will have to put in.

　However, all of this effort is essential.

　If not for capturing So and using it to lay a solid foundation for his future path to transcendence, why would a necromancer bother to provoke So, a powerful being who has almost stepped into the realm of gods?

　It is precisely because of this that, when the final test results of [Resonance Power - Legion Ascension] failed to meet expectations, Moros became even more determined to research new magical technologies.

Chapter 793 Fifteen Years Later

　28 years after the destruction of the previous civilization.

　Vilvi leaned against the ship's porthole, leisurely admiring the magnificent view before her.

　The scenery of Venus's atmosphere remains unchanged from the past fifteen years.

　Even now, as the Halberd-class destroyer she was aboard was caught in a medium-sized thunderstorm, with lightning flashing and winds howling outside the Honkai energy shield, it could not stir much emotion in her heart.

　The reason is quite simple.

　Over the past fifteen years, Vervi has experienced this kind of weather countless times in the atmosphere of this second planet in the solar system.

　She has witnessed both medium-sized thunderstorms like the one we are currently experiencing and large-scale thunderstorms.

　Of course, "close up" here refers to the view from the observation decks of those colonies floating in Venus's atmosphere, protected by both Honkai energy shields and city-level magical shields.

　Even with her current near-legendary spellcaster level, she wouldn't be afraid of a natural disaster without any supernatural elements, even without the protection of the Honkai energy shield and city-level spell shield of the Balloon City.

　However, from a scenic perspective, leisurely appreciating the unique scenery of Venus's atmosphere under the protection of the colony's reliable shield system is undoubtedly a completely different experience from casting spells to protect oneself while enjoying the view.

　Getting back to the point, with the astonishing speed of the Halberd-class destroyers, crossing the coverage area of ​​a medium-sized thunderstorm is just a blink of an eye.

　In just a few minutes, the scenery in front of Vilvi changed dramatically.

　As light and shadow intertwined, a magnificent balloon city leaped into the view of the girl who possessed a total of eight personalities.

　It floats in the brilliant orange-yellow atmosphere of Venus, like a dazzling gem set in the vast sea of ​​clouds, shining with captivating light.

　The sheer size and ingenious design of this balloon city make it a pinnacle of human ingenuity and industrial prowess.

　It possesses a vast space large enough to accommodate 300,000 people, providing an extraterrestrial home where people can live and work in peace after the destruction of civilization.

　The exterior of the balloon city was tightly wrapped in thick alloy armor, which gleamed with a cold and solid metallic luster under the starlight.

　Beyond the alloy armor, the Honkai energy shield and the city-level magic shield intertwine to form an invisible yet powerful protective net, keeping all potential threats at bay and safeguarding the peace and tranquility of the city.

　As the Halberd-class destroyers continued their voyage, the interior of the colony became increasingly clear to Velvet.

　From her current perspective, the buildings within the Balloon City, arranged in a staggered pattern, gleam under the artificial lighting system.

　On the streets, vehicles flowed endlessly, and people lived in a busy yet orderly manner, together creating a prosperous and harmonious scene.

　From bustling commercial districts to tranquil residential areas, and cutting-edge research centers, each place profoundly reflects human wisdom and creativity, showcasing the brilliance and greatness of human civilization.

　As the Halberd-class destroyer slowly entered the Balloon City's exclusive port, the highly automated port and the androids and armed puppets responsible for managing it quickly went into operation.

　After a series of precise docking procedures, the steel behemoth, with a total mass of 18 tons, was steadily moored at the designated berth.

　Standing on the navigation bridge of the Halberd-class destroyer, Velvet's gaze pierced through the high-strength synthetic glass, gazing affectionately into the deep recesses of the airport.

　Her heart was filled with endless anticipation and excitement, for in that faraway place, the man she deeply loved—the necromancer Moros—was waiting for her arrival with great anticipation.

　Although there was no dust inside the ship, Velvi quickly straightened her clothes.

　This has become a habit for her when facing important moments.

　As the saying goes, a woman dresses up for the man she loves, and Vivi had long been accustomed to showing her best and most charming side to Moros.

　Immediately afterwards, she headed to the ship's communications room, intending to use the power of magic to confirm the exact arrangements for the meeting with Moros once again.

　However, the moment she stepped into the communications room, the gentle yet clear voice of Number 1, the artificial intelligence system that manages the colony, already echoed in her ears.

　"Lady Velvi, Lord Moros is aware of your arrival and requests that you proceed directly to the conference room in the administrative center, where he will be waiting for you."

　Although she already knew about the matter, upon hearing No. 1's words, a sweet smile still involuntarily bloomed on Wilvi's face.

　She knew that her lover could always keenly perceive her thoughts and arrange everything perfectly for her.

　After adjusting her state and ensuring she appeared in the best possible light before Morros, Velvi passed through the ship's airlock and stepped onto the land of this colony floating in Venus's atmosphere.

　The atmosphere here is completely different from inside the Halberd-class destroyer, brimming with vitality and boundless energy that invigorates the spirit.

　However, Wilvi did not linger too long in this vitality and energy. She took a deep breath and quickly boarded the personnel transport vehicle that was already waiting inside the port.

　Thanks to No. 1's meticulous arrangements, the colony's personnel transport vehicle carried Wilvi through the bustling streets and finally came to a smooth stop in front of the colony's administrative center.

　Before the steel gate of the conference room, Vilvi stood gracefully.

　The next moment, a precise blue scanning beam gently swept across her face.

　This was the last time the administrative center of the colony confirmed her identity.

　"Welcome, Ms. Velvi."

　Amidst the cold, mechanical sounds, the steel gate slowly opened, revealing the interior of the conference room.

　The interior lighting is soft and warm, and the decoration is simple yet elegant, with every detail revealing the designer's ingenuity.

　Moros was already seated at the long table in the very center.

　Upon seeing Vilvie walk in, a gentle smile flashed in the necromancer's eyes.

　"Vilvie, you've arrived."

　He stood up and walked towards her, his voice full of warmth and anticipation.

　The girl with short, two-tone hair smiled and slowly walked towards him. The two sat facing each other at the conference table.

　Moros reached out and gently stroked the ends of Vervie's hair, his eyes filled with deep affection.

　"You always appear before me in your most beautiful form, which surprises me every time."

　Vervi's cheeks flushed slightly, but the light in her pink eyes shone even brighter.

　"That's because I know that no matter how the world changes, you will always be here, waiting for me."

　After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Vervi naturally steered the conversation to the main topic.

Chapter 794 Halberd-class Destroyer

　Through the expert's pleasant voice, Moros learned in detail about many aspects of her latest designed and built spaceship—the Halberd-class destroyer.

　This is a behemoth with a long axis of 500 meters and a total mass of 18 tons.

　Although the Halberd-class destroyer is not much larger than the Paris-class heavy frigate, the mainstay of the Necromancer's fleet, and its total mass is only about 4 tons greater, thanks to the technological leaps of the past fifteen years, this latest space warship developed by Velvey far surpasses the Paris-class heavy frigate in terms of direct combat capability.

　First, let's talk about firepower.

　The Halberd-class destroyers are equipped with two tertiary improved Moon Throne systems for their axial guns.

　Compared to the axial guns of the Paris-class heavy corvettes—the improved Moon Throne system—the third-generation improved Moon Throne system not only has a 30% increase in power, but also a 50% increase in energy refill speed.

　Moreover, the Halberd-class destroyers are equipped with a total of 30 multi-functional missile launch systems.

　Admittedly, the number of multi-functional missile launch systems on the Halberd-class destroyers is less than the 50 sets on the Paris-class heavy frigates. However, thanks to the breakthrough in missile reloading technology developed by the experts, the Halberd-class destroyers can output more than twice the missile firepower of the Paris-class heavy frigates per unit time.

　It is worth mentioning that during these fifteen years, Virvi also made comprehensive improvements to the performance of the Honkai Energy Missile.

　Modern Honkai energy missiles not only possess explosive power comparable to 3000-ton tactical nuclear weapons, but also achieve flight speeds reaching the third cosmic velocity (approximately Mach 48.7).

　Compared to the previous generation of Honkai energy missiles carried by the Charon-class light frigates and Paris-class heavy frigates, which had an explosive yield equivalent to a 1000-ton tactical nuclear weapon and a flight speed that could only reach the second cosmic velocity (about Mach 32.6), the performance of this new missile is obviously extremely outstanding.

　In addition, with three sets of Honkai energy fission missile launch systems identical to those on the Paris-class heavy frigates, the firepower of the Halberd-class destroyers naturally far surpasses that of the Paris-class heavy frigates.

　In terms of protection, thanks to continuous technological advancements and the surging energy provided by the shipborne Honkai energy reactor with higher output, the Halberd-class destroyer possesses a formidable Honkai energy shield strong enough to withstand two Honkai energy fission bombs.

　Compared to the Paris-class heavy corvettes, which can only withstand a single Honkai energy fission bomb, this is undoubtedly a significant improvement.

　Moreover, the two massive, 2-meter-thick Honkai energy-reinforced alloy armor plates that make up the iconic "arrowhead" shape of the Halberd-class destroyers possess extremely excellent physical resistance.

　Even when facing the brilliance of the Honkai energy fission bomb, it is enough to hold its own for a while.

　For a destroyer-class spaceship, this is definitely a model of high protection.

　Having discussed firepower and protection, the next topic is mobility.

　As a space battleship that emphasizes heavy armor, high speed, and powerful firepower, the Halberd-class destroyer also excels in maneuverability.

　The massive energy provided by the four super-large shipborne collapse energy reactors allows this steel behemoth, with a total mass of 180,000 tons, to roam freely among the stars at speeds far exceeding those of the Paris-class heavy frigates.

　Even starting from Venus and heading to the Kuiper Belt at the edge of the solar system, the Halberd-class destroyer can reach its destination in just 110 days.

　Compared to the Paris-class heavy frigates, which take about 170 days to complete the same voyage, the speed of the Halberd-class destroyers is undoubtedly far superior.

　Of course, as a destroyer-class space warship with a total mass only 4 tons greater than the Paris-class heavy frigate, the Halberd-class destroyer naturally needs to make certain trade-offs and sacrifices while gaining firepower, protection and maneuverability far exceeding those of the Paris-class heavy frigate.

　The Halberd-class destroyers made corresponding adjustments to their ability to carry undead troops.

　Compared to the Charon-class light frigates, which can carry a full 5000 units, and the Paris-class heavy frigates, which can carry 1000 undead units, the Halberd-class destroyers can only carry 250 undead units.

　But this effort was not meaningless.