Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　At that moment, her gaze became deep and complex, as if she had pierced through the barriers of time and space and seen her and Kevin fighting side by side in another world.

　She slowly extended her hand, clad in a long black glove, and gently touched the edge of the crater with her fingertips. The cold touch felt as if it were touching the soul of the deceased, causing her body to tremble slightly.

　Miss Pink Fairy closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

　When she opened her eyes again, tears welled up in her azure eyes.

　She lowered her head and murmured softly.

　"Kevin, May, I know you're not here. But I'm here, and I see your shadows. In this brutal war of conquest, too many innocent lives have been lost, their cries and despair echoing across this land. I mourn for you."

　We also mourn for them, and may your souls find peace in another world.

　As she spoke, she bent down and picked up a piece of metal fragment that had been shattered by a Honkai missile.

　The edges of the fragments were sharp and cold, like the blades of war, but their smooth sides reflected a dazzling afterglow in the sunlight, like nature's last gentle touch upon these ruins.

　She held the fragment tightly in her palm, as if trying to condense all the pain, sorrow, and heavy history of this land into this inconspicuous object.

　Then, she raised her head and looked ahead.

　That was once the site of a research base, but now only a bomb crater remains.

　She stood there silently, letting the wind blow through her long pink hair, letting tears silently slide down her cheeks, becoming one with the sorrow and pain of this land.

　After an unknown amount of time, as the afterglow of the setting sun bathed her in a golden glow, Alicia slowly turned around and began her journey home.

　"Really? Did Ellie go to mourn?"

　After listening to the intelligent system's detailed report on the regrouping and retreat of the undead army's main force, as well as Alicia's recent movements, a complex sense of helplessness appeared on Moros's face.

　With the profound wisdom he had accumulated through four leaps in life level, he was naturally able to deeply understand the heavy and sincere emotions behind Alicia's mourning.

　However, he really couldn't give her the response she wanted in this matter.

　After all, the extraordinary path he took was the very path followed by the most orthodox necromancers of the Necropolis faction.

　On this extraordinary path, killing and death are the unavoidable costs to reach the end.

　“I’m sorry, Ellie, I can’t do what you want in this respect.”

　With a sigh, Moros's words revealed a deep sense of helplessness and an unwavering determination.

　Then, he stood up and paced back and forth on the bridge of the Kingfisher-class light cruiser, his gaze sweeping over the sea of ​​clouds outside the bridge, his inner emotions surging like a turbulent tide, difficult to calm.

　"Hey……"

　With another long sigh, the necromancer's eyes flashed with a resolute light.

　He knew that all seemingly unfavorable situations in the world were often caused by the incompetence of those involved.

　As long as he can ignite the divine fire, raise the divine throne, and ascend to the divine position, then all the disadvantages will be reversed.

　By then, he believed he would be able to meet Alicia's deep expectations in certain aspects in a completely new way.

Chapter 853 Similar Flowers

　Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

　After completing the setup of the last [Territory-level Soul Collection Array] in the plan, Moros returned to the Kingfisher-class light cruiser where he and Alicia had been living for some time.

　As the largest of the four spaceships designed by Velvet, the Kingfisher-class light cruiser offered exceptional living conditions.

　Even the Yamato Hotel, renowned throughout human history for its comfort, cannot match its level of accommodation.

　Therefore, it was only natural that the necromancer would choose this warship as his and the pink fairy's daily residence.

　However, to Moros's great surprise, when he stepped out of the portal and onto the solid steel deck of the starship's teleportation pod, the first thing he saw was Alicia, who was eagerly waiting for his return inside.

　"Ellie, what brings you here?"

　The necromancer's words were filled with undisguised surprise and doubt.

　As he asked the question, he unconsciously quickened his pace and walked straight toward the girl with silky pink hair and a beautiful face.

　Sensing the joy in her lover's words, Alicia's face instantly blossomed into a radiant smile, as beautiful as a blooming tulip.

　She opened her arms and pounced on the necromancer who was walking towards her without hesitation.

　The pink fairy's actions were filled with unconditional trust and deep love for Moros.

　She believes that no matter when or where, no matter what difficulties and challenges she faces, her lover will catch her and protect her without hesitation.

　This trust and love is more direct and profound than any words.

　Sensing the trust and love implied in Alicia's action, a hint of indescribable joy flashed in Moros's eyes.

　It's the feeling of happiness that comes from being firmly chosen by someone you deeply love.

　He reached out and caught Alicia steadily, pulling her tightly into his arms.

　At this moment, their bodies were pressed tightly together, as if the whole world had shrunk down to just the two of them.

　Their heartbeats, their breaths, and even every subtle movement silently speak of their love and trust for each other.

　After a long while, Alicia, still nestled in Moros's arms, slowly raised her head and whispered the real reason why she had come here specifically to greet him.

　"Moros, I know you've always been working for our future."

　"Try your best. I came to see you this time partly because I wanted to see you as soon as possible and feel your presence, and partly because I really have some things I want to ask you."

　She straightened up slightly and gently placed her hands on Moros's shoulders. The gentle yet firm strength she conveyed through her fingertips seemed to tell him that no matter what difficulties and challenges they faced, she would fight alongside him and never abandon him.

　"Do you have any new ideas or plans for our next move? Also, what are your plans for me and those beings similar to them in this world?"

　With the profound wisdom of a necromancer who had undergone four leaps in life level, he could certainly understand the deeper meaning and implications behind the pink fairy's question.

　The person she was referring to was her counterpart in this world bubble, the one she and others like Velvi corresponded to.

　Although both Morros and Alicia knew very well that they were just similar flowers, even so, how could they simply regard Alicia, Velvi, Mebius, Eden, and Sakura in this world bubble as complete strangers with no connection to them?

　They simply cannot easily accept such a premise.

　Stroking Alicia's long, soft pink hair, the necromancer's eyes revealed a gentle yet resolute light.

　"Ellie, I have a clear plan for our next move."

　Moros's voice was steady and powerful, as if it could penetrate all the fog and reach the depths of Alicia's heart.

　"As for you in this bubble of the world, as well as Velvi, Mebius, Eden, and Sakura, I have already made my decision."

　He paused slightly, seemingly carefully choosing his words to ensure that each one accurately conveyed his meaning.

　“I will not interfere with their actions, much less try to change their life trajectory. They are part of this world, with their own destiny and choices, and we should respect their choices and decisions.”

　"However, as the supreme administrator of this world bubble, I have a responsibility to ensure order and balance here. I will order the vampires who manage human society for me to provide them with the necessary care and protection. If they need help, whether in their daily lives or in other aspects, they will lend a helping hand."

　Holding Alicia's hand tightly, Moros's eyes were filled with determination and tenderness.

　“Ellie, I know you have deep feelings for them. But please remember, although we may have similar appearances and personalities, we are ultimately from two different worlds.”

　Hearing Moros's reply, Alicia smiled with satisfaction.

　This answer touched the softest part of her heart and met her expectations.

　Therefore, at this moment, she felt an unprecedented sense of peace and relief, and all her confusion and worries vanished with Moros's words.

　Within a sphere of influence ruled by a superhuman with absolute military power, no subordinate with any semblance of reason would dare to disregard the official instructions personally issued by the supreme leader.

　This is not only a manifestation of professional loyalty, but also a reflection of cherishing one's own safety.

　After all, any perfunctory or negligent work could lead to unpredictable and serious consequences.

　How long has it been since the necromancer conquered this world?

　It hasn't even been two months!

　This brief period of time was far from enough for the vampire administrators responsible for managing human civilization within this world bubble to make them forget the fear and shock brought about by the death fleet and the undead legion.

　Therefore, upon receiving the official instructions from the necromancer, they immediately sprang into action with astonishing efficiency, going all out to search for the whereabouts of the five key figures mentioned in the instructions: Alicia, Velvi, Mebius, Eden, and Sakura.

　However, Moros's order also carries a subtle duality—

　On the one hand, he explicitly demanded that these five individuals be taken care of, but on the other hand, he emphasized that their lives should not be interfered with.

　Let's set aside the complexities of the execution level of this seemingly contradictory instruction for now.

　Simply tracking down the five individuals mentioned in this order is already a rather tricky task.

　Especially Alicia and Sakura, one is a Herrscher with the power of origin, and the other is an ace assassin who walks in the dark night bearing the name of "Forget-Me-Not".

　Finding their traces in the vast sea of ​​people is undoubtedly as difficult as climbing to heaven.

Chapter 854 Before the Meeting

　Möbius and Eden were both well-known figures from the pre-civilization era.

　In the necromancer's conquest of Earth within this bubble of worlds, they were spared the direct ravages of war because of his deliberate avoidance.

　However, how could the ripple effects of a war that affects the entire planet not reach their lives at all?

　Nevertheless, as long as the flames of war do not directly reach their vicinity, Moros will not waver in his determination to conquer this world bubble because of those subtle indirect ripples.

　After witnessing the undead soldiers enter the city

　After clearing away the moths chasing the flame and the remnants of various traditional powers, Eden and Möbius embarked on vastly different paths.

　Eden chose to continue her public artistic performances with her heavenly voice, bringing solace and peace to hearts hardened by war.

　Meanwhile, Mebius resolutely joined the research institute under the council composed of vampire administrators, dedicated to unraveling the mystery of the physiological structure of these emerging supernatural beings—vampires.

　In this situation, for the vampire administrators who followed Moros's official orders, finding the whereabouts of Mebius and Eden was a piece of cake.

　However, after finding Mebius and Eden, the vampire administrators did not take any conspicuous intervention.

　Unfortunately, the necromancer's orders explicitly stated that he must not interfere with the daily lives of these two women.

　Nevertheless, these vampires gave the green light and opened the door to convenience in matters such as security approvals and financial assistance for the Eden concert, as well as the approval and funding guarantee for the Möbius research project.

　Eden and Möbius were well aware of these subtle changes, but kept it to themselves.

　Moreover, the vampire nobles who manage human society for Moros occasionally, either openly or covertly, reveal to them that all of this was their doing.

　The logic behind this is not difficult to understand.

　Although these vampire administrators seem to wield immense power, like local tyrants, they are ultimately just mid-level managers under the necromancers responsible for managing human society.

　When faced with someone personally ordered by a necromancer to be taken care of, they will naturally seize the opportunity to express their respect and flattery.

　In fact, their little tricks did work.

　Through skillful use of language, they easily made Möbius and Eden understand the truth behind this sudden privilege.

　Without much effort, these vampires easily gained the favor and approval of Mebius and Eden.

　Unlike Mebius and Eden, the whereabouts of Velvi, Alicia, and Sakura are much more secretive and difficult to find.

　However, even with a civilization whose technological level far surpasses that of Earth exerting all its efforts, their tracks still could not escape the eyes of those vampire administrators.

　After all, with the close collaboration of big data models and cutting-edge artificial intelligence, they will be discovered sooner or later unless they are completely cut off from human society.

　Of course, the human and material resources required to achieve this goal are astronomical.

　But when faced with an official order personally signed and issued by the necromancer, such investment becomes a matter of course.

　As every corner of this world was turned upside down, almost simultaneously, the figures of Velvi, Alicia, and Sakura were locked onto one by one by those vampire nobles.

　After finding the trail of the beautiful girl who was being specially looked after by the three necromancers, the vampire nobles dared not be negligent in the slightest.

　They not only replicated the privileges granted to Eden and Mebius, but also added those subtle and meaningful allusions.

　After gradually understanding the true intentions of the vampires who managed human society for the "alien fleet" and granted them privileges, Velvet, Alicia, and Sakura developed a strong interest in the mysterious necromancer.

　They longed to see this mysterious figure who had shown them obvious kindness.

　Unfortunately, Moros—the legendary necromancer—seems to have no intention of meeting them for the time being.

　He was like a high and mighty god, looking down on everything in the world, yet unwilling to easily reveal his true face.

　Without the necromancer's explicit permission, the vampire administrators naturally dared not act rashly. They could only carefully guard the three beautiful girls from the shadows, waiting for the necromancer's next instructions.

　After receiving detailed reports from the vampires who were loyal to him, as well as inquiries about whether he should meet with Velvi, Alicia, and Sakura from this world bubble, Moros did not immediately make a decision.

　He walked slowly to Alicia, looked at her with a gentle and loving gaze, and asked softly.

　"Ellie, what are your thoughts on whether or not to go see them?"

　Upon hearing this, a beautiful smile bloomed on the exquisitely sculpted face of the pink fairy.