Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Of course, not every mine has guards or undead creatures that miners can create.

　For undead troops exceeding the necessary allocation, Moros will take appropriate action based on their numbers.

　When the number of undead creatures reaches three digits, he will open a demiplane portal to send these undead into his graveyard territory.

　If the number is small, he will directly incorporate these undead into the mine's guard force to strengthen the mine's defenses.

Chapter 102 Follow-up and Video Conference

　Given the technological level of previous civilizations, Moros's takeover of mines on the African continent could not escape the eyes of those in power on Earth.

　Despite their displeasure with Moros's massacres during the takeover of the mines, these powerful figures at the top of human society ultimately chose to remain silent, given the sheer number and power of the spells he unleashed in those two short days.

　In the eyes of these high-ranking figures, those who died at the hands of necromancers were nothing more than insignificant mercenaries and local miners, far from being in their core interests.

　There's no need to clash with a powerful necromancer over such trivial matters, thus disrupting the delicate balance between them.

　After all, although Moros's takeover operation was large in scale and involved a lot of killing, in the end, he was just taking over his own mine.

　Private property is sacred and inviolable!

　Since the mercenaries and miners who occupied the mines did not choose to surrender and cooperate when Moros arrived, it is understandable that they cooperated passively after being killed.

　Therefore, the informed dignitaries in various countries tacitly chose to cover up Morros's latest round of killings.

　Behind this tacit understanding, there is inevitably a desire for the [Vampire Transformation Dagger] forged by Moros.

　Faced with the long road of life, too many powerful and wealthy people have chosen to compromise and remain silent.

　However, for whatever reason, at the behest of these powerful figures, the media remained silent, and official reports made no mention of what happened on the African continent.

　Those voices that occasionally appear online are often drowned out by more misinformation and manipulation of public opinion.

　With their masterful manipulation of public opinion, those in power on this planet have successfully maintained a semblance of harmony and stability in human society.

　Having learned from the experience in Africa, Moros's operations proceeded much more smoothly when taking over mines on other continents.

　The information cocoons woven by the elites of the pre-civilization era can deceive ordinary people, but they cannot fool the well-informed large mercenary groups.

　Those who can build and lead a large mercenary group have undeniable connections, abilities, and insight.

　The leaders of these mercenaries knew that any resistance against Moros, who had come riding a ghost dragon to take over the mine, would be futile and dangerous.

　Therefore, they wisely chose to surrender and cooperate, thus avoiding conflict with Moros while also saving their own lives and those of their men.

　Moros was willing to give these shrewd and pragmatic individuals a chance to survive.

　Of course, this is mainly because he has successfully gathered enough undead miners and guards, so he no longer needs to worry about a shortage of manpower in the operation of the mine.

　Unfortunately, not all mine commanders can see through the information cocoons woven by the powerful and wealthy.

　Those mine guards who lacked sufficient information about Moros's true power and danger often became new members of the necromancer's ranks, along with the miners they guarded.

　With the addition of those blind nobles who tried to seize the profits of Moros's mines, the necromancer managed to assemble a sufficient undead force with relative ease.

　The First Research Institute under the Fire-Chasing Moth, video conference room.

　"According to my research, vampires are a life form with a theoretical lifespan of six to eight hundred years..."

　Mebius sat calmly and confidently in her chair, facing the councilors on dozens of projection screens, and explained in detail the results of her research on the vampire test subjects that had been urgently sent over.

　Unlike the second batch of nobles who were transformed through the [Vampire Transformation Dagger], the first...

　Although the experimental subjects who were transformed into low-level vampires have a higher status than before, they are still considered experimental subjects.

　These test subjects naturally became extremely valuable bargaining chips in transactions between newly minted vampire elites and other powerful figures.

　Once they acquire these bargaining chips, the powerful figures who make deals with the newly minted vampire elites usually choose to send them to research institutes under their control for study.

　Just like the members of the Moth of Fire Council.

　After obtaining this extremely valuable experimental subject, a low-level vampire, they did not hesitate to send it to Mebius's laboratory.

　Although the members of the Moth Council were dissatisfied with Mebius's willfulness and disobedience, they had no doubt about her exceptional research abilities.

　In fact, it was precisely because of the continuous innovative output of the First Institute under Möbius's leadership that the members of the Moth of Fire Council tolerated her willfulness.

　With only one subject available for research, the lawmakers wisely chose to send it to the First Research Institute, where a breakthrough was most likely to be achieved.

　In retrospect, their choice was undoubtedly correct.

　In just a few days, Mebius successfully calculated the theoretical lifespan of low-ranking vampires.

　This groundbreaking achievement drew praise from the members of parliament who participated in the video conference.

　"Dr. Mebius, what impact do you think the transition of vampires from fantasy to reality will have on human society?"

　When Mebius finished her statement, a middle-aged male member of parliament in a suit raised his question in a serious and solemn tone.

　This congressman is a staunch advocate of the "human supremacy" ideology in the Firemoth, and he has a clear and strong aversion to vampires, who are non-human creatures.

　However, in order to gain a deeper understanding of this unknown creature, he did not stop the organization from paying a huge price to obtain this low-ranking vampire as research material.

　"Congressman Vincent, in my view, vampires are merely one possibility among many for human life forms..."

　Mebius's answer caused a slight change in Senator Vincent's expression, but she did not stop and continued speaking.

　"I believe we need to approach vampires with an open and inclusive mindset, rather than blindly rejecting and fearing them. This attitude will help us understand vampires more deeply..."

　Mebius's words made the atmosphere in the conference room a little tense, but she didn't care and chose an appropriate time to end her statement.

　She knew very well that, with her research capabilities, no matter how much they disagreed with her statements, Congressman Vincent could not stop her from conducting in-depth exploration and research on that blood-sucking white mouse.

　She has that freedom and right, at least until she puts her theories into practice and successfully creates new vampires.

　"Dr. Mebius, do you think there is a need for humans to become vampires?"

　Congressman Vincent took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and then asked the next question.

　Although he was very dissatisfied with Möbius's remarks, Senator Vincent was still curious to know whether, in Möbius's view, humanity should pursue such a non-human life form.

　This will directly affect how Senator Vincent will position Möbius in the future.

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Chapter 103 For the Well-being of All Mankind

　Facing the sharp and scrutinizing gaze of Senator Vincent, Möbius gave her answer without flinching.

　“Congressman Vincent, based on current research findings, I personally do not believe that humans need to become vampires.”

　In Mebius's eyes, the life forms of low-ranking vampires were full of unacceptable flaws.

　They feared common things like sunlight, flowing water, silverware, and garlic, and these limitations meant that their life forms were no better than those of modern humans.

　In return for this deficiency, all that remains is a physical ability that is far superior to that of ordinary humans and a small amount of supernatural power.

　Even the vampire's most attractive qualities—youth and longevity—are nothing special to Möbius, a biologist.

　She is confident that, given enough time and resources, she will be able to develop a more perfect life form than this one, which is full of limitations.

　According to Möbius, humanity has infinite potential, but it just needs the right guidance and inspiration.

　I... will enable humanity to evolve!

　Thinking this, Mebius's eyes shone with confidence and anticipation for the future.

　It's still salvageable.

　After hearing Möbius's answer, Senator Vincent nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

　Although he still believed that many of Mebius's ideas were too radical, since Mebius...

　S believes that the vampire's life form is not worth pursuing, but in Senator Vincent's eyes, they are potential allies that can be won over.

　"Thank you very much for your answer, Dr. Mebius."

　Congressman Vincent’s tone revealed a rare sincerity and respect.

　There's no way around it; too many of my colleagues have been tempted by the youth and longevity they could gain by becoming vampires lately.

　In this context, Mebius's conclusions naturally become all the more valuable.

　Just then, another elderly woman with gray hair stepped forward, her eyes fixed on Möbius's pink-green gradient eyes.

　"Dr. Mebius, since you believe that the vampire life form is not worth converting, then..."

　Her voice was firm and powerful, filled with a thirst for answers.

　Are you confident that you can develop a life form superior to vampires?

　"Of course I am absolutely confident."

　Mebius's voice was full of confidence.

　This confidence inspired all the Moth-like members of parliament who participated in the video conference.

　No one doesn't yearn for youth and vitality, and no one doesn't wish for a longer life.

　That's why Moros's ten [Vampire Transformation Daggers] could fetch such an astronomical price.

　If Möbius can truly develop a life form superior to vampires, then...

　The Firemoth Council will then possess the technology of immortality, and as members of the Firemoth Council, their power and influence will be enhanced like never before.

　The members of the Firemoth Council were thrilled just thinking about such a future.

　As a result, the members of parliament participating in the video conference raised their questions to Mebius.

　"Dr. Möbius, how long do you expect it to take to complete this research?"

　"Dr. Möbius, what special experimental equipment or resources do you need in your research?"

　"Dr. Möbius, what areas of support is the First Institute currently lacking? How can we provide you with the greatest assistance?"

　"..."

　Faced with a barrage of questions from the lawmakers, Mebius's smile grew even brighter.

　She knew that for a long time to come, not only would the funding problem that had long plagued the First Research Institute be solved, but her needs for various rare research materials would also be met to the greatest extent possible.

　Of course, all of this is based on her ability to produce convincing research results.

　However, it is obvious that Mebius is full of confidence in this.

　Mebius was the only biologist of her caliber in the entire pre-civilization era.

　Compared to the Moth of Fire who possesses Mebius, other nobles who acquire vampire powers through trade naturally have to pay a much higher price when pursuing research results.

　This cost is not only reflected in the huge investment of funds and human resources, but also in the sacrifice of countless innocent test subjects.

　Life science research cannot be separated from human experimentation.

　To satisfy the desire of the powerful and wealthy to extend their lifespan, their research institutions would not hesitate to invest huge resources in various cruel but highly effective experiments.

　In any case, the costs behind these experiments will not directly fall on the researchers in the research institutions.

　On the contrary, they can also reap substantial rewards from these studies.

　Power, status, reputation, wealth...

　Faced with such tempting profits, who can firmly uphold their conscience and moral bottom line?

　Moreover, these researchers' superiors kept telling them that these experiments and sacrifices were for the advancement of science and for the well-being of all mankind.

　Of course, whether such excuses can truly conceal their inner indifference and moral decay is something only they themselves can know.

　Humans never disappoint when it comes to deceiving themselves.

　As for the source of experimental subjects needed for research, the powerful and wealthy can always find various ways to do so.

　With so many missing people around the world, they could certainly make use of these resources.

　Not to mention, those who survived the Honkai event could also serve as a source of experimental subjects for research.

　In fact, these survivors were seen as more ideal test subjects than missing persons.

　Those who survived the Honkai event must have a higher Honkai energy adaptability than normal humans.

　In other words, their bodies are able to withstand more research involving Honkai energy, providing researchers with valuable data and observation opportunities.

　Based on the belief that Honkai is omnipotent, researchers also regard Honkai energy-related methods as key research tools in the process of studying vampires.

　In addition, using survivors of the Honkai Impact 3rd as test subjects has an extra advantage—they can better block information about the Honkai from the outside world.