Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Don't forget, before the Third Great Collapse, information about the Collapse disaster on this planet was completely concealed by the Fire-Chasing Moths.

　Very well.

　It's entirely conceivable what methods the fire-chasing moth would use to achieve this.

　A dead person is far more reassuring than a flimsy confidentiality agreement.

　After all, the dead can't talk.

　Since they were already dead, it's understandable that they were used for experiments.

　It's about making use of waste.

　As a result, with a large number of experimental subjects being continuously transported to these research institutes through various channels, including the fire-chasing moth, research projects in research institutes around the world were steadily advancing.

Chapter 104 The Causes of Evil and the Acquisition of Industries

　Mu Continent, Prometheus Research Center.

　This research institute is one of the few research institutions in Mu Continent that focuses on Honkai energy and vampire research and receives key support from the powerful and wealthy.

　For a long time, this research center, named after the fire-bringer, has been continuously producing cutting-edge research results.

　Because of its outstanding research results, those survivors who survived the Honkai event and possessed excellent Honkai energy adaptability were selected and sent here.

　According to the Prometheus Research Center, they will become "warriors" who push the boundaries of human science forward, and "pioneers" who bravely dedicate themselves to the well-being of all mankind.

　As we all know, there is a huge difference between advertising slogans and reality.

　For these "warriors" and "pioneers" sent to the Prometheus Research Center, the treatment provided by the center was far less glamorous than they had advertised.

　They were placed in a cramped room of less than ten square meters, sleeping on simple iron-framed beds, surviving on a paste-like nutritional supplement, and closely monitored by armed guards.

　From the moment they entered this research center, they were already treated as dead under the manipulation of the powerful and wealthy.

　Therefore, the survivors could only endure one experiment after another, barely clinging to life.

　Even so, their fate was simply to face the next experiment.

　As for the survivors who could not survive the experiments, their final destination was the crematorium of the Prometheus Research Center.

　In this hell on earth, a purple-haired girl was helplessly strapped to a cold experimental table.

　"what--"

　As the purple liquid Honkai energy was coldly injected into her body by the researcher in the white lab coat, the girl let out a shrill scream.

　Her body trembled with intense pain, and sweat and tears streamed down her face.

　However, the researchers in charge of the experiment acted as if they hadn't seen anything and continued with the next experiment.

　This scene is commonplace at the Prometheus Research Center, and as a researcher there, he's become accustomed to it.

　"It seems that the Honkai energy that No. 173 can withstand has increased significantly compared to the day before yesterday?"

　"Yes, Doctor."

　The assistant answered affirmatively, a hint of surprise in his voice.

　Clearly, even among the many experimental subjects handled by the Prometheus Research Center, Subject 173's quality could be considered high.

　"Then, inject her with another unit of Honkai Energy Coagulation."

　The researcher gave the order without hesitation, while simultaneously raising his hand to record the data displayed on the screen.

　"Doctor, should we inject half a unit first?"

　The assistant hesitated for a moment, then asked cautiously.

　This wasn't because the assistant had a change of heart; rather, he was keenly aware of the preciousness of the test subjects and didn't want to waste a single one.

　"No need. The research center has plenty of test subjects. If No. 173 dies, then we'll replace him with No. 174."

　"Yes, Doctor."

　Without any hesitation, the assistant injected another unit of Honkai energy condensate into the body of the purple-haired girl, number 173.

　Completely ignoring the girl's cries and struggles, the researchers and assistants coldly recorded the various data obtained from the experiment.

　Who will save me...

　Lying on the experimental table, enduring the painful torment of the experiment, the purple-haired girl silently cried out.

　However, in the face of this unbreakable protective net constructed by desire and woven by power and money, who can hear the cries of a helpless young girl?

　The girl's fate seemed predetermined; she could only continue to suffer pain and torment in this living hell.

　perhaps.

　Moros had certainly heard about human society's attitude towards vampires, but he didn't care at all.

　Wild beasts always roam alone, while cattle and sheep travel in herds.

　In this era destined to perish at the hands of the end, he had no intention of establishing a power base.

　That's how it is now, at least for now.

　However, this does not mean that Moros will let go of the benefits that rightfully belong to him.

　Therefore, after successfully taking over the last sulfur mine in North America, he did not hesitate to begin taking over the industries handed over by the powerful and wealthy in Fuyuan City.

　Thanks to the ruthless methods he had previously demonstrated when taking over mines, this round of industrial takeover went exceptionally smoothly.

　Once again, it has been proven that even the most greedy capitalists and bureaucrats have to behave with utmost respect and politeness in the face of Moros, the ruthless necromancer.

　As the second month following the auction drew to a close, Moros finally completed the processing of another portion of the proceeds from that auction.

　The reason why the transfer of industrial ownership was able to be completed so quickly was not only due to Morales's notorious reputation among those in the know, but also because he dared to delegate power.

　Moros made it clear to the managers in charge of the industry that he would not interfere much in the details of day-to-day operations; his only concern was the final result.

　In short, as long as they can guarantee the timely and full delivery of the due revenue, he will not inquire about their daily operational details or the specific usage of these industries.

　The necromancer was well aware that while this lenient, almost permissive management style could bring stable returns in the short term, it harbored considerable risks in the long run.

　Currently, these industry managers may honestly hand over their profits out of fear of Moros's infamous reputation, but over time, their greedy nature will drive them to embezzle industry profits for their own benefit.

　Human nature has never been able to withstand the test.

　However, what Morlos needs right now is precisely these managers to keep the industry running normally in the short term.

　On the one hand, necromancers lack sufficient professionals to take over these newly acquired properties.

　Unlike the simple and crude mining of minerals, both manufacturing and finance require professionals with expertise and management experience to ensure their proper operation.

　On the other hand, with each major collapse looming, these industries are facing increasing uncertainty and risks.

　In particular, the Third and Ninth Great Collapses had enough impact to completely change the market landscape of the entire planet.

　The third major collapse brought the collapse phenomenon to the public eye, which inevitably triggered violent market fluctuations and a reshuffling.

　The Ninth Great Collapse is even more direct; the destruction of the Mu Continent will deal a devastating blow to the market economy of the entire human society, plunging it into complete collapse.

　Having already foreseen the future direction of this era, Moros naturally did not have high expectations for these industries.

　In his view, as long as these industries can steadily provide him with benefits before the third major collapse, he has already achieved his original goal.

　As for what happens after that, every extra day that lasts is pure profit.

　This mentality also directly affected the operating model of the mines under Moros's command. In order to pursue the greatest short-term benefits, the undead miners were given the instruction to carry out destructive mining.

Chapter 105 Level 26

　After completing the takeover of the industry, Moros decisively left the planet.

　He knew that everything he possessed was built upon a foundation of immense power.

　If he didn't possess strength comparable to a human nuclear bomb, how could those powerful figures have so easily yielded and compromised?

　Once they perceive even the slightest opportunity to eliminate the threat of Moros once and for all, they will not hesitate to take action.

　Perhaps, out of their fascination with the mysterious life form of vampires, the powerful and wealthy might spare his life temporarily before extracting enough information from him.

　But this by no means means they will truly let him go and allow him to continue to grow stronger.

　In the eyes of those in power, the very fact that Moros possessed power that threatened them was an unforgivable blasphemy.

　The existence of this force not only challenges their authority but also poses a direct threat to their rule.

　This is why the higher-ups of the Firemoth only allowed Dr. May to perform the Fusion Warrior surgery on Kevin when they had no other choice—they would never allow any potential threat to shake their position.

　The powerful and wealthy may appear tolerant and magnanimous on the surface, but deep down they are constantly plotting and scheming, trying to find an opportunity to completely eliminate this hidden danger.

　Having understood this, Moros naturally wouldn't indulge in the false illusions woven by the rulers of this planet.

　He understood perfectly that only by constantly strengthening himself could he ensure that the wonderful life he enjoyed would continue forever.

　Therefore, having solved the problem of resources needed to continue on the road of magic, Moros did not hesitate to devote himself to learning more advanced battle spells.

　The number of campaign spell imprints that a level 5 magic guild can provide is extremely limited.

　For those battle spells that were not directly copied into their spellbooks by the magic guild, Moros could only master them through his own learning.

　As Moros became completely immersed in the rich collection of books in the Magic Guild Library, the passage of time seemed to lose its meaning, and more than half a year passed by unnoticed.

　During this period of study, he spent nearly 30,000 Ashan gold coins without hesitation to purchase all kinds of magical materials.

　This investment was not in vain; in return, Moros successfully mastered...

　It includes a series of standard Tier 3 campaign spells, including Earthquake, Blade Barrier, and Firewall.

　[Earthquake]: Summons an earthquake that causes massive damage to buildings and ground units.

　【BladeBarrier】: Summons a sword array. Any creature that attacks the sword array in melee will take damage. It also provides 75% damage reduction against magic and ranged attacks.

　Firewall: Creates a wall of fire on the battlefield. Any unit that passes through the firewall will suffer magical damage.

　……

　Of course, limited by his rudimentary level of Light Magic skills, Moros can only master level one and two combat spells in Light Magic.

　Even so, this period of study has brought him fruitful results.

　The most obvious benefit was the new battle spells added to his spellbook.

　Each new spell he mastered represented a solid step forward on his magical journey.

　These new spells not only greatly enriched his combat options, but also brought Moros a wealth of professional experience.

　Combined with the experience points gained from the series of killings during the takeover of the mine, and the experience accumulated before, Moros's hero level successfully climbed to level 26.

　Moreover, this period of study and life has also increased Moros's [Knowledge] attribute by 1 point.

　In fact, if his [Knowledge] attribute hadn't already reached 21 points, the attribute increase from this learning would have been much more than just 1 point.

　【Moros】

　【Level: 26】

　[Race: Human]

　[Template: Plain White]

　[Class: Necromancer]

　[Racial Talent: Learning (Experience Gain Efficiency +5%)]

　[Hero Specialty: Necropolis Lord (Attack and Defense +1 every 5 levels when commanding Necropolis units)]

　Attack: 15 + 5

　[Defense: 57 + 5]

　[Curse Power: 35 + 8]

　[Knowledge: 22]

　[Skills: Enlightenment (Expert), Dark Magic (Expert), Summoning Magic (Expert), Destruction Magic (Expert), Sorcery (Expert), Light Magic (Intermediate)]

　[Skill Mastered: Necromancy (Expert)]

　Even more noteworthy is that, through this round of learning and upgrading, Moros successfully raised his true strength to the level of a legendary necromancer in the normal Ashan world.

　If compared within the Tree Sea system, this strength is comparable to the Seventh Herrscher, the Herrscher of Flame, who is the incarnation of Himeko.

　Considering the existence of demiplanes, Moros has already demonstrated a significant advantage in terms of survivability.

　Apart from the Second Herrscher, the Herrscher of the Void, the Herrschers on the Honkai side can no longer pose a real threat to him.