Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　He knew that this separation was a huge test for her, but he also believed that Velvet would understand him.

　So he gently patted Wilvi's shoulder, his voice soft yet firm.

　"Vilvie, I'll be back as soon as possible. While I'm gone, please take good care of yourself and don't worry me."

　Vervi raised her head, her pink eyes sparkling like rose petals adorned with morning dew.

　She took a deep breath, seemingly to calm her inner turmoil, and then responded softly but firmly.

　"Moros, I will. I will take care of myself and wait for your return."

　Although her voice was soft, it revealed an undeniable firmness and persistence.

　"besides……"

　Wilvi paused suddenly, a hint of hesitation flashing across her face, but then seemed to have made up her mind.

　"Moros, when you come back, I'll give you a special gift!"

　A blush rose on her face, and her shy yet expectant expression stirred a flutter in Moros's heart.

　Noticing the blush on Vervie's face, Morros immediately understood what the gift she was referring to was.

　"I look forward to your gift, Vilvi."

　Moros smiled, reaching out to gently stroke her smooth, two-tone hair, feeling the fluffy, silky texture on his fingertips, his heart filled with warmth and anticipation.

　"Moros, are you serious? Can I come with you?"

　Alicia's voice, filled with anticipation, echoed clearly in the necromancer's ears through the [Wraith Jar].

　The voice revealed an indescribable joy and excitement, as if the pink fairy was eager to embark on this unknown journey.

　Listening to Alicia's voice, a warm smile involuntarily appeared on Moros's face.

　However, the necromancer could only helplessly express his powerlessness regarding Alicia's problem.

　"I'm sorry, Ellie, I don't have that ability yet..."

　Moros's voice carried a hint of apology.

　With his current spellcasting abilities, let alone leading others to another world to carry out hero template promotion missions, even he himself would be unable to go to another world without the support of the hero panel and the [Congress].

　In fact, even breaking through the seal of the Cocoon of the End is not an easy task for necromancers nowadays.

　However, Moros did not want to disappoint Alicia.

　So he went on to say that.

　"However, I promise that once I have that ability, I will take you with me immediately."

　Upon hearing Moros's promise, Alicia blinked her azure eyes and a bright smile bloomed on her face.

　"Alright, I'll be waiting for you, Moros. Don't you dare deceive the lovely fairy lady~"

　"Miss Pink Fairy said playfully, her coquettish tone making it impossible for Moros to hide his smile."

　"Don't worry, Ellie. I will never let you down. Otherwise, you'll really be crying."

　Meanwhile, somewhere on Earth, Alicia, who was with Eden, pouted angrily after hearing Moros's words, looking like she was determined to get back at him.

　Seeing this, Eden stretched out her slender finger and gently poked Alicia's cheek, teasing her with a smile.

　"Ellie, it seems you're fooling around with Moros again? You two are such an interesting pair."

　Feeling a little embarrassed by Eden's words, Alicia grasped Eden's hand, gently shaking it, and stared at her golden eyes with displeasure.

　Seeing the pink fairy's adorable, coquettish expression, Eden affectionately patted Alicia's head and gently comforted his best friend.

　"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more..."

　How interesting…

　Thinking this, Eden joined with a smile.

　This was a magical communication that transcended the dimensional barrier.

　Mu Dalu, the First Research Lab under the Fire-Chasing Moth.

　Another world, new possibilities, it's truly something to look forward to...

　Through the magical communication conveyed by the [Wraith Jar], Mebius also learned that Moros was about to leave this world.

　For a scientist who is determined to pursue the path of "infinity," the other world is an irresistible temptation.

　It was from Moros that he learned that Moros was currently unable to take people to the other world. Otherwise, Mebius would have followed in his footsteps without hesitation and set foot in that unknown territory together.

　Even so, this news still stirred up a great deal of emotion in Mebius's mind.

　Perhaps I really should consider it...

　With a glint in her eyes, Mebius reconsidered the invitation she had once set aside.

　"Then, my best collaborator, could you bring back some local specialties for me from your journey to that other world?"

　"Mebius asked in a sweet tone that mimicked Alicia's, her long green hair shimmering with a vibrant luster under the cold laboratory lights."

　Hearing Mebius's deliberately faked sweet voice, Moros couldn't help but find it amusing.

　He knew that a scholar as dedicated to the pursuit of truth as Möbius could never ignore the unknown realm of another world.

　"Of course, if possible, I'll bring you back some souvenirs."

　"So, when do you plan to set off?"

　Sensing the fleeting concern in Mebius's words, Moros thought to himself that his efforts to build up goodwill hadn't been in vain, and then informed her of his departure time.

　“In fact, I’m leaving today.”

　"Okay, I'll wait for you to come back."

　After a moment's thought, Mebius added another sentence.

　"Don't disappoint the snake, my friend."

Chapter 159 Hero Template Promotion Quest

　After carefully arranging all matters after his departure, Moros leisurely walked towards his living quarters located deep within the Magic Guild.

　With practiced ease, Moros donned the chilling [Death Embrace] suit and effortlessly opened a teleportation portal to the Lord's Hall inside the [Congress].

　Since fully mastering the two powerful Tier 4 battle spells, [Dimensional Journey] and [Teleportation], Moros's spatial spellcasting abilities have reached a new level.

　For modern necromancers, short-range single-target teleportation is no longer a combat spell that requires a considerable amount of magic power, but rather a means of transportation that can be used at will.

　Stepping out of the swirling, azure-blue teleportation tunnel, the first thing Moros saw was the Lord's Heart floating in the center of the Lord's Hall.

　It is like a flawless crystal, quietly radiating a soft and mysterious light.

　Moros slowly reached out his hand, his fingertips gently touching the cool surface of the Lord's Heart.

　A faint chill traveled from his fingertips, instantly invigorating him.

　As Moros's thoughts raced, a tiny upward arrow quietly appeared next to the section on his hero panel that was originally labeled "[Template: White Normal]".

　After triggering the arrow with his mind, a new notification popped up on Moros's hero panel.

　[You have obtained the Hero Template Promotion Quest (green). Do you want to complete it immediately?]

　[Note: If you choose no, you will need to wait 24 demiplane standard hours before you can apply for this promotion task again.]

　Having already prepared himself mentally, Moros made his choice without hesitation when presented with the hero options on the hero panel.

　【yes】!

　The moment Moros made his choice, the space around him began to tremble violently, as if to tear open a portal to a new world.

　Immediately afterwards, a familiar yet unfamiliar feeling of dizziness swept over me.

　It felt familiar because Moros was already used to the brief weightlessness and visual distortion brought about by spatial teleportation.

　This feeling is commonplace for necromancers who frequently cast teleportation spells.

　It was unfamiliar because this dizziness was the most uncomfortable Moros had ever experienced in his life.

　Keep in mind that he is a legendary necromancer who has already completed three leaps in life level; even someone with his physical abilities would have such a feeling.

　If it were an ordinary person, Moros had no doubt that this interdimensional teleportation would be enough to bury their lives.

　As the dizziness gradually subsided, Moros's vision returned to clear.

　He found himself standing in front of a towering, modern building, everything around him so new and unfamiliar.

　If it were merely a matter of being in such an environment, Moros might not have felt anything was wrong.

　After all, there are many other worlds set against the backdrop of modern technological civilization, and drawing such a world to perform hero template promotion missions...

　It has both advantages and disadvantages.

　However, the sight in the distance instantly alerted him.

　A purple-gold Honkai Beast was rampaging wildly, and its violent aura told him that it was a powerful Honkai Emperor.

　Clearly, he wasn't randomly teleported to some corner of this world, but was directly thrown into the center of a fierce battle.

　The moment this realization crossed Moros's mind, a new notification popped up on his hero panel.

　[Hero Template Promotion Quest (Green) - First Stage: Defeat the invading Honkai Beasts!]

　[Note: Task completion rating directly affects rewards!]

　A multi-stage quest? Looks like this one's in the bag!

　Seeing the notification pop up on the hero panel, Moros couldn't help but smile confidently.

　Multi-ring tasks, as the name suggests, cleverly break down a large and complex high-difficulty task into several relatively independent and easy-to-complete smaller tasks.

　Although this approach limits the degree of freedom in tasks and the process is relatively complicated, it must be admitted that its gradual increase in difficulty provides a greater possibility for task completion.

　As for the prompt that "the task completion rating directly affects the reward," this was something Moros had expected.

　In the world of Ashan, even heroes of the same template quality can have vastly different strengths.

　One of the sources of this disparity is the vastly different rewards awarded based on task completion evaluations.

　These rewards not only determine the speed at which heroes improve their strength, but also, to a certain extent, shape their individual fighting styles and characteristics.

　Having grasped this point, Moros's gaze sharpened instantly as he looked at the Honkai Emperor alien in the distance that was roasting "ants" with Honkai energy lasers.

　Given the immense size of the Honkai Emperor, humans are indeed like insignificant ants in its presence.

　How can the evaluation of repelling be compared to annihilation?

　After pondering it over in his heart, Moros made a decision.

　In any case, it's just a "weak" Honkai Emperor. Even if it's a variant among Honkai Emperors, it's just a toy to be kneaded at will in front of a legendary necromancer.

　Earth.

　2015, fall.

　A devastating collapse erupted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in West Asia. The violent collapse instantly paralyzed the city, plunging more than three million people into a life-threatening situation.

　In order to stop the spread of the Honkai, the Valkyrie forces of the Destiny West branch also arrived at the battlefield as quickly as possible.

　At this moment, a large transport plane bearing the symbol of destiny was flying in the air. The cabin door slowly opened, and three figures dressed in black robes squatted at the hatch, ready to go.

　Meanwhile, senior members of the West Asia branch also contacted them through devices on the transport plane.

　"Approaching the target area, all Valkyries, prepare for attack!"

　"Take a deep breath—take a deep breath—"

　Listening to the communications inside the transport plane, a young Valkyrie looked at the Honkai Beasts in the city while gently pressing her chest and taking deep breaths, trying to calm her tense emotions.

　But then a stern voice rang out, startling the girl into a cold sweat.

　"What are you afraid of! Is this still the Valkyrie of Destiny?!"

　"A crumbling battlefield isn't a place where a weakling like you can survive! Get your act together! Think carefully about what I've taught you!"

　It seemed that the girl's captain couldn't bear to see her nervousness, so she gave her a stern reminder. She had striking long, dark red hair, green pupils, and wore a black eye patch over her left eye.

　Mattila, captain of the elite squad [Phosphorus Sand] of the West Asian branch of Destiny, and an A-rank Valkyrie!

　"Yes...yes, Captain!"

　Upon hearing this, the B-rank Valkyrie named Susana immediately perked up and bowed respectfully. Another girl approached the nervous girl; her short, light green hair made her look very gentle, and she smiled and comforted her.