Necromancer, But Pre-Collapse Civilization Chapter 25

Even though some councillors had guessed Moros's intentions, they were unwilling to be the first to step forward when their own lives were at stake.

Their personal protective measures were no better than the security of the Council Building.

If Moros could kill members of the councillors' families within the Council Building, he could just as easily have spectres bypass their security forces and take their lives.

Thus, after the meeting concluded on the second day, the Mu Continent authorities quietly rescinded the warrant for Moros's arrest.

The councillors chose to compromise.

At least, that was the case until they had effective means to resist assassination by spectres.

Moros was initially confused by the surrender of the Mu Continent's leaders.

However, as it became easier for him to hunt down those involved in forcing Frakt to commit suicide six years ago, Moros began to suspect something was amiss.

When multiple officials, originally on his kill list, were held together awaiting his execution, Moros finally understood the Mu Continent government's true intentions.

They had chosen to compromise and no longer oppose him.

"Is this your attitude?"

Moros gazed at the man in the suit standing by the cell, watching him extract the souls of the imprisoned officials, and asked in a playful tone.

"Sir, we have learned about what happened back then. If you don't mind, we can arrange a trial..."

The man in the suit suggested cautiously.

"No need."

Interrupting the man in the suit, Moros tossed a list to the man in the suit who was representing the Mu Continent government in their contact with him.

"I'll give you two days to gather the people on this list in this prison."

"You mean?"

The man in the suit blinked, asking with confusion, or perhaps feigned confusion.

"Don't you already know? I'll be back here in two days."

With that, Moros ignored the man in the suit and turned to leave the cell.

Through the man in the suit's report, the councillors learned of Moros's demands.

In response, they convened an emergency meeting to discuss how to proceed.

In the conference room, one councillor stood up and proposed.

"Should we take this opportunity to..."

His words were left unfinished, but the other councillors understood his meaning.

They could consider setting a trap in advance and launching an attack when Moros entered the prison in two days, attempting to capture or eliminate him.

Another councillor, however, shook his head in opposition.

"I think this plan is too risky. We still don't fully understand Moros's abilities and methods. A trap might not succeed."

"Then what should we do?"

Someone asked.

"Are we just going to hand over the people on the list to Moros as he demands?"

A brief silence fell upon the conference room.

No one was willing to easily give up this opportunity, but they also didn't want to take the risk.

After a while, a young councillor wearing glasses broke the silence, slowly speaking words that represented the feelings of many councillors.

"Perhaps we could consider nuclear weapons."

This councillor's suggestion made the eyes of the councillors present light up.

His meaning was clear: since ordinary traps might be easily escaped by Moros, they should use extraordinary traps.

And considering all the weapons developed by the Mu Continent, nuclear weapons, with their simple principle and immense power, were undoubtedly the best choice.

"But will nuclear weapons really work? Don't forget how that undead army appeared back then. If Moros escapes the nuclear strike, then..."

Another councillor's question hit the core issue.

After Moros revealed his spatial teleportation ability, no councillor could guarantee that nuclear weapons would definitely eliminate Moros.

If they couldn't annihilate Moros, then once he recovered, the Mu Continent would have no peace.

This was clearly an unacceptable outcome for the councillors.

Therefore, although many councillors felt this was a good opportunity to eliminate the threat, they ultimately abandoned the idea of using nuclear weapons.

And without nuclear weapons, the councillors no longer had any certainty of being able to keep Moros.

Thus, despite their hearts filled with unwillingness and helplessness, the final decision of the meeting was to hand over the people on the list to Moros as he requested.

However, this meeting did not end with only this conclusion.

Upon realizing Moros's immense power, the councillors unanimously agreed to increase support for various Collapse Energy research institutes.

Clearly, they were inspired by Moros, hoping to create their own "Moros" through the research and development of Collapse Energy.

The Councillors firmly believed that with the technological level of the Mu Continent, this goal could definitely be achieved as long as sufficient resources and effort were invested.

Two days later, at the prison that was closely monitored by countless Mu Continent high-ranking officials.

In the cells that originally held dozens of officials, big and small, Spectres passed through the walls soundlessly, tearing the bureaucrats into countless pieces in an instant.

Outside the cells, the Mu Continent representatives who were originally prepared to make contact with Moros could only watch this tragic scene unfold in terror.

They looked at each other, their faces pale, unable to hide their shock and fear.

Moros did not appear in person but conveyed his will and power through the Spectres.

Moros had a sufficient understanding of and wariness towards the power of the Mu Continent.

He knew the power and danger of nuclear bombs, so he was unwilling to risk approaching such a fatal threat.

Moros was clear about his goals and his power, and he did not want to fall into an irreversible situation due to a momentary lapse in judgment.

"The grievances between us end here today!"

In front of the Mu Continent representatives, Moros controlled the Spectres, using the dismembered limbs of the bureaucrats as brushes and their flowing blood as ink, to write this sentence on the cold walls of the cell.

Afterward, the Spectres vanished like phantoms, as if they had never appeared.

The entire prison fell into a deathly silence, the air filled with a faint smell of blood, suffocating.

After a long time, a Mu Continent representative finally spoke with a trembling voice.

"We... what should we do?"

"What else can we do? Report to the Councillors quickly!"

Glaring at the representative, another representative took a deep breath and replied sternly.

Chapter 40 Ocean Miracle

After hearing the report from the prison, the Councillors of the Mu Continent had mixed feelings.

They were worried about Moros's cautious actions, and at the same time, they were relieved that the enmity between the two parties had been resolved.

However, this brief joy was quickly replaced by deeper contemplation.

They realized that although the direct conflict with Moros seemed to have been resolved, the problems exposed by this incident had not truly been dealt with.

Especially the Spectres, which could ignore bullets, made the Mu Continent's authorities deeply uneasy.

The fact that such monsters could breach the tight security system and infiltrate the Mu Continent's Parliament Building to carry out assassinations was undoubtedly a great challenge to their personal safety.

It was precisely because of this fear and concern that the Councillors chose to compromise with Moros.

Otherwise, why would they compromise with someone they saw as just an ordinary person who had luckily gained power by mastering the application of Collapse Energy?

The Councillors of the Mu Continent understood the principle that "power comes from the barrel of a gun."

To ensure that their authority did not fall into the hands of others, the Councillors increased investment in various institutions and research institutes related to Collapse Energy.

With sufficient resource support, these research institutes also showed astonishing results.

From cold weapons to firearms, from pistols to rifles, and then to sniper rifles, various new-generation Collapse Energy-enhanced weapons were developed.

The performance of these Collapse Energy-enhanced weapons far surpassed the standard weapons previously equipped by the Mu Continent's army, providing the Mu Continent's authorities with a full sense of security.

But in this world, the rapid development of technology was not without its drawbacks.

With the continuous evolution and application of Collapse Energy technology, the frequency of collapse disasters gradually increased.

According to statistical data from Moth to Fire, the number of collapse disasters discovered this year increased by 200% compared to last year.

Although this figure was worrying, in the eyes of the Mu Continent's authorities, it was not a big problem.

They firmly believed that a powerful army equipped with new-generation Collapse Energy weapons was sufficient to deal with the current level of collapse disasters.

Furthermore, at this stage of understanding collapse, the previous civilization did not link technological development with the occurrence of collapse disasters.

Therefore, the Mu Continent's authorities chose to continue to increase the research and application of Collapse Energy technology.

They believed that as long as technological innovation was continuously promoted and response strategies were constantly improved, the impact of collapse disasters would become negligible.

As the leader of the previous civilization, the Mu Continent's attitude towards collapse disasters directly influenced other major powers such as Shenzhou, North America, and Europe.

Other countries followed the Mu Continent's approach, increasing the research and application of Collapse Energy technology and enjoying the dividends of the technological revolution.

For a time, the entire previous civilization was immersed in the anticipation of a bright future, believing that their civilization would last forever.

Just as Collapse Energy technology was flourishing in the high-end fields of the previous civilization, Moros purchased first-class tickets for an ocean liner bound for Shenzhou.

Driven by memories from his past life, he wanted to witness firsthand what Shenzhou in this world was like.

After having breakfast at a hotel near the port, Moros took a car arranged by the hotel to the port.

Along the way, he felt the prosperity and vitality of this port city, with its tall buildings and bustling streets, showcasing the style of the previous civilization.

Before even reaching the port, Moros saw the massive white cruise ship docked in the center of the port from afar.

Against the backdrop of clear water and blue skies, seagulls danced, and the cruise ship was like a castle floating on the sea, elegant and magnificent.

Compared to the surrounding vessels, its size was immense and majestic, on an entirely different level.

This cruise ship, named the Ocean Miracle, measured 362 meters long and 64 meters wide, with a total tonnage of a staggering 237,000 tons.

It belonged to a prestigious cruise line on the Mu Continent and was, without a doubt, the most luxurious and comfortable ship in the company's Shenzhou-Mu Continent route.

The ship was equipped with a dazzling array of facilities, making it impossible to take it all in at once.

A lush central park, filled with greenery, offered guests a tranquil place to rest.

The aquatic theater was the perfect venue to enjoy world-class performances, with its captivating shows leaving audiences spellbound.

There was also a ten-deck-high waterslide and a zip line spanning the atrium, providing endless thrills for adventurous guests.

The Ocean Miracle could accommodate nearly seven thousand guests, and its fuel cost alone for each voyage reached millions in Mu Continent currency.

However, compared to the immense profits the ship generated, these costs were negligible.

It was more than just a cruise ship; it was a money-making machine.

Each voyage brought substantial income to its owner, making it the most lucrative asset for its affiliated company.

Moros got out of the car and walked alone towards the Ocean Miracle, which was docked at the port.

His figure appeared resolute and solitary under the sunlight.

In fact, it wasn't just Moros; many celebrities and dignitaries had also arrived.

Their convoys continuously arrived from around the port, and the people disembarking calmly walked towards the Ocean Miracle under the protection of their bodyguards.

Among them were business magnates who controlled vast commercial empires with their keen business acumen and unique strategies.

There were also political heavyweights who wielded significant influence in the political arena, shaping national decisions and development.

These dignitaries were all leaders in their respective fields, the elite at the pinnacle of society.

And this was just for those boarding the Ocean Miracle through the VIP channel.

Meanwhile, countless others were entering the luxurious cruise ship through the regular channels.