Necromancer, But Pre-Collapse Civilization

They didn't have the luxurious treatment of first-class ticket holders, but they did have their own dedicated boarding channel.

Among these people were ordinary travelers, carrying expectations for their journey and longing for the lands of Shenzhou.

There were also young people full of adventurous spirit, eager to explore unknown territories and find their own encounters.

And then there were families of three on vacation, bringing their children aboard the cruise ship to spend some quality family time together.

"Hm?"

The moment Moros stepped onto the deck of the Ocean Miracle, his peripheral vision caught a pink figure.

But just as he was about to get a closer look, the figure disappeared into the bustling crowd.

Moros wouldn't believe he had made a mistake.

With his current Legendary Rank life level, his physical condition was comparable to an S-Rank Valkyrie, specifically, an S-Rank Valkyrie on the level of Rita.

His perception was extremely sharp; there was no way he could have misidentified it.

Searching through the ocean of his memories, Moros found fragments of that cute girl with pink hair.

Elysia?!

The name echoed in his mind, closely linked to that pink figure.

It seemed this journey would be very much worth looking forward to...

A smile tugged at the corner of Moros's lips, and his eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Chapter 41: A Reunion with Elysia

With a blast of its horn, the Ocean Miracle, a behemoth of the seas, slowly departed the port, beginning its half-month voyage.

As a 200,000-ton giant ship, the waves it stirred up upon setting sail were as high as two meters, a truly spectacular sight.

Even for the well-traveled Moros, such a scene was enough to inspire awe.

However, amidst his amazement, Moros also felt a twinge of regret for the future of this cruise ship.

He was acutely aware of the tragic fate destined for the Pre-Collapse Civilization.

When the Herrscher of Finality's meteor descended, everyone on the planet, except for those selected to enter cryogenic pods and Griseo, who had left Earth, would be unable to escape the world-ending catastrophe.

The Herrscher of Finality's world-ending event was not comparable to conventional planet-destroying weapons like cyclone torpedoes or atmospheric incineration torpedoes.

The Herrscher of Finality wielded authority over time, rendering all conventional defenses useless.

In the face of this irresistible world-ending power, this miraculous Ocean Miracle would ultimately be unable to escape its tragic end.

Of course, Moros wasn't worried about his own survival through the Finality.

The protection of his demiplane was sufficient to see him safely through the crisis of the Herrscher of Finality's world-ending event.

Therefore, he could leisurely lean against the deck railing, feeling the refreshing sea breeze caress his cheeks.

In this moment of tranquility, Moros let his thoughts wander, contemplating his future.

Although he currently possessed a Hero level of 24 and his life level had ascended to Legendary Rank, Moros had a clear understanding of his own strength.

After six years of effort, Moros had transformed from a player who couldn't cast a single spell from the Hero Panel into a qualified Exemplar Tier mage.

Leveraging the mana granted by his Legendary Rank life level and his painstakingly accumulated Undead Legion, Moros could display combat power nearly equivalent to that of the Legendary Rank.

But that was about it.

The gap in strength between those of Legendary Rank was immense. While Moros's current strength might seem insurmountable, it was actually only equivalent to the level of an ordinary Herrscher from the Pre-Collapse Civilization.

At the current stage, this level of strength was undoubtedly unparalleled, but in the future, the strength of an ordinary Herrscher might not even be enough for self-preservation.

Kevin, wielding the [Seventh Divine Key, Key of Destruction, Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment], could easily defeat ordinary Herrschers.

Elysia, the Origin's Herrscher, demonstrated the ability to defeat Herrschers single-handedly during the Second Honkai War.

Not to mention that alien, Kalpas, who had nearly instantly killed the Herrscher of Ice, the Fifth Herrscher.

Facing these powerful beings, Moros knew exactly what level his current strength was at.

"Sigh, I can't believe that even after transmigrating, I still have to grind."

With a sigh, Moros set a small goal for himself.

To fully master his own strength, no longer rely on the Hero Panel, and be able to cast Level 5 spells independently.

This goal seemed simple, but for Moros, it was a tremendous challenge.

After all, his spellbook contained a very special Level 5 battle spell—Destruction Magic, [Armageddon].

Compared to other Level 5 battle spells, [Armageddon] was particularly unique within the Ashan World's magic system.

Although it fell under the category of Level 5 battle spells, the essence of [Armageddon] was on a completely different tier compared to other Level 5 battle spells.

If it were in Faerun, [Armageddon] would be a genuine Legendary Spell.

Even for beings of Legendary Rank, mastering such a spell would be extremely difficult.

However, in return, once Moros achieved this goal, his strength would receive a significant boost.

At that time, as long as he didn't directly confront the Herrscher of Finality, Moros, who had transformed into a true Legendary Mage, would be able to live quite comfortably during the final period of the Pre-Collapse Civilization.

Just as Moros was immersed in planning for the future, a voice, both familiar and strange, sounded behind him.

"Hi, did you miss me?"

With the keen senses granted by his Legendary Rank life form, Moros immediately perceived the other party's identity.

Turning around, Moros, with a slight upturn of his lips, saw a beautiful maiden as enchanting as a fairy.

Her long pink hair fluttered lightly behind her head in the sea breeze, and her stunningly beautiful face held a smile, as bright as the spring sunlight.

At this moment, Elysia was wearing a light-colored long dress. The dress's cut fit her elegant figure perfectly, accentuating her graceful curves.

She looked at Moros, her eyes sparkling with a playful glint, as if waiting for his response.

"It's really been a long time, Elysia."

A warm current surged through Moros's heart, and he praised her with a smile.

"You are as beautiful and captivating as ever."

"Beauty isn't my only trait, Moros."

She walked gracefully to Moros, curtsied elegantly, like a noble princess.

Elysia's charming smile instantly broke through Moros's defenses. He couldn't help but extend his hand in a gentlemanly bow, extending an invitation to the Pink Fairy Lady.

"Then, beautiful Miss Elysia, would you do me the honor of sharing a cup of tea with me?"

For a socially anxious person, Miss Elysia wouldn't be intimidated by such an invitation.

"Of course, Mr. Moros."

She replied with a smile, her eyes sparkling with delight.

The two slowly ascended the cruise ship's passageway and arrived at the upper deck of the Ocean Miracle.

The environment here seemed tailor-made for afternoon tea. A gentle breeze brushed their faces, and sunlight dappled through the clouds onto the deck, creating a lazy and elegant atmosphere.

They chose to sit by a round table with an exquisite parasol.

On the table were two delicate teacups, a pot of steaming black tea, a plate of freshly baked scones, and several small dishes of colorful jams and cream.

Moros gently picked up the teapot and poured a cup of black tea for Elysia, then poured one for himself.

The aroma of black tea permeated the air, mingling with the scent of the sea breeze.

Elysia took a sip of the black tea, a look of satisfaction on her face.

Afterward, the two began a pleasant conversation.

The topic shifted from the rich aroma of the black tea and the charming scenery on the deck to their respective reasons for heading to Shenzhou.

"So, Elysia, you want to go back and see the master who taught you archery?"

"Yes, Moros, the archery skills he taught me have been very helpful."

Elysia replied, her tone laced with deep nostalgia.

However, in a blink of an eye, the Pink Fairy Lady skillfully shifted the topic back to Moros.

"What about you? Why are you going to Shenzhou?"

She asked curiously, her eyes sparkling with inquiry.

Moros remained silent for a moment before finally answering Elysia's question truthfully.

"I want to see the scenery of Shenzhou, and at the same time, I want to leave the Mu Continent."

After all, the memories this continent left me were not pleasant.

Chapter 42

A Peaceful Voyage

Although Moros didn't voice his latter half of the sentence, the highly perceptive Elysia immediately sensed the melancholy in his words.

While she didn't know much about Moros's past, Elysia knew that everyone had their own painful memories they didn't wish to revisit.

Therefore, she decided to change the subject to diffuse the subtle atmosphere.

"Oh, Moros, did you know?"

Elysia said with a smile, her tone full of cheerfulness.

"There's a friend of mine performing at the concert on the ship tonight."

Her words conveyed an undeniable joy, as if she wanted to share something wonderful with Moros.

The Pink Fairy Lady's smile was as bright as the spring sunshine, instantly dispelling the gloom in Moros's heart.

Given Moros's life form, his thought process was, of course, beyond question.

In just an instant, Moros understood the reason behind Elysia's change of topic.

This care and thoughtfulness from the Pink Fairy Lady stirred his heart like a spring breeze across a lake.

At this moment, a strong urge welled up within him to confide in Elysia about his past experiences and inner journey.

However, Moros was, after all, a person with extremely strong self-control.

He rationally suppressed the urge to pour out his feelings and responded instead.

"Oh? Then I must go and listen."

His tone was filled with genuine anticipation.

Moros already had a preliminary guess in his mind about a musician so highly recommended by Elysia.

"You won't regret it! Eden's singing is simply heavenly, and Eden herself is super nice too..."

When mentioning her best friend, excitement sparkled in Elysia's eyes as she chattered endlessly to Moros about everything related to Eden.

Clearly, this kind of spontaneous evangelism from fans was something even the Origin's Herrscher couldn't be exempt from.

Elysia's enthusiasm and excitement infected Moros, making him more curious and expectant about Eden's singing.

That night.

Inside the Ocean Miracle's concert hall, the lights were lit, and the seats were full.

Moros sat in a private box close to the stage. Through the semi-transparent curtain, the stage's setup was fully visible.

Singer after singer took the stage, sang with all their heart, and then gracefully took their bows.

Their performances were all quite outstanding, but Moros's gaze did not linger too much.

Tonight, Moros chose to come here to listen to the concert, rather than return to the Mage Guild in his demiplane to study profound magical texts, not for those singers.

His target was the girl he had only met once – Eden.

Eden, the most brilliant superstar of the Pre-Collapse Civilization, let me see what you're made of.

Just as Moros was thinking this, a figure slowly walked onto the stage.

Eden!

Her wine-red hair cascaded down to her waist, adorned with dark gold hair accessories. Under the lights, her exquisite, goddess-like face was even more beautiful and captivating.