Necromancer, But Pre-Collapse Civilization Chapter 39

He worried that Moros would be someone ignorant of worldly affairs, relying only on his strength to act recklessly.

If that were the case, it would not only make the meeting awkward but also potentially bring about hidden dangers.

However, Moros's performance completely subverted his expectations.

The young man before him was engaging in a deep conversation with him in an extremely polite and humble manner, making it almost impossible for the mayor of Fuyuan City to associate him with the shocking atrocities he had committed before.

"Still, this is wonderful."

Sighing inwardly, the mayor began to shift the topic to the events of the night before last.

He wanted to know the connection between Moros and the destruction of House Edward, as well as Moros's thoughts on this meeting.

These questions were crucial for the mayor, as they would directly determine the possibility and direction of future cooperation between Fuyuan City and Moros.

Following the mayor's lead, Moros also concluded his pleasantries.

Sensing Moros's willingness to engage in further in-depth communication, the mayor of Fuyuan City decisively brushed aside those who tried to approach and strike up a conversation, quickly leading Moros to the conference room on the second floor of the main manor building.

Here, a dozen or so middle-aged and elderly men and women, aged between forty and sixty, were gathered.

Without needing to ask, it was clear that they were the true rulers of this land and the leaders of the major families in Fuyuan City.

Faced with such a lineup, Moros did not appear flustered. Instead, he met the gaze of each person present with even firmer eyes.

With the power he wielded, Moros no longer feared any force other than the ultimate weapon of human civilization – nuclear bombs, including the regular army of the Mu Continent that had recently annihilated the Herrscher of Reason.

The current Moros was completely different from his Y City self.

Back then, he was merely a Level 13 Exemplar Tier Necromancer, and his undead legions were only a weak force of Archliches at best.

But now, everything was different.

After a long period of dedicated study and cultivation in the Magic Guild, he had not only raised his level on the Hero Panel to 25 but had also become a true Quasi-Legendary Tier spellcaster.

Although the knowledge he possessed was extreme and had many loopholes, with this powerful strength alone, he had the confidence to stand at the forefront and engage in dialogue with various factions.

What's more, Moros's current undead legions were also vastly different from before.

The presence of high-tier undead units such as Spectral Dragons, Wraiths, Archliches, and Vampire Lords made the overall strength of the undead legions comparable to the regular army of the Mu Continent.

With the buffs from Moros's high [Attack] stat of 20 and [Defense] stat of 62, even the most basic Skeleton Archers possessed combat power comparable to ranger-type Shi.

With such strength as support, Moros naturally had no need to fear the power of Fuyuan City.

Let alone Fuyuan City, even facing the Mu Continent, the current Moros was confident and capable enough to engage them in a direct confrontation.

Although the regular army of the Mu Continent had begun to equip advanced Collapse Energy weapons, Moros also possessed powerful battle magic as a countermeasure.

Human civilization possessed nuclear bombs as its ultimate weapon, while Necromancers wielded the power of legendary magic.

Relying on the military strength that ensured mutual destruction, Moros could now walk the planet with impunity, much like Yujiro Hanma.

Getting back to the topic, after Moros and the powers that be in Fuyuan City exchanged a round of glances and a show of force, the mayor of Fuyuan City began to introduce the identities of the leaders of each family in the conference room one by one.

This process lasted for more than ten minutes, but no one present showed any impatience. Instead, they waited patiently with smiles on their faces.

When everything was concluded, an elder who looked to be over sixty years old spoke first.

"Everyone, I believe we all know the purpose of our gathering today."

Chapter 64: Carnivores Hedging Their Bets

"It is my honor to become friends with all of you. I believe we will have broad prospects for cooperation. I guarantee it."

As Moros spoke, detailed information about a supernatural creature called a vampire was clearly displayed before everyone in the conference room in the form of a magical projection.

"As a testament and beginning to our friendship, I am willing to offer each of you the opportunity for a Vampire Transformation Ritual."

When Moros proposed to give everyone a welcome gift, the mayor of Fuyuan City had initially intended to politely decline with a reserved attitude.

However, as the detailed information was displayed in the magical projection, he found that he truly could not refuse.

This was immortality!

Even knowing that becoming a vampire would come with various drawbacks, the carnivores present still had greedy glints in their eyes, staring intently at every word and sentence in the projection, afraid of missing any crucial information about vampire transformation.

"Since it is your gift, then I will accept it with undeserved gratitude."

The mayor of Fuyuan City, now fifty-nine years old, could deeply feel the ruthlessness of time and his own powerlessness at certain moments.

Therefore, faced with the temptation of vampire transformation, he ultimately chose to change his stance and accept this fate-changing gift.

As everyone knows, people are prone to follow the crowd.

After the mayor of Fuyuan City took the lead in expressing his willingness to accept, the others in the conference room, after a brief deliberation, also expressed their willingness to follow the mayor's choice and accept Moros's gift.

Of course, this was also because these powers that be were aware of Moros's strength.

If it weren't for the series of shocking massacres that had occurred previously, these powers that be would likely not have shown such respectful courtesy.

Given the usual arrogant attitude of Mu Continent bureaucrats, if they had not understood Moros's power, they might have resorted to force to compel him to transform them into vampires.

However, reality offered no "ifs."

The bureaucrats, aware of the terrifying power Moros possessed, wisely chose to accept the olive branch Moros had extended.

In exchange for standing on his side, they secured a precious opportunity to be transformed into vampires.

Yes, although Moros called it a gift, how could those bureaucrats who were well-versed in the ways of officialdom not understand the principle that "there is no such thing as a free lunch"?

They knew very well that this was actually a deal proposed by Moros.

If they chose to stand with Moros, then everything would proceed smoothly.

However, if they refused Moros's goodwill, then without the Necromancer having to lift a finger, those bureaucrats who craved more opportunities for vampire transformation would kill them, using their flesh and blood as a stepping stone for promotion.

With this in mind, it was not difficult to understand why the bureaucrats in the conference room made the choice they did.

"Since we are all in the same boat now, let us drink this cup together."

With that, Moros raised his wine glass to everyone present and then made a gesture as if drinking.

Others also raised their wine glasses in response, tilting their heads back and draining them in one gulp.

Thus, the most crucial part of today's meeting had come to an end.

As the mayor of Fuyuan City led Moros towards the banquet being held in the manor, the second round of meetings commenced in the conference room shortly after.

"Everyone, are you really going to stand on that guy's warship?"

An old man in his early fifties with deep-set eyes narrowed his eyes and cautiously asked this question.

The old man's words echoed in the conference room, stirring ripples in the hearts of many present.

However, faced with the temptation of eternal life, these high-ranking carnivores truly could not suppress the greed and desire in their hearts.

They could not convince themselves to refuse Moros for the sake of Mu Continent's interests.

"We have already made our choice, what is the point of saying this now?"

After a long while, a clear and firm voice broke the heavy silence that had fallen in the conference room due to the old man's words.

Everyone turned to look in the direction of the voice and saw an old woman dressed in a brown women's suit elegantly nodding to the senior bureaucrats present.

She was the head of the family that controlled the energy system of the city cluster where Fuyuan City was located. Her family's influence in this city was second to none, and her status was extremely important.

Her statement undoubtedly provided strong support for many present.

"Yes, I have already made my choice."

"There is no good end for those who waver."

"That's eternal life..."

"..."

Following the old woman's words, a wave of agreement began to rise in the conference room.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the conference room underwent a subtle change.

The hesitation and wavering that had arisen from the old man's words gradually dissipated with the old woman's statement.

Seeing the trend of the meeting begin to shift, the old man who had initially raised the sensitive question clearly felt the pressure.

"I think you have misunderstood me. Of course, I have no intention of going back on my word."

He hurriedly spoke, trying to clarify his position and salvage the situation.

"What I mean is, we shouldn't bet so early. Everyone knows the strength of Mu Continent. An army that can kill even the first Herrscher is not to be trifled with..."

The old man's meaning was clear: they did not need to rush to make a decision and could more cautiously assess the situation to make a wiser choice.

After a moment, voices of agreement began to appear in the conference room.

Some began to agree with the old man's viewpoint, believing that they indeed needed to consider the matter more cautiously.

A middle-aged male bureaucrat stood up and offered his opinion.

"On the surface, of course, we are loyal followers of Mu Continent, but in reality..."

Although his words were not explicitly stated, the implication was understood by all the bureaucrats present.

"That's a good idea."

A middle-aged female bureaucrat immediately echoed.

"We should take some action to show our sincerity to Moros. After all, this is the only method of achieving eternal life that we can currently access."

As the discussion deepened, the people in the conference room gradually began to reach a consensus.

These carnivores, who occupied the top of the food chain in the city cluster where Fuyuan City was located, ultimately decided to maintain a wait-and-see attitude and not rush to make a final decision.

However, when facing messengers from Moros/Mu Continent, they would still show firm support and loyalty.

This strategy of hedging their bets would not only earn them more opportunities and benefits but also ensure that they would not suffer losses due to choosing sides too early.

After all, not siding with the loser was the core reason why a family could remain prosperous and enduring.

"Hmm, is that what they are thinking..."

Moros gently rubbed his smooth chin, a playful smile curving his lips.

Through the specters left behind in the conference room, he was fully aware of the final decision made by the bureaucrats of Fuyuan City.

However, Moros took no action, as his original objective—escorting Eden—had been successfully completed.

Chapter 65: Vampire Transformation Ritual

The powers that be in Fuyuan City had, of course, anticipated that Moros might employ certain methods to eavesdrop on their secret meetings.

However, due to the advent of the first Herrscher, the Herrscher of Reason, the thinking of Fuyuan City, no, the entire elite class of the previous civilization, had been led astray.

They naturally viewed Moros's power as an application of Collapse Energy.

This was not entirely unreasonable.

As research into Collapse Energy deepened, the previous civilization had discovered its versatility far exceeded imagination.

In some Collapse Energy research institutes, the notion that Collapse Energy was omnipotent had even emerged.

Therefore, the security measures of Fuyuan City's authorities were almost entirely focused on Collapse Energy.

When faced with specters, undead units completely unrelated to Collapse Energy, their counter-eavesdropping measures were naturally useless.

If you want to play both sides, you must be prepared to bear the consequences.

Moros muttered to himself, then decisively downgraded the specifications of the [Vampire Transformation Ritual] he had originally intended to provide to Fuyuan City's elites for experimentation.

The higher one's position, the more they feared death.

Regarding the transformation into vampires, an unknown life form, Fuyuan City's elites would naturally adopt a cautious approach, allowing experimental subjects to try first.

After learning from the information provided by Moros that vampires could exert absolute control over their descendants, Fuyuan City's elites abandoned the idea of transforming vampires through experimental subjects.

Why did Fuyuan City's elites so desperately desire immortality?

It was because they wished to continue enjoying their current comfortable lives.

Imagine, if they had a "father" above them, a vampire who could exercise absolute control over them, would they still desire such immortality?

The answer was clearly no.

To get back to the point, after thoroughly researching the fifth-level Dark Magic [Vampirism], Moros had grasped a rudimentary [Vampire Transformation Ritual].