THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC454 Shameless, Powerful, Narcissist
The moment Klaus's name was mentioned, everyone turned toward his direction. Klaus just smiled at them, then let go of Hanna's hand and smiled at her.
"Let me go kick some ass real quick," he said to her, making Hanna nod with no smile on her face.
Inwardly, though, she just pitied the guy with the smug look, thinking he was about to win a simple duel and announce his position to everyone.
Every time a new batch of disciples arrived, there would be a ritual battle where the top ranker in the academy's outer section would face the new batch's top ranker. Of course, it wasn't a free battle either.
Soon, Klaus arrived on a metal platform that served as the arena for the ritual battles. The guy facing him had a smug expression.
"This is a battle between the new batch and the old batch. Of course, the results are always the same, but each time, we have to measure the potential of each batch.
And since the top ranker from each batch represents the potential of that batch, we can only hope they win, which is why there is a reward for this ritual battle.
Whoever wins will get 100,000 Celestial points and a free pass to eat as much as they want for a whole year."
Everyone's jaws dropped hearing the rewards meant for the winner.
Clearly, this seemed unfair to them. But then again, who were they kidding? If they had ranked first, this would be a good win for them. Of course, they knew that.
But hearing the winner would get something like this, they all envied the two on the stage. Looking at the smug look on the face of the top ranker from the previous batch, they all clenched their fists.
Klaus held a calm expression.
Of course, if only they knew the top ranker from the previous batch could have climbed the stairs 7 months ago but chose to wait for this moment, insults would start to rain down on him for being petty.
100,000 Celestial points and free food—who wouldn't want that? He was that petty, and now, looking at Klaus, he couldn't stop smiling at him.
"Disciples must introduce themselves," Head Instructor Victor commanded.
The top ranker from the last batch immediately began to introduce himself.
"My name is Donald, the top ranker from the previous batch and the leader of the Fire Dragon Hall's outer section branch, the academy's number one faction."
Donald made sure to emphasize the "number one," which seemed to make many giddy. They all wanted to join.
"I have fire affinity, and I use the Spear." He ended his introduction. Klaus nodded and gave him a small smile before starting his introduction.
Everyone paid close attention to Klaus's introduction, which left dumbfounded looks on their faces.
"Well, my name is Klaus Hanson, and I am from the Eastern region of the Northern Union. I live with my mom, a very caring and loving woman who is also the most beautiful in the Universe. I don't like violence because, in a way, I see myself as a monk.
Don't mind the hair; focus more on the looks. Since I am the most handsome dude on Earth, it would be best if you didn't compare yourself to me in that field.
I may look like it, but no, I don't like dudes. This big daddy is all about the ladies. That said, I am also an equal-opportunity ass-whooper, so even if you're a lady, I don't have a problem disciplining you.
I don't hold grudges for long since most of my enemies don't live very long. Well, you don't have to worry about me killing you since there's a no-killing policy here. But then again, you shouldn't test your luck outside." Klaus's smile bloomed as he looked around.
"I use the sword, spear, gauntlet, hammer, axe... well, I use all kinds of weapons. I am also a Spirit Master, but I won't use that in this battle since that would be bullying.
And, oh, I have an affinity for the fire, ice, and lightning elements. Once again, I am Klaus Hanson, the new Overlord of this place."
By the time Klaus finished introducing himself, everyone had different facial expressions. The majority, though, showed shock and awe.
Aside from that, many just couldn't believe how a person could be this shameless. Even the instructors, including Instructor Victor, shared such looks of disbelief. Stay connected via My Virtual Library Empire
Lily and Anna were hiding their faces behind Hanna. Clearly, their boyfriend's shamelessness had transcended common sense.
"Well, can we start?" Klaus turned toward Instructor Victor, snapping him out of the shocked and bewildered expression on his face.
"Yes, you may start," Victor said, giving the green light.
"Although I have heard of your arrogance, witnessing it firsthand is just too shocking. That said, I will wipe that shamelessness off your face and show you this is no place for arrogant bastards," Donald spat.
Naturally, Donald had already been informed by their leader in the inner section to discipline Klaus, as they all knew he would be the top ranker.
"Oh, I see. Then you give me no choice but to disrespect you even further. But since I wouldn't want to bully you, I will give you a handicap. I won't use any weapon, nor will I use fire or lightning.
Don't worry; I won't use spirit weapons, either. And don't worry, I won't kill you," Klaus said teasingly.
Donald's expression shifted to anger immediately. And it wasn't just him; all of Klaus's haters began cursing him.
"Arrogant bastard! Do you think you're above everyone else?" Donald snapped, taking a fighting stance.
"That's it. I am indeed above everyone else. But don't worry; even if you had twenty thousand more years to prepare, you wouldn't have what it takes to touch a hair on my head.
To make this more exciting..." Klaus stomped on the ground, and an ice throne materialized. He sat down and flashed a mocking smile at Donald.
"Don't keep me waiting."
Donald's anger surged as he moved, his speed exploding as he thrust his spear forward. But a giant ice wall appeared before him before he could get within 20 meters of Klaus.
It didn't hold for long; Donald stabbed his spear forward, shattering the wall. But that was when his problems truly began.
Ice shards started shooting out of thin air, forcing him to dash back and defend himself, shattering the shards with his spear.
Klaus didn't let him off easy.
He gently tapped the armrest of his ice throne, and a massive rhino rose from the ground. It charged toward Donald, the stage trembling as the beast moved forward like a juggernaut, aiming its sharp horns at him.
"Flame Spear Thrust!" Donald channelled his energy, thrusting his spear at the rhino and destroying it instantly. But even with his success, the impact pushed him back.
Klaus smiled. "I've changed my mind. I won't kill you, but I also won't let you out easily. I'm going to break you, Donald. You're going to regret following the orders of others."
"Demon Killing Circle!"
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC455 Klaus Warning
Head Instructor Victor's eyes narrowed immediately when the ordinary-looking red circle appeared. As a Spirit Master, his soul was particularly strong, allowing him to perceive and understand the true nature of the circle.
Klaus wasn't concerned about anyone noticing this. At the end of the day, it wasn't like they could kill him for it. He wouldn't yield, even if a sword was held to his neck.
According to Yuying, the [Demon Killing Circle] was a skill he would grow to love. Essentially, Klaus would be able to exert a certain will on the battlefield.
When he used it in Oracle during the final showdown with the legacies, it deprived them of the chance to log out when things got ugly. Naturally, the skill overpowered technology.
Now, he was using it so Donald couldn't tap out. Klaus was, essentially, depriving him of the chance to surrender. Yes, that was how petty Klaus could be.
"You are a powerful warrior, Donald; too bad you had to act on the orders of a hater," Klaus said as he summoned another ice rhino to charge at Donald, who could only defend himself.
The moment Klaus stepped onto the stage, he activated the [Eye of Malevolence] halfway and began using its ability to read someone.
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Now that his soul had become immensely powerful, Klaus could perceive far more than when the [Eye of Malevolence] had first upgraded. Now, it was several times stronger, making everything seem effortless.
Another reason was that Donald was just a Saint, so dealing with him wasn't much of a challenge. Yes, Donald was strong and more powerful than many Klaus had faced before, but Klaus? At this point, he was the equivalent of six Saints and three Grandmasters combined.
Donald was nothing more than a small fly in comparison.
Of course, the [Eye of Malevolence] revealed much, and what it saw was a mix of desires: the need to please, to fulfil, and to destroy.
Essentially, Donald wanted to please someone.
He also sought to fulfil a goal, but the most visible desire was destruction. He wanted to destroy Klaus despite the friendly battle between the previous generation and the new.
Klaus wasn't stupid. He immediately realized someone was behind Donald's actions. This made him change his approach and decide to use this opportunity to send a clear and powerful message.
With something at the top of the mountain that could greatly enhance his illusion class, Klaus wasn't about to treat outer disciples like they were his equals. With nine cores, they were nothing but insignificant pawns to him.
Thus, the unfortunate Donald became Klaus's practice dummy for domination. Klaus tapped into one of his formed cores, and immediately, seven ice rhinos appeared, circling Donald menacingly.
"Isn't he a swordsman, man? How is he using the mage class?" a disciple asked, staring at the circling rhinos with apprehension.
"The real question is, how is he not speaking the spells?" another disciple pointed out. The others began to notice it, too.
Mages typically recited the names of their spells when activating them, but Klaus wasn't even muttering under his breath.
By all logic, Klaus shouldn't have been able to use the mage class, primarily because he had no affinity for it.
But Klaus had no such limitations. His past self was a mage, granting him the foundation to wield magic effortlessly.
Beyond that, Yuying had trained him rigorously across various fields. So, while others might argue that he shouldn't understand the essence of a mage, Klaus had mastered it.
For him, the only thing he needed was Star Qi, and with it, he could cast any spell.
Standing alongside Lily and Hanna, Anna clenched her fists as she watched Klaus and the ice rhinos. Determination burned in her eyes.
She realized Klaus wasn't just showing off; he was purposefully demonstrating the spells he'd given her, urging her to understand them.
But while Anna was gaining enlightenment, the mages around were frowning, particularly Klaus's haters. They couldn't comprehend how he could be this strong.
But they had seen nothing yet.
Soon, lions, tigers, scorpions, snakes, and other animals filled the battleground, forcing Donald to go all out. But before long, he found himself hard-pressed to keep up.
"I know you must be wondering how I know you were sent after me. The answer is simple—I just do. And because of that, I'm going to straighten you out," Klaus said with a sly smile.
Raising his hand, Klaus muttered something under his breath. Moments later, a massive shadow loomed over the battlefield.
Above, a colossal boulder made entirely of ice appeared, roughly 30 meters in diameter and incredibly dense. The boulder began its slow, deliberate descent toward Donald.
Still struggling against the dozens of ice monsters, Donald froze in place as the boulder approached. Its speed was deceptively slow, but the sheer force and power it radiated made it clear that escape was impossible.
Klaus remained seated, calm and composed, even as he activated a skill that could end someone's life. Donald, on the other hand, was paralyzed with fear.
Like a terrified child, he wet himself. Fortunately for him, being a fire user meant the water evaporated almost instantly, but a few onlookers noticed.
"I think that's enough."
Just as the boulder was within four meters of Donald—who was now sitting on the ground, pale and trembling—Head Instructor Victor intervened.
"Hmm," Klaus hummed in acknowledgement before snapping his fingers. The boulder disappeared, along with the remaining ice monsters prowling the battleground.
Donald passed out from fear and shock. But he wasn't the only one shaken to his core. All the disciples planning to challenge Klaus in the coming weeks suddenly had a change of heart.
Klaus walked toward Donald and stopped when he saw that he was indeed passed out. He then turned to face his fellow disciples.
"I know what you're all thinking. Don't bother. If I wanted to kill you all, it wouldn't take me a minute. That said, you don't have to worry about me killing you since there's a 'no killing fellow disciples' policy here.
"But let this be my first and final warning: you don't have the strength to challenge me. Your brothers and sisters don't have the strength to challenge me, not even your families.
"So, whatever your parents sent you here to do, erase it from your minds. You're only wasting your time. It will be best if you focus on your studies and training instead.
"But in case you think that just because I can't kill you here, you can use that rule to disturb my peace, think again because I'll make you one promise today. Pay attention.
"In here, there's a no-killing policy. But outside? Nothing will stop me from killing you. And let me tell you, I don't bat an eye when it comes to killing my enemies. So bear that in mind."
Klaus muttered those words with a cold smile. The faces of every disciple present turned pale. Instructor Victor and the other instructors nearby broke into cold sweats, watching the invisible aura around Klaus.
They knew then that a dragon had appeared in the academy, and things were about to turn ugly quickly.
"That'll be all. See you all around." With that, Klaus vanished and reappeared beside Hanna, 1,200 meters away.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC456 Born out of Blood, Made of Blood
In a world where the only visible colour was red, the crimson hue dominated everything, casting an eerie atmosphere over the entire environment.
The air felt different, thick and oppressive, reeking faintly of blood. Yet, that wasn't the most bizarre aspect of this unsettling place.
High in the sky, occupying almost half of the heavens, a massive red runic mark pulsated, exuding an aura of bloodlust and slaughter. The sight was deeply disturbing, evoking a primal sense of unease.
All around, mountains and trees stretched into the distance, their forms drenched in red. Rivers flowed with crimson currents, and every inch of the landscape bore the same monotonous colour.
Nothing appeared to deviate from this blood-soaked palette.
Well, almost nothing. There were two exceptions: two strikingly beautiful women who appeared to be twins, their identical features making them carbon copies.
The women stood atop a mountain peak, gazing out over the vast, blood-reeking expanse.
The pair shared the same face and regal elegance, but one had pure red hair, while the other's blue hair was gradually shifting to crimson, with a few red strands already visible. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire
The red-and-blue-haired woman was Queenie, the leader of the overlords, and the place they stood was her sea of consciousness.
"How interesting to think I would ever see this place again," said the red-haired Queenie with a faint smile. She then turned toward her counterpart, who showed no sign of being surprised by her presence.
However, Queenie didn't seem pleased with her situation, standing in the presence of what she would eventually come to realize was her past incarnation as the Queen of the Asura race.
Of course, Queenie had no idea yet that this figure was her past self. She had only appeared in her Soul Sea when she broke through to the Void cultivation stage.
Naturally, such an event shouldn't even be possible. Past incarnations weren't supposed to manifest like this. Yet, for Queenie, things were different.
It seemed tied to her unawakened connection to Klaus and her Asura lineage.
Nothing ever made sense when it involved Klaus, and yet, in some strange way, it always did in the end. But for Queenie, everything was a chaotic puzzle she couldn't begin to piece together.
"You said you are me, and I am you, yet I don't know what you are or who you are. More precisely, I don't even know what I am. Care to explain since we're supposedly the same person?" Queenie asked, frustration tinging her voice.
The Asura Queen had been appearing in her Soul Sea for days since her breakthrough, yet she hadn't offered any meaningful explanations.
"I already told you, we are the same person. Just accept that for now; the rest will come naturally," the red-haired Asura Queen replied calmly.
"I revealed myself only because he is here. That's all I can say for now."
Her cryptic words left Queenie even more baffled.
Queenie hadn't had a proper night's sleep since returning from the Moon, but that wasn't even the worst part. Now that she had become a Void stage warrior, she could feel an ominous sense of danger looming over her life.
She didn't fully understand it yet, but the tribulation she faced during her breakthrough had left her with the unsettling certainty that things were about to get freaky.
Her incarnation's sudden appearance was only the beginning. Adding to her turmoil, she couldn't shake the feeling that Klaus was hiding far more than he let on.
And then there was the Asura Queen's peculiar behaviour—constantly repeating the phrase, "He is here." The words only deepened Queenie's unease.
Instinctively, she knew the woman was referring to Klaus because, in her eyes, there was no one else she could possibly mean.
She had seen how Klaus battled the heavens for her sake, and right after that, a mysterious person who looked just like her appeared inside her soul and started uttering such words. There could only be one person, and that person was Klaus.
Of course, she didn't know how to approach the situation. Luckily, though, the woman was unusually chatty today.
"I know you have a lot of questions on your mind, but fear not; you will get your answers soon enough. For now, pay attention to your cultivation and focus on the cultivation techniques I left for you.
"It will be a while before we meet again. I only hope that when we do, you will start taking strides toword who you are meant to be."
That was all she said before vanishing. The Blood Seal glowed red and then dimmed. Queenie was left to contemplate how to proceed.
A part of her just wanted to confront Klaus, but another part was too shy to meet him—not after how they had parted the last time.
Of course, she had been busy with many things. First, she met with the Overlords and would soon meet with the other world leaders to discuss the alliances with the Moon people.
The situation on the Moon was becoming more dangerous by the day, and if they didn't evacuate soon, things would take a turn for the worse.
Right now, she wanted nothing more than to ensure her family's safety. She might be strong, but even she couldn't face all the Lunar Beasts alone.
But aside from the mysterious woman, the alliances, and her nagging feelings about the looming dangers, she also had to address her feelings for Klaus and decide how to proceed.
Naturally, she didn't have to think too hard about it since Klaus was now closer than ever.
Nobody knew yet, but the Overlords weren't far from the academy. In fact, they were in the academy—at the top of the mountain, to be precise.
Only the Overlords had ever been there. Of course, only one lived there, and that was Queenie. But just because she called it home didn't mean others couldn't stay there.
That was especially true for a certain red-haired woman who was about to ruin her day—or, more accurately, ruin her day and the next few months.
Just as Queenie emerged from her soul sea, intending to relax after her long chat with the Asura woman, she felt a presence and frowned.
"What is she doing here?" she muttered.
But she had no choice but to go out, as Nari had arrived—and for some reason, she looked annoyingly happy.
Nari and Queenie had been friends since college, so naturally, she knew her better than anyone else. Of course, Queenie would love nothing more than to drag her to a far-off land and end her.
The Fire Queen had been on her nerves ever since Klaus appeared. It was as if she'd dropped everything and dedicated herself to making Queenie's life miserable.
"Nari, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be out talking to your people about the alliance?" Queenie said, frowning.
All the Overlords were supposed to be away for the next few weeks, meeting with their people before the final summit. Nari wasn't supposed to be here.
"Big sister Queenie, guess what… Klaus has arrived," Nari said with a beaming smile.
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"Big sis, what room number did you get?" Klaus asked, holding a small glass device in his hand.
"Room 2. I guess they assigned them based on ranking," Hanna replied, turning toward Anna, who held a device similar to Klaus's, but the number on it was five.
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"Yes, they are assigning the rooms based on ranking," Anna confirmed, nodding at Hanna's reasoning.
After Klaus's vivid and cold warning, they were moved to the outer section of the academy, where their first order of business was to register for their rooms and trackers.
Klaus was assigned room one, corresponding to the top position in the rankings.
"Does this mean you lose your room if your ranking drops?" Klaus asked. Naturally, that was how it was supposed to work, but to confirm his suspicion, he approached one of the instructors nearby.
"Yes," the instructor replied.
"The rooms are based on ranking. Not all rooms have the same amenities. This academy favours the strong, so the higher your ranking, the more privileges you enjoy. If your ranking drops, you have 15 days to improve it, or you'll lose your room.
"This also means, if you aren't confident in your abilities, don't make any personal modifications to your rooms since you can lose them at any time."
The instructor's response put them all on edge—it wasn't exactly the reassurance they had hoped for.
"That's rather cute. You heard the beautiful lady; if you don't want to lose your rooms, you'd better improve as fast as possible," Klaus said with a smirk, making the instructor blush slightly.
Of course, it was a harmless flirt, so he didn't dwell on it. But the instructor's head was in a different cloud. Anna and Lily gave her a jealous glare.
By now, Klaus had become the hot topic on everyone's lips. The dominance he had displayed just minutes ago left a lasting impression. Naturally, everyone—except his friends—was afraid of him.
But he didn't care. His focus now was to settle in and get to work. Time was short, and with three more cores to form, he could only hope that nothing troublesome would come knocking anytime soon.
"Also, except for big sister, you all should aim for the top ten. Then we can start challenging one another," Klaus said to his friends, who nodded immediately.
"Yes!" they responded in unison.
Being the second ranker, Hanna didn't have to worry about challenging anyone. However, that didn't mean the third and fourth rankers wouldn't come after her.
Since they had all witnessed Klaus's dominance, they wouldn't be stupid enough to challenge him, knowing they wouldn't even be able to land a blow.
If a veteran couldn't do anything, how were they going to fare against him?
"So, what's next?" Mark asked.
"Let's all move to our rooms and rest for now. The next order of business will be to join a faction, but we don't have to worry about that yet. We still have two weeks to do it."
They nodded and made their way toward their rooms. The trackers have AI embedded in them, allowing them to navigate the academy grounds easily.
It took them 30 minutes to arrive at their rooms. Of course, as one would expect, these aren't mere academy boarding houses. These are more like mini apartments.
They include a spacious bedroom, a dining area, a bath that offers both cold and warm water, and a training space where one can practice.
Naturally, Oracle is installed in every room.
Outside the apartment, there's a small garden with greenery that provides a soothing natural atmosphere, perfect for afternoon relaxation.
"This place is cool," Klaus muttered, walking around the room.
The bed was large and comfortable. There wasn't a kitchen since food could either be ordered or obtained from the dining hall. Of course, Klaus, who didn't need to pay for food, could easily place an order.
He also had a fridge stocked with some fruits. Klaus quickly opened it and retrieved some of the fruits he and Hanna had stolen from the fridge on the plane. He placed them in it with a smile.
He wasn't the only one stocking his fridge. Hanna was also stacking the fruits Klaus had advised her to take for safekeeping into hers.
"I have a hot tub," Klaus smiled, admiring the luxurious room he had been assigned. Uniforms would be distributed in a few days, though they weren't compulsory since the uniforms were designed in the form of armour.
"Let me get a little rest before the others come knocking. Who knows what trouble they'll bring with them?" Klaus said, lying on the bed. Soon, he was pulled into dreamland.
Meanwhile, somewhere in the Inner Section, Lucy, Nia, and Asha were eager to descend to the Outer Section the next day to meet Klaus and their other friends.
It had been a long time since they had seen him. Of course, Lucy could talk to him almost every day, unlike Nia and Asha, who hadn't seen or spoken to him in months.
But it wasn't just them planning to descend. Nearly all the inner disciples were preparing to head down to recruit outer disciples into their factions.
Everyone wanted the best candidates to join their faction, ensuring their faction's power would soar. Normally, this practice wasn't allowed, but recently, exceptions have been made. The inner disciples would actively participate in recruitment for the next two weeks.
Hunter and Kate Duncan's alliance had also started making their moves. With the top three factions now on their side, they believed their actions would keep Klaus on his toes for a while.
The plan is simple: since they can't kill him in the academy, they'll make sure he doesn't have the peace of mind to cultivate and raise his strength. Of course, they have other sinister schemes up their sleeves.
If only they knew what Klaus had in mind for them, they wouldn't dare come against him. But, like any ambitious youngsters, they all think they have what it takes to overpower the competition.
Naturally, this behaviour could be considered normal.
But they picked the wrong target this time.
Klaus isn't happy. Despite being surrounded by the many ladies who admire him, Klaus isn't even pleased.
The reason is simple: he went against his instincts and chose what he considers the cowardly path when dealing with the Dark Order.
Of course, he decided to use that path in other to ensure his mother and wives back home wouldn't have to face the aftermath.
But it doesn't sit right with him. And because of this, he's unhappy. That aside, another reason for his discontent is the system that keeps displaying his information.
For some reason, Klaus feels he shouldn't be using the system or, more accurately, that he's incompatible with it. He's not entirely sure how deep this feeling goes yet.
But he will unravel it.
Unfortunately for the sons and daughters of his enemies, a very powerful demon is angry, and because of that, he won't hesitate to unleash his fury.
Klaus is about to fill their worlds with what they'll come to know as pain.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC458 Their Bond Deepen
"Wake up, brother," Hanna said, pinching Klaus's cheek. Since she was the one closest to Klaus's room, she came to wake him up. Klaus had been sleeping for the past 12 hours.
Lately, Klaus seemed to enjoy sleeping a little too much. Perhaps it was because of all the hard work he'd done without rest or the time he'd spent pleasuring his women before leaving.
Let's just say sleep had been catching up with him lately—and a little too much at that.
"Come on, Big Sis, can't you just let me have my beauty sleep in peace?" Klaus growled in his sleepy state.
"Wake up, lazy bum. Mom said you shouldn't sleep too much," Hanna said, dragging him off the bed and sending him straight to the bathroom.
"I'll be waiting for you inside," Hanna added before returning to the room to wait for him to finish bathing.
"Tsk, the least you could do is give me a good bath like you used to," Klaus muttered with a smile. Back in his past life as Fruity, Haniva—Hanna's incarnation—had been his best friend, sister, and partner in crime.
She used to do everything for him. Sometimes, she would even drag Fruity to the bathroom just so she could bathe him.
It seemed that, although her habits hadn't entirely changed, she wasn't as shameless as Klaus by thinking of undressing him and giving him a thorough bath anymore.
Klaus went to bathe. Meanwhile, inside his room, Hanna, with a racing heart, looked toward the bathroom and muttered with a sigh,
"This feeling again. Why does it feel like I've done this before? And not just once—a lot of times, even?"
She had been experiencing a strange sense of déjà vu ever since Klaus helped her awaken the 10,000 Lightning Divine Body.
However, it wasn't as strong as when they had fallen asleep on the plane to the academy. Before, it had been a narrow, fleeting familiarity.
Now, it felt as though that familiarity had widened slightly, and she was beginning to notice a pattern.
First, there was how she hadn't minded holding his hand in public despite their curious eyes.
Then, there was the time she had intentionally made his girlfriends jealous, hoping it would help them snap out of their shyness and make her brother happy.
Now, she felt as though she had dragged Klaus to the bathroom countless times before. But, as always, she couldn't understand how such a thing could be possible.
She had only known Klaus for a year and half, and in all that time, she had never once dragged him to a bathroom.
"Maybe I need a good night's sleep myself," she muttered with a sigh, sinking into a chair in the room.
A few minutes later, Klaus emerged from the bathroom, freshly bathed.
"Done already?" Hanna raised an eyebrow as she saw her handsome brother emerge from the bathroom.
"I work fast," Klaus smirked, noticing her motherly gaze on him.
Hanna sighed, shaking her head. Fortunately, she didn't have to worry about him too much—most of his women were in the academy with them now.
"Do you like the room you were given?" Klaus asked as he started getting dressed.
"Yes, it's the same as yours. I like it, but the bed is a little too big for one person to sleep on," Hanna replied. Indeed, the bed was large enough for three people.
Perhaps the academy had designed it that way, knowing the disciples might need to blow off some steam with their significant others.
"Big enough for things to happen on it," Klaus teased, his grin mischievous.
Hanna shot him a sharp glare but decided to change the subject—or at least redirect it slightly.
"I read the rules, and it's prohibited to have someone in your room for more than 48 hours without a valid reason. Just saying," she remarked with a sly smile.
"Don't worry, big sister. I won't keep you that long," Klaus quipped, flashing her another teasing smile.
Hanna looked both frustrated and amused as she shook her head. "Just don't overdo it," she warned. "If you know what I mean."
"I promise on my honor," Klaus said with mock sincerity.
"Good. I am your closest neighbor; I don't want to be disturbed. Knowing your track record, even with soundproofing in the rooms, I might lose my mind," Hanna spoke in a bashful tone.
Obviously, she was referring to Klaus's nightly activities with his women. In fact, with her room close to Klaus's, she always had to move to their mom's room whenever his women were around to avoid hearing certain noises.
"You do know you can also make those noises, right?" Klaus teased, making Hanna smack the back of his head.
"Shameless. Unlike you, I am here to grow stronger so I can beat you in a duel. I don't have time for this kind of stuff," Hanna smiled.
She was enjoying the brother-sister banter between them recently. Klaus felt the same. Having memories of his past life made it even more pleasant.
Back then, he would guilt-trip Haniva into doing all kinds of mischievous things with him. They sometimes disguised themselves and sneaked out of the palace to cause trouble outside.
Sometimes, they would get caught by his mom; other times, they would get away with it.
But what he didn't know was that even on the days they got away with their mischief, Haniva would always receive a scolding from his mom about how she was spoiling him rotten.
But Haniva didn't care since she seemed to enjoy Fruity's mischief even more. Of course, there was also the dark part—when he witnessed her detonate her core to buy time for him and their mom to escape.
Klaus could never forget the loving smile on her face as she detonated her core. That smile was etched into his memory, and because of it, Klaus vowed never to let any harm come to her again. He would destroy the heavens this time if they dared lay their hands on his sister.
'She seems happy. I have to keep it that way forever,' Klaus thought, gazing at the smile on Hanna's face.
'Mercy on the soul of those who set their demonic sights on my sister. I will show them what true pain feels like.'
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Hanna felt a protective, comforting warmth settle in her heart from nowhere. She looked at Klaus, who was smiling back at her, and thought inwardly,
'I will protect the smile on your face for as long as I draw breath.'
Klaus also felt a soothing warmth spread through his body. Smiling, he finished dressing, and they left to meet their friends. The Inner disciples will be descending within the hour.
***
Somewhere in the vast cosmos, a star in hibernation for aeons began to stir. Once faint and incomplete, its rings formed steadily, radiating a subtle yet profound energy.
Deep within the star's core, a figure sat in a lotus posture, a teacup cradled in his hands.
At a glance, it was clear he was neither truly alive nor entirely dead—an enigma caught between existence and oblivion.
He turned his gaze in a particular direction and smiled faintly.
"Tsk, what a lucky bastard. I suppose this is the least we can do for her, considering she's the reason we're here now."
With a sigh, he drank the cup's contents, the faint glow of the liquid disappearing into him. Then, he closed his eyes, his expression serene, as though awaiting something inevitable.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC459 Breakfast Talk
"How are your rooms?" Klaus asked, sitting at a dining table with his two vixens, his sister, and his friends. They were having what could loosely be called breakfast.
In truth, it could have been lunch or even dinner, given the generous portions and variety on the table—nothing remotely resembling a traditional breakfast.
But the academy will provide free food for the next two weeks, and from the look of things, they are being spoiled rotten.
The academy is generous enough. However, that doesn't mean they are going to be spoiled rotten by them.
"My room is better than I expected. Back in the academy in Guan City, the rooms were much smaller, and the amenities weren't up to standard," Danny said, his tone cheerful.
"Same here. I think the academy will be much livelier than we anticipated, especially since even the outer section has such luxurious rooms," Daniel added.
"Indeed. The rooms are much bigger than I imagined. But remember, you might lose access to them if your rankings drop," Klaus said with a smirk. "That said, what are your plans?" He looked at his friends expectantly.
Although they were strong, Klaus knew the competition was equally formidable. He couldn't help but worry.
"I stayed up yesterday researching my opponents," Anna said, breaking the silence. She was ranked 8th, which meant she had a fair share of competitors to bulldoze through.
"From the lineup, only three of them seem like they'll pose a challenge. But I think I can handle them if I play my cards right."
"Oh, do tell. Who are these three?" Klaus asked.
"The first person is the 7th ranker. Her name is Paula Vargas, and she is a legacy from the Southern Union. From what I've learned about her, she has a summoner class.
Little is known about her class, but many say she can command a Tier 2 summoning gate. This means she can summon a dozen Tier 5 monsters, four Tier 6 monsters, and even a Tier 7 monster to aid her.
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"A summoner, huh? How interesting," Klaus smiled. Suddenly, he felt the urge to challenge her and see what she was made of.
Yuying had told him one of the Paragon Guards had a summoner class. From what he knew, summoners use summoning gates to summon monsters, beasts, demons, and, to a certain extent, even angels to aid them in battle.
Of course, it all depends on their mastery of the class and the tier level of the gate they can command.
A Tier 0 gate can summon up to Tier 2 monsters. A Tier 1 gate can summon up to Tier 4 monsters, and a Tier 2 gate can summon up to Tier 7 monsters. But it all depends on their soul strength, mastery, and luck.
Every summoner has something called a Luck Meter. The higher their Luck Meter, the better their chances of summoning powerful monsters.
In rare cases, summoners can even call forth monsters with True Names. When these names are invoked, the monsters will forever be bound to their summoner."
If she indeed possesses contracted monsters, then she is undeniably powerful. But Anna is not weakling either. In fact, she has grown stronger, though the little ice princess doesn't want to reveal her full power just yet.
"The second person is the 4th ranker. She's from the Ice Union, and like Paula, she's also a legacy. She's a mage with an ice element, like me. But what makes her even stronger is that she has awakened her ice element.
This makes her ice much stronger than mine," Anna said with a small, defeated smile.
"Don't underestimate your ice, Anna," Klaus said, gently rubbing her hands.
The senior had told him that Anna's ice was on the verge of awakening, and from what he knew, she was destined to awaken the 7th-ranked Absolute Ice in the universe.
Unless Ruby possesses an even stronger ice element, she might lose to her.
Anna isn't weak. With Klaus empowering his friends with some of the most formidable techniques and spells imaginable, she would be more than capable of holding her ground.
"The last person is the 3rd ranker, Mason Cole. He's a spearman with the wind element. From what's known, they call him the fastest warrior of the younger generation."
"Ha!"
Klaus laughed at Anna's words.
"Continue," he said, though he couldn't suppress his amusement.
The idea that some no-name was branded as the fastest irritated him. In his eyes, not even a Sage could match his speed without him using a movement technique.
But then again, he reminded himself not to underestimate anyone. Considering Mason's position as the third ranker, there might be some truth to his title.
"Well, he is fast and skilled with the spear, so I guess I'll have to up my game if I want a chance," Anna added.
"What about Miguel? How confident are you in defeating him?" Klaus asked.
Miguel was ranked 5th, three places above Anna. From what Klaus had seen and felt during their duel, Miguel had great potential to become a juggernaut.
Of course, Klaus planned to push him toward that stage eventually, but for now, he wouldn't take any steps in that direction. After all, they didn't know each other well enough yet.
In fact, Klaus still harboured a dislike for him. He wouldn't offer assistance until he felt ready to let Miguel taste greatness.
"Miguel is strong, but I feel I can take him on," Anna said confidently.
"That said, I'm not planning to challenge any of them just yet. I'll use the next few days to dig into the resources Sister Ohema gave us and push my core formation forward."
"That's smart. You all should focus on forming your cores," Klaus advised before turning his attention to Hanna.
"Big Sister, you know you'll be the most challenged since you're the second ranker. How do you plan on handling them?" Klaus asked.
"You'll see when the time comes," Hanna replied with a small smile.
She didn't say much, keeping her secrets close. For now, her goal was to impress Klaus before revealing the seal within her soul sea.
Of course, Klaus already knew about the seal, but he wasn't one to pry.
"Whatever." Klaus smiled. "Just make sure none of you drop in rank. In fact, it would be great if you all entered the top ten before becoming Saints."
They nodded in agreement. A few minutes later, breakfast was done, and they left. Klaus, however, had warned them not to speak of the looks and comments from the disciples.
Right now, those disciples were waiting for their big brothers and sisters to descend so they could complain about him.
They had come confident, hoping to crush him, but it seemed they had grossly overestimated themselves.
Klaus was a monster, and every single one of them was terrified of him.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC460 Five Heavenly Beauties Descended
"I can't believe I'm finally going to meet Klaus!" Asha said with beaming enthusiasm.
"You make it sound like it's been eons since you last saw him," her sister Nia remarked, also looking forward to meeting the white-haired handsome who had captured her heart for months now. She smiled slightly as she looked at Asha.
Lucy wore a similar smile. Although she was already Klaus's woman and had been talking to him through the connection they shared, she missed him dearly.
"Yeah, well, I just miss him and can't wait to see him again," Asha pouted.
"We better get going. Knowing Klaus, he might have already started causing trouble for everyone," Lucy said, walking out of the apartment.
Nia and Asha followed.
Since they had already climbed the Stairway to Heaven and become inner disciples, they could take the normal route and descend to the outer section.
Of course, they wouldn't have to walk, as there are air shuttles that take them down and bring them back.
After leaving the apartment, they were greeted by dozens of inner disciples on their way to the shuttles. Lucy, Nia, and Asha are widely known among the inner disciples.
Lucy was known as the Queen of Vines, the Wood Queen, or the Wood Princess. She has many titles, but everyone fears her because of how dangerous her vines are.
Although she has an ice element alongside her wood element, her class favours the latter.
She is like her sister Anna. She attacks with one element and controls with the other. But she is slightly superior, considering her control is also lethal.
Everybody wants to be on her team when they go on a mission. With her controlling the battle, the chances of anyone getting hurt are very low.
So, while she has many enemies, many love her. Of course, the guys wanted her for themselves, but they backed off, knowing she already had a man.
Well, not all of them choose to back off.
Then there is Nia, who is widely known as the Dagger Queen. Although she may look cute and appear harmless to many, possibly due to her natural blondness, she is one terrifying assassin who doesn't pale compared to Luna and Nuna.
Nobody knows her class, but they all know she is good with the dagger and can even be lethal when dual-wielding. Naturally, many fear her more than admire her.
She is also a great sage and ranks 13th on the Inner Disciples' Great Sage ranking chart.
Then there is her sister Asha, whom many call The Witch. That's all they know about the harmless-looking fairy.
She isn't on the ranking, mainly because the academy doesn't allow her to fight with anyone. It was said that when she entered the academy, she nearly killed someone in a friendly duel, and ever since, she hasn't been allowed to duel with anyone.
Of course, Klaus would soon realize he has entangled himself with someone who can single-handedly wipe out all life on Earth.
The academy is strange, and there are many powerful people inside. It's just that since nothing threatens Earth now, they aren't showing themselves. But soon, they would all make their appearance.
Earth is not at all weak.
"Oh, it's Sister Aoi and Sister Lulu," Asha shouted, drawing the attention of the two ladies, who seemed to be approaching a shuttle.
Lucy and Nia raised an eyebrow upon seeing them going down as well.
Of course, their brothers had also made it to the academy, but at a single glance, one could tell they weren't going down for them. At least not on their priority list.
"You ladies are also going down?" Aoi asked, looking at the three beauties.
"Yes, Big Sister Aoi. Klaus is now in the academy, so we are going to meet him. Are you also going to see him?" Asha said cheerfully.
"I invited him to join my faction, so I am going to make sure he doesn't go back on his word," Aoi chose to hide her motive behind Klaus's promise to her. Naturally, she wasn't about to admit she was going to meet him for other reasons.
She might be the 5th strongest on the Great Sage Inner Disciple chart, but she was also shy.
"What about you, Big Sister Lulu? Are you also going to see him because of a promise?" Asha gave Aoi a wink as she asked the question.
"No. I was his teacher back in Arcadian City, so I am going to check on his progress. Nothing more," Lulu blushed while saying that.
"Hmm, I see. So we have a recruiter and a teacher. We can work with that," Asha joked, making Aoi and Lulu blush. Lucy and Nia smiled upon hearing her comment.
"Well, The Witch, the Dagger Queen, and the Wood Queen are also going to see him. Mind tagging along?" she added, her smile widening.
"Asha, stop teasing them." Nia couldn't stop her laughter, watching the 4th and 5th strongest Great Sages in the inner section blushing miserably because of her snarky comment. Lucy was the same.
'Should I warn him he's about to have trouble on his hands? With this lineup, the whole academy will want him dead,' Lucy thought while smiling.
She couldn't help but reach out to Miriam and Ohema, who immediately told her to let Klaus handle it.
They also told her to keep them updated, considering it hadn't been even a week, and they had already started missing Klaus.
Of course, they could talk to him, but they didn't want to disturb him while he settled in.
"We should be on our way." Lucy finally broke the moment, making Aoi and Lulu flash her a thankful look.
Soon, they were in a shuttle where dozens of others could be seen descending. They all wanted to get the best disciples to join their factions, so they had to be fast if they didn't want all the good ones taken from them.
When they entered the shuttle and started to descend, Lucy felt a killing intent locked on her. She turned toward the source and saw Kate Duncan flashing a killing gesture at her.
Lucy just smiled, shaking her head.
'She is going to die soon. With my man here, do you think I will hold back anymore?'
Yes, Lucy was only holding back from climbing the charts because Klaus wasn't here. She knew he would have ensured no harm came to her if he were here.
Yes, the Wood Queen trusted her man that deeply, and now that Klaus had arrived, she would start to show she was as terrifying as they come.
Soon, they landed in the outer section and began making their way to the relaxation pavilions, where thousands of disciples could be seen sitting and chatting under the thousands of pavilions made for relaxation.
With her connection to Klaus, Lucy managed to locate him.
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Soon, they came within range of a certain pavilion, where a certain white-haired bastard could be seen sleeping on the edge of the pavilion walls, his right leg on top of his left knee and eating an apple.
The whole sight screamed nonchalance.
"Klaus..." Asha screamed and began running toward him.
All eyes turned in their direction.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC461 Public Display of Affection
Right after Lucy and the four Fairies descended, they became the center of attention. Their beauty was otherworldly. Both males and females couldn't take their eyes off them.
They kept tracking them with their eyes until they came near the pavilion where Klaus and his pals were resting.
Asha called out, drawing even more attention. Klaus quickly stood up from the edge of the pavilion wall and jumped down. That was when his eyes fell on the Fairies he hadn't seen in a while.
But he couldn't focus on them for long because before he could react, Asha jumped forward, her arms open for a hug.
Klaus didn't deny her the chance as he went in for the hug immediately, causing jaws to drop, eyes to narrow, and, well, fists to clench.
"Klaus, I missed you so much," Asha said, tightening the hug.
"I missed you too, my little overpriced buyer," Klaus smiled.
When he met Nia and Asha, it was right after the Zombie Tide in the Everlasting Zombie Forest, where he made friends for the first time.
Back then, Nia and Asha bought the Zombie Stones (Cores) for several times more than the market price.
Of course, Klaus, who needed money then, wasted no opportunity to take advantage of the inflated price and sold to them.
The second time they met was when he returned from his massacre in the Ruin City forbidden Zone. It was also when he first met Hanna, his now-adopted sister.
But ever since they separated, he hadn't seen them again. Now, in his arms was the Fairy who had dreamt of him every single night.
After several seconds of hugging, Asha broke the hug and quickly ran toward Anna and Lily.
The two vixens had finally reunited with the third member, making them the three vixens who had sworn to band together against Klaus in bed.
Since they were the youngest among his women, it was only natural for them to ally.
Of course, two of the vixens couldn't hold themselves back and had done some things. They would have to talk about that with her later.
Klaus, now free from Asha and under the scrutiny of thousands of eyes, ignored everything and looked to Lucy, Nia, Aoi, and Lulu, who were walking toward him.
"Ladies, it's been a minute since we last met," Klaus said with a smile, but then his body stiffened. He felt something wrap around his leg, waist, and arms, and he slowly started to rise from the ground.
Before he could comment, he was moved—or more accurately, dragged—toward Lucy, whose lips immediately connected with his under the watchful eyes of everyone.
Jaws dropped.
Eyes widened. ".."
Fists clenched.
But none of that mattered. Finally, the boy who had charmed her heart with just an unaware photo was right in her arms... Well, it's more like dangling in her arms.
Lucy wasn't holding back her affection. Their kiss lasted a whole minute before they broke it. Then she sensed the stares directed at them and blushed. Naturally, she became shy and chose to bury her face in Klaus's chest.
"I miss you too, love. But you might want to release me now," Klaus said, feeling the strong vines binding him.
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One thing was certain—those vines were not ordinary. Klaus made a mental note to discuss them with the senior Fairies later.
Although it was important, having four Fairies standing before him took precedence. He had to attend to them first.
"Lucy dear, if you keep hugging me, you're going to make some people jealous," Klaus said, smiling at Nia, Lulu, and Aoi, who blushed lightly.
Lucy quickly moves away to her sister Hanna to allow Klaus to do his thing. He has the floor now.
"So, how are we going to do it? Group hug and call it a foursome, or single with a kiss? Your choice." He smiled at the three ladies who, at that very moment, wanted only one thing—the earth should open and swallow them whole.
Klaus held a smile on his face, standing there just to see what the ladies would do.
Naturally, none of the three ladies had ever had any romantic encounter with him. He met Aoi, had a duel, and spent a night out with her during the Regional Trial.
That was all. They never kissed, and they didn't sing their feelings out. But it didn't take a genius to know how she felt. In fact, Lucy had reported a lot of things to him.
Lulu was also the same, but she tried to keep it calm. She refrained from visiting Lucy often due to her extremely shy nature.
Nia was no different. But never in their wildest dreams had they anticipated freezing when faced with the most interesting guy they had ever met.
'The feeling... the good feeling—it's radiating off them,' Klaus thought inwardly, sensing their gentle emotions.
'Even the stars are rooting for me,' Klaus mused with a smile and decided to ease the shyness the three ladies were caught in.
The Ice Lotus appeared and hovered above them. Klaus moved and appeared before them. Then, like a fortress, an elegant-looking ice dome materialized with a large Ice Lotus on top of it.
Everyone immediately gasped, appraising the majestic ice dome that had appeared. A few tried to scan it, but the demon-killing circle appeared, preventing all senses from invading the dome. Of course, there were a few exceptions.
Klaus didn't really care. He moved toward Nia and took her by the waist. Before she could protest, their lips connected in a gentle kiss lasting a few seconds.
When he let go of her and moved to Aoi, Nia was stunned and flustered. Of course, Klaus didn't mind that for now.
Just as they had been eager to meet him, he had also looked forward to meeting them.
He planted a kiss on Aoi's lips, leaving the sword-wielding lady, whose father would love nothing more than to cut Klaus into a hundred pieces, utterly breathless.
Lulu was next. When Klaus was done, the three ladies stood before him, their faces flustered and expressions utterly unreal.
Nobody could have expected something like this. In fact, something like this shouldn't have been possible.
Three of the most beautiful fairies in the academy had just been claimed by a newcomer. If that wasn't shocking enough, the three seemed frozen in place, unable to react.
Klaus smiled at the ladies before going for yet another round of kissing them and gently appraising their butts for future bedroom battles.
It was surreal. But outside the ice dome, things were heating up. The majestic structure had started to draw even more attention.
All around, inner disciples who had descended and outer disciples alike began making their way toward the direction of the imposing, magnificent ice dome.
Naturally, trouble was about to erupt. Klaus had just effectively declared to the entire academy that Fairy Nia, Aoi, Lulu, and Lucy were his.
Jealous guys were undoubtedly coming for his head. Klaus, however, just stood there, waiting for the ladies to unfreeze after the third round of kissing.
A few seconds later, they finally unfroze just as the dome deactivated.
"Brat, you're that Klaus I keep hearing about," a third-rate villain sneered, stepping forward.
Klaus smiled.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC462 The Most Hateful Brat in the Academy (1)
Klaus didn't immediately respond to the blatant provocation hurled in his direction.
His focus remained on the three ladies, who had calmed down slightly yet were still flustered, considering they had just experienced their first kiss in such an awkward setting.
"Why are you all so flustered? Big Daddy Klaus has finally arrived. It'd be best if you get used to it now because I plan to keep you on your toes," Klaus said with a wink, making their cheeks turn beet red.
Naturally, the guys watching this spectacle erupted in curses aimed at Klaus. Of course, those were the loudmouths.
On the other hand, the prideful ones simply seethed in silent rage.
At that moment, over ten thousand killing intents were locked onto Klaus, but he couldn't care less. In fact, he seemed to thrive on the situation.
Why? Because, deep down, Klaus considered himself a pitiful existence.
After all, someone marked by the heavens for death is a pitiful existence. Klaus may be lively and cheerful most of the time, but he wasn't always happy.
This had been especially true recently. He'd been plagued by a nagging feeling that his life was in constant danger, and it had started to affect his mood when he was alone.
But that wasn't something he could decipher easily, considering the heavens could strike at any moment. That's precisely why the academy felt like the perfect place for him. Every day brought new drama, and Klaus wanted nothing but to cherish it all.
"Oh, and by the way, Lulu," Klaus added with a playful smirk, "I love that picture. I'd love to see you in that outfit again."
The Spirit Mistress blushed furiously and quickly hid behind Aoi, her flustered expression only fueling Klaus's amusement.
When he left Arcadian City with Miriam after their training, Lulu sent him a message that she immediately deleted.
She regretted sending it, so she had to delete it.
Unfortunately for her, Klaus was on his phone at the time and saw the message. It was a picture of Lulu, who seemed to have undergone physical training and was sweating—or perhaps she had drunk water, some of which had spilled onto her chest.
This caused the twin sisters on her chest to cling to her outfit, making them more prominent. The attached message read, 'I am missing you already, my training partner.'
It was an awkward situation, yet Klaus was very happy and tempted to go back to Arcadian City and tap that ass. But he had other priorities then, so he held himself back.
Naturally, Lulu looked pronounced in the chest area, and Klaus—who had already drooled over Miriam's big sisters on her chest—was becoming something of a chest guy.
He had been waiting for the right moment to do something, and now he finally got the chance.
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"You dare ignore me?" Zaid Nabil shouted again, fixing his eyes on him—or more like his soul. Zaid was a Spirit Master who specialized in soul attacks.
'I dare him to attack my soul,' Klaus thought, delighted when he felt Zaid trying to lock onto his soul.
The reason? He had recently discovered something about the Pentaface Bead.
The bead made him immune to all soul attacks, regardless of their power. He didn't understand yet whether the bead could also attack on its own. So, he wanted to try it out and see how it works.
This was also why Klaus couldn't wait to unlock the bead's secrets.
Klaus wanted to test it on him. Of course, first, he wanted to learn more about the group of eight who had appeared to tempt him.
He knew nothing about them, but it seemed they knew everything about him. Even his date of birth.
Unlucky for them, while Klaus might be a bastard, there was someone with even more venomous words: the one and only privileged disciple in the academy, Asha.
Just as Klaus was about to engage with the eight who had appeared, Asha arrived and took hold of his hand.
"Do you want to know who they are?" Asha asked.
Klaus gave her a gentle peck on the cheek before answering, "It would be my honor, Fairy Asha."
Asha blushed, and the three ladies standing nearby grew jealous. Why? Because Asha was much bolder than them in some ways, they didn't have the spirit even to start walking it.
And with Klaus's arm around her waist now, they were barely holding back their jealousy.
They wanted that, too.
If only they knew Klaus was doing it to make them envious of the little witch doctor.
"That one with the short dark hair and a donkey frown is Zaid Nabil. He's a hater. He's also from the Nabil Great Clan," Asha said.
Klaus raised an eyebrow. He knew Miriam's family would come after him eventually; he just didn't expect it to be this soon.
But he welcomed it.
"The moody one is Kim Jiwon. He's also from a great clan, but he's an idiot hater. The perverted-looking one is Richy Mason. He's from a great clan, too, and a perverted hater.
That bitch is Kate Duncan—a devoted hater of Sister Lucy and every beautiful lady in the academy. She's a jealous, hater bitch. The idiot beside her is Hunter Duncan, the self-acclaimed strongest legacy in the world. He's a stupid hater.
That bitch with the fire eyes is Sofia. She's the leader of the strongest faction in the academy, the Fire Dragon Hall. Well, she's a very bitchy hater who hates Sister Lucy for being too awesome."
Asha gave Lucy a wink, and Klaus tightened his grip on her waist. He had already fallen in love with the girl in his arms, and no matter what, he would never let her go.
Finally, he had found a woman after his own heart—a woman he could be shameless with. That woman was Asha, the witch doctor.
"The other lady beside the very bitchy hater is Amelia, and like her hate, she is a low-budget hater of Sister Lucy. She is also the leader of the third-strongest faction in the academy, Sky Phoenix Sanctuary.
Don't pay much attention to her; she isn't that hateful, considering she doesn't have the strength to back up her hate." Amelia clenched her fists, but she couldn't do anything.
The reason everybody fears Asha is that the academy doesn't want her to kill people. They don't know her abilities, but they've heard rumors of her performing rituals now and then.
They feared her, and Asha knew that, and that was why she wasn't holding back.
"The last one is Seojin Choi. As for him, he's just an ass-kisser, so don't regard him. In fact, you can even buy him with wealth. He also leads the second-strongest faction, the Celestial Wind Pavilion.
"In my eyes, he doesn't even know what he wants, so have some mercy on him," Asha ended her introduction with a smile. She then stood on her tiptoes and kissed Klaus's cheek.
Klaus brushed his hand against her waist, making her blush and giggle.
However, while she was happy, the eight she had clearly disrespected were fuming.
Klaus turns to them and flashes a mischievous grin in their direction.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC463 The Most Hateful Brat in the Academy (2)
Every disciple wore a distinct expression on their face—some even displayed two or more emotions at once.
The reason?
They each recognized the eight inner disciples who had appeared before Klaus. They knew them because they all aspired to be like them. Why? Hunter was a prodigy who had topped the Union Trial during their batch.
He was also a powerful spearman with a class that suited his name.
He is an exceptional hunter. He had amassed significant battle experience even before joining the academy. It was said that he had killed a Tier 6 monster while still a mere Master-stage warrior (Tier 3).
Then there was his sister, who was also a formidable mage. Of course, Zaid, Richy, and Kim were all prodigies who naturally commanded attention. On top of that, they hailed from prestigious clans, placing them at the top of the food chain.
But while these five seemed mighty and revered in everyone's eyes, the three faction leaders were the ones that truly captivated them.
Everyone wanted to join one of the top three factions in the academy, so seeing Klaus and Asha openly disrespect them left many unsure of how to feel.
Of course, their anger, shock, and hatred were about to reach a new level.
"So, we have a Hater, an Idiot Hater, a Perverted Hater, a Jealous Hater Bitch, a Stupid Hater, a Very Bitch Hater, a Low-Budget Hater, and an Ass-Licker. Does that describe them well?" Klaus asked, his voice loud enough for everyone to hear.
"Yes, that's a perfect summary of who these idiots are," Asha replied with a teasing smile aimed at Hunter's group.
Klaus nodded and tilted his head. "So, what does a group of over-privileged, poorly dressed, idiotic, and continentally stupid haters want from me?" he asked.
"You bastard!" Zaid's anger exploded, though he held himself back. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire
Why? Because he didn't want to kill Klaus accidentally—or so he convinced himself. He had to restrain his fury, just like the other seven did.
However, Zaid was so enraged that his facial expression contorted into something both ridiculous and grotesque.
"First of all, my name is Klaus, not 'bastard.' Second, why has your face turned into a baboon's butt?" Klaus taunted, using his tracker to snap an image of Zaid's face.
Finally, Zaid couldn't hold back and attempted to move—but Klaus raised a single finger, stopping him with his tracker. Klaus then shifted his attention to Hunter.
"I was told you hate me. Care to explain why?" Klaus asked, feigning righteousness.
"I don't need to answer to a bastard country bumpkin!" Hunter spat, his composure slipping. A little more, and he'd completely lose control.
Hunter had been bottling up his anger for a long time. All he'd ever wanted was to crush Klaus—for two reasons.
First, Klaus had shattered his record as the youngest Tier 3 warrior to kill a Tier 6 monster. Second, Klaus had disrespected his family.
Adding to that, whatever Klaus had done back in Union City only stoked Hunter's hatred further. He wanted nothing more than the chance to separate Klaus's head from his shoulders.
But luckily for Klaus, there is a no-killing policy.
Klaus smiled at his answer and turned to Kate. "A beautiful face with no brains. I wonder who lied to you and told you that you could amount to my woman. From where I stand, you don't even measure up to her pinky."
"That said, you should probably stop using makeup. It's making you look like an old lady who has been rejected by her grandkids."
Klaus instantly hated Kate for reasons he did not understand. Just looking at her made him feel one emotion—extreme disgust.
He would gladly separate her head from her shoulders if he got the chance.
Everyone who knew how dangerous Kate could be held their breath, waiting for her to make a move. But like the others, she didn't dare, knowing that breaking the rules could get her expelled or, worse, thrown into a hell mission as punishment.
Klaus looked at the others standing beside her, shook his head, and smiled.
"Naturally, I should kill all of you because I don't like having enemies. It's always better to eliminate them and have peace of mind. Luckily for you guys, my hands are tied right now.
"That said, I won't hold back if you come against me on the outside. Trust me, none of you have what it takes to kill me." Klaus then turned his gaze toward Sofia.
"And that includes you, Madam Sovereign. You may think that because you are a Sovereign, you are invincible. Think again. No matter how powerful you are, in my presence, you are nothing.
"In fact, even if you eight were to band together, you wouldn't be able to touch a hair on my head. I could kill all of you before you even realized what happened."
Klaus smiled. "If you don't believe me, watch this."
In the blink of an eye, he vanished. A split second later, he reappeared behind Sofia. His index finger pressed lightly against her neck.
Sofia immediately turned pale. And it wasn't just her—all the inner and outer disciples held their breath, cold sweat breaking out on their backs.
Before entering the academy, they had seen Sovereigns as beings who stood above all others. Sure, there were Transcendents and Ascendents, but they were exceedingly rare and seldom revealed themselves.
For most, the highest existence they had ever encountered was a Sovereign, which made them appear godlike in their eyes.
So, to witness a mere Grandmaster effortlessly subdue a Sovereign left them utterly shaken. Fear gripped their hearts as they tried to reconcile how someone could be dangerously powerful and strikingly handsome.
Klaus smirked, and in the next moment, he was back beside Asha, who greeted him with a cute smile.
"Like I said, you losers don't have what it takes to come after me. Normally, I'd say something like, 'If you don't believe me, we can duel.' But I've entered something of a growth phase recently, so instead, I'll say this...
"If you don't believe me, we can have a death match to decide who gets to live."
Klaus's declaration sent another wave of cold sweat across everyone present.
"Of course, I'm not an unreasonable person, so I'll give you losers a handicap. The deathmatch will be between me and all eight of you at once. And yes, you can use any tricks you've got up your sleeves.
"I don't mind. All I want is to separate your heads from your bodies. Just looking at your faces disgusts me—especially you, Kate Duncan.
"You should really take my advice and stop using makeup. You're scaring the other disciples."
Klaus's words were sharp, each syllable cutting like a blade. The crowd wanted nothing more than to flee and never lay eyes on him again.
Why?
Because at that moment, Klaus appeared like the son of an angel of death and a demon prince. His presence was terrifying.
Kate Duncan's anger skyrocketed, hitting a metaphorical 100% as she neared her breaking point. She could explode at any moment.
Just as she was about to erupt, the temperature around them spiked, rising several degrees instantly.
Klaus immediately felt a bad premonition. But before he could react, the very space above them cracked open.
A stunning red-haired woman stepped from the rift, her piercing gaze locked squarely on Klaus.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC464 Fire Queen Nari
The beautiful redhead appeared through the space rift and hovered in the air, her gaze fixed on Klaus. As soon as she appeared, the instructors started arriving at the scene.
The reason was simple: the presence that had emerged was extremely dangerous. The alarms didn't recognize her identity, so they alerted the instructors.
Head Instructor Victor was the first to arrive. He was the strongest in the outer section, after all. But the moment his eyes fell on the redhead, his expression shifted from combat readiness to weariness, fear, and dread.
The other instructors who followed reacted the same way. They all recognized Nari, or as most called her, the Fire Queen. She was also known by another name: the Destroyer.
Because of her fire element, creation is not something she indulges in. She is all about destruction.
Of course, Nari ignored them all and began descending. Soon, her feet touched the ground, and she started walking in Klaus's direction.
Asha looked weary, fear gripping her. She recognized the most dangerous woman in the world—or rather, the most destructive woman in existence.
And that woman was walking toward her.
Klaus, who knew she had come for him, stood behind Asha. For some reason, he could tell things wouldn't end well for him.
Why?
Because he had failed to keep the promise he had made to her.
Nari stopped in front of Asha, making the witch want to disappear on the spot. The eyes looking back at her were filled with rage, threatening to burn her to ash.
But then, Nari gently touched her shoulder and pulled her aside. Her fiery gaze landed on Klaus, who managed a guilty smile.
"Big Sister Nari, glad to see you again—ouch!" Klaus didn't even finish before a fire-infused hand latched onto his ear.
"So you remember me, huh?" Nari said coldly.
"Of course, how could I forget the most amazing overlord to have ever graced this world with beauty?" Klaus squirmed in her grip as his ear neared the melting point.
Every disciple was in shock, not daring to breathe for fear they would be reduced to ash. They knew the lady, who she was, and how ruthless she could be.
And that lady is a few meters from them.
"Your words of flattery won't save you, Klaus. You promised to call me, but you didn't." Nari twisted his ear, making Klaus wince in her grasp.
"Yeah, well, you know, I was very, very busy with—ouch!" Klaus screamed when her other hand touched his shoulder.
"Want to take that again?" Nari said, setting Klaus's shirt on fire.
Every disciple gasped when Klaus's shirt ignited. Of course, Klaus screamed. Even though he had an affinity for fire, his resistance wasn't strong enough to save him from the pain of a pseudo-phoenix flame dancing on his skin.
"I'm sorry, Big Sister Nari. I forgot to call you." Klaus chose to apologize before the crazy woman burned him to ash.
"That won't do. You have to compensate me for using me as your wingwoman, and then, when you succeeded, you dumped me." Klaus wanted to argue that she did nothing since he was the one who used his charm and past life knowledge to win Queenie's heart—well, partially win her heart.
"Ouch!"
"Well, say something." Nari increased the flame intensity, making Klaus scream.
"I am sorry for using you as my wingwoman and dumping you, big sister Nari," Klaus promised himself he would make her pay one day.
"Better. But I am still angry." Nari removed her arm from his shoulder, but the deed had already been done. Klaus's shirt was burned off, revealing his finely-tuned athletic body and his magnificent-looking tattoos on his back.
All the ladies started drooling, looking at the finest physique they had ever seen.
"How are you, Klaus?" Nari said, wrapping her right around his neck and pulling him closer. "I missed you, Klaus."
"I am fine, and I miss you too, Nari," Klaus responded with a dejected smile. 'Queenie was right, this woman is crazy.'
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"Oh, no longer calling me Big Sister again?" Nari smiled.
"Well, I was trying to save my skin, so I had to appear formal. That said, I will report you to Queenie and make sure she gets revenge for me," Klaus said, hoping his request would be accepted.
"Tsk, do you think she has what it takes to beat me? I have to remind you, if can easily subdued you; how much more would it take to subdue her?" Nari shamelessly said, hoping Queenie didn't hear what she said.
Unluckily for her, the Asura Queen was in the void, watching and hearing everything. She was cooked.
Head Instructor Victor and the other instructors, along with every single disciple, couldn't believe their eyes. They just couldn't believe what was happening right before them.
The notorious Fire Queen, Nari, was now standing with a mere Grandmaster-stage warrior, and from the way they appeared, they seemed to know each other very well. They couldn't wrap their heads around it.
Of course, Klaus noticed their expressions and decided to get back at Nari for awkwardly defeating him.
"Head Instructor Victor, I know you're wondering who this intruder is. Well, her name is Nari, and she calls herself the Fire Queen, not that anyone believes that.
But, well, that's what makes her happy, so why not? While she is shameless for beating her sister's Prince Charming, she is also skilled with fire and promises to become a lecturer in the fire department.
I hope there's a slot for one more teacher."
Klaus cast the 'I dare you to beat me up so I can run to my overlord girlfriend and complain. I bet she would love to beat you up for me' look.
Nari smiled and then looked toward Head Instructor Victor.
"What he said is true. I want to become a lecturer, and Klaus has volunteered as my assistant. I hope there is a slot for us."
Klaus immediately felt yet another bad premonition.
'I should run away and never return,' Klaus gave Head Instructor Victor a weak smile.
"This..." The head instructor didn't know what to say, or rather, he had no authority to do anything, especially when an Overlord was involved.
He was the leader of the outer section of the academy. His job was to ensure the new outer disciples were catered to and stuck to the rules. He was also to ensure no harm came to any of them.
Aside from that, he was also responsible for ensuring their studies went well and reporting regularly to the dean. That was about his work as the head instructor.
So, getting caught in such a situation was rather awkward and the weakest moment of his life. Also, he was scared of Nari. That's because he had witnessed first-hand just how terrifying she could be.
Just like him, Nari also fights alone. That was because unless your fire affinity matched hers, you couldn't stay within a 4km radius of her on the battlefield. That was her radius of intense heat.
He was at a loss for how to proceed.
Luckily for him, the space cracked open then just when he was caught in a corner. A bald man walked through the rift. Head Instructor Victor sighed in relief when he saw the bald fellow.
However, the moment his eyes landed on the bald newcomer, Klaus felt tears start rolling down his face.
"Uncle Monk..." he muttered.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC465 The Most Fear Disciple
Back in his life as Fruity, Klaus was a mischievous monk. Back then, his mother and Haniva sacrificed themselves to send him away, where he was taken in by a group of monks.
He grew up with them and was very happy around them. He had hundreds of uncle monks to play with.
He called them Uncle Monks because that was what they said he should call them. Though he knew some of them by their names.
His life was good. But while he was close with all the monks, he was closest to one of them.
This one was none other than his Uncle Monk. Of course, he called them Uncle Monk, but this one held a special place in his heart. He had been with him daily while growing up in the monastery.
He practically raised him. This means he was the one who endured Fruity's (Klaus's) mischievousness the most.
He was with him when he awakened his ice element. He was also there when the Lightning Valley attacked the monastery for his head because he awakened a forbidden Ice.
Unfortunately for this particular Uncle Monk, he died during the battle. The attack that nearly killed Fruity was the same attack that took his life.
Back then, Fruity was very angry, but his uncle was already dead. He was sure of that since he had seen his body before it vanished into the ice world.
He missed him dearly, even after many reincarnations.
So, watching a carbon copy of his Uncle Monk appear again in this life; his emotions flared up a bit.
Of course, he quickly took hold of his emotions and wiped his tears, ensuring no one noticed. But Nari and the bald man saw it.
"Dean, glad you are here," Head Instructor Victor said with a relieved sigh. The bald fellow who appeared was the Dean of the entire academy.
He was a middle-aged man with a bald head and handsome features. Clearly, he has a monk class, which explains why he looks and dresses like a monk.
"Overlord Nari, good to see you again," the Dean said respectfully.
"Good to see you too, Old Lu," Nari replied teasingly.
"So, you still haven't changed, huh? The same old troublemaker, I see," the Dean said, his tone suggesting he was all too familiar with her antics.
In truth, Dean Lufy was her headmaster back in high school, years before the apocalypse descended. They were very familiar with each other.
"What do you think, Old Lu? Do you want to employ me?" Nari asked with a teasing smile. This smile, while it appeared cute and playful, carried an undertone that made every disciple watching her shudder.
She is crazy—that much is certain.
Klaus stood beside her, her arms wrapped around his neck. His ladies and friends were looking at him in shock. Of course, they seemed to have a better handle than Nia and the newcomers.
Anna and the rest had already met and lived with an Overlord-level existence and knew far more than the average human.
So they seem to be handling things well. Even though Klaus said nothing about his time in stone Valley, they aren't surprised he has an Overlord as his friend.
The only friend who seems to have a good handle on him.
"Of course, you are welcome to come and lecture here. But are you sure? You were always busy in the past when I asked," Dean Lufy said.
"That was because I was indeed busy. But not anymore. I have much more free time now," Nari replied with a smile, squeezing Klaus's neck.
"Okay then. I'll have a place ready for you to stay," Dean Lufy said, locking eyes with Klaus, who was looking back at him.
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For some reason, he felt a sense of familiarity, kinship, and guardianship as he looked at Klaus. This made him want to get closer to him, but he held himself back. There would be opportunities in the future.
Of course, while he was able to keep himself calm, Klaus was on a different wavelength.
Luckily, Nari wasn't letting him go, which prevented him from flying toward Dean Lufy and hugging him. That was what he wanted to do at the very moment, even forgetting about what was happening for a moment.
The talk about her accommodation was, of course, just the dean being polite. Nari could come and go as she pleased, as he was one of the few who knew the top of the mountain was the residence of the Overlords.
"You don't have to worry about where I will stay, Old Lu. I'll just stay with this brat. Just have someone add another bed to his room. I won't be sleeping on the same bed as this pervert."
"Tsk, as if anyone would want to sleep on the same bed as you," Klaus smirked, which made Dean Lu see him in a new light. It even fueled his zeal to approach him.
So far, Klaus was the only one who could joke around with Nari without her going berserk. Even Queenie can't boost that.
From time to time, aside from Nari one-sidedly making her life miserable, she couldn't do anything to her for fear she would go crazy and cause trouble.
Nari is not all rainbow and sunshine.
Old Lu could only smile at the two troublemakers. Of course, he welcomes it. He wants to get close to Klaus.
In fact, he had been holding himself back since the first time he saw Klaus's photo.
"Then that settles it. I'll be staying with you. And don't worry, I won't stand in your way of having fun with your cute little women." Nari smiled at Nia and the other ladies in Klaus's life.
"Dean, isn't this against the rules? An instructor can't live with a disciple, right?" Klaus decided to change his stance on the whole arrangement of staying with her.
It would be fine if she just appeared to lecture and then left. Staying with him is akin to sending him to Alcatraz.
Of course, the dean wasn't about to let Klaus bring him down with him. Just like everyone, he is scared of Nari.
"We will make this exception for the academy's sake. Of course, we will compensate you for your generosity."
"For my generosity? Uncle Monk—I mean Dean, this is not acceptable. This woman is crazy." Klaus was practically pleading for help, but things didn't seem to be going his way.
Queenie had warned him, but he hadn't listened. Nari was too childish, much like her sister Lucil. So, while Klaus's failure to call her made her angry, she also wanted to spend more time with him and conveniently used the situation as an excuse to shirk her duties as an Overlord.
"Don't worry, Disciple Klaus, I will personally compensate you." The dean smiled before glancing at Head Instructor Victor. "Make sure his room is arranged to accommodate two people."
With that, he opened a rift and left. As a peak Transcendent, using the void to travel long distances was a trivial task for him.
"I am cooked," Klaus muttered with a forced smile, glancing at the head instructor.
"Just because I have more apples in my fridge doesn't mean I stole them. I'm just saying."
Head Instructor Victor smiled knowingly, understanding Klaus's metaphor.
Suddenly, Klaus was lifted off the ground and started soaring into the air.
"Hey, what are you doing?" Klaus wriggled, trying to escape the grip of the crazy fire lady.
"What does it look like I'm doing? I'm taking you to see Big Sister. She misses you but too shy to come here herself. Of course, she could secretly kidnap you, but I don't want her doing the dirty work."
Klaus sighed, glancing back toward his ladies. "I'll be back as soon as I'm free of this crazy fire la—" He didn't even finish his sentence before the space around them cracked, and they vanished into the rift.
Every disciple stared upward, frozen, only snapping out of their daze once the rift closed. Anna and Klaus's friends quickly went to check on the four ladies, who were still in shock from what had just occurred.
Asha, Nia, Aoi, and Lulu were gently led to sit down and calm their nerves. The Overlord appearing like that, treating a disciple so casually and warmly, was beyond shocking.
And it wasn't just them. The eight haters were equally dumbfounded. For the next hour, they couldn't even take a single step.
Just like that, Klaus had inadvertently become the most feared disciple in the academy.
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