The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Immediately after Instructor Constance appeared, the entire area fell silent. All attention shifted to her.

“Welcome, everyone. We will soon begin our journey to the academy. But before we leave, I have a few things to say,” she announced, stepping forward. Behind her are the other three instructors.

“First, these three instructors will be your guardians throughout this journey. The path to the academy holds certain dangers, but fear not. With them by your side, you will all arrive safely.”

She paused, her sharp gaze sweeping over the crowd. “That said, be prepared for anything.”

The disciples exchanged uneasy glances but remained silent, realizing there was little they could do but listen.

“Second,” Constance continued, her tone firm, “once you reach the academy, all forms of communication with the outside world will be cut off.

If you have any goodbyes to your loved ones, now is your last chance. You may contact them until we cross the academy’s borders. After that, there will be no reception.”

“Third, forget about your current wealth and status. In the academy, there is only one currency: Celestial Points. You will buy, sell, and trade using them. No matter how rich you are now, your money will be worthless when you enter the academy.”

“Likewise, your status outside means nothing. Once you’re in the academy, only strength is recognized. Don’t slack in your training if you want influence, respect, or power there. Earn your place through your abilities.”

The disciples remained silent. None wanted to say anything because they knew they would become fodders when they stepped into the academy.

This was especially true for those who didn’t have any big brothers in the academy yet.

But nobody cared about that. Since they all wanted to grow stronger, they could only resolve themselves and prepare for whatever awaited them.

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“Fourth, when you arrive at the academy, the other disciples will want to challenge you to a duel. I advise you to accept these challenges because, while nobody will tell you this, the only way to gain power in the academy is by challenging others.

A ranking will be determined based on the points you earned during the Union trial. However, you must challenge others and accept duels to climb this ranking.

But not every challenge must be accepted. Of course, you can’t always decline challenges, as the more you decline, the more points you lose.

That said, you have to be ready for anything. You’ll learn more when you get there.”

“Fifth,” Instructor Constance said, “there are strict rules in the academy, and breaking them comes with severe consequences. While strength determines your standing, discipline ensures your survival.

“The first rule is simple: no killing fellow disciples. Duels are meant to push your limits, not to end lives. Anyone violating this rule will be expelled immediately, regardless of rank or potential.

“The second rule is respect. While strength earns you recognition, it does not grant you the right to abuse others. The academy does not tolerate bullying or exploitation. Any such behavior will be dealt with harshly.”

“Lastly, always follow the instructors’ orders. We are here to guide and protect you, but disobedience can lead to unnecessary risks. Trust us; you’ll get through your time at the academy alive.”

Instructor Constance scanned the faces of the disciples with a small smile.

“You are all here because you have potential, but potential alone won’t carry you far. Follow the rules, train hard, and seize every opportunity. If you do, you may leave the academy as true powerhouses.”

“That said, get ready to move.”

As soon as she finished speaking, a rather large plane—very large, in fact—descended and landed in a vast field not far from their location.

“That will be our transportation. There are rooms inside for everyone, so two people will share a room for the next 12 hours of our journey.

Pick your partner and get ready to board the plane.”

Everyone began searching for their partner for the next 12 hours. Of course, those with their lovers didn’t have to look far. Someone like Kilian, Danny, Daniel, and Kay were already set for boarding.

However, the problem was Mark and Klaus, who had multiple lovers.

Klaus scanned the faces of his two vixens, Lily and Anna and smiled.

Clearly, he didn’t want to choose between them, especially since they couldn’t rotate rooms. With that in mind, Klaus immediately devised a plan to suit them.

“Big Sis, wanna share a room with me?” Klaus said. He wasn’t about to pick one and let go of the other. It was either both of them shared the room with him, or neither of them did.

Anna and Lily exchanged glances and smiled.

“Good choice,” they muttered, making Klaus want to smack the back of their heads. Those two vixens were getting bolder by the second.

But while Klaus resolved his situation easily, Mark found himself in a tighter spot. In the end, however, Mark chose to follow Klaus’s approach. He decided to share a room with Lucas while Lin and Zing shared a room together.

It was unfortunate for Mark, but it was just 12 hours—he would survive.

Ten minutes later, everyone had picked their partners. Those who wanted to call their loved ones for one final goodbye had started doing so, while others, eager to know more about their partners, had begun chatting.

Twenty minutes later, the plane’s doors opened, and everyone started boarding. Klaus and his friends stayed back, letting the crowd enter first.

Klaus turned to his friends and newfound allies.

“You all heard the lady. We’ll have to battle constantly to rank up. Though we don’t yet know the benefits of the ranking, we must dominate the charts and show the world that the Northern Union is no joke.

“That aside, if someone challenges you and you can’t win, just decline. I doubt the punishment will be that severe. However, if you can beat them, then crush them and make sure you instil fear in their hearts.

“That will be all. You can go now.” Miguel and the others nodded and started moving inside.

Klaus gave Anna and Lily a hug and a kiss before they left. Soon, only Klaus and his sister Hanna were left outside.

“Big sis, I know you’re different now, and I know you have many questions, but don’t worry. I’ll answer them all later. For now, though, I want you to show the world you’re my sister. No matter your ranking or potential, I want you to be right beneath me,” Klaus said with a smile.

“What happened to be above you?” Hanna asked with a teasing smile.

“You’d have to beat me for that. But I doubt you could scratch my skin even if there were 10,000 of you. Good luck trying, though,” Klaus teased her back.

“Shameless.” Hanna reached for his arm, and in the next moment, they both moved inside the plane.

They were assigned Room Nine. Inside were two beds and a small fridge filled with fruits and drinks.

Clearly, the academy was already showering them with luxury. They settled in, and soon, the plane took off.

Thus, the Northern Union batch of disciples and Klaus were on their way to the academy.