The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

The news broke out so fast that before Klaus even opened his eyes after leaving the Dark Space, billions had already booked tickets to watch the deathmatch between him and Rouni that would be taking place in the Dark Space.

Klaus sensed a presence enter the room almost at the exact time he opened his eyes.

”Tell me you didn’t just accept a challenge from Rouni Jamal,” Rory asked, her expression narrowed at Klaus. She was having a good time meditating when her communicator started chimming.

She got annoyed, but given how intense the chimes were, she decided to look, only to find an announcement posted on the academy notice board.

Klaus had yet register at the academy, but because he had already accepted their offer, they were treating him as a disciple. That is their way of telling everyone Klaus had joined them.

However, what shocked her most was Klaus’s response to Rouni’s challenge. It was as if he had already foreseen his win against someone who had spent close to 70% of his life on the Foreign Battlefield.

Klaus smiled and stood up, ”I am a petty person, Rory. That guy tried to look down on us Hunters, and so I suppose he had to learn not every hunter is afraid of him.”

”But you should be afraid of him. If you don’t fear him, at least fear his brothers, or sister, or father, and worst, fear his mother damnit. Not even father would offend that brat.”

”Oh,” Klaus furrowed his brow, a bit taken aback by how serious Rory’s tone was. He didn’t expect her to make this a big deal. However, from the way she sounded, it seems he underestimated Rouni’s power.

Klaus took her hand and flew away, heading toward a garden not far from the mansion he was staying in. Along the way, Rory kept her gaze locked on him.

She had only known Klaus not that long ago, but those few moments with him had made her wonder if Klaus truly values his life.

First instance was when they went to the Mission Hall headquarters, where he accepted an Advanced mission as if it were the most normal thing in the world. The mere fact that he did not think but accepted it left her in shock.

Now, he had accepted a duel from someone whom he should not have even dared to reply. Of course, he would lose some fame and receive a couple of mockeries if he decided to ignore Rouni’s challenge.

There would be some backlashes, but after a while, he will recover.

But what did he do? He went ahead and replied in a rather disrespectful tone, something that had already sparked another wave of discussion that would probably go on for weeks.

That is just not what someone with no major backing should do.

Klaus may have the mission hall, but would that even be enough to stop Rouni’s family?

”So, why are you riled up about this. I merely accepted a Deathmatch that would happen in the Dark Space anyway. If he dies, he would remain alive on the outside after all, so what is the big deal?”

Rory looked at Klaus long and hard, then she sighed.

”The big deal is, Rouni will be a nobody if he were from a family like yours.”

”Ouch, that hurts, Rory,” Klaus clenched his chest in a playful manner.

Rory smirked and continued, ”The problem here is, Rouni’s father is a high-ranking member at the Warrior Tower. His mother is the same. In fact, forget about the rest and focus more on his mother.

From what I know and will forever remember, they call her the Dream Queen. She is a supreme who kills using Dreams. So if you sleep tomorrow and never wake up, know she was the cause.”

”Oh, how intriguing,” Klaus smiled, and added, ”You know, I once knew a Dream Killer. Billions of years ago, she was sent to kill me, but I had Buddha on my side. She failed and nearly died, so I will be fine.”

Rory tried to speak, but her words escaped her. For a moment, she remained mute. Seeing this, Klaus chuckled, ”No need to be stunned. I am the paragon, remember.”

”Paragon or not, the mere fact that you had messed with someone who is respected within the Warrior Tower means your days of being a member of the Warrior Tower are over.

His father is a member of the Supreme Elders, and his brothers - three of them to be precise - are powerful gods who have so much merit that their mere words will blacklist you from many places and even put your life at risk.

As for his sister, the Needle Queen, the last I heard, she had bewitched a Supreme Demon and used him to slaughter a planet full of demons. She is like the golden child of the Warrior tower.

Also, she is unreasonable and holds a grudge against the Mission Hall. Are you getting where I am going with this?”

”Loud and clear, my dear,” Klaus said with a chuckle. The mere fact that Rory is worried more than he was is a bit funny.

”Did I mention Gorr the god butcher is a friend of mine?”

Rory’s expression changed. At once, the scared look on her face turned to fear.

The space twisted, and Lord Victor appeared as well, his expression dark. Klaus is already aware that he was eavesdropping. He could have locked him out while sealing the space, but he didn’t.

Seeing the look on their faces, his smile widened. ”I accepted the mission because Supreme Elder Ryuu asked me to do her a favour. Also, I decided not to join the Warrior Tower since they don’t want me.

For now, I work for Lady Ryuu, and so even if these people wanted to, coming after me would be the last thing they would think about. I also have a Supreme on my side.

But if by some miracle they were to come, then they would be walking to their death. I cannot kill a god yet, but I have people who would be happy to do it on my behalf. So instead of worrying, be happy to witness how I will put a pampared brat in his place.”

Just like how the entire Universe knew the Renegade Hunter, so they also know of the god butcher, Gorr.

Hearing his name come out of Klaus’s mouth made them all become more afraid of Klaus than Rouni’s family.

”In my opinion, instead of worrying about me, focus more on the mission we have coming up in 4 months’ time.”

Rory nodded, but she was still in shock after learning that the god butcher is a friend of his.

So far, it had been speculations that the paragon and the god butcher are in league together.

Now that it had been confirmed, the shock was just too great.

”So you know the god butcher personally,” Lord Victor asked.

”I do. He is a weird guy, but fun to be around. Also, he had never missed a target, so in case you have a god you want dead, give me their name, and it will be done.”

Lord Victor scoffed, but his expression suddenly grew serious when he saw that Klaus wasn’t smiling.

”Oh, you are being serious.”

”Dead serious.”

Lord Victor turned to her daughter for a few seconds before he took off. ”Let’s talk inside.”

”Be right back, Rory,” Klaus said as he left with him, unaware that his name was trending once more.