The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 110: A Motherʼs Concern

Gulp

Ohema gulped as she looked at Klaus, her face flushed with embarrassment. She had just swallowed something sheʼd never expected to do, and it tasted surprisingly good. Sheʼd been trying her best to get things right, and it seemed she had succeeded. Meanwhile, Klaus was grinning like a mischievous scoundrel.

Ohema licked her lips and continued to tidy up the area with a mix of grace and unease. Klaus watched, noting how the usually poised Ohema was handling what could only be described as a rather naughty task.

After a few minutes, she settled down on Klausʼs chest, her eyes closed. Clearly, she was still embarrassed by what had just happened, but beneath her blush, there was a sense of happiness and contentment.

”Klaus, you scoundrel. You actually made me do that,” Ohema said, her voice muffled against his chest, her cheeks still pink.

Klaus chuckled softly. ”Well, if you ever want me to do the same for you, just let me know,” he said playfully, his hand resting gently on her back.

”No, I already said we canʼt go further. Even me doing this was a bit risky. I wonʼt take that from Lucy, so until you and she get things sorted, this is as far as we can go,” Ohema said firmly.

”Good for me, I guess,” Klaus replied, trying to lighten the mood.

Ohema, still blushing, added, ”That means you need to do well in both the regional and Union selections and get into the academy quickly. I have needs too, and I canʼt wait forever.”

Klaus raised an eyebrow. ”Is that a threat?”

”Maybe you donʼt want me looking for a gigolo, do you?” Ohema said with a teasing smile.

”Well, that gigolo would be in for trouble before he even sees you naked,” Klaus said, his gaze turning slightly cold.

”Then make sure to handle that legacy brat and get into the academy,” Ohema said, brushing her hand lightly against his side.

”That, my love, I promise itʼs going to cause chaos throughout the entire planet,” Klaus said

”You sound confident,” Oheme said, turning to face him.

”I am. I am not weak, you know. Handling that bastard will be as easy as killing a chicken,” Klaus smirked.

”Donʼt underestimate your opponents, Klaus. You never know what trump cards they might be hiding,” Ohema warned.

Klaus met her gaze steadily. ”Iʼm not underestimating him. I just have confidence in myself. Someone like him doesnʼt know true arrogance, but he dares to challenge me. Iʼll make sure he and anyone else with foolish ideas about me know what real fear feels like,” Klaus said coldly

Ohemaʼs heart skipped a beat looking at his cold gaze. She had heard much of what Klaus had said during his tribulation and sensed there was a deep secret behind his trials—one that connected to why he began facing such challenges after awakening.

”Klaus, you know Iʼm here for you, right? If you want to talk, Iʼm always here to listen,” Ohema said gently.

Klaus squeezed her hand reassuringly. ”I know, my love. I know, and I will.”

They stayed silent for a while, simply enjoying each otherʼs warmth. Suddenly, Ohema broke the silence with a question. ”Klaus, arenʼt you going to ask why I was in the forest?”

Klaus looked at her with a tender smile. ”You have your secrets, Ohema. I know that much, and I love you for who you are. I wonʼt pry into your secrets even if I donʼt know everything. You saved me, and honestly, having you by my side has been a blessing. I thought I could handle things alone, but I guess I overestimated myself.

Your presence means more to me than I realized.”

Ohemaʼs eyes softened as she listened. Klaus continued, ”As for who you are and what secrets you hold, whenever youʼre ready to share them, Iʼm here to listen. And donʼt worry—no matter what, even if youʼre the goddess of war or anything else, my love for you wonʼt waver.”

Ohema stared at Klaus for a moment, her eyes welling up with tears. As they began to trail down her cheeks, Klaus realized that his words deeply moved her. She seemed to have been worried that he might push her to reveal her secrets, but his reassurance had touched her deeply.

Klaus noticed her tears and gently wiped them away with his thumb. ”Hey, no need to cry. I meant every word,” he said softly.

Ohema managed a small, grateful smile through her tears. ”Thank you, Klaus. Itʼs just... hearing you say that means more to me than you know.”

Klaus smiled back, his gaze tender and affectionate. While he had a vague idea of her background, his focus was more on the present moment His feelings were rooted in the here and now, he wouldnʼt go looking into her secrets while he had the real deal on his chest at the moment.

Klaus thought about adding, ʼTsk, why would I ask about your background when such a sinful body is resting on my chest?ʼ but decided against it.

They stayed like that for a while, enjoying the moment before getting dressed and heading to dinner.

As they entered the dining room hand in hand, Klausʼs mother was already there, ready with a question. ”Ohema, howʼs your stay been so far? Everything going well?” she asked with a smile.

Ohemaʼs cheeks flushed a deep pink at the question. She could sense that Klausʼs mother was teasing her, and she caught a glimpse of the mother and son duo exchanging mischievous smiles.

”Iʼm having the best time,” Ohema managed to reply, her voice tinged with a mix of embarrassment and warmth.

”Iʼm glad to hear that. And if this scoundrel does anything foolish, be sure to let me know. Iʼll be more than happy to give him a proper scolding,” Klausʼs mother said with a wink.

Klaus chuckled, shaking his head.

Ohema smiled, feeling both amused and relieved by the lighthearted atmosphere. The dinner began, and the evening unfolded with laughter and lively conversation. They had dessert and were only chatting about random things.

”Klaus, Kofi came looking for you. You should go see him,” Klausʼs mother suddenly said.

Klaus noticed the hint that his mother wanted some alone time with Ohema, so he nodded and left the dining room. As the door closed behind him, silence fell over the room for a few moments before his mother spoke.

”This brat loves you dearly, you know that, right?” she said softly.

Ohema nodded, touched by the sentiment. Although she already knew Klaus cared deeply for her, hearing it from his mother felt more personal and tender.

”Yes, that brat fell in love with you the first time he laid eyes on you. He never stops talking about you—ʼOhema this, Ohema that,ʼ” she added with a knowing smile, making Ohema smile in return.

”Iʼm telling you this because I donʼt want you to hurt him. I know you have your secrets, and neither Klaus nor I will pry into them. But know this: he is my only son, and heʼs had a difficult life. I wasnʼt able to give him the life he deserved, so seeing him happy was everything I could ask for.

He loves you, and I know you love him too. So, as a mother, Iʼm begging you—never hurt him. It would break him, and I donʼt want to see that.”

Ohemaʼs eyes softened, and she nodded in understanding. ”I promise I would never do anything to hurt him.”

”Thank you. That means a lot to me.” Klausʼs mother gave her a reassuring smile.

”Two ladies already; this brat needs a leash put on him before he starts a harem of thousands,” Klausʼs mother said with a chuckle. Ohema couldnʼt help but smile at the comment. Klaus was indeed a wild one, and his charm had already ensnared two incredibly beautiful women.

”Youʼre not a jealous one, are you?” Klausʼs mother asked, noticing Ohemaʼs blush.

Ohema looked down, her cheeks flushing even more. ”No, not really. I suppose Iʼm just... surprised.”

”Well, if you are, be prepared. Iʼm his mother, and I know this brat wonʼt stop with just you two. You might find yourself with more sisters in the future. Honestly, I canʼt wait to see how that turns out,” Klausʼs mother said with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

Ohemaʼs face turned a deeper shade of red, and she playfully tried to hide it with her hands. ”I... I see. Iʼll keep that in mind.”

Klausʼs mother laughed warmly, clearly enjoying Ohemaʼs reaction. ”Oh, donʼt worry. As long as youʼre happy, thatʼs all that matters.”

”By the way, you two didnʼt do that...you know,” Klausʼs mother asked with a playful smile gesturing with her fingers.

Ohemaʼs face turned a deep shade of red. She tried to hide, but with no place to go, she ended up running behind Klausʼs mother—the very person who had made her blush in the first place.

”Hehe, look at you all blushing and cute. Come here,” Klausʼs mother said, pulling Ohema into a warm, motherly hug. ”No need to feel embarrassed. Iʼm like a mother to you now, so you donʼt have to be shy about having that talk with me.”

Ohema, still blushing furiously, managed a nervous laugh. ”Thank you... I just didnʼt expect this.”

Klausʼs mother smiled reassuringly. ”Itʼs perfectly okay, sweetheart. Iʼm here for you, no matter what. Weʼre all family now.”

Ohema relaxed a little in the embrace, feeling comforted by Klausʼs motherʼs understanding and kindness.

With their bond growing stronger, the two spent the night chatting about various topics. Klausʼs mother even shared some amusingly embarrassing stories from his childhood. The next day, Ohema left, and Klaus entered seclusion. It was time to assess his gains from the tribulation and prepare for his upcoming duel with Max Duncan.