The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 246: Arenʼt You Scared

Nariʼs fiery yet cheerful gaze appeared in his view, blocking the sky that was just about to reveal a few stars. Klaus couldʼve sworn, that had it not been for her status as an Overlord, he wouldʼve kicked her off the building.

He had been happily savoring his small victory of finally finding a way to Queenieʼs heart and enjoying the skyʼs beauty, yet here she was, blocking it all.

And while Nari was a stunning beauty who could make any man drool, Klaus just didnʼt have the same vibe with her that would make him want to make a move. Strangely enough, Nari seemed to feel the same.

She was like a spoiled little girl who craved joy and happiness all day long, despite her status as an Overlord.

Long story short, despite her beauty, Klaus wasnʼt exactly thrilled to see her at that moment. But he knew, no matter what he did, she wasnʼt going to walk away, so he might as well get it over with.

”Nari, what are you doing here?” Klaus asked. Nari had told him not to call her ”Big Sister”.

”Arenʼt you scared?” Nari asked, sitting beside Klaus, who had now risen from the ground and was sitting at the edge of the building.

”Scared of what?” Klaus asked.

”Arenʼt you scared of Queenie? Sheʼs an Overlord, after all. And let me tell you, the Overlords arenʼt people you can currently measure up to. We are terrifying, to say the least. So arenʼt you scared you might cross a line and make her mad?” Nari asked.

Klaus leaned back slightly, resting his elbows on his knees as he gazed out at the horizon. He chuckled, more to himself than to Nari, before turning his head to look at her.

”Nah, Iʼm not scared of her,” Klaus said, his tone casual but laced with confidence. ”Queenie might be an Overlord, but sheʼs still a person, right? I mean, sheʼs got feelings, preferences... just like everyone else.”

Nari raised an eyebrow, clearly amused but also curious. ”Thatʼs a bold stance to take, Klaus. Do you even know what sheʼs capable of? How ruthless she can be?”

”Look,” Klaus shrugged, ”I get it. You Overlords are powerful, untouchable, and maybe even scary. But I donʼt think Queenieʼs the type to just lash out because someone crosses some invisible line. If she was, she wouldnʼt have saved my life back there. Besides...” Klaus paused, his eyes narrowing slightly in thought, ”...Iʼm not stupid. I know how to handle myself.”

Nari tilted her head before her playful grin started to widen. ”Youʼve got guts. Iʼll give you that. But donʼt mistake Queenieʼs kindness for weakness. Sheʼs got layers, you know? You might think youʼve got her all figured out, but trust me, thereʼs a lot more to her than you realize.”

Klaus gave her a half-smile, not entirely disagreeing. ”Iʼm sure there is. But thatʼs why Iʼm taking my time, learning what makes her tick. Iʼm not trying to rush into anything or force something thatʼs not there. I want to understand her, not just… get on her good side.”

Nari stared at him for a moment, then burst out laughing. ”God, Klaus, you sound like one of those cheesy romance novels. Maybe thatʼs why Queenieʼs letting you hang around. Youʼre not like the usual guys trying to impress her but afraid to make a move.”

Klaus laughed along with her, shaking his head. ”Well, Iʼm not trying to impress anyone. Iʼm just... being me. If that works, then great. If not, well, Iʼve got other things to worry about.”

Klausʼs words clearly touched Nari more than she let on, softening her expression as she watched him. It was rare for her to show such vulnerability, but his confidence had struck a chord.

After all, Nari had always been the one keeping Queenie grounded. Without her, Queenie might have been a completely different person by now.

”Youʼre different, Klaus,” Nari said quietly, her voice carrying a hint of admiration. ”Most people would be terrified to get close to someone like Queenie, but you? Youʼre walking right into the storm without flinching.”

Klaus grinned, ”I donʼt see it as a storm. I see it as an opportunity to win the heart of a rare beauty—and the strongest powerhouse on Earth. I mean, if she becomes my woman, I wonʼt have to worry about anything again, right?”

Nari rolled her eyes and smacked the back of his head playfully, but there was a small smile tugging at the corner of her lips. ”Stupid head.”

”Hey, you canʼt just smack your future brother-in-law like that. Some might call it a deal breaker,” Klaus joked, flashing a teasing smile.

Nari scoffed but didnʼt lose her smile. ”Tsk, which brother-in-law?”

She leaned in closer and rested her head on Klausʼs shoulder. The gesture took him by surprise, but he didnʼt bother shaking her off. Nari was just too lively and carefree to resist.

”You know, Klaus, Iʼm not sure a few ancient mythologies will win her heart,” Nari murmured.

Klaus smirked. ”Oh, I think after she hears about a few more gods and immortals, sheʼll be begging me to marry her.”

For a moment, they sat in silence, then burst into laughter, their voices echoing into the night. They lingered there a few more minutes before Nari excused herself and left, leaving Klaus to return to his stargazing. It wasnʼt long before the peaceful sky lulled him to sleep at the edge of the tall building.

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Elsewhere, inside a room at the Oracle Headquarters, Nari stood, her gaze fixed on Queenie, who was staring out a large window.

”I hope you heard him,” Nari said, breaking the silence. ”That kid has more spine than any of us.”

Queenie didnʼt turn around, her expression unreadable as she gazed at the night outside. ”Heʼs still too young. Heʼs just saying those childish words.”

”Oh, please,” Nari said with a laugh, plopping down on the bed. ”You and I both know that brat is more than grown enough to know what he wants. You heard what he said—heʼs not afraid. Not even in the slightest. If I were you, Iʼd start planning what to wear for your date night.”

Queenieʼs lips twitched, though she remained facing the window.

”And donʼt forget, that brat somehow knows more about those ancient mythologies than anyone Iʼve met. If I didnʼt know better, Iʼd say the two of you are a match made in heaven... but then again, I know how much you hate the heavens.” Nari smirked, stretching out on the bed, clearly amused.

Queenie finally turned, her eyes narrowing slightly. ”I donʼt need a match. I have enough to handle without entertaining childish fantasies.”

Nari grinned, unfazed. ”Keep telling yourself that. You have already fallen for him without you knowing it yet.” After saying that, Nari vanished from the room leaving Queenie to think about things.

”He is just a master stage expert, Is he even ready to enter this chaotic world” Queenie muttered.

”He has already entered in deep. You are just holding yourself back for nothing. Lighten up and let that white-haired handsome send you to cloud nine” Queenieʼs voice echoed in the room.

”I have to kill her” Queenie sighed and vanished from the room.

She appeared next to Klausʼs sleeping body and with a wave, he vanished and appeared on his bed. She gazes at his sleeping face for a few more seconds before returning to her room.