The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 435 The Three Legacies

While Klaus was out chasing skirts, the Three Legacies, who had finally come out of seclusion, decided to hold an important meeting.

This meeting consisted of the three of them and seven others from the Northern, Southern, and Western Regions. They were the ones who had joined Ellaʼs team during the trials at Sinji Valley.

”I think you all know why you are here, so letʼs not waste too much time. We all have preparations to make before heading to the academy in four days,” Ella said, starting the meeting.

”Since you are all aware, I wonʼt delve too deeply into it, but my family and three other clans have declared Klaus Hanson a public enemy. This means he is currently wanted by a legacy family and three clans.

”Now, before you ask why, you all witnessed how he brutally killed the people who went to peacefully stop him at the airport because he insulted the legacies.

”All he needed to do was apologize, but he refused. Aside from that, he also killed some innocent people, claiming they were assassins. Because of this, he must be brought to justice.

”But since he has been admitted into the academy, he will soon be leaving the jurisdiction of the legacies and the clans. That is why we are here.” Ella explained.

”What are we supposed to do, Big Sister Ella?” one of them asked.

”Itʼs very simple: when we get to the academy, our job is to create trouble for Klaus. We have to make sure he canʼt focus and provoke him to the point where he does something against the rules.

Once that happens, he will be expelled from the academy, and his growth will be cut short. But thatʼs just the first scenario.

The second is that we must ensure his reputation is tarnished at the academy. I think we can all agree heʼs very powerful, so we canʼt kill him ourselves. But once his reputation is destroyed, heʼll become useless and may even flee from the academy.

As for killing him, the clans will handle that.”

Another voice chimed in, ”What if Klaus doesnʼt take the bait? He seems... unpredictable.”

Ella smiled coldly. ”Thatʼs why we have multiple plans. Klaus is powerful, but heʼs still human. He has weaknesses—everyone does. If provoking him doesnʼt work, weʼll exploit his connections.”

”Connections?” another asked, frowning.

”Yes,” Ella replied. ”He has friends and lovers he cares about. If we canʼt break him directly, weʼll target them. Isolate him. Make him feel like heʼs fighting the entire academy alone.”

One of the others, a young man from the Southern Region, asked, ”Wonʼt the academy notice what weʼre doing? Theyʼll intervene if it becomes obvious.”

”Not if weʼre smart about it,” Ella countered. ”We work in shadows. Spread rumors, turn people against him, and make him look like a danger to everyone else. If we do it right, the academy will believe theyʼre protecting themselves by getting rid of him.”

”I like this plan,” one of them said, a sly grin forming. ”But I have a question. Whatʼs stopping Klaus from killing all of us? If doing that would just get him expelled, wouldnʼt it solve his problem?”

The question hung in the air like a challenge. Ella, Ethan, and Max exchanged uneasy glances, their confidence momentarily shaken. Finally, Ethan broke the silence.

”He wouldnʼt do that,” Ethan said firmly. ”The academy isnʼt a place where he can act however he wants. Itʼs not like the outside world.”

Ella nodded, picking up where he left off.

”There are rules, strict ones. Breaking them has consequences that Klaus wouldnʼt want to face. Besides, he wonʼt be alone. Our brothers and sisters in the academy will back us up. If Klaus tries anything reckless, heʼll find himself surrounded.”

Max leaned forward, his expression cold.

”And letʼs not forget, Klaus may be strong, but heʼs no fool. If he goes too far, the academyʼs council will step in. They wonʼt hesitate to deal with someone they see as a threat to their authority.”

The one who asked the question leaned back, still unconvinced. ”So weʼre betting everything on him playing by the rules? What if he decides the risk is worth it?”

Ellaʼs eyes hardened.

”If he does, weʼll ensure the academy sees him as the aggressor. Itʼs not about fighting fair—itʼs about controlling the narrative. If Klaus lays a finger on any of us, weʼll spin it to our advantage. The academy will have no choice but to punish him severely.”

Another voice broke in, this one laced with doubt.

”And if the academy doesnʼt act fast enough? Klaus could still take out one of us before they intervene.”

Max smirked. ”Thatʼs why weʼll stay in groups, always watching each otherʼs backs. He canʼt take us all on at once, not without drawing the academyʼs wrath.”

Klaus would be laughing right about now. With his illusion class, killing them is not something he will struggle with.

Ethan added, ”Besides, Klausʼs pride might be his downfall. He wonʼt want to tarnish his image further by acting like a savage. Heʼll try to play the hero, and thatʼs when weʼll corner him.”

The answers from the three legacies seem to have alleviated the worried expressions on the faces of the seven gathered.

They are some of the most influential youngsters from various regions in the Northern Union. They have many minions they can employ to carry out their schemes.

The three legacies wanted to appear superior when they met the other legacies in the Academy. However, because of their situation with Klaus, they are currently the least respected legacies in the entire world.

They are determined to restore their lost glory. Naturally, Klaus, the one responsible for their downfall, would become the key to their rise back to power.

If only they knew Klausʼs plans for the Academy. While they are counting on using the Academyʼs rules to suppress him, Klaus plans to change them.

A lot has been happening in his life lately, and for some reason, Klaus felt that he and the world would soon face grave danger.

Because of this, he resolved not to follow any rule that would limit his growth. No... after enduring a tribulation meant for an Ascendant and surviving, Klausʼs arrogance has transcended the mortal stage.

Right now, he wanted nothing more than to show the entire world what kind of monster he was made of.

Soon, their small meeting concluded, and they all left to prepare.

Meanwhile, back in Ross City, Klaus, who had just returned home with Nadia, decided to finalize his plans.

This included ensuring his maids and security were well cared for by providing them with cultivation techniques and significant amounts of money.

They would keep his mother company while he was away, so he wanted to ensure they were prepared for any situation.

Kofi had finally undergone his tribulation and achieved the rank of Great Sage, so Klaus wanted to ensure the others didnʼt fall behind.

While Klaus was busy with his tasks, Anna, Lily, Ohema, and Miriam were occupied talking to Nadia, trying to find out why she had followed Klaus back.

However, just as Klaus finished his preparations and decided to sleep for a few hours, he received a surprise visit from someone he had been missing for quite some time.