The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 495 Raiding Koʼs Domain

When Klaus and his friends arrived at the valley that once belonged to Ko, the Razor Claw Storm Tiger, they were greeted with a serene view.

Klaus quickly scanned the area to confirm the number of monsters they would face.

”It looks like your data was spot on, Kathy. There are indeed one Tier 8, ten Tier 7, and twenty Tier 6 creatures here,” Klaus said, flashing a charming smile at Kathy, who stood beside Hanna.

At the moment, Kathy didnʼt want to leave Hannaʼs side. The reason was clear—she believed sticking with the blue-haired beauty would lead her to what she desired.

She might have reconsidered if she knew the dangers awaiting her in the coming weeks. But thereʼs no room for regret when pursuing power; she could only blame herself for what was to come.

”Danny, Kilian, Mark, and Kay will handle the Tier 8 beast. And before you protest, know this: no matter what happens, none of us will step in to save you. So, donʼt die,” Klaus said, addressing his four male friends, whose faces were etched with concern.

Thanks to their rigorous training, they were all Tier 4 fighters who could easily take down Tier 5 and Tier 6 monsters. They could handle a Tier 7 opponent—even multiple Tier 7s when banded together as a team.

However, Tier 8 was an entirely different challenge. Facing it without Klausʼs help sounded like a dangerous gamble, and the weight of that responsibility was not lost on them.

But Klaus wasnʼt concerned about that. He planned to swoop in at the last second to save them, but for now, he wanted to instill fearlessness in the face of Tier 8 monsters—and beyond.

It was one of the reasons he made them take on high-level missions. Since they would inevitably face dangerous monsters sooner or later, it was better to start now.

”Lily, Hanna, Kathy, and Daniel will handle the Tier 7 monsters. The same rules apply to you. Nobody will save you,” Klaus said with a faint smile. He knew Kathy wouldnʼt let any real harm come to them.

After all, she was a Tier 8 beast herself.

”Anna and I will take care of the twenty Tier 6 monsters,” Klaus added, assigning the roles before gesturing for everyone to move forward.

Soon, their presence was noticed. The monsters charged in their direction, led by a Dark Horn Panther towering over two meters tall.

”What are you doing here, Loewe?” the panther growled, glaring menacingly at Kathy. ”Have you forgotten the agreement? If Lord Ko hears you attacked while heʼs away, youʼll be as good as dead.”

”Donʼt worry, Ko is dead, and youʼre next,” Kathy replied coolly. But before the panther could respond, Kay attacked.

”Flame Barrage!” A single arrow flew from his bow, but over a dozen fiery arrows struck the panther, who instantly activated a defensive barrier.

”You dare—” The pantherʼs words were cut short as Kilian attacked.

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”Fire Beam!” A blazing beam of fire struck the panther, isolating it from the horde of monsters behind it.

”Well, ladies, good luck,” Klaus said, gesturing forward before activating the Demon Killing Circle around the twenty Tier 6 monsters.

He held Anna by the waist, and before she could even register the motion, they had moved and appeared inside the circle.

Lily, Hanna, Daniel, and Kathy sprang into action, unleashing their attacks on the Tier 7 monsters.

”Kilian, you and Mark should take the vanguard. I will help create a distraction for Danny to strike,” Kay instructed, swiftly forming the most effective battle plan.

Kilian wielded his sword and Mark his spear.

With their combined efforts ”poking the bear,” Kay could use his arrows to create chaos, setting up opportunities for killing blows. Success depended on how well they distracted and stalled the panther.

Danny, their powerhouse and brute force, was their ace, and the plan hinged on his ability to deliver the decisive strike.

Kay circled the panther, losing arrow after arrow aimed at its head. Kilian followed up with rapid attacks, sending arcs of fire that served their purpose—keeping the beast distracted.

”Earth Spikes!” The panther roared, stomping the ground hard. Jagged spikes erupted from the earth, shooting toward the four bugs blocking its path to its true target—the bird lady.

”Spear Enhancer!” Mark activated the spear skill Klaus had given him, boosting his speed by 30%. The spikes aimed at his friends were destroyed before they could get within a meter of them.

”Cloning Sword Strike!” Kilian activated his skill, and two clones appeared, rushing toward the panther caught off guard.

When the clones approached, they attacked the panther from the left. Meanwhile, Kilian leaped toward the right, striking the beast squarely, unleashing a Fire Beam. The panther was sent flying backward.

”Good one, Kilian. Now, Mark, overwhelm it and aim for its head,” Kay commanded as he moved in circles, firing arrows with precision.

Meanwhile, Danny crept closer, keeping his presence concealed, preparing for a single, decisive sneak attack.

”Looks like theyʼre doing better than I expected,” Klaus remarked, glancing toward his four male friends locked in battle.

”Look at you, worried about them yet pretending youʼre not,” Anna said, her voice laced with amusement.

She used [Ice Chains] to bind the Tier 6 monsters trapped within Klausʼs slaughter aura, following up with [Ice Spear] to finish them off.

The two stood calmly as the affected monsters struggled to resist or flee, but Anna ensured they couldnʼt escape her icy grip.

”I just need them to grow stronger and do it faster. When we enter the Inner Section, we will be sent to the Badlands, where the dangerous monsters and beasts reside. I donʼt want them to lose their willpower there.

From what your sister told me, that place is no joke. I will use that place to train you guys into the dangerous monsters I know you all are. But to do that, you must know fear and embrace it.” Klaus said.

”We will make sure we donʼt slack off then,” Anna replied as three Ice Spears shot through three Tier 6 monsters, killing them instantly.

”Oh, I know. I will make sure none of you slack off. After all, when we go back, I wonʼt allow you any rest,” Klaus said, giving her ass a gentle squeeze.

Anna blushed, losing control of three monsters, but Klaus snapped his fingers, sending ice spikes through them.

Since Anna and Lily were waiting to reunite with their third member, Asha, Klaus knew they would soon feel the effects of the Star Qi coursing through them.

In fact, the unease creeping into his mind and the discovery that humans arenʼt the strongest on Earth made him more determined to claim the rest of his ladies completely.

This way, just like how his Star Qi was strengthening Lucy, Miriam, and Oheme, Anna and Lily would grow stronger too.

He wanted to dedicate an entire week solely to attending to them, but thanks to a certain redhead, he had to put his plans on hold—for now.

Meanwhile, Hanna, Kathy, Lily, and Daniel were locked in combat with Tier 7 monsters in another part of the battlefield.

They had already slain five out of the ten foes, but the battle, while nearing its conclusion, was far from over.