THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC512 Unknown Hatred
A pin-drop silence fell over the space. Nobody dared to breathe or even utter a single word upon hearing Klaus's bold and chilling challenge.
Deathmatches were not something one could easily opt for. In fact, the academy frowned upon them despite making them a part of its structure.
Deathmatches were meant to be a last resort when none of the usual reconciliations worked during a disagreement between two individuals.
They were used to determine who got to live and who died. Because of this, the academy only allowed them as a final measure.
So, everyone was taken aback when Klaus switched from a friendly duel to a death match.
"Hahaha! You're digging your own grave, bastard. Do you think we're weak like those idiots?" Sofia laughed upon hearing Klaus's challenge.
In fact, the others beside her all wore mocking smiles on their lips, Hunter and Kate included. They treated Klaus's challenge as an opportunity to win and kill him.
But that was their mistake.
"You're all laughing. Can you tell me why?" Klaus asked, looking back at the six individuals.
"We're laughing because of your challenge. We accept. You better say your goodbyes to your bitches; your end is near," Hunter responded. All six of them stepped into the Arena.
"But I don't see it that way. And thanks for accepting my challenge." A grin spread across Klaus's face. His mood grew murderous as he began radiating chilling killing intent.
Suddenly, the clouds above began turning dark. The weather shifted as lightning and thunder started forming in the sky. The place started turning ominous.
"You see, for the past few days, I've been thinking about the best way to kill people, but I never had the chance. I was away on a mission, and there, I only faced monsters.
But killing monsters and humans are two very different things."
The clouds grew even darker, and the thunder rumbled ominously.
"I think we all know killing humans has a certain allure to it. I mean, wouldn't you want to sink your sword into them and twist until they draw their last breath? Or swing your sword and sever their heads from their shoulders?"
Klaus's body began to emit a dark energy that sent chills down every spine. The air around him grew thick and sinister. His aura turned to that of hatred...intense hatred.
"At night, I only dream of three things. First, I dream of holding a hot iron against Kate's face. I mean, just look at her—she has the kind of face that begs for a hot iron.
I would love to have the chance to see how it feels." Klaus's face turned sinister as a smile, devoid of warmth, crept across his features.
Those who saw this took a few steps back.
The face staring at them was one they never wanted to see again. They all turned their eyes away from him. But they couldn't block their ears—knowing it was futile.
Klaus's words entered their minds as if they were wirelessly connected to him.
"The second thing—I dream of severing your limbs, Hunter. You see, in my dream, you were lying on the ground with your hands and legs cut off. I would love to see that sight, and thankfully, I will see it today."
Suddenly, a large golden ring bathed in lightning appeared behind Klaus. The ring was so majestic that it seized everyone's attention the moment it materialised. The Lightning source Diagram appeared.
But then they felt another chill run down their spines. The aura emanating from the ring was overwhelming.
"For my third dream, it was watching your charred body on the ground, Sofia. I hate the smell, but seeing your burnt corpse would certainly make me feel something."
ROAR!
Klaus's fire dragon appeared in the air and roared. The whole area turned scorching hot as a terrifying aura descended.
Sofia, who prided herself on being the only soul with connections to dragons, felt her body give out. It was as if the sight of the 140-meter-long dragon rendered her small, insignificant, and utterly powerless.
"I don't know about you three, but I would love to kill you too. I can't stand seeing my enemies strutting around as if they own the place. So, I'll kill all three of you.
And to make it clear that today will be your last day on Earth, I want all six of you to come at me together. I won't enjoy dragging this out with individual matches." Klaus drew his sword.
BOOM!
Suddenly, his sword intent and slaughter aura erupted, flooding the entire area. An unknown anger surfaces, feeling the whole place with hatred and resentment.
Thud.
Disciples began collapsing to the ground as Klaus's aura filled the space. Of course, he wasn't using it at full capacity.
However, the same could not be said for Hunter and his team. They all turned pale as Klaus's aura pressed down on them.
None of them could even move a finger.
Klaus stepped forward and began walking toward them.
"How does it feel knowing today is your last on Earth? Do you regret targeting me? Do you regret allowing yourself to be polluted by your family and coming against me and my friends?
Well, regrets are just fairytales. In this life, you and I know there's no such thing as regret. There is only one life, and that life must be cherished.
But you losers chose to come against me. Now you've fallen into my trap, and I have the right to claim your useless lives as per the rules of a deathmatch."
Klaus's fire qi surged into his sword, filling the aura-hot arena with even more potent energy.
"Don't blame yourself; blame your parents for being terrible parents."
"Moon Slash," Klaus swung his sword in a wide arc, sending a clean red crescent arc at the six standing in front of him.
Gasp.
Everyone gasped as they held their breath, knowing the six of the academy's finest were gone for good. However, that didn't happen. Just when the attack was within a meter of them, a bald figure appeared and blocked it.
"Calm down, disciple Klaus," Old Lu, the Dean of the academy, said, blocking Klaus from killing the six disciples.
"No," Klaus muttered before his eyes turned red.
"Buddha command, Buddha dispose. Instant Teleportation." Klaus stepped forward, and a red circle appeared beneath Old Lu.
"Wha-" He wasn't even finished when he was sucked into the circle, appearing 100 miles away from the academy.
'I am sorry, Uncle Monk, but I must kill these six...three.'
"Moon Slash." Klaus immediately slashed his sword again, sending a more powerful fire arc at the disciples, who were wetting themselves.
"Klaus, stop!" Nari shouted, appearing before the six disciples. The attack was blocked, and she immediately charged at Klaus, ready to knock him out. However, before she could reach him, Klaus vanished.
"Noooooo!" The next second, Klaus was in front of Kate Duncan, sword in full swing. Nari screamed, but she wouldn't be able to save her. She was tricked into coming after an illusion.
Klaus's sword cut through the air, aiming to behead her. The sword fell an inch from her neck when a slender hand suddenly caught it.
"I am sorry, Klaus." That was all Klaus heard before Queenie knocked him out. The next second, she vanished with Klaus's body.
But she failed to notice something—Klaus's dragon was still active.
ROAR.
The dragon dashed at the six disciples with the intent to incinerate them. However, Nari was prepared this time. She waved her hand, and the six disciples vanished.
ROAR.
An angry roar escaped the dragon's mouth. It turned and faced Nari with bloodshot eyes. However, after a few seconds, it vanished from the air, taking away all the hatred and resentment.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC513 Tell Me, What Do You See
A few days ago, the inner section of the Celestial Mountain Academy was filled with proud and arrogant disciples who believed they were above everyone else.
They thought they were superior to those who couldn't make it just because they had become part of the academy after enduring gruelling trials.
They assumed that ranking at the top of the charts and receiving constant praise made them better than others.
They believed that being members of the strongest factions in the academy made them untouchable behemoths.
However, that arrogance, pride, and ignorance were shattered when Klaus appeared and reminded everyone that they were insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
They watched as he singlehandedly disciplined disciples several stages above him as though it was the most natural thing in the world.
They witnessed how he subdued six opponents and nearly killed them if not for the intervention of two Overlords and a Transcendent. Nari, Queenie, and the Dean had to step in.
Today, in the inner section of the academy, everyone has received a harsh reality check. For the first time since the academy's founding, its true aim and objective have been recognized.
The once-arrogant and prideful bunch are returning to their senses, thanks to Klaus's one-sided display of brutality and discipline.
Even the instructors seemed to have gained some enlightenment.
"Sister Lucy, do you think Klaus will be alright?" Asha asked, looking very worried.
"He will. He was taken away by the leader of the Overlords. She and Klaus are friends, so she won't do anything bad to him," Lucy said, having already informed Ohema, who had told her to calm down.
"Okay. But if something happens to him, I will kill those six bastards." Asha clenched her tiny fist, looking both angry and sad at the same time.
"You ladies should come stay at my place for a while. The bed is big enough for all five of us," Lulu said, noticing the unease in their eyes.
Thanks to her strong spiritual strength, she could shield herself and the four ladies from Klaus's out-of-control aura, which had knocked most of the disciples unconscious.
Also, she handled the pressure well because of her stronger mental strength. When Klaus unleashed his intent and aura, everyone felt a dread that filled them with the primal fear born only from experiencing something truly horrifying.
They all are afraid of Klaus now.
"I think that is a great idea," Lucy nodded. She had already planned to stay with her sister for a week in the outer section, but now that Lulu had offered, she could only say yes.
Later, they all moved to Lulu's residence, where the five ladies spent the next few weeks together, recovering from the traumatic experience.
Klaus would have to do more than apologize the next time he saw them.
Meanwhile, Old Lu, whom Klaus had unknowingly sent to the bottom of a river 100 miles away from the academy, finally arrived back at the academy. He went straight to his residence to change into something decent.
Afterwards, he climbed to the top of the mountain where Klaus's unconscious body was laid in bed after Queenie had cleaned him up and laid him down.
With her enhanced spiritual awareness, she could tell that something had come over Klaus for a moment. As to what it was, she would have to wait for Klaus to wake up.
"How is he?" Old Lu asked as soon as he appeared at the top of the mountain.
"He is stable. All that's left is for him to wake up," Queenie replied. She had just returned to the academy a few days ago.
"Okay. I'll be on my way then. I thought he had woken up so I could give him a good smacking for sending me to the bottom of the river." Old Lu sighed in relief for some reason after hearing Klaus was okay.
It was like a fear of losing him rose in his heart out of nowhere. Just like Queenie, he, too, felt like Klaus wasn't in the right mindset when he tried to kill Kate Duncan and the rest.
"I'll inform you when he wakes up," Queenie said. Old Lu left for his residence, where he planned to enter seclusion for a week to calm his chaotic heart.
"Are you sure he will be alright?" Nari appeared the next second, looking very worried.
However, if one looked deep into her eyes, it was clear she wasn't entirely certain of her feelings. It was as if she didn't know whether to be worried or not.
Queenie looked at her and sighed inwardly.
"He will be fine. You don't have to worry."
"Tsk, who's worried? I just wanted to check if he was okay. He got me worried there for a second," Nari said, her expression betraying her words as a worried look lingered on her face, contradicting her claim.
Queenie sighed again, knowing she had to do what she did best—share her feelings.
"Klaus will be fine, Nari. You can go and make sure his friends and sister are safe. I'll take care of him for you."
"Okay, I'll go now. When he wakes up, call me, okay? I don't want to sleep alone in our room," Nari said, glancing at Klaus's sleeping body before walking away.
After she was gone, Queenie approached the bed and sat down.
"You don't know this, Klaus, but you have a way of affecting Nari. She's someone who couldn't figure out her feelings for a long time. For her sake, please wake up and help her understand who she is before it's too late."
She lay beside him and hugged him. The next moment, she drifted into yet another dreamland where a certain Asura Princess awaited her.
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Meanwhile, Klaus woke up in a space he hadn't seen before; however, in a strange way, it felt too familiar. He stood up and walked toward a cliff where a monk with violet hair sat drinking tea.
"Tea." The monk offered a cup, which Klaus accepted and began drinking after sitting down.
"Glad to see you again, Fruity. I thought you said we wouldn't be seeing each other for a while," Klaus said.
"I know, right? Yet here we are. You might have missed me, I guess." Fruity smiled, glancing at himself, which was oddly unsettling.
"What happened?" Klaus asked.
He knew something had occurred, but somehow, he couldn't recall exactly what. It was as if his mind had been taken over for a moment.
"How should I know? I wasn't there when it happened, so why are you asking me?" Fruity replied with a teasing smile, taking another sip of tea.
"Stop dancing around the topic and tell me what I need to know. What happened to me, and why can't I remember?" Klaus pressed.
In response, Fruity waved his hand, revealing the moment when everything spiraled out of control. After the two factions admitted defeat and retreated, Klaus smiled and started walking away.
However, something suddenly overcame him: an intense hatred that filled him with a violent urge to kill.
He watched as he unleashed the [Lightning Source Diagram], [The Dragon], [Sword Intent], [Slaughter Aura], and other abilities—all aimed at annihilating his enemies.
Then, Old Lu, Nari, and Queenie appeared, trying to stop him. Klaus watched it all unfold, piecing together the events he had forgotten.
"But why? Sure, I wanted to kill those losers, but I wasn't planning on doing it here at the academy. So what happened?" Klaus demanded.
In response, the image of the six individuals Klaus had planned to murder appeared before him.
"Tell me, what do you see?" Fruity asked.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC514 Heavens Curse
Klaus gazed at the image of the six disciples, his expression contemplative. Almost immediately, he discerned that the three others accompanying Hunter, Kate, and Sofia were innocent in this matter.
They would have been collateral damage if he had gone through with his intentions. The only mistake they made was choosing to ally with his enemies.
"I didn't actually want to kill those three," Klaus said, pointing at the trio as their images dissolved, leaving only Hunter, Kate, and Sofia.
"Now, can you tell me what you see? I will play the scene again." Fruity waved his hand, and the video began playing once more. This time, Klaus focused intently on the three.
He was furious and determined to kill them all, with no intention of holding back. But then, he noticed something. It was like he was living the moment again.
"I never really wanted to kill all three of them. I just wanted to kill her," Klaus said, pointing at Kate. At that moment, as he observed Kate's image and his sword poised near her neck, he felt a strange energy compelling him to go for the kill.
It was as if something—or someone—was urging him to eliminate her.
"Why? Why do I feel this overwhelming need to kill her? While I do plan to kill them all eventually, I never intended to do it here at the academy," Klaus said, his voice now laced with confusion. He needed to understand.
"You, my friend, have been cursed by the heavens," Fruity said with a serious expression.
"Cursed?" Klaus raised an eyebrow.
"Indeed, you have been cursed by the heavens to kill someone known in the universe as Heaven's Favorite. You see, the heavens have people they favor, and this ugly bitch is one of them," Fruity cursed.
Klaus looked at him with an expression that said, 'Bruh, you are a monk; using profanities in your sentences is a blow to your nature.' However, he knew how Fruity felt at the moment.
Since Fruity was neither truly dead nor alive, he could express his emotions, and right now, he was very angry—albeit handling it well. Kinda.
"Tell me about this curse," Klaus demanded.
"Of course. This curse is called Heaven's Favorite. It's a curse that makes the heavens influence you to kill people they consider their favorites. Had you succeeded in killing her, the heavens would have sent down divine punishment that would have resulted in one of two things: death or the crippling of your cultivation.
You see, the heavens will use the only thing you have against them 'against' you. Naturally, we all hate the heavens. We have no love for them.
So they will use this hatred to get back at you. In fact, you came this close to killing yourself due to this curse—had it not been for you being close to someone with the Paragon Mark.
You were lucky."
Klaus didn't immediately say anything. The question in his head was whether he wanted to kill Kate, and the answer was yes. He wanted her dead, but not as urgently as one might expect.
Naturally, the moment the legacies came after him, he planned to deal with them. In a way, he hated having people around who could backstab him in the future, so he wanted to end them all before they had the chance.
But now that he was hearing about this curse, he realized that perhaps his hatred had been amplified, which only fueled his anger even more.
Luckily, Fruity said something that caught his attention.
"You said I held back because someone with the Paragon Mark was closer to me. The only person with the mark is Lucy. I don't understand. Care to explain?"
He had to know what he was hinting at.
"Of course. The heavens broke the rules, so I don't mind saying anything to tilt the balance," Fruity said, taking a sip of his tea.
"We are paragons, Klaus. We hate only one thing, and that is the heavens. We hate them and can never be friends with them. Our existences are fundamentally opposed to each other.
Even if we wanted to, we could never be friends with them. And they can never be friends with us. So our hatred is rooted deeply in our hearts.
But the heavens, sly as ever, knew our hatred could be used against us. Since our hearts are not guarded, they choose to use your hate against them by making things difficult for us.
A prime example is the incident you experienced a day ago.
They amplified your hate and turned it against you. However, your heart was guarded by three people. Their love for you managed to cancel out some of that hate. And with one of them closer to you at that time, you subconsciously managed to fight the hatred.
Thankfully, you were stopped before you could go too far. The heavens don't care what methods they use; even if it means destroying an entire world, they will do everything in their power to kill you."
"I see," Klaus said, taking a sip of his drink. "So, are you telling me the Paragon Mark was what saved me?"
"Yes and no," Fruity answered.
"Care to explain?"
"The Paragon Mark played a role in saving you. The saving grace was how much the ladies you have marked love you. Klaus, you have to understand that in our hearts, aside from the love of those we care about, everything else is hatred.
But it cannot be like that. It shouldn't be like that. Yet it is. To balance it out, the First—our first incarnation—created the Paragon Mark.
Yes, the Paragon Mark helps you talk to your ladies, teleport to them, share skills, and other things, but its true purpose is to balance out the hate by using the love your women feel for you."
Fruity paused for a moment. "What I'm saying is, to avoid being affected by this curse—which, I assure you, will be much more pronounced from now on—you need to use your Paragon Rod well." Fruity grinned as he said that.
"Are you really a monk?" Klaus asked, looking at him strangely. A monk shouldn't say those words. But then again, Fruity is a Renegade monk, someone who doesn't walk the ways of a monk.
"I am a renegade. And what are you trying to insinuate? I'm a man, just like you, dude." Fruity laughed and refilled his teacup.
"So without the Paragon Mark, I would succumb to this curse, huh?" Klaus said, relieved he'd made the right decision by making Lucy his woman.
He broke into a cold sweat, thinking about how close he had come to dying without something holding him back.
"Tell me there's a fix for this. Tell me there's a way I can kill these Heaven-Favorites," Klaus demanded.
While he didn't want to keep dodging this problem, he knew he had to find a way to strike back at the heavens. And what better way to do that than by killing these so-called Heaven-Favorites and getting away with it?
"The answer to your question is simple. You must add more ladies to your harem and become a Great Sage, which will unlock an aspect of us called Paragon's Might. This aspect makes it so we can deal with whatever punishment the heavens throw at us." Fruity said with a smile.
"Do you know killing Heaven-Favorites makes this Paragon Might grow stronger?"
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC515 Getting Awkward
"Look, I'm being serious when I say you should add more ladies to your harem. You're a Paragon with close to a dozen incarnations. This means the karma you carry is greater.
It also means the heavens will double down on their efforts to kill you. I know you saw my tribulations when I awakened, and compared to yours, you can see the difference.
Yours are several times stronger and more dangerous than mine. This is all the karma accumulated over generations. In a way, you're carrying our sins.
The heavens will stop at nothing to kill you. In the past, you needed to become a Great Sage before the Heaven's Favorites would be triggered. But now, it seems even at the Grandmaster stage, the heavens are getting scared and triggering it early.
I don't blame them. Someone with the potential to wield nine of everything is a danger to anything he hates.
So listen—and listen well. Things will only become more dangerous, and if you don't protect your heart, you'll fall into their traps. So man up and go chase some skirt."
Fruity's laughter filled the space, making Klaus want to punch him. Well, he tried, but Fruity dodged effortlessly.
Klaus just sighed. In a way, he knew Fruity was being serious. But getting love advice from his past self just felt weird.
Then again, he already had close to ten ladies, though only three were officially in his harem. This meant he wasn't slacking. However, he also wanted to follow Hanna's advice and truly get to know his women well.
But then again, he already knew them enough. So what was preventing him from officially making them his?
"You can feel it, huh? The force holding you back," Fruity said, glancing at him.
Klaus didn't immediately answer. He sighed inwardly, knowing it was true. Months ago, he wouldn't have hesitated to mark his women with his Paragon Rod. But now, he seemed to be holding back.
Lucy had already told him that Nia, Aoi, and Lulu were ready, yet he wasn't showing the same enthusiasm he had felt when he first met Lucy and Miriam.
Back then, all he wanted was to bury his face in Miriam's breasts. That was all he could think about. But now, with ladies who loved him and were ready to commit, he hesitated.
Something wasn't right.
"Damn, the heavens are indeed very wicked. They can't even leave my love life alone." Klaus sighs, bending down his head.
"You need your Paragon Guards. With them around, some aspects of your life will be protected. As for your heart, we created the Paragon Mark to safeguard it, and the way to use it is to have people who love you linked to it.
We are Paragons, Klaus. We are not made to have peaceful lives. No, our lives are going to be very chaotic. You are going to experience memories that will break you.
You are going to experience things that will shatter your heart into many pieces. But if you have people who love you, you will eventually recover. Trust me, you need this," Fruity sighed, his expression calm.
However, looking deep into his eyes, you could tell he was reminiscing about the past. Perhaps he failed to live up to his own words, or perhaps his expectations didn't amount to much and were shattered.
Or maybe he just wasn't able to endure and fell into despair. The end result, however, may have taught him a valuable lesson.
"I will heed your advice, Monk. Now, can you tell me how I can locate the Paragon Guards?" Klaus asked.
"You don't find them. They will find you," Fruity replied. "Knowing Yuying, she's probably worried sick about you by now. The fox lady is too emotional."
"Indeed," Klaus nodded, smiling. He had lived through his memories and saw how much Yuying cared for Fruity. She sometimes worried too much about trivial things. Stay updated with My Virtual Library Empire
"Well, it's her nature. It's how she was made to be. She was meant to guard our emotions. All the Paragon Guards are made to guard a certain aspect of us, so when you meet them, treat them the way you treat your wives."
"You don't have to tell me. I know how much they mean to me. I just wish they were here; things would have been much easier." Klaus took a sip of his drink.
"So the plan now is for me to become a Great Sage, huh? I need to grind hard then." Klaus wasn't about to forgive or forget.
Knowing Kate is heaven's favorite, his hatred for her only grew. Soon, he would be able to put an end to a potential threat to his life.
"You also have to stay away from that heaven's favorite for a while. Although your heart is guarded, heaven's interference has disrupted the initial plan for you to awaken your bloodline.
However, you shouldn't worry. The memories will appear once you become a Great Sage. But I would advise you to hurry.
The heavens keep getting more aggressive by the second; it would be good if you grew faster to accommodate whatever they throw in your way."
"I see. I guess peaceful seclusion won't cut it. I have to go back out there and do it the hard way," Klaus sighed.
Since he wouldn't just go and line up all his ladies to link them to the Paragon Mark, he would have to take the next best path and grind hard.
"Is there anything else I should know before going back?" Klaus asked.
"Indeed. Have a heart-to-heart with the first Starlight. If possible, add her to the Paragon Mark."
"I am not seducing my sister, you punk. Are you even a monk? You look more like a playboy!" Klaus held back from slapping himself.
"She's adopted, and hey, I was popular with the ladies back in the day. But heed my words: you need to have a heart-to-heart with her and get things off her chest. Of course, you can do it physically, which is better than you think." Fruity grinned.
"Send me away. I don't want to keep listening to your shamelessness."
"Fine." A golden orb appeared in Fruity's hand, and they pressed it against Klaus's left arm.
"Heed my words, Klaus: add more ladies to the harem, your sister included, and don't go after the heaven favorite for now. Of course, you can use your words, which I know you're an expert at.
That's all. Make sure to drop by later. You'll know what to do." Immediately after he finished those words, Klaus's vision blurred, and then he blacked out.
Fruity smiled and muttered, "Playing hard to get won't take you anywhere, Klaus. You need to take the next step to awaken the star before it's too late."
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Back in the real world, Klaus opened his eyes only to find himself wrapped in Queenie's arms. She was asleep with her head resting on his chest.
Luckily for Klaus, she was in just one-piece nightwear that revealed more than 80% of her skin.
'She seems to have gotten bolder compared to the last time I was here,' he smiled, and then his hands found her exposed ass.
He started rubbing it while he waited for her to wake up from the dream she was having.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC516 I Won't Eat You
"Faye, I heard you met him. What is he like? Is he handsome, drop-dead gorgeous, or ugly?" an ecstatic young maiden asked, clinging to the arm of a particular redhead whom everyone looked at with eyes full of reverence.
She was walking through a garden, two swords sheathed on her back, clad in form-fitting leather armour that appeared more stylish than functional.
"Laura, how many times do I have to tell you? Stop obsessing over boys. They're not worth it," Faye, the redhead, said before lifting the young girl, who seemed like her sister.
She had silver hair and golden eyes, and looking into them felt like peering deep into one's soul.
"You're wicked, sister. I never see his face in my visions, so I don't know whether he's drop-dead gorgeous or not. The least you can do is tell me what he looks like," Laura said with a pout.
Faye glanced at the troublemaker, the oracle of the Asura race, and sighed.
"Fine. He's alright. Not that handsome, but the ladies seem to like his looks, so I guess he's handsome," Faye said with a straight face. Unknowingly, however, a hint of redness appeared on her cheeks.
Laura, noticing this, smiled and planted a kiss on her cheek.
"So, do you like him?" Laura asked teasingly, nearly falling to the ground as Faye tripped at the unexpected question.
"Don't say outrageous things like that, Laura. He couldn't even defend against 30% of my total strength. How can I like someone that weak?"
"Everyone is weak in your eyes, sister. But don't worry, soon, you'll meet your match who will flip your world upside down and hang your leg—ouch!" Laura wasn't even done with her sentence when her sister pinched her.
"Faye, you should stop bullying your sister," a voice said as a heavenly beauty with red hair appeared before the two ladies.
""Mother""
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"Well, good morning, Fairy."
The voice, deep and manly, made Queenie freeze instantly when she opened her eyes. She had just woken up from a sweet dream. A dream where she had her heart beating wildly due to a certain Prince.
So, in a way, she expected to wake up in a more comfortable setting, but as it stood, she was frozen the moment Klaus's words reached her ears.
As she tried to calm down, she felt a hand brush past her butt. Her body shuddered, and just as she was about to gather strength to move, a firm grip settled on her ass, fingers sinking into the softness.
"Trying to run from me, dear?" Klaus said with a smile, lifting his head to meet Queenie's gaze. Just like her hair, her eyes began taking on a crimson hue.
"Klaus, you're awake," Queenie said, snapping out of her daze.
"Yes. I woke up a few minutes ago, but I couldn't bring myself to leave the bed with such a damsel in my arms," Klaus replied, his smile widening as he tightened his grip, ensuring she felt it.
"Pervert. You were taking advantage of me while I slept," Queenie said, her cheeks flushing a deep red.
"I don't need to take advantage of something that belongs to me," Klaus murmured before leaning in and locking lips with the beauty beside him.
Queenie soon rolled onto him, wrapping her arms around him as their kiss deepened, becoming a passionate embrace that lingered for several minutes.
Klaus rose from his back and held Queenie's hips, guiding her to sit on his lap as they resumed their kiss. After a while, they stopped, and Klaus smiled at her.
Queenie, on the other hand, looked into his eyes, and a certain handsome madman came to her mind. But just as quickly as the thought came, she shook it away.
For now, she didn't have enough evidence to say otherwise. But she knew she had to do something, so, drawing from her dream, she asked:
"Klaus, do you want to have a spar with me?" she asked.
Klaus, who heard her question, immediately shook his head. "Nope. I don't want to spar with you, dear."
His defeat back in his life as the Asura God seemed to have traumatized him. Back then, he had been utterly terrified when the redhead locked him in place. At that moment, he had added a nickname to her name: 'The Wicked Fairy.'
So, hearing her future self asking for a spar, Klaus's suppressed fear from his past life surfaced.
Queenie pouted, but inwardly, she was smiling.
'I knew it.'
For now, she would keep dreaming, and hopefully, one day, she would learn something that would allow her to talk to Klaus—and perhaps unlock her suppressed power that would usher her into a new age.
Klaus leaned in and initiated a new round of kissing. Meanwhile, his hands massaged her ass, drawing soft moans from Queenie.
"You're more handsy today," Queenie said, her cheeks tinged with a small blush.
"Maybe you shouldn't wear such revealing nightwear," Klaus replied with a sly smile, his hands never ceasing their work.
"But you said you liked this outfit," Queenie pouted. Seeing her, the leader of the Overlords, pouting like this made Klaus struggle to believe his eyes. Yet, shameless as he was, he couldn't help but love it.
"Don't get me wrong, I love it. In fact, I'd love it even more if it were completely off." Klaus rolled her onto the bed and gazed deeply into her eyes. "You're beautiful, Queenie."
"Tsk, you're just saying that to get in my pants." Queenie covered her face, flustered.
"True. But don't worry; I won't 'eat' you. Unless you want me to, in which case, I'll add spices to make it more enjoyable," Klaus laughed teasingly.
Truth be told, he wasn't entirely sure how to handle Queenie. Knowing she was an Ascendant, Klaus found himself holding back far more than usual.
Her sister Ohema was different. Klaus had met her as a weak, defenceless woman who had nearly died at the hands of a Demon-Face Spider.
Of course, she was disguised back then. Even during their first intimate time together, she'd still maintained her disguise. But Queenie was different. She was the strongest being on Earth.
Having the strongest on Earth in his bed seemed surreal. Luckily for him, this particular Overlord had chosen to become more proactive and had sought help from someone.
Unfortunately for her, the person she turned to had shameless friends who corrupted her from within.
Long story short, Klaus's mother sat Queenie down and gave her a lecture on how to be a woman. By the end, Queenie had become much bolder.
Whether she could apply what she'd learned, however, depended entirely on her confidence.
But at this moment, the strongest woman on Earth lay pinned in her own bed, surrendering to Klaus as he kissed her lips, nose, ears, and all over her face and neck.
She had given her body to him, but Klaus wasn't about to take her first time without making her truly desire it. Expert as he was, he began leading her at her own pace. Discover hidden content at My Virtual Library Empire
"Klaus, stop teasing me. I have other body parts, you know," Queenie glared at him.
"I wasn't sure the Overlord wanted me touching other body parts," Klaus teased with a playful smirk.
"You—!" Queenie, fed up with his antics, used her strength to toss him onto the bed and pounced on him. The Overlord had decided to take matters into her own hands.
She began kissing Klaus passionately on the lips and worked her way down. Klaus simply smiled, letting her take the lead and do her best.
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Finally, she knew she had become his and would forever be his. Klaus also smiles, knowing his heart has found yet another love that will balance out his hate.
And to make that literal, Queenie felt something hot appear beneath her belly. Just when it was formed, Klaus also felt a part of his heart find peace.
It was like a load had been lifted off him. He felt at peace. It was a feeling he felt for the first time.
He immediately knew Fruity had done something to his paragon mark, which made him feel the change.
Klaus pulled out, allowing Queenie to look at what had happened.
"Is that a tattoo of a star?" Queenie asked, but then, she froze when a certain voice entered her head.
"Welcome to the family, baby sister," Ohema said with a smile.
"Welcome, big sister. I am proud of you," Miriam also said.
"Welcome, Overlord Queenie; I am Lucy, one of Klaus's women and now one of your sisters," Lucy also added her voice.
"Come on, Lucy, no need for a long introduction; you can just call her Queenie," Ohema said, making Lucy smile cutely.
Aoi, Lulu, Nia, and Asha looked at her expression again and couldn't understand what was happening.
"Welcome to the family, Queenie," Klaus smiled, watching her expression change from one emotion to another.
In the end, she looks at Klaus with an expression that reads, 'What the hell is going on?'
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC519 Paragon Mark Upgrades (1)
The first person to gain the Paragon Mark was Lucy. Back then, Klaus himself was shocked when he discovered it. It was he and Lucy who figured it out together.
Of course, it was through her that he discovered this amazing ability. She is the first wife, after all. Klaus knew then and there that he had inherited something incredible to share with his lovers.
Then Miriam came, and the network began to expand. Back then, Miriam was taken aback, but thankfully, she adapted quickly, which was a good thing.
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The Ohema joined the group chat, and Klaus started to see the allure of having a 24/7 connection with his lovers. Also, he began to discover something—or rather, it was discovered by Lucy.
He found out he could use the Paragon Mark to access the profiles of his lovers and stay up-to-date on all the changes happening to them.
It was a great thing any man would want to have. Klaus was beyond happy.
Then, just a few hours ago, he discovered the true purpose of the Paragon Mark. And now, he is more than willing to use it well.
His heart cannot fall into the hands of the heavens. He needs to feel loved—that is his only way out. Of course, now that he knows, the next course of action is to add his lovers to the mark.
Anna, Lily, Nia, Asha, Aoi, Nadia and Lulu—they all must be added to the Paragon mark so their love for him can protect his heart. He needs that. He needs that more than ever.
So, staring at the shocked expression on Queenie's face, Klaus couldn't help but thank his lucky stars. Though he felt it, he just couldn't believe it. But that could be put aside.
He needed to explain some things with selective words to avoid incurring too much karma. He would soon become a saint, and if things could be done in moderation, he would be more than happy.
"Calm down first, Queenie. This is something I only talk about after I officially make my lovers my women," Klaus said, holding her hand.
She was an overlord, but she could handle only so much. This sudden discovery was not one of those things. It was, of course, taking a toll on her.
"It's called the Paragon Mark, and I bestow it on all my women after we share our first time together. So, like you have experienced, your sisters—Queenie, Miriam, and Lucy—are linked to me. And now that you are linked too, we can all share in the same network, I guess."
Queenie stayed quiet as Klaus pondered for a few moments before continuing.
"You can telepathically talk to me from anywhere in the universe. I can do the same. You can also talk to your sisters. It's kind of like a group chat," Klaus chuckled, and Queenie seemed to start understanding something.
"Is that all?" she asked.
"Not even close. You can also teleport to your sisters anytime, regardless of the distance. They can do the same. And, well, you don't always have to appear right beside them. Since you now have the link, you can pinpoint their location and teleport within a 100-meter radius of them if you want."
"A good ability. It will play a role in combat," Queenie nodded.
Klaus smiled. "Not what I had in mind, but I suppose you could say that."
He knew she was right, though. Since he could teleport to anyone he marked during battle, he could spread them out and use this connection to be everywhere on the battlefield.
The Paragon Mark didn't require anything to work—no star qi was needed—so he could use it continually for as long as he wanted.
It was a good cheat for battle, and Klaus knew this ability was something truly worth having.
"But aside from telepathy and teleportation, a new feature has also been unlocked, which I guess is something we all should talk about, don't you think?" Klaus looked at Queenie, who seemed to be recovering pretty quickly.
"Okay." She knew there was no way to remove the mark, so she could only accept it and move on.
[Ladies,] Klaus said, making the three ladies linked to the chat respond immediately.
"Baby sis, have you recovered yet?" Ohema asked, smiling.
She and Miriam were inside Miriam's room, hiding from Klaus's mom. The past weeks had been spent with her, using every opportunity to do and redo their hair while discussing many things.
Luckily for them, Lily's mom and Anna's mom were still around, and with Nuna and Luna also present, they managed to sneak away for a while.
After a week, they would enter seclusion for a few months, so they were spending time with her until then.
"Big sister, you are only two minutes older than me. No need to add the 'baby' to it. We are the same age," Queenie transmitted, making Klaus smile.
"But I am the oldest, so get used to it," Ohema replied, making Queenie's lips curl up.
[Ladies, let's talk about why we are here. Lucy, can you tell us what your big brain has discovered?] Klaus already knew about the changes because he had the information.
Lucy began, "Aside from the ability to use telepathy and teleportation, a new one has appeared that allows us to share each other's strengths.
"From what I discovered, your strength level doesn't matter. If I use the mark, my strength will increase temporarily.
"Of course, there is a catch. When I tried it just now, I could tell my strength had increased by 30%. When Sister Miriam tried it, her strength shot up 50%, and when Sister Ohema tried, her strength increased by 100%.
"But the strange part is, when any of us used it, none of us felt any discomfort. Our strength remained the same without any reduction.
"So we tried it where all three of us used it, and strangely, we all gained the upgrade. I gained 30%, Sister Miriam 50%, and Sister Ohema 100%.
"This is a powerful ability, Klaus."
Nia, Asha, Lulu, and Aoi had to go outside and leave the mad lady, who was smiling on the bed, to have her moment.
Right now, she was rolling and smiling on her bed.
Miriam and Ohema were the same.
But Queenie held a shocked expression. Of course, Klaus knew the reason she held that expression. He was with her, after all, and from the air around her, he knew she had used the ability.
"How much of an upgrade?" Klaus asked.
"200%," Queenie replied, but she held a sceptical look on her face.
"Is this for real?" she asked Klaus, hoping he would tell her this was just a dream. But watching the smiling face in front of her, she knew this wasn't a dream at all.
Right now, she is a level 1 Void Stage expert, but after this temporary upgrade, she has shot up to level 3, which was a huge boost.
However, it was just temporary, and nobody knew how long it would last.
Of course, Klaus knew, but he wanted to see just how much Lucy could figure out. The Wood Queen is something of a nerd, after all.
"Of course, I have many theories, but before that, Klaus, can you try it and tell us your upgrade?" Lucy asked.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC520 Paragon Mark Upgrades (2)
Klaus tapped into this new ability that they will call [Shared], and his strength instantly rose to the next level.
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[Your stats have temporarily received an upgrade of 210%. This will run out in 60 minutes]
Strength: 4,930 (+10,353)
Agility: 5,170 (+10,857)
Stamina: 5,140 (+10,794)
Defence: 4,400 (+9,240)
Intelligence: 4,800 (+10,080)
Health: 12,000 (+25,200)
Star Qi: 300,000,000 (+630,000,000)
'210% upgrade, huh? Not bad. With this strength, I can handle a Transcendent and even kill one' Klaus smiled
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[Brat, it seems your Paragon Mark has unlocked the first seal, huh? Good for you.] The senior spoke, making Klaus's smile widen. But he had to ask.
'How many seals are there, senior?' He wanted to know.
[Nine seals. Each seal holds its own abilities and buffs. In fact, this Paragon seal is just a cheat that shouldn't exist. No wonder the heavens hate you. Your life is practically a cheat.]
Klaus scoffed. 'It's not my fault I'm awesome.'
[Whatever. For now, the effect will last for one hour and cool down for 24 hours, but as your cores become more potent, it will increase. This is the same for your women. As they grow stronger, it will increase.
Seriously, your life is a cheat. The more women you add to your harem, the more powerful this ability gets. Basically, your harem will be full of monsters.
The heavens are being merciful. If I were them, I'd keep you on your toes for being such a cheat.]
Klaus couldn't hold back his laughter. He could tell the senior may question his cultivator stance after seeing such a buff.
'No need to be jealous, senior. You had your shot and blew it.'
[Tsk.]
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"Why are you laughing?" Queenie asked, watching as Klaus rolled on the bed, laughing. The playful anger in the senior's voice made Klaus want to look him in the eyes before laughing again.
What he said was indeed true. The ability was a cheat that nobody should have. Right now, they all had a huge boost in their strength, and from what the senior said, as they grew stronger, so would their ability.
[Ladies, it seems you all should compensate me for making you extra powerful. By the way, my buff is 210%,] Klaus said, making Queenie glare at him.
"Spill it," she used the connection to speak.
[Fine. First, the buff only lasts for an hour, and then it goes into a cooldown for 24 hours. This means you can use it for an hour every day.
Second, the ability grows as we all grow. This means if Ohema becomes a Void Stage expert now, all of us will get a raise.
Also, there is a chance the time we can use it will increase as we all grow stronger and more sisters join the Paragon Mark.]
"Awesome," Ohema and Queenie said in unison. It was indeed very awesome.
"Then what are you waiting for? Use that magnificent dragon and link our other sisters," Miriam said, making the ladies nod in agreement, even Queenie.
Right now, she wanted strength to accomplish something. The strongest being on Earth, which is that spider monster, needed to die before it could break through to the next stage.
At the moment, that monster was at the peak of the Void Stage, so she didn't have what it took to kill it. But with this buff, if she somehow managed to raise her strength to at least Level 7, she would be able to face it.
And with her mom coming, the two Void Stage experts would be able to create a miracle.
[Relax, ladies. I will add them, but for now, I need to go away for a while.]
"Wait, where are you going?" Lucy asked. She wanted to talk to Klaus about making Nia, Aoi, and Lulu her sisters when he descended the mountain, but hearing he had to go, she didn't like it.
[You saw what happened a few days ago. Had it not been for Nari and Queenie stepping in, I nearly made a huge mistake.
I have to be away from the academy for a while to handle things. But I won't be gone for long. I am nearing the Saint Stage, after which I will break through to the Sage Stage before coming back.]
Since Fruity had said he must first become a Sage so he could awaken his bloodline from the memories he would receive, he knew he had to focus on that.
"That will take months," Lucy said, sounding disappointed.
[I know, love. But I can't make the same mistake again. Who knows what would happen? But don't worry. I will be gone for, say, three to five months tops.]
"I see. I guess I'll have to break the news to the girls. They'll be sad," Lucy sighed. She knew Klaus wouldn't leave if it weren't important to him.
[Don't worry, I will talk to them before leaving.]
"Where would you go?" Queenie asked.
Klaus smiled, watching the concerned expression on her face.
[Actually, I want you to give me a special mission. Something challenging, something that will keep me away from the academy for at least three months. I don't want to get homesick and run back, so I need something very challenging.]
Suddenly, Klaus felt his connection with the ladies severed. It seemed they had ditched him after he made his demands known.
Naturally, it was Lucy who did that since she was the expert. Of course, Klaus could eavesdrop, being practically the admin of the network, but he chose to give them their privacy to talk.
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He knew Nia, Lulu, and Aoi would be disappointed—they had been looking forward to spending some time with him.
As for Lily, Anna, and Asha, they had already told him that the moment Lily and Anna became inner disciples, they would have a foursome with him. Of course, he was looking forward to that more.
But since it would take them at least three months, they wouldn't have to wait for long. The three big ladies were already ready.
However, Klaus didn't want to do it out of desperation. No, he wanted to spend quality time with each and every one of them.
'When I return, I'll take them on a vacation and spend some good time with them. It would be great if they also made it a foursome.'
Klaus was more than looking forward to that. But for now, he had to leave.
Because of the Heaven Curse, his timeline had been sidetracked, and the strength he sought was now pushed back until he became a Sage...And who knows if that is even enough to fix things.
He needed to remember that part of him to awaken his first bloodline. The heavens were actively working, so he also had to work hard.
Fruity already told him the memories are a way for him to recover parts of himself from his past incarnations. He needed to keep focus and not get comfortable just yet.
If the heavens are already this aggressive, then who knows what they will do next?
A few minutes later, his connection was restored, and Ohema began to speak.
"We have come to an agreement on what to do next. You better pay attention, you heartbreaker"
Klaus faked a smile, knowing his decision to leave wasn't received well.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC521 Ancient Ruin Dungeon
"Mmm... Aaahhh," Queenie moaned deeply as Klaus released his load in her for the seventh time. They had been at it for hours now.
After they discussed Klaus's decision to leave, he returned to pleasuring his new wife, who eagerly wanted more of the feeling.
Klaus, who was just as eager, left his mark. In the end, they were both thoroughly satisfied. Klaus pulled out his dragon.
Queenie helped him clean it, and then they went to take a bath together before returning to sleep. Since he promised to leave in two days, Queenie wanted him fit to drain him even more before his descent.
Four hours later, they woke up in each other's arms.
Queenie immediately asked for another round, which Klaus gladly accepted. Afterwards, she lay on his chest, looking utterly harmless when, in fact, she was the most terrifying of them all.
"So, can you tell me more about this dungeon you'll send me to?" Klaus asked.
After his four ladies kicked him out of the discussion, they decided what Klaus should do before leaving and where he should go.
Naturally, Queenie took charge since she held the highest authority on Earth.
She planned to send him to a dungeon—the sole dungeon on Earth, or at least that's what they were calling it: The Ancient Ruin Dungeon.
"It's a dungeon we found when an underground ruin was discovered about two years ago. We've been studying it ever since, but from what we've uncovered, it's much more complex than anything we've encountered.
After we discovered it, I cleared the first 30 floors, which is why we decided to call it a dungeon. Bear in mind that the first 30 floors weren't easy. Of course, it was easy for me.
But when I say it's not easy, I mean it wouldn't be easy for a Grandmaster, Saint, Sage, or even a Great Sage."
Klaus nodded. The fact that the strongest person on Earth was saying the first thirty floors wouldn't be easy made him want to go even more.
"The first thirty floors are about killing monsters and beasts within a given time frame. If you fail to meet the duration, it will reset, and you'll face even more monsters.
However, it's not something you should be worried about. Even if you die inside, you'll be teleported outside. It's a complex dungeon.
In fact, it's where we learn how to create our arenas so that those who die inside won't die permanently. However, they can only stop on the first 30th floors.
After the first 30th, only those at the Sage stage and below can climb to the 31st floor. In fact, it's not an exaggeration to say that the dungeon is designed for those below the Great Sage stage."
"I see. Then, has anyone ever climbed to the 31st level?" Klaus asked.
"No. The dungeon is very weird."
"How so?"
"After two years of studying it, we figured out some rules within it. First, a team of ten or more can start climbing. But the team will have to divide into two after the tenth floor. Then, after the twentieth floor, the team must divide again.
However, only one person can proceed when you get to the 30th floor.
Nobody has been able to get to the 31st floor because nobody, aside from me, the other overlords, and those at the Sovereign stage and above, has managed to get past the 30th floor.
The strength level of the monster at the 30th level is at the Sovereign stage. So naturally, none below that stage manage to pass, and to get to the 31st floor, one must be a Sage or above."
"The dungeon is weird indeed. I guess I'll have a lot of fun there then," Klaus smiled. Now that this buff had come, he knew he could battle Sovereigns and Transcendents.
"You would have to be careful, though. The dungeon, as I said, is very weird. However, it's very rewarding. I am sure by the time you finish clearing the first ten floors, you will become a Saint.
However, you shouldn't slack off. While you wouldn't permanently die, the experience is also not pleasant."
"Don't worry, I will be very careful." Klaus kneaded on her melons, making her moan softly.
"But do you know the number of floors that are after the 30th floor?"
"According to one of the best Runic Archmages we have, it has 30 floors and also a portal of some kind."
"A portal?"
"Yes. From what we know, the dungeon is the gateway to this ancient ruin. We managed to explore most of it, but nothing concrete aside from the dungeon was found.
Because of this, we all think the dungeon may be a gateway into this ruin. Of course, whether we are right or wrong will all depend on whether the dungeon can be cleared entirely."
"Then I will have to do my best and clear all the floors. If there is an ancient ruin, we should explore it." Klaus was pumped for this.
Since he planned to be gone for a while, he knew he needed an objective that would justify staying away from the academy for some time.
This sounded like exactly what he needed.
Unfortunately for him, while the academy's information was accurate in some regards, the dungeon was indeed something far more valuable.
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They say that when calamity is near, the heavens will smile upon the faces of those filled with despair, for they choose to house a paragon.
But then, the stars will intervene and smile back at the heavens, for the one whom the heavens fear most had foreseen this moment and prepared for it.
"Klaus, can you tell me something? Of course, you can choose not to answer." Queenie raised her head and looked deep into Klaus's eyes.
She wanted to say something about her dreams, but since their time was spent having fun, she waited. In fact, she wasn't sure if she should say anything, fearing Klaus would see her as a lunatic.
Talking about one's past life is rather an awkward conversation to have. The idea of remembering one's past is not something normal.
But she needed to ask.
"Do you believe in past lives? Do you believe in reincarnation?" she asked, looking to see if Klaus would show any shocked expression. But he didn't, for he expected this question and had prepared for it.
Talking about past selves is tricky, especially if the two people aren't related in the past life.
But she and Klaus were, and due to that, he could talk to her about it. Yet, for some reason, he didn't want to. Perhaps he was still traumatized by the one-sided beating she had given him when they first met in the past.
But he could see the expectancy in her eyes, and for that, Klaus chose to say something.
"As to whether I believe in reincarnation or not, I don't really know. But if there is indeed a past where I lived, I don't know whether I want to remember it.
In fact, I once had a dream where my ass was handed to me by a certain redhead."
Queenie's body stiffened, making Klaus flash her a cute smile.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC522 Klaus, I Think You Should Kill Her
"You demoness, let go of little Klaus! He has done nothing to you," Klaus said, staring daggers at Queenie, who was holding his Paragon Rod hostage.
"Nope." Queenie pouted before she began servicing it. Queenie wasn't taking any chances.
After their talk, the two sex fiends had been at it for two days straight, only resting for a few hours between sessions.
Queenie, the dignified, cold, and emotionless Queenie, had turned into a relentless sex fiend who wanted nothing more than to keep Klaus locked down and drained.
Of course, she wasn't about to use her Void Stage cultivation base to do that—that would be cheating. So she picked the most optimal choice: holding his little brother hostage until she was done draining him.
Klaus could only endure the pleasure. Thankfully, she had her fill after a while and finally released him.
"I promise not to spend time with you for a year, you fiend!" Klaus said, running off to freshen up. He had been away for too long, and since he would be leaving the academy for a while, he wanted to say goodbye to his friends first.
Queenie chuckled and followed him in. At that moment, she was no different from her sister Ohema, who was also a tigress when it came to sex.
Klaus could only wonder how much he would suffer in the future when all his ladies were in one place, each vying for his attention.
'I should run away and return a year later; that will give me some time to grow so I can handle them better,' Klaus thought as he and Queenie bathed together.
Afterward, he dressed up and prepared to head back down.
"Take this. It contains over 50,000 monster cores from Tier 7 to Tier 9. Well, it has a few Tier 10 ones, too. There are also several thousands of mountain dews and Qi Sea Expansion Elixirs. And there are some other resources inside.
Ohema mentioned you need loads of these to level up, so I prepared them for you. Don't thank me; you can do that when you return."
Klaus slipped the space ring into his pocket, a smile playing on his lips.
"It's good to have an Overlord as a girlfriend," Klaus laughed, kissing her before they moved out.
Truth be told, Ohema had already prepared something similar for him before he left home, and now that he had loads more, he knew becoming a Sage would be very easy.
"Once you're ready, I'll know and come pick you up for the dungeon. So make sure you're properly prepared," Queenie said as she walked outside with Klaus.
He planned to head to the Inner Section first to say goodbye to Lucy, Nia, Aoi, and Asha. Of course, he intended to calm them down a bit, but that would be all.
"Old Lu, you're here," Queenie said as the Dean of the academy appeared at the top of the mountain.
"Yes, I came to check on Disciple Klaus. But seeing him now, I can tell he's fine," Old Lu said, walking toward them.
"How are you, brat?" Old Lu asked, stopping in front of Klaus.
Klaus gave him a guilty smile filled with emotion as he stared at the handsome face of his uncle Monk, who had used his life to buy him time in his past life.
"I'm fine, Dean. And sorry for, you know..." Klaus's guilty smile made Queenie giggle.
Thanks to her cultivation base, she could see where Old Lu had ended up when Klaus used that ability on him. In fact, she was impressed by Klaus's cunning behavior. He had even managed to outwit Nari and nearly kill Kate.
"I'll give you a severe punishment in a week," Old Lu said faintly. For some reason, he knew his life would never be peaceful again.
He was right. His life in the past had been full of trouble. Fruity had never allowed him a moment's rest, always playing pranks on him.
Even without those memories, just by looking at Klaus, Old Lu could tell this white-haired boy was bad news. He must distance himself from him if he wants to have his peace of mind...But that is just a fairytale.
"Your punishment will have to wait. I've given him a special mission, so he'll be out of the academy for a few months," Queenie said, causing Old Lu to raise an eyebrow.
"So you're sending him to that place, huh? I suppose he fits the profile. Someone who can hold back a Transcendent while killing Sovereigns has the potential to surpass the 30th floor," Old Lu nodded. He was one of the few who had reached the 30th floor.
"Then, for your punishment, you must clear the 31st floor before coming back. Failure is not an option. You must clear the 31st floor, and if there are subsequent floors, you must also clear them." Old Lu added.
Klaus nodded, then gazed at the bald head before him. His mind immediately went back to the past. when he turned 16, the Monks wanted him to shave his hair.
Back then, he had his eyes on a certain Ice Princess, so he wasn't about to shave his violet hair. In fact, he wouldn't shave his hair for nothing.
He asked the monk a question that left them scratching their bald head. So, watching the bald head in front of him, he just couldn't help himself.
"What are you looking at?" Old Lu asked.
"Nothing much. I want to ask, why do monks shave their heads?" Klaus's question nearly made Old Lu choke on his tongue. Queenie giggled at his audacity.
Old Lu's mouth twitched, raising his hand for a playful knock on Klaus's head, but the air suddenly turned scorching hot.
A red-haired woman with fiery hair and blazing eyes appeared, pulling back her bowstring to unleash a flaming arrow.
"Die, you bastard!" Nari shouted as she shot at Klaus, who immediately broke into a cold sweat. His body was locked down, making it impossible even to move his finger.
Fortunately, Queenie was there and easily neutralized the arrow, freeing Klaus.
"You wicked woman! Don't you know I could die from that?" Klaus shouted at Nari, who hovered in the air.
"Die." Another arrow flew from her bow, locking Klaus in place. Queenie neutralized it again.
"This peacock wants to kill me! Queenie, subdue her. Let me finish her off." Klaus took out his sword and charged it with fire qi.
However, before he could unleash it, something strange happened.
Nari appeared instantly in front of him and hugged him. Tears began falling from her eyes. Old Lu and Queenie looked at the sight, their jaws hanging.
Klaus, however, was contemplating whether he should backstab her and end future problems. The arrows just now could have easily claimed his life.
For a moment, he saw his life flash before him. With such an opening, his slaughter side surged. Thankfully, he managed to calm down.
Then he felt his shoulder wetting. He looked at Old Lu and Queenie, but all he saw were shocked expressions on their faces as if they were witnessing the most unbelievable thing in the universe.
Klaus lifted Nari's head and saw a beautiful redhead crying. He wanted to ask why, but his words were swallowed when the senior spoke.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC523 One of The Three Great Calamities
Immediately after hearing the senior's words, Klaus placed his sword in his space ring, fearing he might act on the suggestion.
He needed to calm his heart—and Nari—before making any decisions.
To do that, he first had to understand what was happening. Gently, he buried Nari's head back on his shoulder. Queenie and Old Lu remained frozen in shock.
This was the first time they had ever seen Nari affected by emotion. She was known to be incapable of such things, making the scene incomprehensible to them.
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Klaus turned to the one who could provide answers. He had always known Nari had issues, but he never imagined they were this severe.
[Listen well, brat. This lady is one of the Three Great Calamities.]
[The Great Calamities are beings created by the universe to usher in a new phase—or, as most call it, a new generation.
You've heard of terms like "after the Primordial Era," "after the Chaos Era," or "after the Ice Age." These are all turning points in the universe's evolution. Each one came with immense devastation.
Naturally, the forces driving these chaotic changes come from the Three Great Calamities. They are beings designed for destruction. Even the Paragons who lived before your time mostly avoided them.
If you don't believe me, you'll come to understand as you uncover more about your past. They are similar to you, but they only act on impulse. I couldn't determine her identity before, but just now, showing emotion, I manage to see her true nature.]
[Very...]
Klaus calmed himself down first, then gently began pacifying the calamity in his embrace. Slowly, Nari calmed down and returned to her previous self.
It was an instantaneous change that made Klaus sigh in his heart.
"You shouldn't try killing people you want to cry in their embrace," Klaus said, looking at the tear marks on her face.
"Who was crying? I just felt like you needed a hug after you didn't die. Good thing you're alive. Your friends are worried," Nari said with a neutral expression.
[She can convey others' emotions but not her own. Beings made for destruction are not meant to express their own emotions.]
The senior explained, making Klaus nod at his words. In fact, he never accepted all that emotionless nonsense—until today.
"I am leaving for a few months, Nari; you have to take care of my friends while I am away," Klaus said to her, knowing somehow Nari seemed to listen to him. It was like she obeyed him in her own way.
Both Queenie and Old Lu seemed to notice it, considering they were the only two who knew of Nari's situation.
"Huh? Where are you going?" she asked.
"Some dungeon. But I'll be back before you know it." Nari nodded, but one could tell she was disappointed.
"Don't worry. You can spend more time with Hanna and the others. Although they're in seclusion, they'll come out every few days to catch fresh air."
"Okay. You should come back early, or don't say I didn't warn you." Klaus could only smile, knowing he had no idea what she might do.
Her emotions flared for a moment, and she had nearly killed him.
"And sorry for trying to kill you," Nari said with a smile.
"Tsk, as if you had a shot," Klaus said, stepping behind Queenie before delivering the remark. Truth be told, Nari had scared the hell out of him.
After exchanging a few more goodbyes, Queenie sent Klaus to the inner section, a few clicks away from Lulu's apartment. Klaus didn't head over immediately. Instead, he found a quiet place and sat down.
He took out an apple and began eating.
[Kill her.]
The senior wasted no words. Indeed, the only way to stop a calamity was to kill them before they assumed their calamity form.
But that wasn't an option for Klaus. He couldn't bring himself to do it. Even Queenie wouldn't. After all, she had been the one to stop Nari from going berserk when she became an Ascendent years ago.
She knew that this time, she might have to kill her. But she simply couldn't bring herself to do it.
[Ha. I figured as much. But you must know this: the three great Calamities are not benevolent beings. Sure, they may appear friendly for now, but the moment they awaken their true forms, things will change—and even I don't know how that will affect your current world.
For now, I can only predict the total destruction of this world and everything it contains. Such is the path of the Calamities.]
[There is indeed a way, but it's not something worth pursuing.]
Klaus is desperate now. His world is Earth, where his mom, friends, and lovers live. He can't let it burn to the ground, but he also cannot bring himself to kill a friend.
[If you can somehow teach her emotions and make her feel them, then maybe, the moment she turns into her Calamity form, she may have some sympathy left in her.
That is the only way. But like I said, it's a long shot—even I don't know if it will work. And now that the heavens are getting more active, who knows what they will do.]
A few disciples pass by, but they each avoid him like the plague. Not that he cares. He has bigger fish to fry, and worrying about what his fellow disciples think of him isn't one of them.
[The easiest way to make her know emotions and freely express them is to make her fall in love with you. That is the only viable option. But I don't see that happening anytime soon.
In fact, it won't work because, while I don't want to spoil your mood, you should know that there was only one time the three Calamities didn't cause chaos, and that was because they were tamed before they could cause more harm.
But as to whether those reports were true or not, I don't know. So, for now, the only way for you to prevent her from going berserk is to make her fall in love with you.
As they say, love is a powerful emotion. If she thrives on hate, then make her feel love. That is the only way to pacify her wrath when she awakens.]
"I see. She is much more complex than I thought, and I don't see Nari falling in love. It's just impossible. She can care for other people's emotions, but she can't handle her own. Now, this is something I didn't see coming.
But thanks, Senior. For now, I have to take care of my own business before the heavens turn my hatred into their weapon to kill me."
[Your case is not that difficult to solve. All you have to do is make more ladies fall in love with you and sleep with them.]
"Talk to you later, Senior."
Klaus jumps down and heads toward Lulu's apartment.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC524 It is Foursome Then
Sounds of kissing filled the room as a certain white-haired paragon was pinned down on a massive bed, large enough to fit a dozen people, while being kissed all over by five beauties.
Klaus could only endure it, letting them violate his body. After all, he had just broken their hearts by informing them that he would be leaving the academy for a few months.
Initially, each of them wanted a private moment with him, but after he broke the news, they threw caution to the wind and ganged up on him.
Nia, Asha, Aoi, Lulu, and Lucy—who decided to join in—were all kissing his lips, face, and chest. Of course, they refrained from undressing him completely, but that didn't stop them from exploring what they would have to wait months to enjoy.
"Klaus, you're cruel. I wanted to spend some time with you, but now you're leaving," Asha said with a cute pout.
"Don't worry, my little doll. I will return before you know it," Klaus said, taking Asha's hand and hugging her while the rest of his lovers looked on with jealous eyes.
Klaus just laughed, enjoying the sensation of the two softnesses against his chest. Asha had been planning to tell him more about her talent and class, but it seemed she would have to wait a few months to do so.
"Klaus, promise us you'll spend more time with us when you return," Aoi said, her gaze making it clear she wouldn't take no for an answer.
"I promise. In fact, wouldn't it be best if we go on a vacation where we can spend more time... together?" Klaus said, looking at Aoi, Lulu, and Nia.
The two women who immediately understood his implication blushed.
"It's a foursome, then," Klaus laughed. He didn't care whether they agreed or not; he was fine either way. But for now, he had to go away and figure out how to deal with the heavens.
"Klaus, can't you cultivate here in the academy?" Lulu asked.
"No. If I stay here, I'm afraid I might lose control and kill someone. None of us wants that to happen, so I have to leave for a while. But don't worry, I'll be back," Klaus replied.
"Then where will you be going?" Nia asked. She wasn't as talkative as Asha, but Klaus could tell she was a dragon hiding in sheep's clothing.
"I don't really know much about it, but according to Queenie, it's some kind of dungeon. At least, that's what she's calling it," Klaus replied, brushing his hand gently along Asha's back.
"I can't believe you're dating the Leader of the Overlords. Unbelievable," Lulu said, shaking her head. They wouldn't believe it if anyone else heard such a claim.
"Yeah, well, she's your sister now," Klaus said with a grin. "In fact, she mentioned paying you ladies a visit soon. And don't worry, she doesn't bite. After all, I've practically tamed her after just one round."
Klaus was feeling very pleased with himself. Managing to win over such a formidable woman without much effort was no small feat. Of course, nearly dying to save her from the heavens did play a role, but it was a price he considered worth paying.
Up on the mountain, Queenie, who had been keeping an eye on him out of concern he might do something reckless, blushed when she heard his words.
'I'll make him pay when he returns,' she thought before returning to Old Lu, who was discussing Nari's situation.
Old Lu had been present when Queenie had to go all out to stop Nari from going berserk after she became an Overlord.
Back then, they had witnessed how utterly emotionless Nari could be. For a brief moment, they even contemplated killing her to prevent her from becoming a threat to the planet.
Now, seeing Nari finally express an emotion, they were deliberating on how best to handle her situation. In the end, their discussion concluded with Klaus. They knew he was the only one who could reach her.
If only they knew Klaus himself was struggling with the prospect. He didn't know how to teach Nari to love, but he understood that if he wanted to succeed, he first had to make her feel loved.
At the moment, though, Klaus was far more worried she might attack him before he could even begin to impart a single shred of feeling.
It's a lost cause.
"You ladies should cultivate the techniques I gave you. Also, I'll leave loads of monster cores with Lucy, so you should use them well.
By the time I return, I expect a much stronger foundation," Klaus said, looking lovingly at his lover.
"Lucy, Asha, and Nia, you three should become Great Sages." He then turned to Lulu and Aoi. "You should become Sovereigns. Trust me, with the techniques I gave you, I expect some great development.
"Asha, since you don't want any techniques, you should increase your cultivation base instead. When I return, we will talk more. You can use this time to think about how to present your talent and class like you wanted to."
Klaus wanted to do that first before leaving, but Asha said she wasn't ready yet. Of course, Klaus wasn't in a hurry.
"Also, you can go to Nari or Queenie anytime you need something. Call it perks for having an awesome boyfriend."
The five ladies blushed at what he said. In fact, they were thankful to know Klaus. The resources he gave them were indeed enough to make them enter seclusion for months.
"One final thing. When Anna and the others climb here, be sure to take them on a mission to see how much they've developed. Don't worry; a certain redhead will be there to make sure none of you kick the bucket."
After doing everything he could and instructing them to the best of his abilities, Klaus left and began heading to the outer section.
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"Teach me how to get a dragon," Nari said immediately when he appeared.
"I will when I return. For now, you can keep my friends safe while I'm away," Klaus said, walking toward her.
"Do you think I'm a bodyguard or something?" Nari chuckled before taking his hand and flying him away, dangling him by the arm like a sack filled with stones.
"Be more regal, Nari; you're a lady," Klaus said before running off to his room. Nari followed, and soon, screams of pain could be heard from the room.
Ten minutes later, Klaus was pinned down on the bed, Nari on top of him.
"This is not in your favor, Nari. I might get the wrong idea and impregnate you," Klaus said, not knowing how to handle the situation he was in.
Nari didn't say anything and just stared into his golden eyes for a few minutes before she let him go. Then she slept beside him with her head resting on his chest. Before long, she was fast asleep.
Klaus sighed and wiggled his way out of her arms before leaving for his sister's apartment to live up to his end of the bargain with Kathy.
[Brat, it seems you might just have a shot at taming a calamity.]
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC525 Heart At Peace
"Big sister, why haven't you gone into seclusion yet?" Klaus asked, hugging his sister, who seemed to be waiting for him. Kathy was also with her since she preferred staying outside instead of inside the soul space created for her.
"I told her to go into seclusion and that I would guard her, but she didn't listen," Kathy said.
Just like Nari, she didn't understand emotions but was much better than Nari. She seemed to be catching up now that she was nearing the Tier 9 stage.
"Don't worry about her, Kathy. She's in love with me, and the thought of not seeing me every second is torture for her. But now that I'm here, I'll make her enter seclusion, okay?"
Hanna chuckled but didn't say anything. She just wanted to spend some time with Klaus, who would soon be giving her heartbreaking news.
"Kathy, come forward. Let me transmit the techniques to you." Kathy obeyed, and Klaus transferred the technique to her.
'I hope Yuying won't kill me when she finds out I stole a few of her techniques,' Klaus thought.
Since Yuying, one of his Paragon Guards, was a beast back then, he had accidentally learned some of her techniques when she gave him her space ring to use while she was in seclusion.
His memory from his past life was like a magnet. He only needed a glance at a technique or skill for it to imprint itself into his mind.
"Within the next two months, you should be able to break through and face your tribulation. After that, you'll become a beautiful lady with many admirers," Klaus joked before turning to Hanna, who was sitting beside him.
"Big sister, I have to go somewhere for a few months, so you'll have to take care of the others since you're the strongest among them," Klaus said, watching mixed emotions flash across her eyes. He could tell she didn't like what she had just heard.
In the end, she turned to Kathy. "Go inside the soul space for now. I need to talk to my brother." Kathy obeyed and vanished into her soul space.
Hanna then turned to face Klaus, looking directly into his eyes.
"Brother, do you think we knew each other in our past lives?" Hanna asked. Klaus, who had expected something similar, smiled and asked why. Of course, he was surprised by her question, but he didn't show any reaction.
"Since you gave me this new body, I've been having this strange feeling, like you and I have known each other for many years, yet we've only just met.
I know it may sound strange, but I feel like we might have known each other in our past lives.
Kahlani, my friend—the one we avenged—believed in reincarnation. She even told me that if I ever felt like I'd known someone for years, it was because we truly had known each other in the past.
We even made a pact: whoever among us found their past lover, we would all marry that person."
Klaus smiled and asked, "Are you saying you want to marry me?"
"You..." Hanna grabbed his ear. "Be serious, brother. I'm serious here. I don't know if it's because I miss Kahlani, and that's making me think this way, or if it's true. So I wanted to tell you and find out if you feel the same way."
Klaus didn't immediately respond.
He first freed his ear from her grip and gazed into her eyes.
"What if I were to tell you that we were once a family in the distant past? What if I were to also say that you were my sister, my playmate, my babysitter, and the one who bathed me? Would you believe me?"
"Yes," Hanna replied within a heartbeat.
"Why?"
"Because that will explain why I am overprotective of you, despite knowing you will be fine even if an Overlord were to attack you," Hanna explained. Klaus just laughed and shook his head.
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"You might want to lower your standards. An Overlord attacking me would mean my death." Klaus recalled how dangerous it felt when the crazy redhead locked him down.
"Then do you believe we were indeed family in the past?" Hanna asked.
"Yes. I know because I also feel overprotective of you. It might be fate, but if we were family in the past, then it's only natural to be family again in this life." Klaus brushed a strand of blue hair from her face.
"Now, about the marriage aspect—when is it happening?" For the first time, Hanna blushed at his words. Of course, it was out of embarrassment, recalling how stupid she and her friend had been back in the day.
"Listen, big sister, whether we were related in the past or not, you are still my sister and will forever be my sister—unless you choose to give your heart to me."
"My heart is already yours, but not how you think," Hanna smiled.
"Tsk, you're going to grow old and die single." Klaus laid his head on her lap.
"But whether we are related or not, you are my sister. I will always protect you and make sure you are happy for as long as I am alive...and I am not dying anytime soon."
Hanna nodded as she brushed his hair with her hand. It didn't take long for Klaus to fall asleep, like always. It seemed his tendency to fall asleep on a lady's lap easily might become one of his fatal weaknesses.
Hanna allowed him to sleep since she knew Klaus liked that. She continued to brush her hand through his hair for a while until she also fell back on the bed, and the two fell asleep holding hands.
That night, Hanna had a dream. She and a certain violet-haired boy, the most troublesome kid in their empire. He was a prince, but he preferred to dress up and cause trouble outside despite his mother's warnings never to go out.
She always accompanied him and sometimes even helped him sneak around. She fed him, bathed him, and played with him.
Then, the day she died so this kid and his mother could leave appeared, and in her sleep, tears fell from her eyes.
When she died, she woke up, but instead of waking up disappointed, she looked at the sleeping Klaus and smiled.
She didn't know if the dream was real, but she knew the feeling she got from it was genuine. She was happy, knowing her sacrifices hadn't been in vain.
After taking in Klaus's handsome features, she rested and slept again.
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Billions of light-years away, a star glowed nine times, but this time, instead of dimming, it began to glow steadily, albeit slowly. The rings forming around it also seemed to hasten their movements.
Deep within the star, a monk who was neither dead nor alive set a teacup down and closed his eyes. A few seconds later, he snapped them open and smiled.
"The heavens picked the wrong time to mess with the Paragon timeline."
He extended his hand, and a golden orb appeared.
"When the heavens dispose, the StarLight will oppose."
The orb flew away, and a few seconds later, it appeared inside Hanna's room, hovering before her for a moment before merging with her forehead.
The star tattoo on her forehead glowed briefly. At the same time, one of the star tattoos on Klaus's back grew rings around it, decorating his back further.
Up ahead in the sky, the clouds darkened for a moment, but in the end, they could do nothing.
It was evident they were angry. Yet, while they raged, far from the academy, deep inside the dungeon Klaus would soon enter, two beings who had been asleep for countless years finally opened their eyes.
"Master is coming."
Their laughter echoed throughout the last floor of the dungeon, a place Klaus would have to conquer with blood and iron if he wanted even a chance to save all he held dear.
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(A/N: End of Volume II: The New Overlord in the Academy.)
[Note: First off, I know I promised some things that didn't happen in this volume. The reason is that I had many plans, and after drawing up the various outlines, it felt like it would just be stretching things too long and useless.
So, I chose to take the path leading to the two major battles before venturing into the starry skies. Rest assured, this next volume will be full of what you all enjoy—action and good storytelling.
To those wondering whether Hanna will join the harem, the answer is......]
[Volume III: Blood and Inheritance.]
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