The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

As soon as Klaus left the room, he realized he was in the mansion of Dave Arcadian, the most secure place in all of Arcadian City. Clearly, the Overlord who had brought him there didn't want any danger reaching him.

Klaus was now a hot commodity. A day after he wiped out every Zombie in the Demon's Abode, a video of his conquest was released to the world. Some parts had been edited out, but what remained was enough to set the internet on fire.

While Klaus slept, unaware of the buzz, the world had taken notice. His status on the City, Regional, and Union Charts skyrocketed. He was now ranked 6th on the City Chart and 26th on the Regional Chart.

But the biggest shock came from the Union Chart, where his ranking jump was described as the highest in warrior history. Klaus had leaped from the 900s to 120th place in a single day. The whole world was stunned.

Klaus didn't just prove he belonged on those charts—he made it clear he was a force to be reckoned with. Although he hadn't yet cracked the World Chart, everyone knew it was only a matter of time.

Klaus was now a hotshot. Everyone wanted to get close to him. Of course, not all of them had good intentions—some harbored murderous thoughts toward him. Without even realizing it, he was constantly surrounded by both good and bad people. But did he care? Probably not.

As he walked through the vast building, Klaus used his senses to scan the place. Suddenly, a voice called out to him making him halt his steps.

"Brother Klaus, you're awake!" Just as Klaus was trying to keep a low profile, a voice called out to him.

"Brother Nathan, how have you been?" Klaus immediately recognized the voice. It was Nathan Arcadian, the last son of Dave Arcadian. Nathan had once tried to recruit him when he had just become an Ascended warrior.

Back then, Klaus was thrilled to be earning so much money for an expedition into a Forbidden Zone. However, the expedition never took place due to some unexpected problems.

Klaus never forgot about Nathan. They met again at the Felin Youth Ball and even exchanged numbers. He didn't have a strong connection with Nathan, but he wasn't the type to act arrogant toward just anyone. So, despite his efforts to slip away and explore the city, he stopped when Nathan called out to him.

"Brother Klaus, how are you doing? My father said you were injured again during the battle at the Demon's Abode," Nathan said, walking closer to Klaus.

"Well, as you can see, I'm fine now," Klaus replied with a smile. Nathan had never done anything to upset him, so Klaus was as friendly as he could be around him. After all, Nathan wasn't just anyone—he was the son of the richest man in the entire Eastern Region of the Northern Union.

Nathan studied Klaus for a moment, his eyes scanning him from head to toe as if checking for any signs of lingering injury. Satisfied, he nodded, his usual easygoing smile returning.

"They said you went up against an entire army of Zombies and even defeated a Zombie Emperor. Is it true?" Of course, Nathan already knew it was true—everyone did. Videos of Klaus's battle and the aftermath were all over the internet. But Nathan had to ask, partly to make conversation and partly to strengthen their friendship.

"Well, I just did what needed to be done to stop their plan," Klaus replied casually. "Any warrior would've done the same."

Nathan shook his head with a smile. "Still, for a Master stage warrior to take down thousands of Zombie Kings—that's unreal. I really envy you, Brother Klaus. You're both my inspiration and my worst nightmare."

Klaus chuckled at that, amused by Nathan's honesty. "I wouldn't go that far," he said. "I've still got a long way to go."

Nathan's grin widened. "Maybe. But if I were in your shoes, I'd be doing a victory lap right now."

Klaus smirked. "I'll save that for the next battle."

Nathan nodded, appreciating Klaus's humility even after such an incredible feat. Klaus wasn't like the other prodigies and so-called Legacies who thought they were above everyone else. Klaus's achievements were on a level those arrogant bastards couldn't even compare with, yet they still looked down on everyone. Read exclusive adventures at m_v-l'e|m,p-y r

But Klaus? He was different. Easygoing and friendly, approachable to anyone. Nathan really appreciated that, and he couldn't help but wonder if he could maintain that kind of personality if he were in Klaus's shoes.

Of course, he wouldn't. Just months ago, Nathan had looked down on Klaus when his sister made him go to Ross City to recruit him. He knew he would've been just as arrogant as the Legacies. But seeing how Klaus remained reserved and kind, Nathan found his own personality changing without him even realizing it.

"Oh, Brother Klaus, will you be going to the Genius Gathering at Sinji Valley?" Nathan asked. "Every young warrior who passed the Regional Trials across the Northern Union will be there. It's a week-long event."

"Of course, I'll go. If I don't, who will stir up trouble among those legacy bastards?" Klaus grinned, actually looking forward to the gathering. It was just a few months away, and he had a feeling something good would come out of it. Of course, "good" depended on how much trouble he could cause.

"That's great to hear. By the way, my father said if you're not busy, would you join us for dinner this evening?" Nathan finally brought up the real reason he was there. Klaus knew this wasn't just a casual run-in.

"Tell him I'll be there," Klaus replied.

"Good." Nathan smiled. Then, after a pause, he asked, "By the way, are you heading out somewhere?"

"Yeah, just wanted to catch some fresh air and see the sights," Klaus said.

"Well, Arcadian City is huge and beautiful, so have fun." With that, Klaus went on his way, leaving Nathan to watch him disappear into the distance.

Shortly after, Klaus left the Arcadian Mansion and started walking down a busy street. He wanted to stop by some local shops to see if he could get something for his mom and sister. He walked across the neatly paved road, not bothering to put on an air of grace despite his newfound fame.

Instead, he wore a hoodie and sunglasses, making sure his recognizable features were hidden. Nadia had always made sure to update his wardrobe with stylish yet discreet outfits so he could enjoy some peace when he went out.

After walking for a few minutes, Klaus found himself in a new part of the city, filled with painters. He froze as he saw the paintings—almost every canvas hanging in front of the stores featured him.

"This is too embarrassing," he muttered to himself, staring at the art. Paintings of him fighting a lion, battling zombies, and even catching arrows made of snakes hung everywhere for him to see.

But even so, he didn't waste the chance to walk along the pavement and look at the paintings. After fifteen minutes of browsing, he left and headed to the jewelry section.

He couldn't take in what he was seeing any longer. It was just too embarrassing. Looking at an exaggerated version of yourself on a canvas can be quite a headache.

As Klaus walked through a part of the city, he suddenly stopped and sighed.

"You know, some people call this stalking. So instead of hiding, why don't you come out and let's have a nice little chat?" Klaus said, turning to a shadow not far from him.

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