The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Ross City is a no-fly zone for humans, meaning they cannot fly through the air without using an automobile or jet. Despite thousands of Saints and Sages living in Ross City, none have ever flown through the sky.

Because of this, Klaus and Ohema didn't make it to Ross City by flying. They flew for a while, but when they were a few kilometers from Ross City, they had to land and walk. It took them just a few minutes to reach the eastern city gate, where Kofi was waiting for them.

"Young Master, My Lady, this way please," Kofi said, opening the car door for Klaus and Ohema to enter. Klaus made sure Ohema entered first—signs of a gentleman.

"Kofi, I see you've been spending too much time with Henry; he seems to be rubbing off on you," Klaus joked as they started moving.

Kofi smiled slightly, hearing his Young Master say that.

"Kofi, don't mind him; he just wants to make fun of you," Ohema chimed in. "You should even ask for a raise now that your status has risen to a butler," she added with a smile.

"As expected of Madam Rich Woman," Klaus joked, grinning.

Kofi was his chief of security and driver. However, after spending a lot of time with Henry, the butler of the Ross Family, Kofi had also taken on a bit of a butler's demeanor.

Even the way he addressed Klaus showed that Henry had rubbed off on him a little too much. The two had become friends when they teamed up against the Tier 7 Zombie during the Arcadian Mine invasion.

"Don't worry, Kofi, I'll raise your pay now that we have the richest woman in the whole world staying with us," Klaus added.

"Tsk, annoying," Ohema chuckled and decided not to entertain Klaus any further. Klaus just smiled and continued chatting with his butler.

"So, Kofi, when do you plan on breaking through to the Great Sage?" Klaus asked. Find more to read at empire

"I recently advanced my Sword Aura to the Enhanced Stage and awakened Sword Intent, so—" Kofi began, but Klaus cut him off.

"Wait! You've awakened Sword Intent?" he asked, surprised.

"Yes, Master Klaus, I awakened it a week ago. I'm now working to solidify that understanding before attempting the Great Sage Tribulation," Kofi answered, with a hint of pride in his tone.

And he deserved that. Klaus had witnessed firsthand just how powerful Kofi was during the Arcadian mine invasion. His sword skills were rather unusual in the few seconds he had observed him during the battles.

Now and then, he knew Kofi was a genius. He'd even made a mental note to spar with him after the invasion, but after what happened to him, he became preoccupied, and Kofi, also feeling guilty for not being able to save his master, decided to become even stronger so there wouldn't be a next time.

In short, they never had the chance. So hearing now that he had awakened Sword Intent—something Klaus himself needed to master before he could safely use the Asura Crazy Sword Strike—he was taken aback.

"This is awesome, Kofi. You should be proud," Klaus said with a smile. "The moment we go back, enter seclusion and don't come out until you're ready to take the tribulation and become a Great Sage," he added.

"But Young Master—" Kofi began to protest, but Klaus stopped him.

"I won't be going anywhere for the next few weeks, so you have nothing to worry about. Plus, my friends will be around, so unless anyone wants to die, I don't think they would dare infiltrate my home."

"Okay, Young Master. I will try to get it done as fast as I can," Kofi said, his gaze filled with gratitude.

"Don't rush it, Kofi. This is important for your growth, so take your time and avoid any mistakes," Klaus advised.

A few moments later, they pulled up at the house. The car quickly entered the parking space, following Klaus's instructions.

"Give me your hand, Kofi," Klaus asked, and Kofi obeyed without question. Klaus used the [Info] skill he'd learned from the senior to extract his details. A few seconds later, he let go of his hand.

Ohema sat beside them, watching closely with interest.

"Come see me immediately after you come out of seclusion," Klaus said to Kofi. He nodded and then opened the door for them. He left after his job was done, or more accurately, Klaus had sent him away to enter seclusion immediately.

"You seem close with your employees," Ohema remarked, watching Kofi go.

"Well, they've been with me and my mom since we moved back to the city. So they're practically family," Klaus said. "My mother enjoys their company, so the least I can do is make sure they're included in the family."

"That is admirable, Klaus. Not many with your kind of fame would be this grounded," Ohema said. Klaus's demeanor was that of someone who valued everyone.

To many, Kofi and the others would just be workers and nothing more. But to Klaus, they were friends and people he could call family. So, no matter what, he wouldn't look down on them.

"I see people as people unless they're a bunch of arrogant bastards. Then I'd be forced to treat them like animals," Ohema laughed, drawing some attention from the maids around.

"But what was the reason you asked for his hand?" Ohema suddenly asked.

"I just wanted to see his information so I can give him a good cultivation technique and martial techniques," Klaus replied.

"You'd be spoiling your butler, Klaus," Ohema smiled as she said that.

"Well, my butler is a genius," Klaus also laughed.

They left the parking space and headed inside.

"Mom, I am home," Klaus called out as usual. His mom, who was in the kitchen with Hanna, Miriam, Lily, and Anna, rushed out, and, as they all expected, he threw himself at her.

The hug lasted for a minute before they broke apart. However, after breaking apart, the ladies, except for Hanna and his mother, were charmed when they saw Klaus's extremely handsome face.

"Surprise!" Klaus said with a grin, watching the looks on their faces.

"You... You what happened to you this past month?" Anna asked. Klaus had indeed cranked up his handsomeness a little more.

What would anyone expect? Tribulation Runes are what temper the body and Klaus is someone who has a whole army of them, so there was no reason for him not beefing up his handsomeness a bit.

But perhaps, he had become a little too handsome this time.

"Tsk, if you think I am handsome, wait until you meet Fruity," Klaus said with a smile, picturing the not-so-handsome face of his past incarnation.

After a few minutes, the ladies finally got accustomed to Klaus's new looks. A while later, they sat down to have dinner.

"Klaus, is it too late to stop being your friend? I feel like anytime I think I'm catching up, you always come back looking like an Immortal out of a painting," Daniel said with a defeated smile.

His other male friends wore the same expression. "Don't worry, Daniel, when I'm done with you all, even immortals will be put to shame," Klaus said with a small smile. But to his friends, that cute smile on his handsome face appeared evil.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Subconsciously, they all shuddered.

"We should spar tomorrow so I can see your progress," Klaus said, then paused momentarily. "Not in Oracle, by the way."