The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

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

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

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

“Since you are all aware, I won’t delve too deeply into it, but my family and three other clans have declared Klaus Hanson a public enemy. This means he is currently wanted by a legacy family and three clans.

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

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

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

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

“It’s very simple: when we get to the academy, our job is to create trouble for Klaus. We have to make sure he can’t focus and provoke him to the point where he does something against the rules.

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

The second is that we must ensure his reputation is tarnished at the academy. I think we can all agree he’s very powerful, so we can’t kill him ourselves. But once his reputation is destroyed, he’ll become useless and may even flee from the academy.

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

Another voice chimed in, “What if Klaus doesn’t take the bait? He seems… unpredictable.”

Ella smiled coldly. “That’s why we have multiple plans. Klaus is powerful, but he’s still human. He has weaknesses—everyone does. If provoking him doesn’t work, we’ll exploit his connections.”

“Connections?” another asked, frowning.

“Yes,” Ella replied. “He has friends and lovers he cares about. If we can’t break him directly, we’ll target them. Isolate him. Make him feel like he’s fighting the entire academy alone.”

One of the others, a young man from the Southern Region, asked, “Won’t the academy notice what we’re doing? They’ll intervene if it becomes obvious.”

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

“I like this plan,” one of them said, a sly grin forming. “But I have a question. What’s stopping Klaus from killing all of us? If doing that would just get him expelled, wouldn’t it solve his problem?”

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

“He wouldn’t do that,” Ethan said firmly. “The academy isn’t a place where he can act however he wants. It’s not like the outside world.”

Ella nodded, picking up where he left off.

“There are rules, strict ones. Breaking them has consequences that Klaus wouldn’t want to face. Besides, he won’t be alone. Our brothers and sisters in the academy will back us up. If Klaus tries anything reckless, he’ll find himself surrounded.”

Max leaned forward, his expression cold.

“And let’s not forget, Klaus may be strong, but he’s no fool. If he goes too far, the academy’s council will step in. They won’t hesitate to deal with someone they see as a threat to their authority.”

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

Ella’s eyes hardened.

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

Another voice broke in, this one laced with doubt.

“And if the academy doesn’t act fast enough? Klaus could still take out one of us before they intervene.”

Max smirked. “That’s why we’ll stay in groups, always watching each other’s backs. He can’t take us all on at once, not without drawing the academy’s wrath.”

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

Ethan added, “Besides, Klaus’s pride might be his downfall. He won’t want to tarnish his image further by acting like a savage. He’ll try to play the hero, and that’s when we’ll corner him.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kofi had finally undergone his tribulation and achieved the rank of Great Sage, so Klaus wanted to ensure the others didn’t fall behind.

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

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