The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

[57 Days Before The Awakening]

Hearing his question, the look on the nine dragons changed.

Initially, their expressions conveyed anger, hatred, and resentment. However, hearing Kent’s question, those expressions shifted to fear.

This expression caused Klaus to raise his brow and look at the Nine-headed Dragons with intrigue. It was as if they had transformed from apex predators to prey, hidden within dried bushes.

“This is interesting. After 56 battles that spanned over 400 years, I have never once seen this look on your faces. This got me wondering just what or who could make you nine look like you’ve seen a ghost.”

The Nine-headed hydra Dragons didn’t mind Klaus.

In fact, they turned away from him just so they wouldn’t be tempted to say anything they would regret one of these days.

Klaus saw this, and so he knew today he wouldn’t get the answer he was looking for. Of course, he has a vague idea…but for now, he will hold back.

“Don’t worry about it, guys. I understand your skepticism. That said, why don’t we get down to business?” Klaus smiled. “You nine have been refined into a living armor for me to wear. Naturally, I know you hate me, but I don’t, so I accept this armor and would claim it whether you are willing or not.

However, I am not a villain who would abuse my power, so I will make you a promise. Be sure to listen to me before throwing your childish tantrums.”

Klaus studied the Nine Dragons’ heads and began to speak, “Although you have been refined into armor, you can still live by becoming armor. Naturally, you are aware of that.

But what you fail to know is that becoming my armor is the best thing that will ever happen to your doomed lives.”

A chuckle came from the Head of Life, causing Klaus to look at the dragon’s head with the emerald-green scales with a weird expression. He wanted to say something, but he later chose not to and continued with his words.

“What I meant was, unlike the last time when you were only at the Peak of the Supreme Stage and couldn’t progress, this time, since you are linked to me, naturally, as I grow stronger, you nine would also grow.

Aside from that, I even have a way to make you much more impressive and deadly. The only downside is that you will forever be bound to mine.

However, I can’t say that it is a bad thing. If anything, you will get to live again and grow much stronger than before.

I might even one day take you to the Doom Universe and see if we can find some ruins left after the destruction.” The nine dragons turned their focus on Klaus but didn’t say anything. However, the look that appeared was filled with killing intent.

Klaus smiled and said, “I happened to cross paths with the five monarchs that mysteriously disappeared years back.” This time, the look of shock and despair filled their eyes.

Klaus’ laughter echoed in the space he was in. “Yes, that despair in your eyes, I met him, or more like I imprisoned him for billions of years.

Despair, Harrows, Anarchy, Discord, and Starvation. They left my world just a few months ago. And yes, they can now walk this universe without any fear. So you’d better make a good decision, for I will only ask once.”

In a span of a few minutes, various expressions appeared on the dragons’ faces, making the moments much more intense than they expected.

However, after fighting all internal battles, they turned their gaze to Klaus, waiting to hear what he had to say.

Naturally, Klaus knew what they were thinking, but he couldn’t wait to show them what kind of reality awaited them.

“As we all know, you are now a living armor.” Klaus grinned, knowing the Nine Dragons hated that name. “Not that it is too bad to become a living armor for my magnificent self. However, since we are already at that stage, we might as well live that life to the fullest.

That said, if you choose to become my living armor, not only would you be above the heavens, but you would also have the chance to one day look down on them and raise the middle claw whenever you please.

Aside from that, I happen to have the God of War art, so if you become my armor, not only will you one day become the armor of the future God of War, but so much more.

So what do you say?” Klaus smiled and pricked his finger, letting his Star Monarch appear for a moment. Then it vanished, and the wound healed.

The smile on his face opened wide, for he saw it. All nine heads reacted to the blood in ways he was already expecting. No beast, regardless of their nature or strength, would deny a taste of his blood.

Klaus knew this, and so he used it to bait them. Now, all he had left was to say the words, and they would become his armor.

“I am not strong enough to remove the chains, but one day I will free you. That said, becoming my armor is another way to regain some of your freedom.

Oh, before I forget, I will be fighting against the Heavens soon. Knowing you nine hate them just as much as I do, I am sure you would love to help me trash them.

So what do you say, Aechron, Nyxora, Zerath, Nullis, Eryndor, Morthos, Tyrath, Xythera, and Pyrralis? Do you want to become my armor and spend every waking moment trashing me?”

There was no answer. However, the silent treatment was the answer Klaus needed. He knew these Nine-headed Dragons too well to know their pride and arrogance wouldn’t allow them to open their mouths and accept becoming armor to their former rival.

“Trust me, you won’t regret this.” Klaus felt his surroundings shift, and then he was back inside the second floor of the pagoda.

The liquid armor moved and entered his forehead. For a moment, Klaus’s eyes turned deep black, and a powerful feeling exuded from them. However, a few seconds later, they changed back to his golden, beautiful eyes.

Klaus stood up and stretched his arm and a few body parts. “Although they are hateful, just merging with me has raised my strength by twofold.

However, they refuse to talk to me or turn into my clothes. Becoming my combat armor was the only thing they signed up for.” Klaus didn’t seem to mind this arrangement.

He extended his hand, revealing a golden liquid that displayed the effects of millions of nanobots. Klaus flicked his hand, and a drop of his Star Monarch blood appeared and dropped on the golden substance.

The golden substance, which was the liquid form of the Head of Time, shuddered excitedly. Klaus smiled, put it away, and repeated the same thing for all nine heads.

“I don’t need you for the next four days, so use it to do whatever you want. Know that better days are coming.”

Klaus smiled and turned to the next item on the second floor. It was placed on a diamond-like table, which was standing on the other side of the floor.

Klaus walked toward it, but just when he was 2 meters from it, a dull feeling overwhelmed him, and then he fell back and passed out.

Four hours later, Klaus woke up. “The fuck was that?”

Klaus quickly opened Lady Eleven’s book. The first thing he saw made him grit his teeth like a madman.

“Let me guess, you passed out.”