The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

”Welcome to the Milky Way Academy, Renegade Hunter. I am Eiko, your guide for the day,” a young lady with short-cut blue hair, big blue eyes, beautiful facial features, and a petite body greeted Klaus, the look on her face showing she was very happy to meet him.

She was clad in green leather attire designed for students at the academy. On her chest, a green lotus logo was visible.

It was plain as day that she was one of the Renegade Hunter fanatics.

Just like back on Earth, when the Knights of House Klaus worked around the clock defending his name both on the internet and offline, he had already gained the same support, only that this time, instead of thousands, his fans numbered in the billions.

Klaus smiled and reached for a handshake. ”I am glad I am finally here, and you can just call me Klaus.”

Eiko nodded, very happy to be shaking Klaus’s hand.

While she appeared to be in her early teens, Klaus knew she was much older than even him. She was also an Immortal Monarch, which showed that neither her body nor her appearance had anything to do with her strength.

”So, where do we start, Eiko? This is my first time here, so I want to know more, and since you are my tour guide, I suppose you can help me.”

”Of course. I know everything about the academy. Whatever you want to know, I will gladly assist you.”

Klaus smiled and nodded. ”In that case, how about you tell me about the structure of the academy while we walk toward the administration building?”

Eiko nodded and started leading the way.

”The Milky Way Academy has four colleges. We have the Warrior College, the Healers College, and the Engineering College.

These three are made up of several departments. Like, take the Warrior College for example, we have the Offensive Warriors and the Defensive Warriors.

Even within the Offensive Warriors, there are departments like Swordsmen, Mages, Spearmen, and all kinds of warriors specializing in different weapons.

The reason why we have these departments is to better understand a warrior’s specialty and better aid them. This way, instead of wasting time learning something else, you can focus on only what would aid you in your growth.”

Klaus nodded, a bit impressed by the structure. Someone like him, if he were to join the Warrior College, would have to choose a department to enter.

Already, the universe was aware that he specialized in scythes, swords, and spirit weapons. His battles inside the Jade Nest had perfectly highlighted that to everyone.

While he was someone who could wield any weapon, he allowed himself to reveal only this much. This way, one day, when he unleashed mastery over other weapons, it would take everyone aback.

But if he joins them, he doubts there would be anyone there better at using the Scythe than his seventh incarnation, Magnus.

”Which department are you in?” Klaus asked, seeing Eiko look at him as if wanting him to ask her a question.

She smiled and answered, ”I am in the Engineering College, specifically the Array Department. I am currently a Tier 7 Array Expert, now working my way to Tier 8 so I can apply and join the Formation Department.”

Klaus wanted to ask Icon what a Tier 7 Array Expert can do. However, he decided to ask Eiko since she seemed happier to answer his question.

”Mind explaining the dynamics of Array and Formation Experts?”

”Sure. In the universe, there are various aspects of engineering. Array and Formation are one of them. Unlike before, where we had Array Masters and Formation Grandmasters, we are now measured in tiers.

A Tier 1 Array Expert is someone who can draw F- and E-Class arrays. Tier 2 can draw D-Class arrays. Tier 7, like me, can draw SS-Class arrays. This puts me in a department that builds arrays for SS-Class weapons.

The same goes for Formation Masters. While formations are much more complex, if I were to reach Tier 8 in Array Mastery, then I can become a Tier 4 Formation Master.”

”Why is that?” Klaus feigned ignorance and asked.

”Because formations come about by merging many arrays together. Already, arrays arise from merging many array symbols, and sometimes even multiple arrays. However, formations take it a step further.

My mastery as an Array Expert means I can draw arrays, but unless I can integrate them to form complex formations, I would have no foothold as a Formation Expert.”

”Then who is the strongest Array Expert in the academy at the moment?”

Eiko paused and turned to look at Klaus. ”That would be the Headmistress. She is a Tier X Array and Formation Expert. She is among the few in the human universe to have such mastery.”

Klaus nodded, a bit taken aback by the grade she had.

As long as he could remember, mastery ended at Tier 10, where the expert can draw SSE arrays and formations. Tier X was never a thing back when Efad (Star Monarch) dominated the world of engineers.

’Looks like a lot had changed since I was away.’

He was about to ask another question, but Eiko cut him off.

”You have to understand that even the Headmistress is not the best. She is someone who can create X-Class weapons, or as most call them, Doomsday weapons. However, that doesn’t make her the ultimate engineer.

The last I heard, in the Dwarven Universe, they had already developed XS-Class and XSS-Class weapons and are now working toward the next class, called XX.

In fact, among the top-ranking engineers in this academy, the top five are all humans who studied under dwarven experts.”

Klaus stopped in his tracks, his expression turning pale. ”Hold on a minute, did you just say aside from X-Class weapons, there are also XS- and XSS-Class weapons?”

This time, Klaus was struck dumb. He had only expected there to be X-Class weapons, but XS-Class and XSS-Class weapons were just beyond what he expected.

It was as if he had heard the most ridiculous thing the universe had ever produced.

Eiko smiled. ”The Dwarven Universe isn’t known as the strongest for nothing. Their weapons are legendary and very dangerous.

The last I heard, they tested one of their XS-Class weapons at the Ancient Battlefield and managed to take out a Foreign Race powerhouse at the same rank as the Burning Angel.”

”Damn.”

Klaus smiled inwardly, though he was still in shock learning that such weapons exist.

’I must be very careful this time around. If there are XS- and XSS-Class weapons now, then X-Class weapons that used to be deterrents in the past will be regular weapons now.’

’It is decided, I must become an engineer and build such weapons. Even if I don’t need them, my wives and loved ones would benefit from them.’

Klaus was digesting his thoughts when all of a sudden, the void cracked and three people walked out, the aura of arrogance and demigod strength oozing from their bodies.

The moment his gaze landed on them, he knew they were in trouble.

”Well, well, well, look what we have here,” one of them said, his expression showing disdain.

”If it isn’t the Renegade Hunter,” the second spoke, and the third joined in laughter. Perhaps to make sure everyone heard them, their voices spread far and wide, drawing attention.

Soon, the word spread throughout the academy that the Renegade Hunter had arrived.

More people started gathering around, making the space crowded really quickly. Outwardly, Klaus held a frown on his face. However, sensing the aura of the three students before him, his twisted heart beamed with joy