The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 225: Striking a Deal with My Assassin

Klaus studied Lunaʼs reactions for a while before continuing his questions. At first, he thought she was part of the Dark Order, but it turned out she was only a proxy for Assassin Number 7—her mother. This meant she wasnʼt useful if his goal was to infiltrate the organization at a deeper level.

He needed someone with more influence, but since she didnʼt have strong ties to the Dark Order, she was practically useless to him—yet, at the moment, she was still his best asset.

Klaus, being only a Level 8 Master, had no business getting tangled with Sovereigns or even Transcendents. From what heʼd learned from Cynthia Ross, Assassins Number 49 through 11 were all Great Sages, just like Luna.

He knew he couldnʼt underestimate them. Luna had nearly killed him back in the Demonʼs Abode, and he understood that if there had been more than one of her, he wouldʼve been injured or worse, died.

He thanked his lucky stars that the twins didnʼt come after her. A Great Sage whoʼs an assassin is no joke, and Klaus knew that well.

However, his real concern wasnʼt with the Tier 3 level of the Dark Orderʼs assassin hierarchy. His worry lay with Assassins Number 10 through 1, the Sovereigns. Klaus had killed a Tier 8 Zombie before, a creature comparable to a human Sovereign, but he had help.

If not for the Blood Moon Transformation, he wouldnʼt have been able to deal with even the Tier 7 Blood Princes. He knew that for sure.

So, he wasnʼt foolish enough to go looking for trouble with Sovereigns, let alone fall into the grasp of a Transcendent, the leader of the Dark Order. _v l|e-

Right now, it was all speculation. Nobody knew how powerful the leader of the organization was or if there was even just one Transcendent. There could be more. Klaus wanted to tread carefully.

With some preparation, he knew he could eventually take down a Sovereign, but he didnʼt want to rush things. He planned to start small and work his way up.

Thatʼs where Luna came in. Her mother was Assassin Number 7 in the Northern Union. If he could get to her, he would be one step closer to achieving his goal of eradicating the Dark Order from the face of the earth. His hatred for them ran deep.

”What can you tell me about the Dark Order, or more specifically, your mother?” Klaus asked. He didnʼt need to mention that he could help with the seal.

Luna understood that for someone to notice something her mother had described as unnoticeable, he must have a way to remove it. So, she didnʼt hold back anymore when he asked the question.

”Well, she is a great but ruthless assassin. My sister and I are two of her little students in her School of Assassins. In the Dark Order, sheʼs known as the Mother of Death. I donʼt know if youʼve heard of her, but she came close to killing a War God just a few weeks ago.

But that wasnʼt her greatest achievement. She has assassinated countless high-ranking officials, infiltrated many places, and has no sympathy for anyone. And I know youʼre wondering about this: yes, she was the one responsible for ensuring you were dead.”

”Thatʼs cold,” Klaus said, raising an eyebrow.

Luna looked at him with her usual expressionless face. ”Itʼs true. She treats people like pawns in her game. To her, emotions are a weakness. Iʼve seen her kill without hesitation, even those who were once her allies. She doesnʼt have any weakness, not even us, her children.”

Klaus crossed his arms, pondering her words. ”It sounds like she has a firm grip on you and your sister. Have you tried to escape her control?”

Luna sighed. ”Multiple times but it was for nothing. She has eyes everywhere. Even if we ran, she would find us. She has connections in every dark corner of the world. The seal keeps us tied to her, ensuring we canʼt betray her.”

”That is for sure,” Klaus said, not needing to be told twice.

”So, letʼs say I could hypothetically remove your seal. What would you do next, the moment itʼs gone?” Klaus asked.

”I will find Nuna, my sister,” Luna replied. For a moment, her emotions flared. Klaus noticed it but chose to keep his expression neutral.

ʼI guess under all that hard exterior, thereʼs still a lady in there somewhere,ʼ he thought. Of course, he wasnʼt about to get sentimental. After all, she had tried to kill him.

”Iʼm not saying I will help you. I wouldnʼt just help you out of the goodness of my heart.” Klaus said not bothering to sound more calming.

”I know you canʼt harbor any ill thoughts toward your mother because of the seal, but would you be okay becoming my pawn in the game of darkness?”

Klaus paused before adding, ”And yes, the game of darkness is the codename I gave to my operation to take down the Dark Order.” He smiled evilly

”Donʼt even think about it—yes, I will kill everyone, your mother included. So, do you want me to remove the seal, knowing youʼll be leading me to your motherʼs death?”

Luna, maintaining her straight expression, tapped the table twice. Klaus smiled, knowing that although she couldnʼt say it or even think it outright, she had to find a way to communicate her desire somehow. God knows she and her sister had tried many times to come up with a plan.

”Good. But Iʼll make myself very clear now. I am here, smiling and having a nice conversation with you. But know this: if you ever try to kill me again after I remove the seal, then no matter where you run, I, Klaus, will hunt you down. And let me tell you, when Iʼm done with you, your mother will look like an angel of mercy in your eyes,” Klaus said coldly.

Lunaʼs body shuddered as she looked into his eyes. Klaus removed his shades, revealing his red eye of malevolence just for that moment. The look she saw sent chills down her spine. Clearly, the saying that you have to make a pact with the devil to kill an angel was true.

Klausʼs new look made her start reevaluating whether to get into business with this white-haired youth or return to being her motherʼs pawn.

Klaus wasnʼt worried about her running to her mother and revealing their arrangement. His main concern was her trying to kill him after he helped her. After all the suffering she endured from her mother, trusting others would be the last thing on her mind.

Looking at her expression now, Klaus realized he had made a strong impact. She would think twice before doing anything foolish.

”I will be busy for a while. So, letʼs say in a month, come find me in Ross City. You can use this time to search for your sister and bring her with you. Of course, I wonʼt have to tell you to behave as you usually do to avoid drawing suspicion. But know this: I will help you and your sister, and in return, I will need your help to reach your mother.

After that, you will be free to live your life. I wonʼt use you as my murder weapon, nor will I ask you to work for me. All I need is a way to get to your mother, and the rest will depend on me. Am I clear on that?” Klaus asked.

”Yes,” Luna nodded, clearly no longer underestimating Klaus.

”Good. Iʼll leave a mark on how to reach me later in Ross City. I will leave first, and oh, the lady and the gentleman at table five are spying on us. You know what to do,” Klaus said before standing up and leaving the coffee shop.

Luna sat there for a minute before getting up to leave. The two people Klaus mentioned also stood up after finishing their coffee and began to follow her. They walked behind her until suddenly, they stopped.

They looked down and were about to jump when something dragged them into the shadows, making them disappear instantly.

”She is dangerous. Very dangerous,” Klaus said with a smile from 2 kilometers away before moving on, ready to explore Arcadian City to his heartʼs content.