The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 1262: Klaus vs Niva (1)

Because the Blood Tournaments are fought within a day, the four quarterfinal battles will be fought at the same time in four separate arenas.

This means the audience will be divided into four, since everyone has their preference.

Klaus and Niva had occupied the biggest arena. This is due to the sensation Klaus had created in his first three battles. They were all captured by his brilliance and combat acumen, and so his battles are now the highlight.

Now, everyone wants to watch him battle Niva, so the biggest arena was assigned to their battle. Of course, their battle will also receive the most attention, as it was the largest of the four quarter-final battles.

Klaus is a young mortal genius, while Niva is a deadly vixen whose overwhelming abilities have captured the attention of many so far.

Soon, Klaus and Niva were standing in the arena, her cold gaze locked on Klaus. The 30 meters around her is frozen solid, the Law of Ice radiating off it.

’Looks like she is not joking around.’

[She is here to kill the leader of the Black Tempest Cartel, Master. If she were joking around, she wouldn’t have come here in the first place.]

Klaus didn’t bother telling Icon he meant that to be a rhetorical thought. However, there is some substance to what she said. Niva indeed didn’t come there to have a relaxing vacation.

Her mission is to kill an Immortal King, and so she came prepared to win.

’Too bad I will be standing in her way here,’ Klaus smiled and gave the command to Icon to connect the two of them.

Suddenly, Niva’s brow furrowed just when a voice entered her head.

’The weather is rather hot for you to hold such a frown on your face.’ Klaus smiled, causing Niva to narrow her gaze at him. She said nothing, but the fact that Klaus could speak into her mind told her what she had to know.

’Who are you, and how can you access my mind?’

The communication wasn’t happening through the use of spiritual qi. She could just hear Klaus in her head... That means he, in a way, was able to access her mind.

That is not something she can take easily.

’I am Klaus, but these losers call me Blood Sword. Of course, as to how I was able to access your mind, that is my secret. However, I have something to tell you.’

’I have nothing to hear from you, so leave my head and prepare to die.’

Klaus almost laughed; however, he masked it with a cough.

Niva meant every word she said, which to Klaus sounded like she didn’t want to be saved. If she were to be a True Immortal, then Klaus wouldn’t have said anything and just run.

He knew deep within him that killing a True Immortal was not going to be easy at all. So he wouldn’t have bothered. However, a Medium-level Real Immortal is not a worry to him.

But hearing Niva’s determined voice in his head made him chuckle.

’Prepare to die, you say... Those are some bold words for a pretend criminal.’ Klaus smiled and walked to his left, giving Niva a wink.

They still have 2 minutes before the battle starts, so he wanted to use the moment to convince Niva to accept defeat and let him take on her revenge mission.

Of course, being called a pretend criminal struck a deep chord in her heart. Her eyes narrowed further, chills radiating off her body.

In an instant, the 30-meter frozen radius had expanded to 50 meters. The temperature dropped even further, causing the Ice Laws to start reacting wildly with the air.

’Damn, you didn’t exaggerate when you said she is dangerous, Icon.’

[Of course I didn’t. Her understanding of the Law of Ice and Space Law is quite advanced. The Master should be careful.]

Klaus nodded inwardly, hearing what his system had said. Icon is now more advanced than before the awakening, so her words are well researched and hold some substance.

If she said Niva is a threat to him, then he will take her seriously and not dally.

Klaus decided not to play around and take action.

’I will get straight to the point, so listen. I know you are here to kill Varkos for killing your friend. I also know all the people you allegedly killed are still alive and hiding in a different star system.

This all means I know you are not a criminal. You are just here to get revenge. So killing you isn’t something I will be happy about. I am only here to get into the exclusive auction that will commence three hours after the Blood Tournament.

They have something on sale that I want, so I cannot afford to lose it. However, I also cannot kill you in good conscience. This is why I have a proposal I believe will benefit both of us.’

Niva didn’t respond. Not even her expression changed. However, the icy coldness kept intensifying by the second.

’I will just say it. Just like you, I am no criminal... Well, I have my low moments, but I don’t kill innocents for sport.

I am only here to buy that item, and the only way to get it is to win the Blood Tournament. So here is my offer... Allow me to take on your mission and, in the process, save your life.

I will keep you safe somewhere nobody will find you, and in return, I will help you kill Varkos. Of course, I can kill him on my own, but since this is your mission, you will deliver the killing blow.

We don’t have to fight and kill each other. I, for one, cannot gather the courage to kill you, so think about my offer and tell me what you think.’

Just when Klaus ended his words, a cold and chilling voice entered his mind... ’I have no idea who you are referring to. But I am here to win, so you can die by my blade.’

Klaus smiled and extended his hand, summoning the Flame Eater Bow. Then, with a wave, ten spears appeared again and hovered above him.

These spears were much more slender than the ones he used against Raxxion. Of course, these spears are much more deadly than the previous ones.

Of course, rank-wise, the first spears were legendary grade spirit weapons. These ones are Mystical grade, making them much more deadly.

Klaus would take the battle seriously, since this wouldn’t be an easy win.

They lit the next second on fire, painting the air with different hues. All four flame elements augmented both the spears and the bow, casting the orange, white, deer-red, and golden hues across the arena.

By then, the robot had already lit up blue, indicating they should get ready to battle. Klaus’s eyes turned cold, though a smile was playing on his lips.

’Since you don’t want to hear reason, I will knock it into your frozen brain.’ Flame wings burst out on Klaus’s back, and the moment the robot turned green, he exploded forward, a large arrow escaping his bow.