The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

“Brother Klaus, this is the largest and most secure training ground in Lunarville,” Tarn said, pointing toward a stadium-like structure.

Klaus nodded, taking in the massive buildings around him. The five who had once tried to suppress him were now his closest friends, leaving everyone stunned.

Everyone was utterly shocked. From those who witnessed the event live to those watching the videos uploaded online from their homes, they were all dumbfounded.

A Grandmaster had no business competing in the realm of those four stages above them. It shouldn’t have been possible. It defied logic.

The disbelief was palpable. With 500,000 people living in Lunarville, the world of the Moonborn, information traveled quickly. Everyone had seen how Klaus handled the confrontation with Lycos’s group.

Some were shocked, others awed, and a few terrified.

What Klaus accomplished made no sense. A mere Grandmaster shouldn’t even be able to suppress a Saint, let alone a Sovereign. It was too much for many to accept.

But the surprises didn’t end there. After the five Moonborns took Klaus to the Green Life Restaurant and spoiled him with food, they began giving him a grand tour of Lunarville.

Slowly, the group began to relax around Klaus. Lycos, in particular, started to understand why someone like Ohema would choose Klaus as her man.

It was crystal clear to him now—Klaus was a monster, someone even a Peak Sovereign couldn’t hope to suppress.

“I have to say, Lunarville is incredibly beautiful,” Kent remarked, his eyes sweeping across the area as they roamed the city.

He had noticed several things. First was the technology. It was clear the Moonborn were decades, if not centuries, ahead of Earth’s advancements. They had ships capable of traveling to Earth-like jets, whereas humans relied on cumbersome shuttles.

Of course, one of Earth’s leading tech companies, Space Z, had begun developing a jet-like spaceship they estimated could travel to the Moon and Mars. It was still in the prototype stage, but even so, they were far behind.

They could have made greater strides, but as things stood, humans were losing the race for technological superiority.

If the Moonborn ever decided to attack Earth, humanity would be doomed.

Beyond the technology, Kent also noticed the strength of the people. Because of their low birthrate and the inability to have more than one child, most of the children he saw were his age.

Yet, even at such a young age, they were between the Saint and Master stages.

This alone demonstrated that, despite their smaller numbers, the Moonborn were incredibly capable in combat. Even Grandmasters on the moon regularly fought Saint-level moon beasts as part of their daily routine.

Klaus also learned that 60 percent of the moon’s surface was covered by monsters—extremely dangerous types.

About 30 percent was occupied by the Moonborn, primarily in Lunarville, where he currently was, while the remaining 10 percent was a neutral area.

Perhaps that neutral zone was where humans had landed years ago. Klaus couldn’t help but laugh when he heard how the Moonborn had recorded videos of humanity’s first landing on the moon.

It was pitiful, to say the least.

The factories and companies in Lunarville were on another level entirely. However, despite their advancements, the Moonborn were running out of time.

Tarn, being rather talkative, shared quite a few secrets with Klaus. From what Klaus gathered, if the Moonborn didn’t find a new home within the next two years, they would be overrun.

This was the main reason they intended to invade Earth and claim it as their own. But with an alliance between the Moonborn and humans now on the horizon, there was hope for their survival.

Of course, Queenie would need to consult with her subordinates and the other leaders on Earth to decide whether to allow them sanctuary.

Still, it was unlikely humans would reject the offer of extra help. Earth wasn’t in a position to turn down potential allies.

And humans weren’t savages who would abandon a race to extinction just to avoid potential rivals.

“I have to say, guys, this place is stunning. Too bad the moon beast situation is escalating by the day,” Klaus said, his gaze lingering on the distant skyline. “But I know for a fact that if your people come to Earth and form an alliance, my people would accept.

And even if they don’t, I’ll knock some sense into their heads and make them. After all, I am the strongest there,” he added with a small smile.

“Are you really the strongest?” Vela asked, her eyes narrowing as she studied Klaus curiously.

“Of course,” Klaus replied confidently. “Have you ever met an overpowered Grandmaster like me? I mean, if I get to the level of your Queen, wouldn’t I have the strength to destroy planets and stars with my bare fists?”

“So you’re not the strongest yet, but you have the makings of the strongest?” Lycos asked, raising an eyebrow.

“You see? Lycos knows me better,” Klaus said with a grin, wrapping his arm around Lycos’s shoulder playfully.

“You guys should come to Earth,” he continued. “Sure, the spiritual qi there isn’t as strong or dense as it is here—mainly because of our population—but it’s safe and well-regulated.

“I’m certain that if humans and Moonborn work together, we could eradicate the lunar beasts and give you back your home within a few years.”

Klaus truly wanted the Moonborns to come to Earth. For some unknown reason, he began to feel uneasy, as though doom was about to descend upon the planet. To prepare, he sought more firepower.

The Moonborns and humans working together could create a meaningful impact in the long run.

Klaus and his companions explored the area, trying to see as much of the Moonborn realm as possible. Though he couldn’t see everything, he managed to visit some of the most remarkable places.

With his new “friends” acting as guides, he learned a few secrets that would help him present an appealing picture of their world to his allies back on Earth.

However, Klaus had to return soon. There were pressing matters to handle before he left for the academy. With only ten days remaining, he needed to ensure everything was in order.

“Thank you all for the tour. I really enjoyed it. If you ever come to Earth, I’ll take you around and show you all the amazing places my world has to offer,” Klaus said to his companions.

“Of course, Earth is many times bigger than your world, so there are plenty of places to choose from. I truly hope you all visit someday.”

With that, Klaus returned to the palace, leaving his companions behind. Once he was gone, Lycos and the others heaved a sigh of relief.

“This human is very dangerous,” Vela remarked, sinking into a comfortable bench. It was the same spot where they had first met Klaus.

“But he’s also friendly,” Zayn, the bald one, added.

“At least things ended on a lighter note. It could’ve been worse,” Tarn said, and his brother, Dren, nodded in agreement.

“Let’s go. The fact that we’ve seen what humans are capable of means we may have underestimated them. We need to get stronger,” Lycos said with a sigh.

“Does that mean we’re going on another hunt?” Vela asked as she stood up.

“Yes.”

With that, they left as well. Klaus had opened their eyes. Just as Miguel and his group back on Earth had chosen to train to surpass him, these five Moonborns had also resolved to walk the same path.

The Paragon aura is too contagious.