The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

"So you're saying you now have a race, like an actual race?" Hanna asked, laying her head on Kathy's lap. It seemed Klaus had poisoned her with the habit of putting heads on laps.

But Kathy didn't mind. To her, they were like sisters.

"Yes. I now have a race and a window that displays my information. I can share it with you if you want to see it," Kathy replied, making Hanna nod.

After her transformation, a lot of things had changed, and one of them was that she now had access to the system screen showing her details. It was the same window every human sees when they awaken...

Of course, the system had been improving recently—something Klaus had a bad feeling about. He sensed something wasn't right with the system.

Of course, he knew this was only for him, thanks to his unique situation with them.

But Kathy now had it, and since she was Hanna's beast companion, she could share her details with her. It was similar to how Klaus's women could share their profiles with him.

Kathy shared her details.

"Hmm... It says here your race is Thunderwing. Do you know of any other bird beasts of the same race?" Hanna asked.

At first, Kathy only saw herself as a beast with no distinct race or lineage. But now, she has a race called Thunderwing. It may seem random, or maybe it was because she had transformed herself.

However, with no active knowledge of what she was made of, Hanna could only wait for Klaus to come back. He seems to know a lot of things for someone his age.

After all, back in the Tormented World, Klaus, in his past self as Fruity, fought a demon beast from the Thunderwing race.

Of course, back then, the demon's race was Blazing Thunderwing, but they were similar in a way. He would need to come back first to confirm.

But if they were the same, Hanna had indeed found herself a powerful companion with incredible fighting power.

Kathy had never heard of a Thunderwing before, but she was happy to have that lineage. Perhaps, soon, she could awaken that bloodline and claim some Bloodline Aspect and abilities for herself.

"Your lightning element is also cool. It's called Zephyrion Golden Blaze, and it has two aspects, each with its own abilities.

On top of that, you've unlocked four additional skills you can use with your spear. Once we reach the Inner Section of the academy, I'll help you buy a powerful spear you can use."

Hanna and Kathy were happy about the changes that had happened to her.

But, of course, they should be.

Kathy's lightning contains a trace of celestial energy, making it one of the most powerful lightning elements in existence.

For now, without the senior determining the rank of her lightning element, it can be placed somewhere in the top twenty on the Absolute Lightning Chat.

But it's incredibly powerful. It even contains a trace of wind energy, which allows her to move very fast in the air when using her wings.

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⟦Zephyrion Golden Blaze⟧

⟦Aspect: Storm Sovereign⟧

<Aspect Abilities>

-> Bolt of Sovereignty: Kathy can summon powerful lightning strikes that not only cause immense damage but also momentarily paralyze opponents in their path.

-> Thunder's Wing: By summoning the wind, she can fly at incredible speeds, leaving behind a trail of golden lightning that can confuse and disorient enemies.

-> Lightning's Embrace: A defensive skill where you can surround yourself with a storm cloud of golden lightning, redirecting energy attacks and shocking anyone who dares to get too close.

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These abilities are enough for her to pack some serious punch in combat. With the [Bolt of Sovereignty], If she wanted, she could just paralyze her foe and allow Hanna to kill them.

She can even make it so all her opponents are paralyzed for weaker allies to kill. Then there is her [Thunder's Wing], where she can move at the speed of the wind, leaving trials of lightning in her wake.

As for the [Lightning's Embrace], it spoke for itself. She is packing some punches here. But that isn't the only aspect; another equally devastating one exists.

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⟦Aspect: Celestial Herald⟧

<Aspect Abilities>

-> Divine Surge: She can call upon the celestial energy within her, releasing a massive surge of golden lighting that amplifies her strength and speed for a short period.

-> Radiant Resurgence: This ability allows her to absorb and redirect enemy lightning-based attacks back at them, purifying them with her golden lightning.

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Only two abilities, but they are all-powerful.

The [Divine Surge] doesn't specify how short the duration is, but in combat, even a single second is enough to cause devastating damage.

Having an ability that amplifies her strength and speed to such an extent is more than anyone could ask for. In fact, there's no telling how lethal she could become in battle.

As for [Radiant Resurgence], it's best described as the ultimate embodiment of "what doesn't kill her will surely make her stronger."

If she manages to absorb a lightning attack from her opponent, she can redirect it back with devastating force.

However, this comes with immense risk—such an attack must be powerful enough to kill her. If she somehow survives and absorbs it, her opponent will surely regret it, perhaps even cry blood.

Of course, this ability is only effective against lightning elemental users, but there's no denying its overwhelming potential.

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<Skills>

⟪Thunderstrike Spear (Legendary)⟫

->A swift, lightning-infused thrust that pierces through enemies, leaving a trail of electric energy.

⟪Stormpiercer (Legendary)⟫

-> A charged spear throw that creates a lightning storm in its wake, disorienting and striking multiple targets.

⟪Tempest Cleave(Legendary)⟫

-> A wide horizontal slash with the spear that unleashes a shockwave of golden lightning, stunning nearby enemies.

⟪Lightning Vortex (Legendary)⟫

-> Kathy spins her spear rapidly, generating a whirlwind of lightning that pulls enemies in and shocks them.

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"Kathy, you are very powerful. All your skills are incredible," Hanna said, smiling cheerfully as she skimmed through the list of abilities Kathy had gained. Her heart brimmed with happiness, almost too much to contain.

The current Kathy was not only stunningly beautiful but also unbelievably strong. The only downside was that she couldn't transfer any of her skills to Hanna.

But that was okay.

It seemed as though the heavens had granted Kathy abilities spanning from the Saint stage to the Transcendent stage.

Hanna let out a soft sigh, relaxing her tense nerves for a few minutes before resuming her cultivation. She was in the final steps of her breakthrough, though it would still take a couple of days.

Meanwhile, Kathy returned to practicing a spear art Klaus had gifted her before his departure. Klaus had ensured all his friends were well-prepared, leaving no detail unattended.

In fact, he even took the time to write down techniques for his male friends to pass on to their partners. He didn't want anyone worrying too much about their safety in battle.

When the time came—and he knew it would come—he wanted his friends and their lovers to stand tall, unyielding, and face the challenges like true warriors.

Klaus might have been immensely strong, but even he couldn't do everything alone. He would need his friends and their loved ones to bear the dangers.

So, while he was away pushing his limits, he wanted them to grow stronger, too. Even the paragon sometimes needed others to lean on.

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(A/N: The upcoming chapters will focus on Klaus's friends reaching the Saint stage. While I won't delve deeply into their tribulations, I'll highlight key moments and reveal details crucial to the novel's future development.)