The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 1493: Jade Ant Queen’s Rebirth (6)

The voice that spread across the space held so much evil that everyone present—including the gods—felt their backs break into a cold sweat.

Even Klaus, who knew Asmodeus would be coming, couldn’t help but feel his spine tingle at the tone of his voice. Turning sideways, his gaze landed on his undead necromancer walking out of the smoke, a smile painting his face.

Following right behind him was an Immortal Lord shrouded in a black cloak, his face covered behind a mask. After they walked out, the black-cloaked figure extended his hand, and the spear that was hurled at the demigod who aimed his bow at Klaus flew back into his firm grip.

Klaus said nothing, for he wasn’t about to blow his cover.

Asmodeus would soon be recognized as the aide of the Paragon, so he planned on distancing himself from the most evil person he knew.

All battles came to an abrupt halt, their gazes turning to Asmodeus.

Seeing he had their attention, Asmodeus grinned and waved his staff, causing a cloak to materialize behind him. "I figured since the hero is here, he might as well look like one."

He rose slowly into the air and spoke:

"Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Asmodeus, the greatest necromancer this universe has ever seen. I am here today to pave the way for the arrival of my one true lord, so while you all have put in some effort, it would be best if you take a step back and let me handle things from here onwards."

He cast his gaze around, making sure every last person was registered in his eyes. Eventually, his gaze landed on Klaus, causing him to smile.

"You are the Renegade Hunter," Asmodeus asked, playing his part.

"You can call me Klaus."

"I see. I have heard some interesting things about you, though now that I have set my sights on you, I can tell you aren’t even half the man my Lord is."

He laughed, and Klaus frowned for a moment.

To keep up appearances, however, he smiled. "I suppose there are those who are just outside the scope of normal comprehension. Though I must ask, who is this Lord you speak of?"

Asmodeus chuckled. "Wouldn’t you want to know? But since you ask, I will answer. My master is the greatest warrior this universe will ever witness. His arrival is just around the corner, so enjoy the fame of being among the top for now."

Klaus smiled but gave no reply. Rather, he tapped into the connection they shared.

’Asmodeus, buddy, why are you just standing there? Attack these demigods before they discover my bluff.’

While it appeared like his domain was absolute, he was actually paying a steep price just to keep it active. He was not at the stage where he could wield a domain of this magnitude.

Even if he was a monster, until he reached the rank of a demigod, using it took more than he could provide for a prolonged time.

He used it only because he didn’t want to reveal more of his trump cards. The battle wasn’t at the point where he had to go all out yet. The Jade Ant Queen had yet to emerge, so wasting energy and revealing more of his hand seemed like a bad move.

Calling Asmodeus over was a plan he cooked up from the start. After he failed to summon his legion when the seals finally came undone, he knew the Heaven’s Court had done something.

So he created a formation that would open a hole through the restriction once he had accumulated enough souls.

He deployed three in total, hoping to bring over Asmodeus, Nadia, and Asha. So, for Asmodeus to be the first but still not have made a move to help him, he didn’t expect that.

’My dear master, it appears your acting skills aren’t as sharp as they used to be,’ Asmodeus replied, his gaze sweeping the dead bodies on the ground.

’What do you mean?’

’Do you seriously think I would, out of the darkness of my heart, help you without you asking for help first? Or do you think the great Asmodeus would just offer his help without a payment?’

Klaus frowned, his gaze turning to the five demigods encircling him. ’What are you hinting at, bastard?’

’Very simple, master. Beg me to help you.’

*Cough*

Klaus coughed, his eyes snapping toward his left, where True God Eric’s angry eyes locked on him. He nearly turned to Asmodeus; thankfully, the gaze of a god was enough to pull his attention.

But hearing Asmodeus’ words made him seethe in rage.

’Brat, do you know who you are messing with?’

Asmodeus smiled, waving his staff. On the ground, an Immortal Lord Demon Spider Calamity Beast rose to its appendages and bowed toward its new master.

’I want to help you, master, I really do. But until you beg me, I wouldn’t. And oh, it would be unwise to threaten me. Just so you know, I am not the same Asmodeus you knew three years ago. Now, I am not even afraid of gods.’

For a True Immortal to speak those words, Klaus knew his Undead Necromancer must have had great fortune. This made him curse his luck, for he indeed wanted to threaten him.

Especially looking at that smirk on his face, he couldn’t help but wonder if this bastard had actually gone back to the Undead Realm after their last meeting or if this was just the effect of his visit to the Underworld during the planet’s awakening.

’Damn you, Asmodeus. I will remember today’s events.’

Turning to look at the five demigods again for a moment, he turned and looked at Asmodeus and smiled.

"I suppose one day, I would want to meet your Lord and see for myself the kind of existence he is. That said, I want to request that you aid me in vanquishing my foes."

"Kekekekekeke," Asmodeus laughed, raising another dead beast from the realm of death, making it his undead beast.

"Asking for my help, I suppose." He turned and looked at Rory and the rest of Klaus’s teammates. "I see, but my help comes at a cost, one I am afraid you cannot pay."

Klaus frowned, but then he sensed a shift in the air. The demigods were preparing to attack...

"I am an heir of the Zorvian Ancient Family. Do you really think I can’t pay you for your services?"

"Keke, the last I checked, they had temporarily kicked you out. So what makes you think you can use that status to curry my favour?"

Klaus smirked and looked at his scythe, still devouring all the blood on the battlefield.

"If you are looking for short-term gain, then I suppose you aren’t a visionary person. As a necromancer, you should know that somewhere like the Zorvian Primordial Grave lay some of the best warriors this universe has ever seen. Having a chance to raise one of them back from he maw of death will surely be enough to pay for whatever service you can render today."

Perhaps the demigods sensed the change in the air at Klaus’s offer, so they moved, hoping to end him before Asmodeus intervened.

However, just as they did, Asmodeus smiled and extended his staff.

*Whoosh* *Whoosh* *Whoosh* *Whoosh* *Whoosh*

Five orbs came from the staff and transformed into five demigods, each clad in the same cloak as the Immortal Lord standing behind him.

All five of them attacked, and the five demigods lunging at Klaus were forced to abandon their attacks to defend themselves.