The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Loewe looked at Klaus and then at his friends. She turned toward the direction where Ko's mushed head could be seen.

Hanna was elated, knowing that she would soon have a companion if things went their way.

Of course, like everyone else, she was shocked. Daniel had killed a Tier 9 beast—a feat she believed was beyond her capabilities. Yet, in that moment, she felt as though anything was possible.

This sense of possibility thrilled her, especially at the thought of gaining a companion she could coordinate with.

If she could create a moment like the one Anna had orchestrated for Daniel, she could inflict far more damage on the battlefield.

"How can I be sure you're not just using me and will toss me aside in the end?" Loewe asked, his narrowed eyes fixed on Klaus. "I've been sentient since I reached the 7th stage, and I know all too well what humans are capable of."

"There's no need to be afraid or suspicious," Klaus replied calmly. "You're a Peak Tier 8 beast, and I can see you want to break through and fully transform—unlike the brute my friend just killed.

"You want to achieve a complete human form, and for that, I can promise you this: if you form a contract with my sister, I will personally ensure you reach Tier 9 within three months.

On top of that, I'll teach you a method to attain a near-perfect human body once you break through," Klaus said, his expression deadly serious.

Inwardly, Klaus was conversing with the senior.

<Are you sure you can do that, senior?> Klaus asked.

[Are you doubting me, brat?] the senior retorted.

<No, it's just that I never expected there to be a method that can turn beasts into near-perfect humans. I only know of beasts taking human form after they become true beasts. Of course, their features still reveal they are beasts.

But claiming a near-perfect human form seems a bit much. As you know, I don't like making promises I can't keep.>

'But then I have Yuying's method that can turn her into a human, but she never permitted me to pass it on to another beast, ' Klaus thought.

The senior said he would teach Klaus a method that could transform Loewe, but the method seemed suspicious in Klaus's eyes.

It was different from what he knew.

[You don't know anything, brat. The universe is vast, and some things may not make sense to you but are common in the outside world. You just haven't encountered them yet.]

<I see. I will trust you on this, senior. Just don't screw me over. I know you've been pestering me to sneak back home so you can check up on Nadia; if you screw me over, I'll not only deny you access to Nadia, but I'll also find whatever hole you're hiding in and deal considerable damage to your old body,> Klaus threatened with a smirk.

Loewe looked back at Klaus. For a moment, she hesitated, but when she heard Hanna's words, her mind changed.

"Trust him, Loewe. He's the most trustworthy person I know. If you don't believe me, ask the others."

Loewe looked at Klaus's friends, who all nodded in agreement.

She pondered for a few minutes before nodding. Right now, she wanted nothing more than to become a true beast who could stand on her own two feet and make her own decisions.

This desire burned deep within her soul. After being forced into submission by a true beast many years ago to attack a human settlement—which ended badly for them—she had resolved to become a powerhouse herself.

If this human claimed he could help her, she would obey.

"I will accept the contract, however, I will stay here and will only be summoned when needed," Loewe instructed.

Klaus didn't immediately respond. A few moments later, he spoke up.

"If I find a way to bring the entire ThunderBerry Tree with me, would you then come with us?" Klaus asked. He knew the tree was the only thing keeping her there.

Loewe and his friends exchanged strange looks at his question.

They knew space rings couldn't hold living things, so how would he take an entire tree with him if that was the case? They certainly wanted to see how he could manage that.
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"If you take the tree safely with you, I will indeed come with you all. But without the tree, I will stay here. If you don't like that, then we can fight. I'd rather die than leave the tree," Loewe said.

"Very well. I will take the tree with us. For now, let's form the contract," Klaus said before storing his sword away.

"Big sister, come," Hanna stepped forward and stopped in front of Klaus. Loewe was also gestured to step forward, which she did after some internal struggle.

Klaus started forming a hand seal, which took shape the next second. Two runes appeared and merged with their foreheads.

"Big sis, touch your blood to her forehead, and the contract will be formed." Hanna obeyed and placed her blood there.

The next second, the runes on their foreheads shone brighter, then dimmed. Hanna immediately felt a strong connection form between herself and Loewe.

Loewe felt it, too. "This... What did you do?" she asked.

"What do you mean?" Klaus responded.

"I can feel my strength grow by some degree when the contract was formed. How is that possible?" Loewe asked.

"Oh, that. It's just the kind of contract that was formed. It's not a slave seal, nor is it a strict master-servant contract. This one is called a Contract of Equals. Just as you can't betray Hanna, she also can't betray you.

Also, you will gain additional strength every time she levels up or breaks through. Of course, she will also gain the same from you.

But that isn't all. If she chooses to give you a name of her choosing, you both will gain an additional ten per cent boost to your stats," Klaus explained, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

"Give me a name, then," Loewe immediately turned to Hanna, who was already brainstorming a good name.

In the end, she picked a perfect one.

"I will call you Kathy, a short form for Kathrine. It was my mom's name, and now, you get to have it," Hanna said with a smile.

Her real mom was known as Kathrine. She loved her dearly, and since she was dead, Hanna used her name to gain strength. A very noble thing in her eyes.

Of course, it worked.

They both felt a wave of energy enter their bodies the moment Hanna named her. This made Klaus' other pals jealous.

"I also want a beast companion!" Anna immediately pouted.

"Me too," Lily seconded her demand.

The guys also joined in.

"Don't worry, guys. We still have missions to do, so hold on for now. You will all get companions before we leave. Of course, I will be picking the companions, so if we don't find suitable ones here, we can look elsewhere."

"For now, we have to finish up here and go raid the domain of our dearly departed Ko. I would love to sink my teeth into some of his lightning apples," Klaus smiled, looking at the now dead tiger.