Chapter 222: Getting Stalked By An Assassin [Bonus]

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As soon as Klaus left the room, he realized he was in the mansion of Dave Arcadian, the most secure place in all of Arcadian City. Clearly, the Overlord who had brought him there didn't want any danger reaching him. Klaus was now a hot commodity. A day after he wiped out every Zombie in the Demon's Abode, a video of his conquest was released to the world. Some parts had been edited out, but what remained was enough to set the internet on fire. While Klaus slept, unaware of the buzz, the world had taken notice. His status on the City, Regional, and Union Charts skyrocketed. He was now ranked 6th on the City Chart and 26th on the Regional Chart. But the biggest shock came from the Union Chart, where his ranking jump was described as the highest in warrior history. Klaus had leaped from the 900s to 120th place in a single day. The whole world was stunned. Klaus didn't just prove he belonged on those charts—he made it clear he was a force to be reckoned with. Although he hadn't yet cracked the World Chart, everyone knew it was only a matter of time. Klaus was now a hotshot. Everyone wanted to get close to him. Of course, not all of them had good intentions—some harbored murderous thoughts toward him. Without even realizing it, he was constantly surrounded by both good and bad people. But did he care? Probably not. As he walked through the vast building, Klaus used his senses to scan the place. Suddenly, a voice called out to him making him halt his steps. "Brother Klaus, you're awake!" Just as Klaus was trying to keep a low profile, a voice called out to him. "Brother Nathan, how have you been?" Klaus immediately recognized the voice. It was Nathan Arcadian, the last son of Dave Arcadian. Nathan had once tried to recruit him when he had just become an Ascended warrior. Back then, Klaus was thrilled to be earning so much money for an expedition into a Forbidden Zone. However, the expedition never took place due to some unexpected problems. Klaus never forgot about Nathan. They met again at the Felin Youth Ball and even exchanged numbers. He didn't have a strong connection with Nathan, but he wasn't the type to act arrogant toward just anyone. So, despite his efforts to slip away and explore the city, he stopped when Nathan called out to him. "Brother Klaus, how are you doing? My father said you were injured again during the battle at the Demon's Abode," Nathan said, walking closer to Klaus. "Well, as you can see, I'm fine now," Klaus replied with a smile. Nathan had never done anything to upset him, so Klaus was as friendly as he could be around him. After all, Nathan wasn't just anyone—he was the son of the richest man in the entire Eastern Region of the Northern Union. "Good." Nathan smiled. Then, after a pause, he asked, "By the way, are you heading out somewhere?" "Yeah, just wanted to catch some fresh air and see the sights," Klaus said. "Well, Arcadian City is huge and beautiful, so have fun." With that, Klaus went on his way, leaving Nathan to watch him disappear into the distance. Shortly after, Klaus left the Arcadian Mansion and started walking down a busy street. He wanted to stop by some local shops to see if he could get something for his mom and sister. He walked across the neatly paved road, not bothering to put on an air of grace despite his newfound fame. Instead, he wore a hoodie and sunglasses, making sure his recognizable features were hidden. Nadia had always made sure to update his wardrobe with stylish yet discreet outfits so he could enjoy some peace when he went out. After walking for a few minutes, Klaus found himself in a new part of the city, filled with painters. He froze as he saw the paintings—almost every canvas hanging in front of the stores featured him. "This is too embarrassing," he muttered to himself, staring at the art. Paintings of him fighting a lion, battling zombies, and even catching arrows made of snakes hung everywhere for him to see. But even so, he didn't waste the chance to walk along the pavement and look at the paintings. After fifteen minutes of browsing, he left and headed to the jewelry section. He couldn't take in what he was seeing any longer. It was just too embarrassing. Looking at an exaggerated version of yourself on a canvas can be quite a headache. As Klaus walked through a part of the city, he suddenly stopped and sighed. "You know, some people call this stalking. So instead of hiding, why don't you come out and let's have a nice little chat?" Klaus said, turning to a shadow not far from him. *** [A/N: Purchase Privilege for VIP chapters]

Chapter 222: Getting Stalked By An Assassin [Bonus]

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