The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

"This is Gale Hendrick, reporting live from the invasion at Arcadian Mine. After three relentless hours of blockades, the Voltox Zombies have finally broken through and are now clashing with the brave warriors defending Arcadian City.

Both young warriors and seasoned veterans are fighting to ensure there's still an Arcadian city for the future. Meanwhile, authorities are working tirelessly to evacuate civilians.

So far, no casualties have been reported, but as we all know, anything can happen in battle. I'll keep you updated live, and once satellites are in place, you'll be able to watch the battle unfold from wherever you are. Until then, stay strong, and don't stop praying for these courageous fighters who are risking their lives."

The young war reporter delivered the updates to those anxiously watching at home, their hearts pounding as they awaited more news from the frontlines.

On the battlefield, chaos reigned. Spells flashed across the sky, arrows zipped through the air, and swords clanged as warriors clashed with the undead. Everyone fought with all they had, determined to eliminate the terrifying Voltox Zombies.

"Rainbow Flames Volley!" Kay shouted as they unleashed a barrage of flaming arrows, each one hitting its mark. They were pushing themselves to the limit, knowing that leveling up during the fight would restore their strength and heal their tired bodies. With the first wave being made up of only Tier 4 Zombies, everyone was giving it their all.

There were no Tier 3 Zombies or weaker in this horde, making it even more crucial for the master-level fighters to push themselves harder. The goal was clear: kill as many as possible before the real nightmare began.

"Goddess bestow and deny, Ice Goddess's will, Infinity Zero Domain!" Anna chanted, driving her staff into the ground. Suddenly, the 1km area around her froze solid.

Everyone felt the sudden shift in their surrounding, but despite the icy environment, no one felt any discomfort. Instead, their minds felt clearer, and their senses sharpened.

"Nice one, Anna!" Mark praised her, twirling his spear with a grin. "Whirlpool Wind Hurricane!" With a powerful thrust, a hurricane of sharp winds tore through the battlefield, slicing through the Zombies who had been slowed and frozen by Anna's ice domain.

"Flame Slash!" Kilian shouted as his sword glowed crimson with intense heat. He unleashed a rapid series of slashes, sending sharp arcs of flame directly at the Zombies within the frozen domain, cutting them down with precision.

"Wind Slash!" Lily moved like a whisper through the battlefield, ensuring her friends were covered from behind as she sliced through any zombie with swift, graceful strikes.

"Danny, you're slacking!" Daniel teased, cleaving a Zombie clean in half with a powerful swing of his massive axe.

"Who's slacking?" Danny shot back, driving his spear-like weapon through a Zombie's head, shattering it in a bloody mess. "I've already got 50 kills!"

Daniel smirked. "Like I said, you're slacking. Look at Hanna—she's already taken down 140 Zombies."

Danny glanced over at the calm young woman, her movements fluid as she fired lightning-infused arrows in rapid succession, each one striking a Zombie dead-on. Hanna's arrows were a deadly mix of finesse and accuracy, every shot hitting its target with lethal precision.

When Klaus first met her in the Ruin City Forbidden Zone, she lacked the confidence to make it through the City Selection. But after Klaus gave her Monster and Zombie cores, and later picked her as his personal assistant, she started to change.

Thanks to Ohema sending over loads of Mountain Dew, Klaus who doesn't need it shared it with his friends. This made their training improve more rapidly.

Hanna, who had barely passed the City Selection, passing with a ranking of 195, was now driven to become stronger. For days, alongside her duties as Klaus's assistant, she has been training relentlessly, and her hard work was paying off.

Each arrow she fired displayed her growth, a grand showcase of skill and determination, as she continued to thin down the zombies one rapid-lighting shot after the other.

"These kids aren't bad at all," Uncle Ziggy said as he continued to fire lightning-infused bullets at the approaching Zombies. Among Klaus's five uncles, he was the leanest, so it was only natural that he didn't wield any heavy weapons.

But with his Gunslinger Class and expertise in Lightning Ammunition, he looked even deadlier than the bulkier, heavily armed uncles. Each shot he fired crackled with energy, cutting down Zombies with precise, lethal efficiency.

"Indeed," Uncle Jojo agreed, unleashing a powerful slash that cut through dozens of Zombies in one fluid motion. "Looks like Klaus will have the best of the younger generation watching his back in the future."

The two uncles exchanged a glance, a hint of pride in their eyes as they watched the younger warriors holding their own on the battlefield.

And it wasn't just Klaus's friends; many young warriors were fighting bravely across the battlefield. On one side, Miguel, the young man Klaus had disciplined during the Felin Youth Ball, was cutting through the Zombies with a calm, neutral expression.

Not far from him was Lawrence, the man who had tried to humiliate Klaus with his sharp words but ended up with a taste of his own medicine. Now, he is fighting desperately for his life, the battle pushing him to his limits.

Despite their past conflicts, both men showed no signs of backing down when it came to humanity's survival. Their warrior spirit shone through as they fought with determination.

"Have you seen him yet?" Lawrence suddenly asked Miguel.

"No," Miguel replied with a tone laced with disdain. "But what do you expect? Cowards hide when danger comes. It's only natural he's not here."

"After this battle, we'll see where he can hide," Lawrence muttered, then returned to his relentless slaughter of the undead.

Klaus's absence was becoming noticeable. Warriors across the battlefield glanced around, searching for any sign of him, but he was nowhere to be found.

Klaus's recent duel with Max had made him a hot topic of conversation, and everyone was eager to see him on the battlefield. Yet, he was nowhere to be found.

Boom!

Suddenly, an explosion erupted miles behind the Zombie army. Tier 5 Zombies began making their way toward the battlefield.

"Saints, advance to the vanguard and hold back the Tier 5 Zombies! Warriors, dig in and clear this tide before the next wave arrives!" a general in military armor shouted, sending the Saints rushing toward the approaching Tier 5 Zombie captains.

There were thousands of them, moving at speeds several times faster than the normal Zombies or even the white Zombies. Dark crystals could be seen on their chests, their eyes glowing a deep red as misty smoke poured from their sockets.

"Alright, little fellas, we're heading to the frontlines. Don't worry; with you watching each other's backs, these lesser Zombies are no match for you," Uncle Ziggy said before taking to the skies with his team and leaving for the frontlines.

Anna stood in the center of the battlefield, chanting spells after spells that were gradually draining her energy.

"Infinity Ice, Ice Goddess's Wrath!" Ice erupted from the ground, freezing the monsters in place and halting their movements. This allowed her friends to deliver devastating attacks.

But that wasn't all. Ice spikes shot up from the ground, shattering the frozen Zombies. "Let's level up before the Tier 5 Zombies break through the Saints' blockade!" Anna shouted.

She and her friends are already at level 2 Master stage, thanks to the Mountain Dew Klaus had given them. It allowed them to absorb monster cores faster and managed to level up to level 2 before the invasion.

"Everyone, be ready. The real fight begins now!" Anna's voice rang out, commanding and icy, calming the hearts of all who heard her.

"A natural-born leader," Lily said quietly with a smile, watching as the young men and women rallied under Anna's command. It wasn't just the core group anymore; others were joining in, recognizing Anna as their temporary commander while the Saints.