Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 1361

Chapter 1361: Realization

"Your father won’t be happy about this," Janem said, chuckling. "He could even go as far as cutting you into pieces to sell."

Niacin glared at his cousin, but couldn’t deny there was truth in his words. The Collector, his father and head of House Aureline, wouldn’t take it lightly if he jeopardized their chances. The man was as brutal as he was shrewd.

But... something in him told Niacin this god was not one to become an enemy of. An instinct that had never failed him before. He didn’t want to ignore that feeling.

"We play it neutral," Niacin finally said, eyes firm. "We don’t openly help him, but we don’t become his enemies either."

"Sounds like a pussy move," Janem chuckled.

"We become anything as long as it benefits us."

"And your father?"

Niacin shrugged. "Doesn’t have to know anything. For now."

Janem gave him a look that screamed this is a mistake, but exhaled and raised his arms in resignation. "You’re the boss."

Niacin wasn’t just the overseer of this branch of the Gilded Debt. He oversaw all their branches in the willess world. He was basically, his boss.

"Speaking of puss," Janem suddenly grinned. "I seem to remember you promising me some."

"After this game." Niacin clicked his tongue.

"Hot damn." Janem stood and walked over to the screen, eyes glued to the woman standing across from Atticus. "Who the hell is she? She’s crazy hot..."

"She’s his opponent. And also another great talent I found. Now shut up, we’re about to begin."

Though Janem kept quiet, his eyes never left the woman. He didn’t even seem to care about Atticus.

Suddenly, a knock resounded on the door, followed by a figure bursting in. Niacin narrowed his eyes at his subordinate.

"We have a problem, Great Overseer." The man bowed.

"What happened?"

"The Willguard is almost upon us."

Niacin’s expression shifted. How did they find out?

"Yikes." Janem winced. "Looks like we have to call it, huh? Shit, it was about to get good too." He had already begun walking out when he caught sight of Niacin’s serious expression.

"Ah, shit." Janem cursed. He had known his cousin too long not to recognize this look.

"You’re about to do something stupid."

Niacin gave him a look. "It’s just one clash. I’m curious. We’ll clear out as soon as it’s over."

Despite the deep scowl on Janem’s face, Niacin ignored it and approached the screen.

...

"Welcome."

The familiar voice momentarily pulled Atticus out of his thoughts.

’It’s that man. Niacin.’ Atticus realized.

"Can I take it," Niacin’s voice reverberated across the room, "that your presence here means you’ve accepted the rules?"

Both nodded.

"Good." Niacin’s tone deepened. "The rules are simple. One clash. Whoever is forced back, loses. Whoever stands, wins. Begin."

Atticus erupted into a wave of searing crimson before the last word dropped. And he didn’t have to focus to realize that his opponent hadn’t wasted even a single moment.

A wave of overwhelming yellow rose from her shrouded form.

’Light.’ Atticus realized.

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