Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 1488

Chapter 1488: Misjudged

"I beg you all to relax."

As Hulan’s firm voice echoed, the room quieted, though their cautious stares remained on Atticus like he was a ticking time bomb. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"It is an unfavorable situation," Hulan said, "but as the Saint herself stated, he is an ally. We cannot simply abandon him."

"But he’s too big a risk!" the veteran snapped. "They could use him to find us! Mathias! Why are you quiet? Aren’t you the one who claims everything is about survival?"

Mathias glanced at Atticus, who was calm and unmoved, and gulped.

"...I... I..."

He couldn’t form a word. And it wasn’t just him. Even the council members who had fought in Asterra didn’t dare speak in Atticus’ presence.

The veteran frowned. "What are yo—"

"But we’re going to fight the Redflames, are we not?" Hulan interjected smoothly. "What message would it send if we abandon an ally right before war?"

The veteran fell silent. Hulan had used his own argument against him.

"As I was saying," Hulan went on, "Atticus has brought us something valuable, something we have not been able to achieve ourselves. We cannot simply cast him aside."

Though they frowned, no one objected.

"However," Hulan tone turned heavier, "this new advantage must be protected at all cost. Since he is being actively tracked, we cannot ensure his safety, nor the resistance’s safety during battle. Which is why I believe it is necessary... to transfer ownership of the territories to someone else."

Realization spread across their faces. From the rules, territories could be transferred willingly and death wasn’t the only method.

Hulan smiled as the council members began to nod in agreement.

"Saint, as an ally, Atticus should be welcomed. But we must secure the territories for the resistance, to prevent them from falling into Redflame hands."

"Yes, he’s right!"

"We must secure them!"

"He should transfer it!"

As the chorus grew louder, Anorah chuckled softly.

"I’ll let him answer."

Hulan frowned but turned to Atticus.

"What say you? The territories are yours, of course... but surely you understand this is for the good of us all."

"No."

The council members immediately frowned, and Hulan’s eyes narrowed.

"If we’re to war with the Redflames, we all need to do our—"

"This shouldn’t even be up for discussion," the veteran cut in, glaring at Atticus. "It’s for the good of us all. Give it up."

"Or what?"

The veteran’s eyes flashed. The air thickened.

"You only dare speak that way because the Saint protects you."

"Anorah."

Her eyes sharpened instantly.

"Hm?"

"Don’t protect me."

"...alright." She narrowed her gaze, then added casually, "But don’t kill him."

Atticus frowned.

’She saw through me.’

He had been hoping he’d be able to provoke an attack, so he’ll be able to kill and increase his power.

’Unfortunate’

He turned to the veteran.

"She’s not protecting me anymore. Go on. Show me my place."

"Fine."

"Noram, wait—!"

Hulan’s warning barely left his lips before the veteran god, Noram, erupted with crushing power that tore across the table toward Atticus.

But Atticus’ eyes only flashed crimson.

"Kneel."

The temperature spiked. His will roared out, swatting Noram’s power aside like an annoying insect. It slammed into the veteran and drove him into the ground.

"Hrk!"

The council members froze, eyes bulging. Some tried to stand, but Atticus’ will forced them back into their seats.

"The only reason I’m in this room is because of her," Atticus said coldly. "The territories are mine. They will stay mine unless I decide otherwise. If any of you try to take them, physically or... sneakily, I will kill you."

He looked at Anorah, who playfully feigned a shudder and smiled, then at Hulan, whose expression twisted despite his attempts to hide it.

"Am I clear?"

"...yes."

Atticus withdrew his aura. The pressure vanished, leaving the council members gasping and trembling. Noram staggered to his feet, glaring murderously, but he didn’t say a word.

A tense silence settled.

"Anorah," Atticus said suddenly.

"Yes?"

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify