Back on Earth, he had controlled spirit will thinking it was another energy source like mana. It was only after being introduced to the middle planes that he realized it was simply one amongst the countless wills that existed.
After that, the wills of the others he’d defeated and absorbed had always been in reach. But Atticus had never once used them, and for a good reason.
Burning was a true will, the strongest. Others were false wills.
And using other factions’ wills would let their leaders spy on him.
’There’s no need.’
The system hadn’t bothered to include them because he had never used them.
Atticus soon focused his attention solely on his own will. He raised his palm and concentrated, feeling the heat as it converged around his arm. The air hissed, smoke rising.
His flames had turned liquid, looking like boiling crimson lava. The increase of his will had strengthened his power significantly. But Atticus couldn’t help but wonder if this was all there was.
Absorb worlds, gain power. Was that truly what one should be focused on? Where was the end?
His mind recalled the silhouette with split flames.
’Mastery.’
He had always wondered the connection between mastery and will rank. While the latter focused on ultimate sturdiness and vastness, the former, as Atticus just realized, focused on quality of will.
He hadn’t even manifested yet, but he could feel the enormous power it held. It would push his will and strength to a whole new level.
Both were important. Atticus could feel it.
’Especially at the top.’
He had been neglecting his mastery since, but now he had every intention of taking it seriously. Atticus clenched his fist.
’Gain more power. Rise higher. Reach the peak.’
His eyes glowed red hot, and he released a steamy breath.
"How long do you plan on hiding?" he said suddenly.
Atticus opened his eyes as Anorah appeared before him in a flash of light.
"Stalker," Atticus muttered.
"Is it wrong for a woman to stalk her man?" Anorah folded her arms, staring him down. "Especially a man who doesn’t seem to value his woman."
Atticus blinked.
"I don’t value you?"
"Well, do you?" She raised a brow. "You ran away just to seclude yourself."
Atticus sighed, then smiled. "I’m sorry... I just needed a break from those dramatic people. I swear, I would’ve pulled my hair out if I heard one more Ozeroth and Ozerra argument."
He stepped forward to hug her, but Anorah turned away with a pout.
"Here I was thinking you came here for some... alone time together. I even thought it was time we finally..." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
A jolt ran through Atticus’ body. He swallowed.
Was she talking about what he thought she was talking about?
"...finally what?" he asked carefully.
"Never mind!" She waved a hand. "You wanted alone time, right? You can have it."
She turned to leave, and panic shot through Atticus.
"Hold on, hold on! I’m sorry, okay? I wasn’t thinking. Will you forgive me?"
He breathed out in relief when Anorah paused.
’There’s still hope.’
His eyes sharpened. Time to act.
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