Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 134

Chapter 134 Why Aren't You On Your Knees?

Following Edward's words, everyone in the Raven hall immediately erupted into murmurs and chatter, with everyone discussing the unfolding event.

Everyone in the hall knew what Edward was after; it was obvious given the circumstances that he was trying to ruin Atticus's reputation.

With all of Atticus's achievements during the attack, he was sure to have a stable and easy ascent to the heir position.

What Edward aimed to do was tarnish that reputation, masking all his achievements with this incident, making it the focal point of family discussion instead.

Hearing Edward's words, Anastasia immediately wanted to speak up for Atticus, but given her background, she was well versed in politics.

She knew that this matter had to be approached delicately. Atticus was the son of the family head, and leaving behind three trainees while he escaped wouldn't be well received by everyone.

Especially when there were those among the people in attendance who were already looking for ways to ensure Atticus didn't become the heir, they wouldn't let this chance slip by. They were practically thanking Edward for bringing up this matter.

None of them actually cared that the boy in question was still a child. The fact that that 'child' had supposedly defeated three expert rank individuals meant that he had the power to protect everyone but still chose to leave behind three trainees.

The murmurs in the hall were broken by a sound, Magnus's voice. As soon as he spoke, everyone immediately fell silent. "Atticus," he said, looking straight at Atticus.

Atticus, meeting Magnus's gaze, immediately felt as if a huge weight was resting on his shoulders.

It was a pressure unlike the one people in the hall had been focusing on earlier, and what was even more bafling was the fact that Magnus wasn't even trying to exert any pressure!

Despite feeling the overwhelming pressure, Atticus clenched his hands, fighting the weight, and immediately bowed in respect.

He responded, "Yes, grandfather."

"Why?" Magnus asked. Although his voice was low, everyone in the hall heard it. It was a simple question that carried significant weight, and everyone in the hall knew what he was talking about. Why had Atticus left the three trainees behind?

"Because they deserved it," Atticus's response was immediate.

He didn't even attempt to explain further. From his tone and demeanor, everyone in the hall could tell that he wasn't even worried about the situation; he didn't care.

Many in the hall immediately assumed that he didn't understand the gravity of the situation because he was still a child.

Edward, who had been kneeling, swiftly stood up and voiced his dissatisfaction, "Young Master Atticus, you are the first and only son of our family's head, the most likely person to become the heir and lead the next generation. Abandoning family members while escaping is simply unacceptable," Edward reasoned and replied, his face showing a hint of anger.

It was obvious that Edward was trying to play the role of an angry father, and the only reason he was able to do this was because this matter was related to his son.

If anyone else had brought this matter up, it wouldn't have been as significant as when someone directly involved in the incident raised it.