Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 30

Chapter 30: Meeting Magnus

After the incident, Atticus and Ember made their way back to their estate. As they stepped into the mansion, Ember turned her gaze toward Atticus and offered a quiet, heartfelt "thanks" before swiftly disappearing, leaving Atticus with a warm smile in response.

Atticus headed toward his room, his mind a swirl of thoughts. He reflected on what happened earlier when Arya killed the guard.

'This is the world i live in now. Killing is definitely a normal occurrence here,' he thought, his inner resolve firming. 'I really hope I'd be able to do it when the time comes'

Entering his room, Atticus decided to absorb mana and increase his strength. However, his plans were abruptly interrupted by an unexpected visitor – Magnus Ravenstein.

The weight of Magnus's presence was palpable, causing Atticus to instinctively stand and pay his respects.

'What the hell is he doing here!' his thoughts swirling.

Magnus hadn't attended the funeral, opting to watch from afar, so he hadn't met him yet. Atticus had seen some of his pictures on the mansion walls, but he really didn't think his presence would be so overwhelming.

'I guess he's a powerhouse for a reason'

Magnus looked Atticus with an appraising eye. "Ah, my youngest grandson, not bad," he commented with a faint hint of approval.

Atticus bowed respectfully "It's an honor to finally meet you, grandfather."

'He can still talk calmly in my presence?' Magnus thought, a little surprised.

"Good. We Ravensteins abhor weakness. Set your sights on the top, strength is our most prized virtue. Remember that."

"I understand"

Magnus's nodded, satisfied with his grandson's behaviour. Then suddenly, he turned to leave.

'Is that all? This is the first time you're meeting your grandson since his birth! No way in hell I'm going to let you go like that!' _{freewёbnoνel.com}

Atticus, with an innocent expression quickly said "Grandfather, you haven't given me any birthday gifts since i was born"

A subtle twitch flitted across Magnus's visage.

"Vesper." he called out and a man materialized before him, immediately bowing.

"Master." Vesper greeted with respect.

'Damn, there are lots of people emerging from the shadows within this family' Atticus mused.

"Tell Avalon that when he reaches the age of nine, he is to be allowed to choose a weapon from the vault," Magnus decreed.

Vesper's response, laced with respect, was prompt: "As you wish, Master." Then, just as quickly as he appeared, Vesper vanished into the shadows.

"See you later, kid," Magnus uttered before making his exit.

As Magnus left, Atticus let out a heavy exhale. He had been initially scared that Magnus would discover his actual level, and he felt relieved that he hadn't been found out.