Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 517

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He just couldn't understand how. Although not extensively, he had an idea of the power of the human domain. They weren't weak in the slightest.

"You were supposed to learn about the other races during your second and third years at the academy, but since it coincides with what I want to ask you, I'll tell you our situation briefly.

"Compared to the other races, we are utterly weak. Forget about our numbers, forget about our ships and technology, and forget us paragons. The average strength of their masses is higher compared to ours, and the strength of their powerhouses is on a completely different level. We're at the bottom of the food chain."

"Before the Zorvans attacked, we humans survived only because of one reason: perseverance and adaptability. No matter how many of our people were killed, no matter how many cities were destroyed, we would always find a way to adapt and persevere at every turn."

Magnus spoke smoothly and without pause. He held nothing back, not even the uselessness of the paragons in the face of the powerhouses of the other races. He explained everything in simple words, making sure Atticus understood it all.

"The other races had always tried to show their dominance over us, albeit subtly. But now, they've decided to do it openly. Which brings us to the main reason I did all of this.

"As I told you, my original plan had been to make sure you led a normal life, but this had to change when the terms for the next Variegata Nexus came out."

Magnus could immediately see the confusion on Atticus's face and swiftly continued.

"The Variegata Nexus is a gathering of all the remaining races of Eldoralth, where each race would choose a single representative from their younger generation to represent them in a collectively agreed-upon competition.

"This single representative would carry the title 'Apex' of their race.

"Of course, this was created in order to deepen the bond between all the races and ensure a smooth alliance.

"But just like every other thing meant for good, the opposite was what it eventually became. The Variegata Nexus created an environment for the races, especially the powerful ones, to show their dominance.

"During each nexus, each race has to put down something valuable as a wager, a way to have fun and 'deepen bonds,' they claimed.

"We've somehow managed during past nexuses, but now, they're 'requesting' Sector 10." _{frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓}

Atticus's expression couldn't help but change. A whole frigging sector? Wasn't that too much?

"And we can't refuse?"

Magnus shook his head. "It's not as easy as that. The other races were all in agreement and it was impossible to refuse. Such is what happens when one is weak.

"You might see this as simply a normal sector, but it's more than that. Sector 10 is the domain of the Nebulon family, a sector that is farthest away from the academy, which is at the center. The reason the Nebulon family was stationed there was because of what it contains: resources.

"I shall spare you the list and move straight to what is important. The metal we use in creating exosuits was discovered there. Unfortunately, its source cannot be moved or emptied because of certain reasons. We found out that the source would continually produce this metal over time, which was why that family had been stationed there: to make sure the other races wouldn't find out about it using their illusion and deceit.

"But it would seem all good things must come to an end. They somehow found out, and now they want it."

"Damn."

That was all Atticus could say. Truly, it was a lot to take in all at once.