Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 540

?Amidst the bustling fortress that the Aegis ship had just passed over, a multitude of individuals were seated at a large mahogany table, engaged in a serious meeting inside the highest point of the fortress castle.

An eyebrow was furrowed, followed by a succinct, commanding voice, "They what?"

The temperature in the area seemed to increase to staggering levels, and despite the strength of those in attendance, many couldn't help but gulp, signs of perspiration appearing on their foreheads.

Every single one of the individuals gathered had the same snow-white hair crowning their heads, but each with different styles. The man who had just been questioned struggled to respond, unable to meet the intense blue eyes of the man seated at the head of the table.

Luckily for him, another man came to his rescue.

"Pardon me, Lord Avalon, but what he said was the truth. The Nebulon family has also joined forces with the others. We're not sure why, but there have been signs of outright hostilities toward Ravenstein family members in their cities."

"Any deaths?"

The man bowed and respectfully answered, "A few."

The air became scorching in an instant, white smoke emanating from Avalon's figure seated at the head of the table.

The other men and women in attendance shifted uncomfortably in their seats, their bodies drenched in sweat. The metal items in the room seemed to expand in response to the intense heat, wisps of whitish smoke emanating from the skins of many.

Despite the discomfort, no one dared to complain or even try to leave. Everyone sat quietly, except for one man.

"Avalon, I get you're angry, but roasting your family members is not the solution."

A man impeccably dressed in a neatly tailored suit turned towards Avalon and spoke, a chuckle escaping his lips.

He was seated just beside Avalon, and despite his close proximity, there was not a single drop of sweat on his body. It was none other than Sirius, Orion's father and the head of the Raven Vanguard.

Avalon released a deep breath, the temperature in the room returning to normal. He turned, his intense gaze meeting Sirius's.

"Retaliate, make it public and as brutal as possible. If they want war, let them come."

Each word was spoken calmly, but everyone in the room knew well enough that he was far from joking.

Sirius nodded. "I already sent word. But I believe it's best we return to our sector as soon as possible. Lyanna can only hold down the fort for so long. The two of us can't be absent for long, considering the dire times."

Avalon pondered for a moment. He truly wanted nothing more than to storm the Nebulon cities and unleash a massacre, but he was smart enough to know that more was at play here.

It had already been a few years since Ariel had died, and although Avalon hadn't stopped searching for his killer, he looked better than before.

Ariel's death had been intensely hard on Avalon, causing him to focus solely on finding his killer for a few years. However, after the attack on the Raven camp by the same bastard who had killed Ariel, it served as a wake-up call. He had almost lost his son.