Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 577

?This time around, when climbing the burning stairs, Atticus did something different.

Instead of using fire around his feet, Atticus decided to apply the principle of controlling molecules this time around.

This way, he was able to figure out how he could increase his temperature. It was all in the process.

The molecules were present in his body too. Instead of allowing the molecules to combust, all he had to do was let them radiate as much heat as possible!

It was tricky at first, but Atticus got the hang of it, reached the first summit, and passed the test. After that, Atticus immediately approached the steps of the second summit.

The atmosphere on the first summit was a bit more relaxed than before. The instructors and others alike made sure to pay their respects to Atticus immediately when they saw him. Not only was he the son of the family head, but he was also otherworldly talented.

Atticus returned their greetings with his own. He made sure to show them that he was honorable and humble, making a very good first impression.

Fortunately, the principles of the burning stairs didn't change for the second summit. Atticus continued to use the same approach as earlier as he controlled the temperature of his feet.

With each passing second, Atticus could feel his proficiency increasing. Although it was minuscule, he was getting used to manipulating and controlling the molecules.

Atticus took his time and ascended step by step. Soon enough, he reached the 2nd summit.

It was unlike the first in almost every way.

'They're strong,' Atticus thought.

He had always known that each individual in the sanctum was at the master+ rank and each one was the cream of the crop, elite.

However, there was a significant difference between the people of the first and second summits. These people felt sharper, their aura more searing and dominant.

They were also more reserved than the people of the first summit, which made sense when Atticus thought about it, considering each of them had spent more time in the sanctum strictly learning about the element of fire.

Not only were each of them able to sense him immediately when he stepped foot on the summit, but rather than the shocked looks the people of the first summit had given him, their gazes were calm.

But the intensity with which they scrutinized Atticus was staggering, a multitude of questions running through their heads. Their gazes narrowed as they sensed the molecules that Atticus was controlling.

He could already manipulate them?

"Come,"

A voice boomed, resonating across the summit. Each of their gazes, including Atticus's, turned towards the middle of the summit where a man stood.

With his back hunched, beard long enough to reach his waist, and both hands on his staff, Dekai's firm gaze locked onto Atticus. His voice left no chance for refusal.

Atticus wasted no time and approached. The second summit wasn't aesthetically different from the first; it was the same flat ground.

The only difference was that it was more scorching hot, and the number of students was far less, barely close to 90.