Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 65

65 Trying out the art

Atticus returned to his room after training, taking a refreshing shower before deciding to rest for a while. A few hours later, he woke up, feeling recharged, and made his way to the Beast Division.

The day before, Atticus had sent a message to Hella through his device, expressing his desire to hunt alone from now on. Knowing Atticus's strength, Hella readily agreed.

While any trainee could apply to hunt alone, permission to hunt without a squad was typically for more experienced second and third-year trainees. No one expected a first-year to go solo.

He entered the Beast Division and exchanged a brief greeting with Bella at the counter. Then, he proceeded to the mission wall in the second floor.

Today, he couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude that there were no useless situation to contend with.

Without delay, Atticus selected a mission. He was restricted to hunting only intermediate- level beasts, a precaution taken due to his status as a first-year. This restriction wouldn't apply if he were hunting with a squad.

With his gear on, he left the Beast Division and headed toward the South gate. He scanned his device, and the gate slid open. Stepping outside, he used the device for navigation and swiftly set off toward his designated hunting area.

Atticus moved with an uncanny swiftness through the forest, surpassing his typical pace when he was with his teammates. It was as if his katana could sense his excitement, vibrating with anticipation.

The forest yielded effortlessly before him, the breeze caressed his face, and the gentle rustling of leaves provided a soothing backdrop. In this moment, he drew in a deep breath, savoring the sensation.

For the first time since his reincarnation, he felt truly free, unshackled from Arya's constant companionship or Anastasia's watchful eye. Alone in the forest, he experienced a profound sense of renewal.

As Atticus continued to navigate the terrain, guided by his device's directions, his heightened senses detected movement up ahead. He swiftly stopped, taking cover behind a tree and cautiously surveyed the scene below.

Before him, a pack of imposing wolf like creatures came into view – Horned Lupinors. These creatures were renowned for their formidable presence, characterized by sleek, obsidian-black fur coats. _{freeweɓnovēl.coɱ}

They boasted an array of distinctive features, including razor-sharp claws, massive fangs protruding from their mouths, and gracefully curved horns adorning their heads. These horns were not just for show; their length and complexity served as visual indicators of a Lupinor's age and rank. 10:15

indicators of a Lupinor's age and rank. Observing the Lupinors below, Atticus noted that each one sported relatively short horns, 'All intermediate- huh,' he identified. 'This will end easily with my katana. It's a great opportunity to try out the art,' he decided, choosing to rely solely on the Elemental Mimicry technique for this battle.

He closed his eyes and focused inwardly, stimulating the fire element with his mana. Then, he moved it around his body. The process was slightly faster and less painful than yesterday.

Getting used to the feeling, he came out of hiding and dashed towards the Lupinor. Atticus's movements were flickering and agile. He burst forward in a blaze of motion, closing the distance with astonishing swiftness.

His approach wasn't subtle, to say the least. The Lupinors spotted him immediately, reacting swiftly. They each stood up and started growling, revealing their fangs.

Undeterred, Atticus zeroed in on one of them. With a burst of movement, he jumped with a spinning kick that hit the Lupinor's neck with an explosive impact. The neck broke immediately under the force of the kick, leaving a burning mark.