Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 679

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Seeing that both of them had settled, Oberon turned toward Atticus.

"Your willpower is very impressive, child, especially for someone so young. Seeing you in action at the leader's summit, I assumed you were an intellectual, which is why I find it difficult to understand your actions now. You're currently addressing nine beings, each of whom can easily end your life. Why are you trying to provoke us?" Oberon spoke calmly, without a hint of anger in his voice. A paragon losing his composure over the words of a child would be embarrassing.

Atticus turned toward Magnus and responded calmly after receiving a nod of approval.

"I stated nothing but the facts."

Oberon smiled slightly. "Your actions speak volumes, Atticus. You've managed to do what few can—speak to paragons with such disregard. But be mindful, a lion cub must remember that it's still surrounded by lions, even if it shows the potential to become the fiercest of them all."

"I understand perfectly where I stand, Lord Oberon," Atticus replied in a steady tone. "But a lion cub that never tests its strength will never grow into the king of the pride. My actions today are not born of arrogance but necessity. I will state the facts…

"I am the greatest genius to ever exist in the human domain. The Nexus event is occurring in 20 days, and I am the best chance you all have to not lose Sector 10. "The human domain is at the bottom of the food chain among the other races in Eldoralth; we're treated like dirt. Only one thing can change that: overwhelming power. A power that you all clearly don't have. However, I have the potential to become that person, a potential you all can clearly see would be for the betterment of humanity. And yet, when I stepped into this hall, all I could see on your faces was insecurity. "Not just you paragons, but on the faces of almost all the tiered family heads present. I know that look because I've seen it more times than I can count. 'He's a threat.' 'He has to be taken care of.' 'He will ruin the power balance.' This is what the majority of you are thinking—people who are supposed to have the best interests of humanity in mind, and yet, you demand respect from me?"

"I like him."

Many in the hall turned toward Seraphina, who had just spoken, a wide smile on her face. She wasn't the only one; Gale Stormrider, Kael's father, also had a wide smile, his blood boiling.

He had heard about Atticus from Aric, his father. He knew Atticus was Kael's friend and his mark. He was starting to like Atticus.

"So what?"

Atticus turned his gaze toward the third row, his eyes landing on Eleanor Alverian, who had just spoken.

"So what if you're the greatest talent to ever appear in the human domain? This doesn't excuse your actions. Do you expect us to bow and worship you? So what if you're representing the human domain? You're doing your part as a member of humanity. Why should you be treated specially? You're currently addressing the people who have kept the human domain safe for decades. Speak with respect!" Eleanor's voice simmered with anger.

Seeing the boy who had broken his son was infuriating on many levels. It didn't help that the boy was acting so condescending.

Atticus's disregard didn't just sting the paragons; it was an affront to the tier-one families as a whole. Even the other tiered families felt disrespected.

"So why don't you bring your son and every 16-year-old in your family? Let them do their part for humanity."

Eleanor gritted his teeth so hard that it was audible, followed by the sound of his armrest cracking. His eyes blazed with intense anger, but he said nothing, simply glaring at Atticus. Everyone knew that no battles could be fought in the Enigmalnk sector. 'Soon Eleanor, soon,'