Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 788

Chapter 788 Heeyya!

Azakarn's frown deepened and his aura suddenly changed. "Hmm, how unfortunate," he murmured. "It seems you're dead set on your decision. Selfish."

"You're only looking at this from your own narrow perspective, Apex Atticus. Here we stand, a united alliance that has given you protection and a safe environment to grow. And yet, you avoid your duties and ignore the responsibilities expected of you. You disregard the sacrifices others have made, all to follow your own selfish desires."

The room was silent, and the tension was thick. Atticus's hands were clenched tightly. He knew where this was going; this had been Azakarn's plan all along.

The man had anticipated his refusal—no sane person would ever agree to such terms. Stay and train in the domain of a race whose apex he had nearly killed?

If he accepted, there were only two outcomes: he'd either be killed by some 'accident' or forced into submission. It was only a matter of time. _{frёewebηovel.cѳm}

But in refusing, Azakarn was now turning the situation against him. This was no longer about logic. It was about power. Whatever Azakarn claimed, whatever he said, would be law.

Azakarn's expression grew colder. "It seems you're a wild card that the alliance cannot trust to fulfill your role."

Suddenly, a shimmering, golden parchment appeared in Azakarn's hand.

"You will perform your duties and remain loyal to the alliance. You will participate in the ongoing war and follow the orders of the alliance. These are the clauses of the mana contract, which you will sign."

"This is not a suggestion, Apex Atticus. It's a command."

The killing intent in the hall surged as the lightning around Atticus crackled fiercely. The tension in the hall was nearing its breaking point.

A spear appeared in Magnus's hand, his eyes glowing a brilliant white, arcs of electricity surging from him.

Luminous's aura blazed a searing golden light, turning the air scorching.

Seraphina and Thorne, too, released their auras, each one of their gazes icy and focused on Azakarn.

It was too much.

He was literally demanding they hand over their greatest talent and submit him to the alliance's orders.

Listen to the alliance's orders? They ruled the alliance! This was essentially asking him to become their slave.

It was so outrageous that it was shocking Azakarn had actually said it. Shameless! Yet, it was the reality of the world. He had power, and whoever held power ruled the world.

The paragons of the Dragon and Aeonians couldn't help but clench their fists beneath their chairs. They knew this was all wrong.

They knew they owed the human apex for what he had done. They knew all this, yet none of them could interfere. Power was everything, and they didn't have enough of it.

Atticus's gaze shifted, sensing several overwhelming presences emerging around the hall.

'Paragons,' he instantly deduced. And they were all Dimensari, standing at the ready.

'They assured our safety, huh,' he thought bitterly.

Yes, they had assured their safety, but it was clear the terms could easily be twisted. The Dimensari could choose to block any escape, trap them in an alternate space, and exert their power without clashing directly. Their abilities granted them that terrifying advantage.