Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 876

Chapter 876 Unsure

The day passed quickly, and the fortress was filled with excitement over the arrival of the apex of humanity. Ever since the Nexus event, Atticus Ravenstein had become a figure of legend, someone everyone wanted to meet, even if only once in their lives.

For many, what they had witnessed today would likely be the closest they would ever get to him. But none were complaining.

Atticus spent most of his time in his room, meditating in silence. He had arrived in the mid afternoon and politely declined any food or amenities, claiming he had already eaten before coming to the fortress.

However, as night fell, he decided to accept one act of hospitality.

A knock at his door broke his focus.

"The fortress commander would like to respectfully invite you to dinner, Apex Atticus," said the maid kneeling before him.

Atticus's eyes flickered open, landing on her. His gaze was sharp but calm. After a brief pause, he nodded slightly.

"Inform him I'll join him shortly." _{freeweɓnovel.cѳm}

The maid bowed deeply before leaving the room. As the door closed, Atticus let out a soft exhale and rose from his cross-legged position.

He walked over to the open window, staring out at the fortress below.

"How annoying," he muttered under his breath.

The fortress was still alive with activity. Despite the late hour, it was brightly lit, with warriors moving purposefully through the grounds, each engaged in their own tasks.

Atticus watched them for a moment, feeling torn.

These past few months had left him confused about how to live his life and what to plan for the future. After his confrontation with the delegates of the other races, he noticed a subtle but significant change in how the other tier-one families treated him.

Before, even after his victory in the Nexus, their support had been cautious. They had sent valuable gifts, but not enough to display unwavering loyalty or full trust. Atticus had understood this perfectly and hadn't expected more from them.

"But now…"

Now, things were different. The support from the tier-one families was overwhelming.

The Alverians had sent an immense supply of potions. The Emberforge family had delivered a mountain of weapons and armor. The Enigmalnks had sent a truckload of runes and artifacts, each designed for specific uses. Even the Stormrider family had contributed.

The gifts were staggering not just in quantity but in quality. Every weapon, potion, rune, and artifact was at least grandmaster+ rank, with many reaching the paragon rank.

And it didn't stop there.

Every tier-one family had personally visited the Ravenstein estate, publicly declaring their support and loyalty to him.

At first, Atticus had been overwhelmed.

To be honest, he hadn't known how to handle the situation. The sheer amount of support, gifts, and declarations had left him unsure of where to even begin.

As he received these tokens of loyalty, his mind grew more muddled.

"Things are getting more complicated," he muttered.

He had never wanted to take on any kind of leadership role in the human domain. To him, it felt like too much effort for too little reward. His only goal had been to grow strong enough to protect his family. That was supposed to be it.