Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 1014

Atticus’s eyes glinted as a thought crossed his mind.

’Right… it’s been almost a year already.’

Time had passed so quickly, so quietly, that he hadn’t even realized the camp had an expiration date.

He nodded. "What does the graduation ceremony entail?"

Viktor smiled slightly, having expected that question.

"It’s the final challenge for your team, General. But unlike the simulated battlefields you’ve faced so far, this will be a large-scale battle royale against other teams. Every recruit team will be pitted against one another in a real combat scenario. The objective will vary depending on the battlefield chosen, but in the end, only one team will come out victorious."

Atticus exhaled sharply through his nose. "Of course," he muttered.

He had expected something like this.

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’Why couldn’t they just have a normal graduation?’

Still, he wasn’t worried. Over the past months, leadership had become second nature to him. Even if he couldn’t personally fight, he couldn’t imagine a scenario where he lost.

Before the thought could settle completely, he quickly spoke inwardly.

’Don’t worry, I’m not being cocky.’

He was sure Ozeroth was about to erupt.

Ozeroth scoffed. "Relax, Bond. This isn’t cockiness, it’s simply the truth. Ants should be identified as ants. If they can’t compete, they have no business stepping onto the battlefield."

Atticus sighed inwardly. ’There it is.’

But Ozeroth wasn’t done. "As my Bond, it’s only fair that you think on my wavelength. Confidence is a necessity."

"And humility?" Atticus teased.

"An unnecessary burden."

Atticus shook his head, suppressing a smirk, before nodding to Viktor. "Anything else?"

Viktor shook his head. "No, General. I will excuse myself now."

He saluted before swiftly departing, leaving the island.

Atticus stood still for a moment, watching the sky.

Then, he turned his thoughts inward.

’A large-scale battle royale…’

He closed his eyes, his mind already processing every variable, every possibility.

It felt unnecessary, like a waste of time. Regardless, a smile appeared on his face.

He couldn’t deny it. The thrill of orchestrating a battlefield, controlling everything like a marionette on strings, it was intense. He loved seeing his plans fall into place.

’This is going to be fun.’

His thoughts shifted to the upcoming banquet.

’It’s not going to be as simple as socializing.’

The tension between the races had never been higher. If the military thought that bringing their brightest and most talented together under one roof would make them bond, then they were even more naïve than Atticus had ever imagined.

Atticus shook his head. ’There’s no way they’re that naïve.’

’A way to probe and show supremacy.’

The banquet was held before the graduation ceremony. ’Another test?’

Atticus couldn’t help but think this was one of Zenon’s mind games.

’He’s giving everyone a chance to probe their opponents before the competition.’

’Stop wasting your intellect, Bond. It won’t change anything,’ Ozeroth said.

’Weren’t you the one who encouraged me to observe and analyze everything?’

Ozeroth scoffed.

’Observe and analyze what matters. Not useless stuff.’

Atticus rolled his eyes.

’What terrible advice.’

He quickly tuned out Ozeroth, who erupted in protest.

Atticus shook his head. "I better check my improvements."

He muttered before calling his status.

**Character Profile:

Name: Atticus Ravenstein

Age: 18 → 19

Gender: Male

Race: Human-Authrinian Hybrid

Attributes:

• Strength: 1350 → 1365

• Agility: 1380 → 1393

• Endurance: 1432 → 1448

• Vitality: 1609 → 1618

• Intelligence: 505 → 510

• Perception: 409 → 415

• Charm: 602 → 607

• Will: 323 → 327

• Level: Grandmaster

• Talent: Mythical

• Bloodline: Primordial Elemental Bloodline _{freёwebnoѵel.com}

Elements:

Level 4:

• Fire: 80%