Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 1093

Chapter 1093 First Fight

Atticus's figure silently descended from the skies, landing on the Ravenstein estate grounds. The instant his feet touched the earth, his form blurred, vanishing from sight before reappearing in front of his advanced training room.

He ignored the sounds and pulses of battle coming from Magnus's training chamber and entered his own without a second thought. With a flick of his fingers, he sealed the room, locking it off completely. No noise. No interruptions.

His expression was serious as he stepped to the center of the room. Then, he closed his eyes.

And he stood there.

He didn't move. Didn't speak. Didn't even blink. Just stood.

From the outside, he looked calm, too calm. But within, a storm raged through his mind, thoughts clashing intensely.

Minutes passed like this and still, Atticus didn't move.

Until…

Light ignited in his chest. Then, the figure of Ozeroth took form before him, and his face morphed into a frown.

"Bond," he said.

But Atticus didn't answer.

"Bond," Ozeroth repeated, more sharply this time.

Still nothing.

Ozeroth's frown deepened as he stepped closer, placing both hands on Atticus's shoulders. Then—

"BONDDDDDD!"

The force of his shout blew Atticus's silky hair back, and he felt a wet splatter of spit hit his cheek.

Atticus winced. His eyes snapped open, locking onto Ozeroth.

He could feel something wet on his face.

"What?" he muttered with a frown.

A thin wisp of smoke rose from his cheek as the spit evaporated against the heat radiating from his skin.

Ozeroth crossed his arms. "What do you mean, 'what'? What the hell's got you so on edge?"

Atticus's brows furrowed. "We were literally there together. Or did you want to pretend you didn't hear everything Whisker said?"

"So?" Ozeroth scoffed. "You're thinking too much. Don't worry, Bond. When they come, we'll crush them!"

But Atticus's frown only deepened. "This isn't the time for your delusions. There's too much at stake. We can't afford to make any mistakes."

Ozeroth's expression dropped.

"You're being too much, Bond."

"Too much?" Atticus snapped. "I don't think you realize the gravity of what we just found out. If you could step out of your self-centered world for just a second, you'd see the implications."

Ozeroth's eyes narrowed. He said nothing.

Seeing this, Atticus shook his head and closed his eyes again, his thoughts spiraling, faster and deeper. The storm in his mind appeared once more.

Ozeroth went silent for a few seconds before finally speaking.

"Bond… you know what the greatest quality to have as a warrior is?"

He didn't wait for a response. "It's the ability to stay calm. No matter the situation. It's an invaluable trait. Because when you lose your shit the moment things get dire, how do you expect to overcome it?"

Atticus opened his eyes just as Ozeroth kept speaking.

"What would you rather I do?" he said. "Cry? Wallow like a fucking coward? That's not gonna happen. I might be physically weaker than many… but in this entire world, there's no one worthy enough to bring down my pride."