Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 968

As Atticus came out of the main mansion of the Ravenstein estate, his gaze landed on the army of white haired Ravensteins dotting the entire estate.

Their numbers were staggering. As the door closed with a loud bam, all eyes turned towards Atticus, who had just stepped out.

His presence overwhelmed all, and they each stared in awe of him.

’This again…’

As Atticus took a step forward, many of them, especially people on the higher spectrum of power, snapped out of it, recalling just why they had all come here.

As Atticus reached the bottom of the stairs, they suddenly parted, creating a pathway that led to the small airship at the center of the estate.

Atticus walked, and then, one by one, like falling dominoes, their heads bowed.

Not from obligation, not from tradition, but from undeniable, bone deep respect.

Atticus’ cold expression broke into a smile. Though he didn’t like the attention, he still appreciated the fact that they had come to see him off.

He nodded with appreciation as he walked, and the Ravensteins’ heads remained bowed even as he reached the airship.

Atticus’ steps stopped, his gaze landing on a stoic looking figure clad in a well fitted and neat military uniform standing in front of the airship.

The figure was tall, his posture rigid as if carved from stone. Two horns jutted from his head, and his steel gray eyes met Atticus’ without a flicker of emotion, unbothered by the reverence surrounding them.

A member of the demon race.

For a moment, silence hung in the air like a taut string.

Then, in a voice like gravel, he spoke.

"General Atticus Ravenstein."

He saluted, his posture straight, rigid, and perfect. His tone was devoid of any flattery.

"My name is Viktor Halden. I will be your drill sergeant for the duration of your training."

His words were crisp, each syllable sounding like commands on a battlefield. He lowered his hand and stood straight.

"You may carry the title of General now, but until your training is complete, you will be treated as my student." His gaze sharpened. "You will address me as Drill Sergeant. I expect discipline, focus, and nothing less than your best."

Viktor’s eyes lingered on Atticus for a moment longer, assessing.

The monster human child.

Just as the report had said, the boy’s power was without a doubt overwhelming, but Viktor was reaching for something else.

The atmosphere of the Ravenstein estate had long since changed as every single Ravenstein stared at Viktor as though they wanted to rip him to shreds.

Their apex deserved so much more respect.

Regardless, Atticus remained silent, simply staring at Viktor. He could sense no ill intent coming from the demon, and so, he remained passive.

"Now, board the airship. Your training begins the moment we take flight."

Viktor turned and boarded the ship the instant he spoke, and with a final nod at the Ravenstein estate, Atticus followed him.

The hatch closed, and the ship took off into the skies. Almost immediately, the overwhelming sound of roars and cheering shook the entirety of Ravenstein Spire as people from all over had gathered around the estate to wish their apex goodbye.

He was finally joining the war!

Bright white light illuminated the weirdly small airship.