Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 995

Voren’s bruised, swollen face tightened, the wounds Atticus had inflicted on him still refusing to heal.

His rage boiled over as he spat out, "That human—!"

But—

"General."

Voren froze.

Zenon’s voice was still amused, but there was an undeniable coldness beneath it.

"Say it properly."

The pressure of Zenon’s aura pressed down, subtle but suffocating.

Voren gritted his teeth, swallowing his pride.

"G-General."

Zenon nodded approvingly. "Good. Now continue."

Voren inhaled sharply before forcing himself to speak.

"That General came to the main island without permission, he encroached, disrespected me, and even dared—"

He stopped himself instantly, correcting his words as Zenon’s aura thickened.

"—He took my badge."

Zenon’s grin widened.

"Why did he take your badge?"

Voren stiffened, his jaw tightening.

Finally, he spat, "Because he was delusional enough to believe he could demote me."

Zenon let out a small chuckle, resting his chin on his palm.

"He demoted you?"

"Yes! But he has no authority!" Voren snapped, his frustration seething through his tone.

Zenon’s smile only grew wider.

"Sounds to me like he has every authority to do that."

"But—!"

"What is his rank?" Zenon cut him off smoothly.

A long pause.

Then, begrudgingly, Voren muttered, "General."

"And what is mine?"

Voren’s teeth clenched. "Colonel."

"Good. Let me explain this in a way that even you can understand."

Voren’s hands curled into fists. He knew what was coming.

"He, along with the other Apexes, are the highest-ranking officers in this training camp."

"But the difference between Atticus and the others—"

His smirk sharpened.

"—is that he has the power to back up his words."

Voren’s breathing became ragged, his frustration palpable.

"But he can’t do this!"

Zenon’s smile dropped slightly, his expression turning baffled.

"Are you deaf? Or is your comprehension ability nonexistent?"

Voren stiffened. It wasn’t every day you saw an Evolari being insulting.

"He outranks even me. If he wanted to, he could probably demote me too."

Zenon leaned back against the tree, completely unbothered.

"His orders are final. Behave, and maybe he’ll restore you."

His golden eyes narrowed.

"Now leave."

Voren’s muscles tensed, his pride burning as he gritted his teeth so hard they might have cracked.

But, he had no choice.

With a final clench of his fists, he turned on his heel and stormed away.

As he disappeared into the distance—

Laughter.

Zenon laughed, his body shaking as though he had just heard the most entertaining thing in the world.

…

Viktor’s gaze widened as the memories came crashing down on him. Atticus was right. He had accepted the role. _{freёwebnovel.com}