Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 1591

Chapter 1591: Pass

"What..."

"Why didn’t you tell me about her father?" Anastasia asked suddenly.

"I didn’t think it was necessary," Atticus said. "Who would’ve thought you’d ask about her father?"

"Att— I’m a parent," she replied, giving him a look. "Of course I was going to ask."

She let out a small sigh, then reached up and straightened his collar like she’d done a thousand times before.

"So," Atticus said after a moment, watching her closely, "what do you think?"

"I like her."

He blinked. "Really?"

"She’s a nice, beautiful lady," Anastasia said simply. "What’s there not to like?"

An unexpected wave of relief washed over him, easing a tension he hadn’t even realized he’d been carrying. Had he actually been waiting for their approval?

He turned toward the others.

"What about you guys?"

"Dude," Caldor said immediately, grinning, "she basically led the war against the abyss guys. That’s insane. She’s awesome. But just be ready, once I stop playing around, mine’s going to be even better."

"I like her," Ember added quietly.

Aurora folded her arms across her chest and looked away.

"She’s alright, I guess..."

Avalon nodded with a smile, and Magnus followed shortly after.

"You chose well, son."

And while it was true that no matter what they thought he wouldn’t stop being with Anorah, it still felt good knowing they approved of her.

Atticus smiled faintly at all of them, only for that feeling to falter when he noticed Zoey quietly slipping out of the room.

...

The days that followed passed quickly and without interruption. Life on Eldoralth advanced at an incredible pace, and with Atticus’ new orders, it became increasingly clear that war was coming.

Many tried to oppose it at first, especially the resistance leaders, but they soon learned the futility of pushing back, and discovered the hard way that Atticus was not someone who could be swayed. In the end, they began preparing for the inevitable.

Both the Eldorians and resistance leaders placed greater emphasis on strengthening the army, and even the general populace wasn’t spared.

Incentives were introduced, resources redistributed, and before long, even children were being encouraged to grow stronger.

And just like that, the one month free period came to an end.

The large hall buzzed with activity. Whispers echoed through the space as Eldorians, resistance leaders, and paragons gathered in clusters, conversing among themselves.

Atticus stood at the far end of the hall, silently observing the scene.

’Banquets really aren’t my thing.’

Today marked the final day of their free period, and at Oberon’s suggestion, along with the insistence of several others, a banquet had been arranged to celebrate their accomplishments before the coming battle.

Atticus hadn’t seen any reason to refuse and had agreed without much thought, only to regret the decision the moment he realized he’d be expected to make an appearance himself.

He could feel the constant glances directed his way, hear the hushed conversations, sense the fear and awe mixed together in equal measure. And yet, despite it all, all he wanted to do was something else.

’I could enter the katana to train... no one would even know.’

He dismissed the thought almost as soon as it formed. Even if it were possible, he would still have to endure the banquet afterward.

’I only need to show my face, right? I should be able to leave now.’ 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

’This is just embarrassing. I’m embarrassed to call you my student!’

The Arbiter’s voice suddenly cut into his thoughts.

’Really? That’s not what you said this morning.’

’That nonsense? I told you not to think anything of it.’

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