Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 1655

Chapter 1655: Clang

’Why the fuck would you go into something like that without me!? Is this what our bond has come to!? Tch... fine, whatever! I’m hosting a grand banquet next week. You’re not invited!’

’....’

Atticus wasn’t sure whether it was because of the battle, or simply the sheer absurdity of Ozeroth’s words... but he had no response.

A huff resounded in his mind.

’What? You’re silent?! You think I won’t do it? Ozeroth does not make empty threats!’

’...No, I don’t doubt you.’

’Then what’s with that tone? You really think I won’t go through with it, huh? Fine. I’ll show you.’

A blow slipped past his defences and slammed into his chest. Atticus felt his ribs cave as the air was driven from his lungs.

He tore back in a streak of light, crashing through multiple islands in rapid succession.

As he spat out a mouthful of blood, Noctis’ panicked voice rang out.

’Ozzy! Kuu!’

’No, Noctis! How’s he supposed to learn if we don’t teach him a lesson now!?’

’Kuu. Kuu!’

At Noctis’ panicked tone, Ozeroth released a sigh.

’...Tch. Fine! But only because of the situation!’

’...Finished?’

Atticus let out a breath as he channeled his will to heal the broken ribs. Any more force and the fist would’ve torn straight through him.

’You still have the nerve to mouth off, huh? Don’t worry, I’ll deal with you later.’

’I’ll be waiting.’

Atticus felt a spike of rage from Ozeroth, but ignored it, his eyes sharpening once more.

’Can we fuse?’

Ozeroth fell silent for a moment.

’...No. We can’t. The connection’s still there, but we’re in separate domains. Without permission, we can’t cross over.’

Atticus released a heavy breath. He had expected as much.

’Besides... is this thing really worth all this trouble? If I were there, I’d have crushed him already.’

’Take a look yourself.’

Ozeroth fell silent immediately after, and Atticus felt him reach into his memories.

But his eyes sharpened as the man suddenly flashed before him in a streak of light.

He blurred, colliding into an endless barrage of attacks. Atticus was instantly pushed back under the relentless assault, struggling to keep up.

Atticus’ mind raced.

’I’ve tried everything, but I still can’t get through him. He has too many fragments, and Solvath’s influence is too strong.’

’Tried everything my ass!’

Ozeroth, who had just gone through the battle in Atticus’ mind, let out a derisive snort.

’You awakened your fancy little aspect and now you think you’re above my Omnicognition?’

’...Little?’

The arbiter’s voice cut in sharply.

’Who is this fool, student, and why is he so ignorant of the greatness of the elements?’

’Huh? A chick? You bonded with a chick and didn’t tell me? Seriously? Another secret?’

Atticus inwardly sighed. That was right... he hadn’t told Ozeroth about the arbiter.

’C-chick? Who are you calling a chick?’

’Who else sounds like a whining brat here? Obviously you.’

’You...! Watch your tongue! You stand before an elemental arbiter! Address me with the respect I am due!’

’Elemental arbo—what? The hell are you even saying?’

’Elemental. Arbiter.’ 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

’Yeah, yeah, whatever. I am the great Ozeroth! The middle planes tremble at my name! If anything, you should be the one bowing!’

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