Whispers followed the man as he stepped forward and came to a stop before Atticus. The moment eyes settled on him, they widened.
"Atticus Ravenstein!"
Shock rippled through the crowd instantly. The news about his participation had already spread across the Core, but none had expected to actually see him.
"I finally found you… Atticus Ravenstein."
Orvain spoke with a confident smile as he closed the distance between them, staring straight at Atticus with a gaze filled with utter disdain.
"You—"
Wham!
Atticus's hand abruptly connected with Orvain's cheek, sending him crashing through several gods and champions in a violent tumble before coming to a stop.
Every single soul watching gasped at the sight.
"—!"
"You dare?!"
The Twin Pyres drew their katanas in unison, but the moment they moved, Atticus's aura slammed into them and forced their knees into the ground.
"Hurk!"
"You—!"
