Chapter 134 Why Aren’t You On Your Knees?

Chapter 134 Why Aren't You On Your Knees?

Following Edward's words, everyone in the Raven hall immediately erupted into murmurs and chatter, with everyone discussing the unfolding event.

Everyone in the hall knew what Edward was after; it was obvious given the circumstances that he was trying to ruin Atticus's reputation.

With all of Atticus's achievements during the attack, he was sure to have a stable and easy ascent to the heir position.

What Edward aimed to do was tarnish that reputation, masking all his achievements with this incident, making it the focal point of family discussion instead.

Hearing Edward's words, Anastasia immediately wanted to speak up for Atticus, but given her background, she was well versed in politics.

She knew that this matter had to be approached delicately. Atticus was the son of the family head, and leaving behind three trainees while he escaped wouldn't be well received by everyone.

Especially when there were those among the people in attendance who were already looking for ways to ensure Atticus didn't become the heir, they wouldn't let this chance slip by. They were practically thanking Edward for bringing up this matter.

None of them actually cared that the boy in question was still a child. The fact that that 'child' had supposedly defeated three expert rank individuals meant that he had the power to protect everyone but still chose to leave behind three trainees.

The murmurs in the hall were broken by a sound, Magnus's voice. As soon as he spoke, everyone immediately fell silent. "Atticus," he said, looking straight at Atticus. noVe)lb-In

Atticus, meeting Magnus's gaze, immediately felt as if a huge weight was resting on his shoulders.

It was a pressure unlike the one people in the hall had been focusing on earlier, and what was even more bafling was the fact that Magnus wasn't even trying to exert any pressure!

Despite feeling the overwhelming pressure, Atticus clenched his hands, fighting the weight, and immediately bowed in respect.

Atticus turned his gaze toward Edward and spoke, "You're right," his voice resonating throughout the hall.

Everyone, including Anastasia and Avalon, was shocked that Atticus had actually admitted to this. Most had not even expected Atticus to speak. How could a 10-year-old have the guts to speak freely in a hall filled with powerful individuals?

They had all assumed that Anastasia or Avalon would intervene in the matter, which was what they were hoping for.

Just as Edward's lips were about to curl up in satisfaction, Atticus suddenly continued, "You're right. I am the most likely person to become the heir and lead the next generation. I will be the one everyone looks to for protection and leadership. But does that mean I have to tolerate stupidity?"

"Does that mean I have to tolerate the fools who were trying to endanger the lives of me and the other trainees while we were trying to escape?"

The hall fell into complete silence, with Atticus's voice reaching the ears of everyone in attendance, leaving them completely shocked at the balls of this 10 year old.

Edward face immediately darkened, "Bu-" just as he began to retort, Atticus continued, interrupting his words,

"You're right," Atticus said as he started walking toward Edward.

He went on, "I am the son of the family head, the most likely person to become the heir, someone whose standing cannot be compared to others."

Only Atticus's footsteps could be heard in the entire hall, as everyone was too astonished to utter a word.

Atticus continued, his voice turning cold, "So let me ask you, who are you then to question my actions?"

"Who are you to speak to me without showing the appropriate respect?"

Atticus reached Edward, standing a few meters away from him. He locked eyes with Edward, gazing at him as if he were an insignificant ant, as his tone turned icy,

"Why aren't you on your knees?"