Judgment

Upon hearing Atticus's cold words, Astrion and Vorlock reacted differently, their expressions shifting accordingly.

Vorlock's initial look of confusion gradually transformed into an unsettling grin, and he couldn't help but chuckle, a raspy sound escaping his lips.

He found it almost absurd that a mere 10 year old would dare to threaten him. "A 10 year old brat is threatening me?" he mumbled, shaking his head as if in disbelief. The audacity of this child was something he couldn't quite wrap his head around.

On the other hand, Astrion's response was entirely different. Atticus's words had a sobering effect on him, and his face immediately contorted into a frown. Dead? Him?