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The area was eerily quiet, with only the sound of a finger tapping the screen permeating the space.

The tension was so intense that it was hard to describe in words.

Spineus had already unleashed his aura, his thick expert aura descending on Atticus and the others.

The others showed visible reactions, tightening their hold on their weapons, their auras exploding in an attempt to mitigate the weight. But Atticus showed nothing.

Spineus had just spoken, making multiple declarations that should have deserved an appropriate answer.

However, all he got was the scene of Atticus raising his hand and tapping his artifact. The small bone made platform carrying the mana contract had gotten close enough to the group, but Spineus was so baffled that he unknowingly made it stop.

But it wasn't only Spineus who was baffled; the different crowds watching the scene showed confused expressions on their faces.