Surge

As soon as Atticus came to that realization, his figure suddenly blurred as he sidestepped, evading a dangerous sword slash that suddenly appeared behind him.

Atticus's gaze immediately landed on the figure of a boy whose hair color was constantly changing rapidly, with two blades, one in each hand.

Atticus retaliated swiftly. He focused on the earth element, and an earthen spike erupted from below the figure of the boy. But instead of the expected brutal impaling, just as the sharp earthen spike touched him, his form suddenly exploded in a burst of smoke.

The scenery suddenly changed, reverting back to its normal state.

Atticus turned his gaze to see the bodies of over 40 beasts sprawled across the forest floor.

The reason why he hadn't met any beasts since was now obvious.

'The Nebulon family,' Atticus swiftly deduced.

It was obvious, honestly, as it was only them that could use such powerful illusions.

'They're dangerous,'