Truly, it was a normal step, but as Atticus took it, an overwhelming and oppressive aura, surpassing the intensity of Spineus's outburst, descended upon the entire vicinity, brushing aside his aura like an insignificant breeze.
Atticus moved forward, walking past Ember and standing in front of the group who had already been freed from Spineus's aura.
With an air of calculated indifference, Atticus spoke,
"You will torture my companions?"
His voice maintained a calm, measured tone, almost conversational, but those who heard it felt pressure the likes of which they had never felt before.
The hearts of the Ossara family warriors in the area trembled, their grips on their weapons tightening instinctively.
Spineus wasn't excluded. He quickly clasped his hands behind his back, intending to hide his arm that had suddenly begun shaking.
