Just as expected, the entire crew was shocked by Atticus's overwhelming improvements. If before they felt they could engage in a serious battle with Atticus and the outcome would be uncertain, now it was completely different.
Standing in front of Atticus, they felt like prey. They knew they wouldn't stand a chance.
Seeing Atticus in person solidified what they had heard from Avalon earlier: Atticus had cut off the arm of a grandmaster+.
The Aegis crew had taken Avalon back to the estate, and during the ride, Avalon had made sure to boast about Atticus's feats as though they were his own.
Naturally, they had been shocked and even suspected it might be an exaggeration. Fathers often exaggerate their children's accomplishments.
However, after seeing Atticus, they were starting to believe it was true.
