My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calcraft)

Chapter 1970

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"You must have heard them mention a trade before," Val asked.

Sven nodded. "Yes, I have heard them mention it, but what exactly does this so-called trade entail?"

"In essence, the Illuminion's main goal is to awaken slumbering gods," Val replied.

"Awaken the gods?" Sven echoed in surprise.

"Yes, I know it may be shocking to you, but that's the truth. You've already witnessed the power of the God of Equilibrium, haven't you?" Val replied.

"Yes, he was a surreal existence, but is he really a god?" Sven asked. His confusion was a result of the stories he had heard from his father and his belief that gods should be gentle, powerful, and benevolent beings who saved people from calamities. "Certainly. Moreover, the God of Equilibrium is not the only god to have awakened," Val revealed.

Sven pondered for a moment before asking, "In that case, what's their purpose in awakening these gods?"

knowingly and went straight to the point. "In a

visibly shocked

as powerful as the God of Equilibrium or even stronger, it would not be impossible. Considering the level of humanity's current technological advancement, the gods could

even if they do awaken them, how could members of the Illuminion then rule the

exactly what I want to talk to you about. It's also what happened to your sister. Let me share my own experience with you,"

I was 18 years old. The village resided in was isolated from the rest and followed traditions as well

he brought many novel things we had never seen before. Everyone bought a lot from him,

One day belongs to

him!

trust him! He's a demon! A demon!" Val's mother cried out

her, but

reason,

suddenly despite being a

that he was suddenly afflicted with a high fever that prompted his mother to buy medicine from the merchant. After that, his mother died. However, no one believed him and continued