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?"

smiled knowingly and went straight to the point. "In a few years,

visibly shocked

powerful as the God of Equilibrium

how are they even going to awaken the gods? And even if they do awaken them, how could members of the Illuminion then

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

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

merchant suddenly arrived in our village. The villagers adored him because he brought many novel things we had never seen before. Everyone bought

cheap. One day belongs

him!

demon! A demon!" Val's mother cried out in agony before

her, but for

reason,

despite being a perfectly healthy

that prompted his mother to buy medicine from the merchant. After that,