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?"

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

was visibly shocked by Val's

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

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

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 began going through

resided in was isolated from the rest and followed traditions as well as ancient beliefs passed down by our ancestors. My mother was the village's great sorceress and leader at that

adored him because he brought many novel things we had never seen before. Everyone bought a

One day belongs to

him!

him! He's a demon! A demon!" Val's mother cried out in agony before dying in front of everyone. There were

her, but for

reason,

so suddenly despite

experienced. All he recalled was that he was suddenly afflicted with a high fever that prompted his mother