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?"

the point. "In a few years, they aim to rule

was visibly

How is that..." Sven stuttered, but then suddenly realized that if these gods were as powerful as the God of Equilibrium or even stronger, it would not be

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

what happened to your sister.

was 18 years old. The village 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

because he brought many novel things we had never seen

cheap. One day

him!

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

her, but for

reason,

died so suddenly despite being a perfectly

his mother