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, they aim to rule

visibly

if these gods were as powerful as the God of Equilibrium or even stronger, it would not be impossible. Considering the level of

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

to your sister. Let me share my own

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

day, a mysterious merchant suddenly arrived in our village. The villagers adored him because he brought many novel things we had never seen before. Everyone bought a lot from him, and

One day

him!

Val's mother cried out in agony

but for

reason,

suddenly despite being a perfectly healthy

he recalled was that he was suddenly afflicted with a high fever that prompted his mother to buy medicine from the merchant.