My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calcraft)

Chapter 2013

"Yes, truly. But I can only keep his body and soul from disappearing. After that, his fate is left to chance."

"T-That works. That's enough!" Shane said anxiously.

"Wait, what are you going to do?" Simon asked, his breath heavy.

"Possession."

Both brothers were frozen upon hearing this.

"Don't think of it as cruel. It's not a simple possession," Ruin explained. "While his body is preserved, I can attempt to awaken his soul using my powers. There's a chance he might come back to life. This is the solution I'm offering, the only one I can think of. "Our trade will continue, and I will grant you the power you desire in exchange for your souls. You can keep asking for power from me while the trade is in effect, but in return, you must comply with any demands I make.

"Your emotions will influence the extent of power you receive and the price you pay. If you agree..." Ruin conjured a parchment-like object with dark energy. "...place your handprints here."

The Woodrow brothers pressed their hands onto the parchment.

became the present-day Zaafea.

...

Zaafea said to Clint beside him. "The reason I can even exist here is entirely due to the Woodrow brothers' obsession.

to interfere with the world's intended destiny, I

of his mouth. "I get it, but did you really have to just stand there and watch while

the others were still buying time for Battlestar, who was drawing

long will this take?" Ryan grumbled. He had dispelled Blade Demon Tulio and was

long as

Battlestar said. He then closed his eyes and clenched his teeth He seemed to be giving it his all, his veins bulging and his blood seeping from

a state, no one could bring themselves

no!" Lana pointed forward. "That big guy is

forward and roared, "We're going all out! Everyone, we have to keep that

Deluca yelled as

arm. "Don't rush! I'll help you. Adjust yourself on my back, and when you're ready, let me know. I'll take you straight to his face." "Got

the god-slaying sword tightly and conjured three invisible wind blades, shooting them toward Skye. The power they held was. enough