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.

young man, Simon became a hunched old man, and Salem became the present-day Zaafea. Determined to seek revenge,

...

Clint beside him. "The reason I can even exist here is entirely due to the Woodrow

the world's intended destiny, I might not be able to protect the

his mouth. "I get it, but did you really have to just stand

on the battlefield, the others were still buying time for Battlestar, who was drawing a seal on the ground and gathering

had dispelled Blade Demon Tulio and

as long as it takes

said. He then closed his eyes and

him in such a state, no one could

Lana pointed forward. "That big guy is heading

limbs from overexertion, he sprinted forward and roared, "We're going all out! Everyone, we have to keep that monster in check no

as he

on my back, and when you're

gripped the god-slaying sword tightly and conjured three invisible wind blades, shooting them