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.

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

...

I can even exist here is entirely due to the Woodrow brothers' obsession. In other words, my existence, Salem's existence, goes

destiny, I might not be

you really have to just stand there and watch while I

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

grumbled. He had dispelled Blade Demon Tulio and was exhausted. If the

takes as long as

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

in such a state, no one could bring themselves

"That

limbs from overexertion, he sprinted forward and roared, "We're going all out!

yelled as he

leaped up and grabbed Deluca's 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

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