My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calcraft)

Among the clouds, a barrier that looked like a chessboard opened up abruptly.

Many martial artists and cultivators streamed toward that area. It becfull of hustle and bustle.

Soon, the observation decks levitating mid-air also becfilled with people.

There were so many people it looked like even the sky was in danger of getting filled to its seams.

Other than those participating, plenty of others were just there for the show. There were no seats designated for them, so they could only levitate mid-air or sit on a cloud.

Nash and the others arrived at an observation deck.

From the outside, it seemed that the observation deck could only hold one person, but it was actually one of the gods' creations. One could enter without problem as long as one had the special talisman provided by the eventanizers.

On the inside, the observation deck was much larger. It seemed about 200 to 300 square feet and was decorated with couches and chairs to look like a simple living room.

Everyone was dressed head-to-toe in black. Just a little while back, members of the Unyielding Truth, who were supposed to attend the summit with Zaafea, had died of mysterious causes on New Year's Day.

Zaafea had also obtained sintel about these killers. One of the pieces of information he had was that the seven members of the Unyielding Truth who were supposed to find out who the mole was had all lost contact with headquarters.

In other words, the worst-case scenawas that the Unyielding Truth would collapse with less than ten members remaining. It would also prove how powerful the assassins were.

Zaafea gazed at everyone before him and spoke earnestly.

"Everyone, we're now amid the Summit of Ten Thousand Dynasties. The worst that could happen is that we, Drakonia's most powerful warriors, will be killed here. If that happens, Drakonia will lose a considerable amount of power they could have leveraged upon in defeating the cultivators, and the Illuminion will..." Clint patted Zaafea on the shoulder.

"That's enough, Zaafea. They know all of this. But since nothing's set in stone yet, we're confident." Nash also nodded and spoke up confidently, "Indeed. No one knows who will end up being the winner or loser. It's a little too early to begin airing grievances just yet. Besides, we've got you, our ace, with us. You can't fly into a panic." "Oh? Looks like you're no force to be reckoned with, given that Nash is calling you an ace!" Ryan, who was sitting on the couch with his legs crossed over the other and with the god-slaying sword strapped to his back, grinned.

Benedict, who was sitting facing Ryan, stared at Zafea. An incredulous look appeared in his eyes as he muttered to himself, “Is he really that powerful? I can't sense any true energy within him.” "What do you think?" Lana, who was sitting in an armchair, poured a cup of coffee. Her white silk sleeves fluttered as she brought the tea to Nash.

Nash accepted the coffee.

He blew the steam rising from it away before asking a question that had been on his mind for a while.

"Zaafea, since the gods of the West are awakening, why is the Reaper Guild asking us to be allies in fighting against the Illuminion?" As Zaafea walked toward the couch, everyone else found a place to sit as well.

When Zaafea saw the inquiring looks on everyone's faces, he began explaining things to them.

"What's that saying again? Oh, yes.

There can't be two alphas in one pack. On the outside, the Reaper Guild is a top-notchanization in the Western world, but despite being top-notch, it does not mean they hole absolute power. en.kikistories "The fact that the Illuminion has so many followers means they've be the odd one out. The gods are estimated to awaken and rise three years later, and that would mean bad news for the Reaper Guild.

"However, the Illuminion is expanding at a rate that has exceeded everyone's wildest imaginations. There's a saying for it. The nail that sticks out gets hammered down.

"The Reaper Guild probably only wants to work with us because they feel that their position is being threatened. For now, we'll focus on getting rid of them. As for what happens in the future... No one knows." en.kikistories Ugn Benedict asked, “If that's the case, why didn't the Reaper Guild take action sooner? Why did they wait until now, when the Illuminion is a massive threat..." "That's simple. It might not be the most appropriate thing to say, but we all must know that the Illuminion is indebted to the Reaper Guild for everything they have achieved today. A transactional relationship exists between them, which is why the Illuminion has continued to stay underground and why we're facing so many hurdles in our battle.

en.kikistories "Heaven's prophecy has confirmed that the Illuminion alone is not powerful enough to cause so much hubbub." "Uncle, what are they talking about?" Deluca asked.

"It's nothing, Delly. Are you thirsty?" Clint asked as he handed Deluca a glass of warm water.

"Thank you, Uncle.' " "Hey, Mr. Melton, didn't I tell you not to let him get involved in any cultivation? Why did you..." Zaafea asked as he clapped a hand to his forehead.

"Oh, you've gotall wrong. I wasn't the one who wanted him to join us. Delly asked toe. As for why... He's refusing to share, and I can't very well-”