My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 1915

"Wait, wait, wait..."

Sven was utterly baffled by the old beggar's words.

"What do you mean... organized by a god? A game of life and death? What is it about?"

"Sir Sven, please allow me to explain slowly. I understand your doubts, but trust me, I have no reason to deceive you.

"The God of Equilibrium, Balans, is different from the gods worshiped by the Illuminion. He doesn't care about dominance and faith; 'fairness' is his principle. He awakened a century ago and sensed an impending crisis.

"To address this, he created a game. The winner can make any wish, and Balans will use it to increase his divine power."

It took Sven a while to process the old beggar's words as the information was overwhelming for him.

"So you mean... a god... is hosting a game? And granting wishes?"

"That's right. I don't know the contents of the game, but I heard it's a battle to the death. That's why I'm asking you, are you... willing to participate?"

"A wish... Any wish at all?" Sven asked, a glimmer of hope appearing in his heart.

"The God of Equilibrium governs the balance between the physical world and the spiritual world. He doesn't have the power to resurrect your sister."

Sven lowered his head in disappointment. "Oh... I see..."

"So, what do you want me to help you with?"

The old beggar stroked his messy beard, smiling. "I want you to retrieve my 'spirit' from him."

"Your... spirit?"

"Exactly. After that, I'll tell you everything about the Illuminion. So, do you accept this deal?"

Sven looked at the mysterious old man before him, recalling his words and thinking about his sister—her dancing by the fireplace, tending to his wounds in the hospital, and... her death.