My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 1926

Battlestar, Hexstar, and Artoille were having tea together at the residence of Artoile Golde, Warden of the Southern Territory…

“To be honest, I was rather surprised when I heard Nash talking about the gods' awakening. I wasn't expecting what was said nearly a dozen years ago to come true," Artoile said.

Hexstar put his teacup down and drew in a deep breath before he began speaking in a hoarse voice, “Thank goodness for you, Warden. It’s why everyone in the Unyielding Truth is safe.”

“Gosh, no need for such formalities. I didn’t even do anything.”

“Haha, you’re too modest. If you hadn’t gotten the Unyielding Truth listed as a legitimate government organization, we would never have been able to deal with all these secular experts, nor would we have been able to have as much power as the Western powers with awakened gods now. That makes our thanks necessary.”

Artoile put a hand up and said nonchalantly, “Gosh, all this isn’t that important.

“What I did is nothing compared to what you guys have done, especially compared to what you have done, Mr. Battlestar.”

“You’re too kind,” Battlestar replied weakly.

Hexstar handed Artoile a list of names. "Other than the few who have gone into reclusion, these were the most powerful and battle-ready names we have from our end."

“Oh? Alright, I’ll take a look,” Artoile said as he took the list. “Nash Calcraft, Benedict Varhess…”

“We’ll try to get in touch with more martial art experts who have achieved the Profound Oriental Realm and beyond, but we can’t make any promises just yet,” Battlestar said somewhat dejectedly.

“Alright. Thanks for everything.”

“Oh, I didn’t do much. It was all Hexstar’s work.

The two turned to look at Hexstar.

Artoile said in an inquiring tone, “So, about what you mentioned previously… The deal he struck…”

“Oh, Hexstar has gained the ability to detect every martial artist’s current powers as well as prophetic abilities. He got it in exchange for a wizened body and his soul!”

“That’s so unfair to you guys!” Artoile said as he gritted his teeth together.