My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2211

“My lord! Have you been lying to me all along?!”

The elders had been deceived from the start, even when Elvino had explained Zirconia’s weaknesses and past. More accurately, Zirconia had deceived them.

The elders believed that Zirconia would lead them to a new world, but in reality, they were nothing more than nourishment for the new world. They had swallowed the seeds without a second thought because they trusted Zirconia, but the outcome was beyond their expectations.

Now, the giant tree in the North Territory had reached the peak of its absorption capacity. It would not be long before the tree’s mission would be complete. Maxim knew he could no longer sit idly by and rushed forward to confront Kilrog.

“Rationality,” Harkin said to Arlo.

“What do you mean?!” Arlo saw an illusion of Harkin before him.

Although Harkin's words were manipulative, they still revealed the truth to Arlo.

“Perhaps your master did explain everything to you—the plan, her origins, and ambitions. But didn’t she deceive you in some way?”

Harkin continued, “Let me look at your memories…”

Arlo trembled and clutched his head. Suddenly, his fingers relaxed.

“That’s right! Exactly like that!” Harkin continued to manipulate him. "You might not even have realized it, but the esteemed elder you speak of is a mere clone of Zirconia’s. Oh, let me check… Gosh, he has barely told you any truth at all.”

Harkin delved deeper into Arlo’s memories as he struggled to hold on.

“So what if it’s true?” Harkin continued to manipulate Arlo’s thoughts. Her words pierced Arlo's resolve. "True? Your cult leader abandoned you the moment you consumed the seed."

“No, it's impossible! It can’t be true!”