My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 1964

"So that's why his energy center was destroyed?" Nash asked.

Zaafea nodded. "Yes, and with demonic taming, there's a chance that the gathered demonic energy and the true energy within his body could neutralize each other, eventually forming a complete energy center."

"So, what's his current condition?" Clint asked.

Zaafea spread his hands with a smile. "It's obvious that the neutralization failed. The demonic energy has almost completely taken over him."

"Can't you extract the demonic energy from his body with your power, Zaafea?"

"Of course not." Zaafea shook his head. "Mr. Melton, ultimately, what I'm using now is true energy. Though a sorcerer might seem to be a mysterious concept, as long as I'm in this body, what I wield is human true energy. The demonic energy is a force distinct from true energy."

"What about using your borrowed power? Or your own innate abilities?" Clint persisted.

Zaafea shook his head firmly. "I can't. Whether it's borrowed power or my own, neither can directly eliminate the demonic energy within him. Mr. Melton, seeing how anxious you are, let me give you a suggestion."

Hearing this, Clint got excited. "What is it? Tell me quickly!"

"Kill him. It'll save time and—"

Before Zaafea could finish, Clint grabbed him by the throat, squeezing tightly.

"No!"

Clint glared angrily at Zaafea, who hurriedly apologized. "Mr. Melton, my mistake. You're choking me now…"

"You don't need to do much. Both of you just need to attack him with everything you got once I remove his seal," Zaafea said.

Clint thought for a moment and then looked at Nash. "Please, Nash..."

Nash was a bit surprised. After a few run-ins with Clint, they had mostly been at odds. At this moment, however, Clint was looking at him sincerely—almost pleadingly.

"Hmph, who do you think I am?" Nash said with a smug smile, full of confidence. "I'm the hidden disciple of Tili Mountain's Johnathan Calcraft."

He patted Clint on the shoulder and replied confidently, "Watch me. Today, I, Nash Calcraft, will turn the tide for you!"

Clint nodded with some gratitude. "Thank you."