My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2666

Fredwyn was still frail-looking, his body thin without much muscle. He was far from strong-looking. How could someone who appeared so weak be unbeatable? Why could Reese not defeat him?

Reese began to understand something then. He immediately dropped to his knees. "Master, please teach me that technique!"

Fredwyn neither agreed nor refused. He was just silent, not saying a word.

Seeing no response, Reese hurriedly approached him again. "Master, if you teach me this technique, I'll truly be invincible!"

Yet, Fredwyn still said nothing. Reese's patience was wearing thin. He glanced at Fredwyn, thinking he might be unwilling to teach him. His brows furrowed together, his frustration beginning to show. He was about to yell out something harsh, but for the first time, he held back. He stopped himself from speaking out of anger.

Reese had always been quick-tempered. He was decisive and direct, always getting things done swiftly. However, standing before Fredwyn, he found himself unable to lash out. For the first time, he was experiencing a strange and unfamiliar feeling. It was as if a glacier inside him had begun to melt as he felt a warmth in him.

Reese found it incredible. It felt as if something intangible was surrounding him. It was a strange sensation he had never experienced before. Having practiced martial arts for so many years, his focus had always been on strength and challenge. This warmth, however, was entirely new to him.

At that moment, Fredwyn finally asked, “Child, do you want me to teach you this?”

Although he was certain that Fredwyn was ready to pass on the technique, Reese found himself inexplicably declining, “Master… Why… What did you do?” he stammered.

“Answer my question, Reese. Do you want my strength?” Fredwyn asked again.

He had no idea how long he slept, but when he woke up, it was already dark. The room was illuminated by several candles, casting a warm glow throughout. Fredwyn had not left his side. He was sitting with his eyes closed and quietly chanting sutras. He was seemingly unaware that Reese had woken up.

Not wanting to disturb his master, Reese sat up straight and gazed at the Mythism totem in front of him. Bathed in candlelight, the totem seemed to emit a soft, golden glow through its reflections. He stared at it in a trance.

At that moment, it felt as though something was wrapped around him, and a sense of warmth enveloped him entirely.

Without thinking, Reese brought his hands together in a gesture of prayer. At that moment, Fredwyn finished his chanting and opened his eyes.