My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash and Hera) novel Chapter 2108

No. 9, No. 6, and Bonesaw arrived at the state capital, their figures suspended in the sky. At the same time, the six elders of the Church of the Netherworld also appeared behind them.

"I don't recall informing you about our plan," Jake, who was also No.9, said.

"We have our own plan. Perhaps it's the same one you're talking about?" the Great Elder said mysteriously.

"Oh? Is that so? Interesting. Let's hear it, then." Jake prompted cautiously. Although the Church of the Netherworld had agreed to collaborate with them, they were not part of their organization, so caution was necessary.

"Our plan is simple." The Great Elder pointed his finger at the two, and the other elders readied themselves. "We intend to... eradicate the Illuminion survivors!"

The five elders charged toward the two, and a fierce battle erupted above the city center.

...

The discussion in the meeting room had just concluded when Zaafea suddenly entered.

"Mr. Zaafea, what brings you here?" Ryan asked.

Zaafea did not respond to Ryan but instead went straight toward Philix.

"What's the matter?" Philix asked, his composure intact.

"General Philix, may I conduct an inspection?" Zaafea asked mysteriously.

Everyone exchanged puzzled glances.

"You were kidnapped by the Illuminion. I need to perform a check on you. I hope you’ll cooperate.”

The crowd tensed at Zaafea's words. Having just witnessed the power of the clones' strength, the possibility that Philix could also be a clone was alarming.

"Hmm..." Philix hesitated, looking uneasy. Benedict stepped forward then and said, "General Philix, this is Zaafea. He fought alongside us against our enemies. You can trust him."

"Did you... discover anything?" Benedict asked.

"What do you mean?" Zaafea replied with a question of his own.

"When you were inspecting General Philix, you… smiled."

"How observant," Zaafea teased.

"So, what did you find?"

"Benedict, you've always possessed the aura of ancient gods, right?" Zaafea asked suddenly.

Knowing he could not hide the truth from Zaafea, Benedict simply nodded in acknowledgment. "Yes, you're right."