My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash and Hera) novel Chapter 2112

Shane opened his eyes and clutched No. 10, who was trying to flee.

"Please… Please don't kill me... Don't..."

Just as Shane appeared to lower his guard, No. 10 lunged at him, only to be absorbed into the seal in Shane's hand. He turned into a small spherical object.

Shane looked into the distance.

"Thank you, my little brother..."

At this moment, Mosley also woke up and was relieved to see Shane’s condition.

"Such a hassle." With a yawn, he started walking away.

...

In a hidden room in the South Territory, there was a satisfied smile on Simon's face as he approached Salem.

"Simon?" Salem looked at him, puzzled.

"It’s nothing. Just let me sleep for a while... Just for a bit..."

Suddenly, Simon's body was enveloped in a blinding green light. In an instant, he who was supposed to have lost his soul took on a youthful appearance. He looked at Salem with confusion.

Salem simply pointed ahead.

“Simon... look...”

In front of them, Ruin transformed into Zaafea.

“Ruin?” Simon asked, puzzled.

Zaafea shook his head.

“Just leave it be.”

“But... the trade..."

“I’ve withdrawn my powers. From now on, you’re an ordinary person. Simon, all of you can just continue as you are.”

Simon shot to his feet. “Are you leaving?"

Zaafea nodded.

“It doesn't matter anymore. The deal between us is over. If you have time, go back to your old home and look around—never mind, just forget it.”

“I know what you want to say.” Simon’s eyes glisten with tears.

"And you’re no better, Zirconia... That name is so cliché."

"You'll come to regret this, without a doubt," Zirconia warned, her tone heavy with foreboding.

Ruin shrugged dismissively. "I’ve yet to understand what regret truly feels like. I’ve made all decisions based on my own will... and that’s enough for me."

“Hmph, stop pretending to be all high and mighty.”

“Haha, if that’s what you think, go ahead.

“Oh, right,” Ruin exclaimed, having suddenly thought of something. “If you meet that guy, remember to say hello for me. He’s now taken the form of an old priest. You’ll probably recognize him."

"Oh, cut it out. Say hello? I’d be showing enough respect by not killing him."

"Don’t be like that. I helped you with your soul, you know.”

"Shut up! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have so many troubles. You're always meddling in things you shouldn’t."

"Alright, if you say so."

With that, Ruin smiled knowingly and then merged with Zirconia.