My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash and Hera) novel Chapter 2290

In the real world, everyone gathered around Helio. As he approached death, he was transported back to the company, and the others returned to reality through the portal.

However, Helio still died before their eyes, and the group was devastated.

Nash wanted to try again, though he knew it was futile. Seeing everyone's grief, he just wanted to make one more attempt—just one more...

Hence, Nash continued performing CPR. Yet gradually, his hands came to a stop. Everything seemed to be over, and the group sank into profound sorrow.

Unexpectedly, it was Helio who ultimately saved them all.

At that moment, as if even the heavens could not bear to watch, a golden light suddenly emanated from Nash's hands.

When Nash first touched Helio, his divine runes reacted. This was why he thought he might be able to bring Helio back. Now, the runes glowed once more.

That was when Nash knew that Sycamore must have intervened.

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In the godly realm, Sycamore seemed to have been waiting there for a long time.

Ruin had carried Helio to Sycamore.

"Thank you for your efforts," Sycamore said.

Ruin waved his hand dismissively.

"It's nothing. You should have granted him divinity earlier."

Ruin lowered his head deeply. "Thank you, emperor. I'll share my humble opinion. Becoming a god shouldn't be taken so lightly."

"Oh?" Sycamore looked at Ruin. "What do you mean?"

Ruin smiled and said, "The old man in white robes from the West tests those who are about to become gods. There have always been these difficult trials. I believe that even those chosen by the divine runes must face trials. Otherwise, becoming a god so easily would seem rather hasty."

Sycamore nodded at these words. "That makes sense. Go on."

Ruin then raised his head and said, "Why don't you set a challenge as well? If he completes the challenge within a set time, he can become a god. If not, he's automatically disqualified. What do you think?"

Sycamore nodded. "Trials, you say? It's a good idea, but isn't it a bit cruel?"

Ruin shook his head.