My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2475

Enid took a deep breath as the energy within her began to gather. "I, Enid, humbly ask for the help of the Mother of Immortals. Help me, Immortal Spirit Blaque," she called out.

In an instant, a deep, pitch-black energy began to fill the arena. Unlike the chilling power of other immortal spirits, this black force carried a warmth akin to the soft glow of candlelight.

It enveloped the entire space, yet instead of discomfort, the crowd felt a soothing presence. It was much like the feeling of sunlight breaking through the clouds after a rainstorm—warm and refreshing.

The energy gathered within Enid. After just a moment, she opened her eyes again. Black runes appeared on her cheeks, and her hair turned stark white.

"So, it's really you, Harkin," she said.

Harkin, who was controlling Thresmund, shuddered. She had only intended for Enid to draw upon a fraction of the Mother of Immortals' power, but now, the Immortal Spirit Blaque herself had taken full possession of Enid.

"Granny, you're always meddling," Harkin sneered.

Harkin knew she was no match for Blaque. After all, Blaque was several generations her senior.

"This isn't meddling, Harkin," Blaque said calmly. "I'm giving you a chance. Step away from that child, and I'll forgive your actions this time."

Harkin let out a mocking laugh. "You still think you're the Mother of Immortals? You're just a fragment of a broken soul. You're no stronger than I am now!"

"Oh? You're confident, are you?" Blaque conjured a staff out of thin air and tapped it lightly on the ground.

With just that small gesture, Harkin found herself completely immobilized, unable to move a muscle.

"We have no choice," Blaque replied. "It's a gamble. Now, keep running, and leave the rest to me!"

Harkin's face twisted with rage as she glared at Enid. Pointing a finger at Enid, she screamed, "What do you think you're doing? You old hag, come out here! Are you saying I'm not worthy? Get out here, now!"

Paralyzed by fear, Enid could barely move. She watched Thresmund, now consumed by Harkin's crimson energy, and felt her entire body tremble.

"W-What should I do? She looks really angry..." Enid stammered.

"Get out here now!" Harkin screeched, racing toward Enid with terrifying speed.

In a flash, she transformed Thresmund's hands into a set of claws and lunged straight for Enid.