My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2763

Learning from his last experience, Nash instinctively activated the power of the Heaven-Shaking Tome. However, the figure of Johnathan before him said gently, "It’s really me, me. There’s no need to be so tense."

Still, Nash did not deactivate the Heaven-Shaking Tome, and Johnathan did not press the matter.

"My disciple, listen carefully to what I’m about to say," Johnathan began. "Whether you believe it or not, I'm truly your master. I apologize for keeping certain things from you, but some things need clarification.

"You're in danger. It's not only the Eastern gods who are wary of your power—those lurking in the shadows have also started making moves."

"In the shadows?" Nash asked, not fully understanding Johnathan's words.

Johnathan explained, "Countless foreign settlers have made their homes here since ancient times, bringing their ideas and cultures with them. Most of them are friendly, of course, but there are always a few extremists among them. These individuals have remained hidden while still serving the gods of the West."

"The Illuminion? But haven't they already been dismantled?" Nash questioned.

Johnathan shook his head. "The world is vast, and the Illuminion is far from the only organization of that kind. Organizations with similar aims are constantly emerging nowadays."

Nash was stunned. "How could something like this be happening?"

Johnathan continued, sharing what he had uncovered, "Actually, I was sent down to investigate this very matter. After the Illuminion was dismantled, countless new foreign martial arts groups began to emerge. This stirred concerns in the divine emperor, so a group of gods, including myself, was dispatched to gather relevant information.

"Our investigation revealed disturbing news. Many foreigners who have already rooted themselves here are now secretly organizing a resistance against Drakonia. In the few months following the Illuminion’s fall, around a thousand new foreign organizations have emerged.

"Many martial artists displayed their powers when the announcement was made. So now, the whole world, possibly Drakonia included, is gripped by fear and chaos,” he continued.

“What should we do?” Nash asked.

Johnathan shook his head. “No one expected Gorgeous Country to take these actions. They seem to want chaos. You’ll probably get a call from the capital soon. They’re currently looking into something important.”

Nash had yet to process everything he had just heard when he replied, “A call? The capital? About what?”

Just then, Nash’s phone rang. He looked at the screen and saw that it was Elias Landon. Johnathan had been right.