The Spare's Second Chance in Apocalypse-Chapter 150: Ch : I’ll not get Involved- Part 3

The moment the unknown man lunged toward her, Selene’s instincts kicked into overdrive.

His fingers stretched out, aiming for her neck—a calculated attempt to grab and subdue her before she could retaliate.

’This man is a pain! But at least he is no match for the monsters I usually face in the dungeons.’

The man was fast, but Selene wasn’t one to be taken down so easily.

With swift precision, she twisted her body to the side, narrowly avoiding his grasp. Her muscles coiled as she sidestepped his attack, watching his outstretched hand slice through empty air.

The sudden commotion drew the attention of the other people around them.

People working nearby turned, startled by the sudden clash. The rhythmic sounds of construction halted as voices murmured in confusion.

’I need to finish this without drawing other people into this fight.’

Ethan, who had been watching Selene from a distance, instantly tensed. His instincts screamed at him to move, to intervene, but just as he took a step forward—

Selene raised a hand. A silent command.

"Don’t come near me for now."

She said, her voice clear and firm.

Ethan’s jaw tightened, his muscles twitching with the effort to hold himself back. Everything in him wanted to step in. But he saw the look in her eyes—sharp, confident.

Selene had things under control.

For now.

The unknown man, realizing his first attack had failed, shifted tactics.

A dark shimmer crawled up his arms—his veins pulsing as his body hardened unnaturally.

His speed increased, his muscles swelled—a telltale sign of body enchantments. freēnovelkiss.com

With renewed aggression, he lunged again—this time faster, stronger.

Selene braced herself, her mind racing. She was good at dodging, but this man was different. His attacks were fast and calculated, as if he had trained for this exact scenario.

And then—

His fingertips brushed against her arm.

But just as he was about to grip her—

A translucent barrier erupted between them.

The force of the shield repelled him backward, sending him staggering.

Selene glanced to the side, already knowing who had intervened.

Orion stood there, hand raised, his face set in concentration. His golden shield flickered, strong and unyielding.

Selene flashed him a grateful look, but Orion wasn’t done.

"I’ve got him."

Orion declared, his voice steady.

The energy around him intensified as he expanded his shields, forming a prison of barriers around their opponent.

The unknown man’s eyes widened in surprise. He tried to leap backward, but the golden walls closed in fast.

For a moment, it seemed like Orion had him.

But then—

With a sudden burst of force, the man slammed his fist into the shield.

Cracks spread instantly.

With a deafening shatter, the barrier exploded.

The impact made Orion flinch, his body recoiling from the backlash. He took a step back, momentarily stunned.

Selene reacted immediately.

The enemy turned to flee, but she wasn’t about to let him escape.

Her fingers curled, and in an instant—

Chains erupted from the ground.

The dark metallic links wrapped around the unknown man’s limbs, binding him in place. He let out a strangled curse, his body jerking as he tried to pull away.

Ethan, who had finally reached her, stared at the chains in shock.

"...Where did you get this ability? Do we have more things to talk about?"

He demanded, his sharp gaze snapping to her.

Selene met his eyes, her expression unreadable.

"That’s a secret."

Ethan narrowed his eyes, but there was no time to argue. The man was still resisting.

Selene gritted her teeth as the chains strained against his unnatural strength. He wasn’t just trying to escape—he was pulling her along with him.

Her boots skidded against the ground.

The strength gap between them was too wide—he was dragging her.

She dug her heels in, but it wasn’t enough.

A flash of frustration crossed her face.

And then—

Ethan moved.

Without hesitation, Ethan grabbed hold of the chains alongside her.

The sudden weight yanked the enemy backward, stopping his momentum instantly.

Selene exhaled in relief as Ethan took control.

Ethan’s grip on the chains tightened. He wasn’t just holding him back—he was restraining him completely.

His voice was cold, controlled.

"You have a lot to explain."

He murmured, his tone deceptively calm.

But the unknown man only laughed bitterly.

His voice dripped with venom as he spat out his next words.

"You system users think you’re invincible. But you’re all the same—just pawns in a rigged game."

He sneered.

Selene’s brow furrowed.

"What are you talking about?"

The man didn’t answer.

Instead—

He did the unthinkable.

Before anyone could react—

He bit down hard on something hidden in his mouth.

Ethan’s eyes widened.

Selene felt it before she saw it.

A sudden convulsion ran through the man’s body. His eyes rolled back, his limbs going stiff.

A moment later—

He collapsed.

Selene rushed forward, grabbing his collar.

"Hey! What did you just—"

She called, shaking him.

But it was too late.

A faint foaming at the mouth—his body already growing still.

"...He killed himself."

Orion murmured, his voice grim.

Selene’s hands clenched into fists.

Ethan cursed under his breath.

Zara, who had just arrived at the scene, took one look at the lifeless man and let out a low whistle.

"Well... that escalated fast."

Selene exhaled sharply, stepping away from the corpse.

The gathered volunteers, who had been watching in shock, began murmuring.

The atmosphere had shifted.

Selene could feel the unease settling over the crowd. The battle was over—but questions remained.

Selene turned to Ethan.

"...That wasn’t just some random spy."

She said quietly.

Ethan nodded.

"No. This was something else."

Selene’s mind raced. Who had sent him? Was he connected to the special drugs? To Isabelle Thorne?

One thing was clear.

This wasn’t over.

"...What now?"

Orion asked, his voice steady despite the tension in the air.

Selene took a deep breath.

"For now, we need to do something about the people and this dead body. Ugh, just when things were getting back on track. What kind of bad luck do I have?"