The Spare's Second Chance in Apocalypse-Chapter 188: Ch : The B-class Dungeon- Part 2

The news of the new dungeon being locked down did not surprise Selene. She had expected it to happen, based on what she knew about the past.

Ethan raised an eyebrow.

"And that’s supposed to be intimidating?"

Selene, however, remained silent.

She had known about this dungeon long before the official reports came in.

She could feel Zara’s gaze on her, waiting for a reaction. But instead of confirming what she knew, Selene simply sighed.

"Don’t question me on this. Just be ready for a difficult raid."

Zara frowned.

"Difficult? But we don’t even know what’s inside yet."

Selene’s grip tightened at her sides.

"We don’t need to. I already know this raid won’t be about brute strength alone."

Ethan scoffed.

"Then that just means it’ll be easier."

Selene shot him a sharp look.

"No, it means it’ll be unpredictable."

Ethan waved a hand dismissively.

"Unpredictable or not, it’s still just a dungeon, Selene. You’re acting like it’s something else entirely."

She didn’t respond. Instead, she turned toward the entrance and strode inside, leaving Zara and Ethan behind in the cool night air.

Selene barely had time to settle in before her phone buzzed with an incoming message.

She pulled it out and quickly read the text.

It was from the government representative overseeing her affairs.

[Miss Shadow, please report to my office immediately. We need to discuss the upcoming raid.]

Selene’s fingers tightened around the phone.

For a moment, she hesitated. She had been thinking about sitting this raid out, allowing her team to handle it while she focused on more pressing matters.

But this message changed everything.

The government wouldn’t reach out unless it was something critical.

If they needed her involvement, it meant the situation was far worse than it seemed.

Her eyes flickered with renewed determination.

This raid wasn’t just another mission.

It was a chance.

A chance to find a solution to the awakening drug—to discover a way to counter its influence before it spread beyond control.

If she handled this properly, she could secure a future for her guild, her shelter, and the people depending on her.

Her earlier hesitation vanished.

She would go.

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The moment Selene stepped into the government sector, she sensed something was off.

The air inside was tense, filled with the stale scent of overworked bodies and old coffee. The atmosphere wasn’t unusual, but today, it felt even more suffocating.

As she approached the designated meeting room, a familiar figure emerged from the door—the government officer overseeing her affairs.

He looked exhausted.

Deep lines were etched under his eyes, and the dark circles beneath them were so pronounced that they looked almost like bruises.

His usually neat uniform was slightly wrinkled, his posture slouched.

Selene raised an eyebrow.

"Are you alright?"

The man let out a weary sigh, rubbing his temples as he offered her a weak smile.

"I’m fine. Just tired. There’s been too much going on lately."

She nodded, glancing past him toward the meeting room.

"I assume this is about the B-class dungeon?"

The officer exhaled sharply before nodding.

"Yes. But before we begin, I need to inform you—other teams have been selected to enter the dungeon as well."

Selene tilted her head slightly.

"That doesn’t bother me."

The officer gave her a wary look, clearly unsure if she was being honest or just saying what he wanted to hear.

But when Selene simply continued to stand there, looking unbothered, he finally relaxed.

"That’s good, because there were some concerns that you’d be... less than pleased about it."

He admitted

Selene smirked.

"As long as they don’t get in my way, I don’t mind."

The officer chuckled, though it came out strained. He was just beginning to calm down when his eyes shifted to Ethan—and instantly, all color drained from his face.

Ethan, who had been standing casually at Selene’s side, had not taken his eyes off the officer.

His expression was unreadable, but the sheer intensity of his gaze was enough to make the exhausted official stiffen.

Selene watched as the man swallowed thickly before quickly stepping aside and gesturing toward the meeting room.

"A-anyway, let’s head inside."

He stammered, speaking too fast as he practically ushered Selene in.

Selene glanced between Ethan and the government employee, narrowing her eyes.

She had seen that look before.

The officer wasn’t just tired—he was terrified.

Of Ethan.

She turned her gaze to her companion, who blinked at her innocently as if he hadn’t just scared a high-ranking government official into nearly running for his life.

Selene’s glare sharpened.

"What did you do?"

Ethan gave her his most angelic expression, tilting his head. freēwēbnovel.com

"Nothing."

She didn’t believe him for a second.

But now wasn’t the time to deal with it.

With a sigh, Selene shook her head and followed the officer inside, Ethan trailing behind her like a shadow.

As Selene stepped into the meeting room, her sharp eyes scanned the space. There were only a handful of people present—a select few deemed important enough to discuss the upcoming raid.

Her gaze drifted to the long table at the center of the room, noting that most seats were occupied. However, one remained empty.

Selene’s focus lingered on it, a faint crease forming between her brows.

The government officer noticed her interest and cleared his throat.

"That seat is reserved for the Vale family. They’ve promised to assist in the raid."

He explained.

Selene’s entire body tensed.

The Vale family.

The very people she wanted nothing to do with.

Her fingers curled slightly at her sides, but before she could say anything, Ethan leaned in close.

His voice was low, smooth, almost too casual.

"I can get rid of their representative if you want me to."

Selene turned her head toward him, locking eyes with his calm, unwavering stare.

He meant it.

He wasn’t joking.

She exhaled through her nose, forcing herself to relax.

"That won’t be necessary."

Ethan hummed as if he wasn’t entirely convinced.

"If you say so."

Selene turned her attention back to the empty chair, her unease growing.

This raid was already complicated enough.

But now, with the Vale family involved...

It was about to become even worse.