The Spare's Second Chance in Apocalypse-Chapter 234: Ch : Get the Doctor- Part 1

Selene’s world was a blur of shadows and fragmented voices. Her consciousness drifted, floating between the real and the unknown.

Soft murmurs. Gentle touches. Warmth surrounding her.

She couldn’t tell how much time had passed. Seconds? Hours? Days?

Her body felt heavy, her mind weighed down by exhaustion and something... else.

Power.

’Am I alive? My head feels like it is going to split in half...ugh, this pain.’

The core’s energy was still settling inside her, and Selene’s body was struggling to keep up. Every now and then, her awareness would flicker back to the surface, but it was brief—

And painful.

"...we can’t wait any longer."

Ethan’s voice was close, low and urgent. Selene’s mind latched onto the sound, pulling her from the darkness.

"Ethan..."

Her lips barely moved, her voice no louder than a whisper.

But no one noticed.

’I-I need to speak up. Others should not see me like this. I need to convey my thoughts before it is too late.’

She felt a cool hand brush her forehead, lingering for a moment.

"She’s burning up..."

Zara’s worried voice broke through the haze.

"We need to move her."

"Where though? If we take her to a normal hospital, they won’t know what to do with this. We need someone who understands dungeon-related injuries"

Noah’s voice came next, frustration lacing his tone.

Everyone went quiet for a minute, thinking what they needed to do next in order to make sure Selene woke up and was healthy.

"There’s a doctor I know. But..."

Nora’s voice was softer, hesitant.

Selene heard the pause, felt the hesitation that followed.

"But what?"

Ethan’s voice was sharper now, barely hiding his impatience.

"He’s loyal to the Vale family. He is an awakened doctor, so he might be our best shot. But I am not sure how willing he will be to help us out considering he works for the Vale family."

The name sent a ripple through the group, even in Selene’s half-conscious state.

The Vales.

There was no doubt in anyone’s mind that the doctor wouldn’t willingly help.

"Doesn’t matter. I’ll handle it."

Ethan’s tone was final, no room for argument.

Selene wanted to tell them she was fine.

She wasn’t.

Her body felt like lead, her limbs too heavy to move.

But she needed to speak.

"Ethan..."

The word barely escaped her lips, but Noah heard it.

"Selene?"

A gasp.

Selene’s eyes fluttered open, the world around her blurry and unfocused.

Shapes. Movement. Concern etched on familiar faces.

Noah was at her side instantly, her eyes wide and filled with relief.

"Selene, you’re awake!"

Selene’s gaze shifted, searching—

Ethan.

He was there, standing over her, his jaw clenched, his eyes stormy with barely contained worry.

"Don’t...Don’t take me to a doctor. I’m fine..."

Selene’s voice was weak, barely a whisper.

Ethan’s expression hardened in an instant.

"Fine?"

His voice was sharp, disbelief lacing every word.

Selene tried to nod, but her body betrayed her again.

Ethan’s eyes narrowed, his anger barely contained.

"You’re not fine, Selene."

His tone was harsh, but there was something deeper underneath—

Fear.

"Stop acting like everything’s okay when it’s not."

Selene opened her mouth to argue, but the pain in her chest flared again, stealing her strength.

Her vision blurred.

"Ethan..."

Her body gave out once more.

The darkness swallowed her whole.

Ethan watched as Selene’s body went limp again, her eyes slipping shut.

A curse slipped through his clenched teeth, his jaw tightening as frustration boiled inside him.

"Damn it."

His hand brushed her cheek, but Selene didn’t stir.

"We can’t wait anymore."

Ethan’s voice was low, but the determination in it was unmistakable.

He turned to the others, his expression leaving no room for argument.

"We’re taking her to that doctor."

"But Ethan...Selene said..."

Noah started, but Ethan cut him off.

"No more buts. We don’t have time to argue. We’re running out of options."

His gaze was fierce.

Noah’s lips pressed into a thin line, but he gave a short nod. This was the first time he was so cooperative.

"The doctor’s name is James. His clinic is in the old industrial zone."

"Address?"

Ethan asked, already moving.

Nora rattled off the location without hesitation.

Ethan’s eyes darkened.

"I’ll get him."

"Ethan..."

Zara’s voice was hesitant.

"Stay here. I’ll handle this."

His tone was firm, brooking no argument.

Without another word, Ethan was gone—

Swallowed by the shadows.

Ethan’s car tore through the empty streets.

The night air was cool, but the heat burning inside him kept him focused.

His foot pressed harder on the accelerator, the engine growling as the vehicle sped through the desolate city.

Faster.

Faster.

"Damn penalty..."

Ethan muttered under his breath, his knuckles whitening as he gripped the steering wheel.

His stats were still halved.

The penalty from using that skill was still weighing him down, slowing his reflexes, draining his energy.

But there was no time to think about that now.

Selene needed him.

"Hold on, Selene."

His jaw clenched, his foot pressing harder on the gas.

The streets blurred past him.

No law. No rules.

Not anymore.

In this new world, chaos reigned.

Ethan didn’t care.

All that mattered was getting to that doctor.

The clinic came into view.

A large, worn-down building, barely standing. But despite its crumbling exterior—

It was busy.

Crowds of people moved in and out, guards stationed at every entrance.

Ethan’s eyes narrowed.

"Great."

He pulled the car to a screeching halt, his mind already working through scenarios.

Too many guards. Too many witnesses.

"Subtlety’s out the window."

Ethan stepped out of the car, his movements deliberate.

His body still felt sluggish, the weight of the penalty dragging him down—

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"One chance."

He moved toward the entrance, his eyes scanning the crowd.

Guards. Guns. Unnecessary obstacles.

Ethan’s jaw tightened.

He didn’t have time for this.

Slipping into the shadows, Ethan let his instincts take over.

Move fast. Strike hard.

He weaved through the crowd, his movements fluid and precise.

The guards barely registered his presence before he was past them, slipping into the building unnoticed.

Now...

To find the doctor.