175 Chapter 155 - The Moon.

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[Selene The Moonlit Beauty.]

[Third Person. POV.]

As Selene stepped through the portal into the new world, she found herself in an otherworldly landscape unlike anything she had ever seen before. 

The world seemed to be made of an energy that was totally foreign to hers. 

The air crackled with this energy, and the very ground beneath her feet seemed to pulse with power. Her silver eyes widened with wonder and excitement as she took in the strange and magnificent sights around her.

It seemed the world was... a few thousand years behind her in terms of technological advancement, but other than that, she found little to no difference in appearance. 

Well, there was the fact that the entire world's population seemed to be in a single place.

"Now, where to begin," Selene muttered, smiling at the possibilities this new world brought.

Her initial thrill, however, was interrupted by a sudden cold and detached voice that pierced the air. "What an interesting development."

Selene whirled around immediately, her senses on high alert. There, before her, stood a figure clad in unusual attire, a man with pale skin and a pair of sharp, calculating eyes. 

"Who are you?" Selene asked, her voice steady and defiant, despite the shock of encountering someone in this new world capable of sneaking on her so fast.

The man's lips curled into a slight smirk. "Is there a meaning to answering that?" his smile grew wider. "On the other hand, it would be a problem if I don't hear your name. It would make it difficult to know what to write in the jar where I will put you."

Selene's confidence wavered slightly as she felt the weight of the man's scrutinizing gaze. It was as if he could see through her, tearing her apart with just a gaze, it was unsettling for the Dragon.

"My my, how confident you sound," Selene replied cryptically, her silver eyes narrowing. "Leave, before I change my mind and kill you, worm."

The man's expression turned into one of utter delight. "Is that so? How fascinating. That you think you have an option."

Selene growled. "You might regret this, little man, I have power beyond your comprehension, and I have no need to answer to the likes of you."

The man's eyes glinted with intrigue. "Power, you say? I suppose we shall see just how powerful you really are, after all, experimentation is key to unveil the secrets of the unknown."

Before Selene could react, the man unleashed a burst of energy, aiming it directly at her. But to his surprise, Selene effortlessly deflected the attack with a wave of her hand, her silver hair swirling around her.

"I warned you," Selene said calmly, a hint of arrogance in her voice. "You would do well not to underestimate me."

"Is there a point to your talk?" The man asked, tilting his head. "The experiment already started, so do what you are supposed to do."

Angered by the man's words, Selene moved to attack, ready to unleash her power on the unknown man without any mercy, however, before she could reach him, an overwhelming sense of weakness washed over her.

Her body trembled, and she fell to her knees, gasping for breath. Coughs wracked her weakened form, and she clutched her chest, trying to ease the pain.

The man grinned, observing her with a calculating gaze, seemingly unfazed by her sudden vulnerability, as if she was nothing more than a lab rat. "It seems the effects of my drug are finally taking hold," he remarked, his voice detached and clinical. "Your resistance seems to be above average, further tests are required to have a conclusive result."

Selene glared at him, her silver eyes burning with defiance even in her weakened state. "You'll regret this," she managed to choke out, her voice strained but determined, as blood poured out of her eyes, ears and mouth.

The man's smile remained intact. "Wonderful! Your resilience will provide valuable data for my research."

He approached her slowly, his eyes never leaving her form. Selene gritted her teeth, her mind racing for a way to counter the effects of the drug, but her weakened body betrayed her efforts.

As the man reached out to touch her, Selene summoned a last surge of strength and lashed out with a wave of dark energy. But the attack was feeble, barely a fraction of her true power, and Mayuri effortlessly dodged it.

"Such a futile attempt," he remarked, seemingly amused by Selene's defiance. "It seems your attacks lack any... spiritual qualities, how... strange."

Despite her weakened state, Selene refused to back down. "This... isn't... over," she gasped, her voice determined.

The man chuckled darkly. "Hm, it seems your species are below average in terms of intelligence. Not that it matters, I'm more interested in experimenting in your body, than with your intellectual prowess."

Selene's eyes narrowed, her mind racing for a way to break free from this predicament. "I won't be your guinea pig," she spat, trying to stand but faltering.

The man tilted his head, intrigued by her defiance. "My, it seems you are even dumber than I had concluded. Don't you realize you are already my guinea pig, willingly or not. And as such, you will provide me with invaluable data."

Selene's strength was waning, and her vision blurred, but she clung to her determination, refusing to surrender. However, it seemed that the man's drug had taken a toll on her, leaving her powerless and at his mercy.

"Now, let's get to know each other, shall we?" The man stated coldly, his eyes devoid of any emotion. "Rest assured, my drug's effects are only temporary. You will recover soon enough, after all, I need you to be in top condition to run the tests I want."

As the world around her darkened, Selene could do nothing but watch helplessly as the man's form faded from her view. She was filled with frustration and anger, but also a sense of dread she hadn't experienced in a while.

Just now realizing, just how big of a mistake this plan of hers had been. 

All it had taken this new world to defeat her, was a single man, in a few minutes time. 

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