Chapter 108: Selina Enter's the Void Space

The corpse twitched and began to shrink as if being remolded from within, including the metalized bones.

The grotesque transformation took shape slowly at first, but soon it became clear that the body was taking on a distinctly feminine form.

It was no longer the hulking form of the dead soldier but a much smaller, leaner figure.

Slowly, the details became clearer—the figure was unmistakably feminine.

The features sharpened, skin smoothed over, and dark hair cascaded down.

The soldiers could hardly believe what they were seeing. The captain's heart pounded as he watched the shifting body.

He forced himself to stay calm, but he could feel a trickle of sweat running down his back.

As the last of the nanoids spread across the body before them now lay the body of a woman who bore a striking resemblance to Selina herself.

The captain, though shocked, didn't dare speak.

He knew Selina well enough to understand that whatever she had done, it was beyond their comprehension—and certainly beyond their clearance to question.

Selina, now gazing down at the transformed body with a satisfied expression, finally broke the silence.

"It's time," she murmured, almost to herself, as she crouched down to inspect the newly formed figure. "Soon, everything will be in place."

The newly formed figure lay still for a moment, covered in a sleek sheen from the reformed nanoids.

The captain, who was using his consciousness to inspect the process, could hardly believe what he was sensing.

The nanoids were working with terrifying efficiency, breaking down and rebuilding the matter. "Commander... this... this woman... she's..." he stammered, not able to finish the sentence.

Selina finally turned to look at him, her cold blue eyes piercing. "Yes. She is me."

The captain's mind reeled. "A clone?" he muttered under his breath, though he didn't dare ask the question outright.

But his thoughts were unclear—about what Selina had in mind for this... clone.

Selina knelt beside the clone and pressed her hand to its forehead. For a moment, nothing happened, but then, with a sudden intake of breath, the body jerked awake.

"Go," she commanded softly, her voice almost a whisper. "Bring me something interesting when you come back."

The clone didn't speak. It simply turned and marched out of the room, ready to descend into the Void Space to face whatever awaited below.

As the clone marched out, Selina remained still, her eyes locked on the doorway for a few moments longer before turning back toward the glass window.

A few minutes later, her thoughts were interrupted by a faint beeping noise from her communication device.

Selina flicked her fingers, and a transparent screen appeared in the air in front of her, showing the face of her lieutenant.

"Commander," he greeted, his tone stiff, "the preparations are complete. The soldiers are ready for deployment. Shall we proceed?"

Selina nodded; her eyes still fixed on the holographic map. "Understood," the lieutenant replied before the screen vanished with a click.

Down at the base, near the Void Gate, the clone of Selina was suited up, her body fully encased in sleek, dark armor, pulsing with an eerie glow.

Surrounding her were groups of elite soldiers, all prepared to enter the Void Space once again.

Despite their best efforts to remain composed, some couldn't help but cast nervous glances at the clone.

It was one thing to be led by their commander—it was another to be led by a near-perfect replica of her, knowing she would walk into danger without hesitation.

The clone's glowing silver eyes scanned the surroundings, emotionless and focused.

When the gate began to hum with spiritual energy, signaling the opening of the portal, she turned to face the soldiers behind her.

"Move," she said in a cold, commanding tone, her voice echoing with the same authority as Selina's.

Without hesitation, hundreds of soldiers followed her into the portal.

The air crackled as they vanished into the depths of the Void, unaware of the trials waiting for them on the other side.

Back in the shelter, Selina watched the Void Gate from afar, her connection to the clone suddenly lost as the clone entered the Void Space.

She leaned back in her chair, a small smirk forming on her lips, not bothered by the lost connection to her clone. "Let's see what you'll bring me this time."

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