Selene sneakily glanced sideways at Moon, who stood with arms folded, his intense gaze fixed on the ocean waters as he waited patiently for the Crab King to make its inevitable appearance.
'He's strong enough to handle most threats we encounter for the time being,' Selene thought, prioritizing her safety. 'There's no compelling need for me to risk permanent death just to gain slightly more power right now. As long as I survive and stay useful, I'm confident he'll protect me if something dangerous happens. That's the smart play.'
'Once we're back in normal territory and I have proper safety margins, then I'll make the evolution investment. No point dying stupidly because I was impatient.
Selene's internal thoughts were pragmatic and self-preserving rather than heroic or altruistic.
