Chapter 97: A Challenge

Heading in the direction of the thee Hellfire Club members, that has decided to appear in front of me today, surrounded by members of my security detail, I observed them.

Sebastian Shaw.

An arrogant bastard who thinks just because he has loads of money makes him anything truly special.

It doesn't.

Same for his powers.

Since one extremely strong and precise psionic attack will have that bastard down for the count. Not to mention suffocation.

So yeah, he's no threat to me.

The two with him on the other hand are far more dangerous.

The first being Emma Frost.

Who now as I am seeing her in person I can see what Cyclops tapped that in the comics.

Though of course given his romantic history with telepathic women it didn't work out.

Which I found sound. Since I honestly shipped Scott and Emma more than I ever did Scott and Jean.

But I'm getting off track here.

Frost is one of the most powerful telepaths on the entire planet. Not to mention her secondary diamond form mutations makes her quite dangerous in close quarters combat.

I wonder if she's unlocked yet? Considerimg from all the information I've been able to gather on her life in this world it is a mix of the comics and the revised X-Men films.

Either way even if Emma hasn't unlocked her diamond form that doesn't take away from her strengths.

For she is a woman who is as intelligent and beautiful as she is ruthless and cunning.

A dangerous combination of traits.

Then we have the final, and obviously the most dangerous member of the trio.

Selene Gallio.

A centuries old woman, whose main ability allows her to drain the life force out of a person with a simple touch.

If that wasn't overpowered enough she is also a high order telepath just like Emma, is immortal, and is a master sorcereres. Who just like Doom was considered a candidate to be Sorcerer Supreme of Earth in the comics.

Then there's her personality. Where I'm certain she barely sees anyone of anything around her as nothing more than being present to give her pleasure and or amusement.

Considering all the shit she pulled in the comics.

Oh and as for Selene appearance she's looks exactly like Selene, the character Kate Beckinsale played, in those Underworld movies in my previous life.

Coincidence?

Hell no.

But I don't have time to question it right now.

Instead I have to show these three who the fuckng boss is.

Reaching them I took a seat in the chair in front of them.

"Greetings King Doom, I am-"

"-Sehastian Shaw." I interrupted. Before Sebastian could finish speaking.

Which made his eyebrow twitch, but nothing else.

I then looked to Emma. "Emma Grace Frost." I said to her.

I then turned my gaze to Selene.

Who when I did I saw was looking at me like she wanted to eat me up like a meat of finely cooked meat.

Finding myself aroused?

Wait, what?

'No, no, no. Nope. Bad body.' I thought to myself.

I mean Selene is likely certifiably crazy, and I've already stuck it in crazy once with Deathbird. So there is no way I would ever dream of sticking my dick in crazy again.

But then again...

Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if I did.

Huh dammit, don't tell me I've developed a taste for fixing crazy woman?

No,you know what I'll deal with that later.

I've got business to attend to right now.

"Selene Gallio." I said to Selene.

I then returned my gaze to all of them. "All three of you are prominent members of the age old Hellfire Club. Specifically you belong to the group that oversees the clubs general direction. The Inner Circle."

"Good. Then we don't have to waste time explaining to you who we are." Shaw said.

"Right. Now then, why are you here?" I asked them.

"We've been following your exploits for quite some time. And we came here today because my colleagues and I feel if we worked together we could accomplish great things. That's why we have come to invite you to become a member of the Hellfire Club this day." She spoke.

"No thanks." I immediately replied.

Shaw getting a slightly stunned expression on his face.

While Emma and Selene didn't look surprised at my response at all.

Well that tells me who has the brains in their little group.

Poor Shaw.

"Instead I have a counter proposal. The Hellfire Club works for me, or gets destroyed." I spoke.

"You! Do you know who you're speaking with!?" Shaw shouted at me.

"Yes. I do." I replied. "A man who obviously simply pretends to be refined, but can't hold a candle to his female colleagues. Where both intelligence and powers are concerned." I spoke.

"Heh." Shaw snorted. "Funny. That's truly funny king Doom. But I don't think you fully comprehend the power of the Hellfire Club. We have been around for centuries. We are installed within every aspect of society. We have brought down many rulers si-"

Annoyed with Shawn's speech, which was obviously his sad attempt at getting me to be afraid of him, which is impossible, I formed a magical forcefield around him.

One that allowed air to flow but, but not sound.

Since I didn't want the man dead.

Yet.

When Shaw realized what had happened he started screaming.

But since I couldn't hear what he was even saying, nor could I care less, I ignored him and turns my full attention to both Emma and Selene.

"So ladies, now that we've got your obviously foolish colleague out of the way let's discuss our business like civilized people. What day you?"

"I say it seems Selene was right about you." Emma said. "You are quite the man king Doom."

"Yes. You most certainly are." Selene said. "So, what say you become mine?" She suddenly asked.

"Sorry, I'm married. But more than that I'm not really a one woman sort of man. So instead how about you become one of my women?" I spoke.

"Hm, no." Selene said. "After all I can't just give all this away." She said. Gesturing to her body. "But if you are interested in me I do have a proposal."

"Oh, and what might that be?" I asked her.

"We battle. Well, you and I have a duel. One on one. If you win I promise you my undying loyalty and to help you take control of the Hellfire Club. But if I win you become mine. So, what do you say?" Selene said.

After she did I looked at Emma. "And you are okay with this?"

"Yes." Emma replied. "I trust Selene. Besides the Club has become weak. Stagnated. Borning. I want some excitement and I can see you might be able to give it to me. So I'll go along with the bet."

"I see." I mused. I then took a few seconds to think about things before I gave my answer.

"Alright. You've got yourself a deal." I said.

Since if I win this duel I will not only get the wild card Selene under my control, and as my woman, but also gain Emma Frost loyalty, ans take control of fhe Hellfire Club. All in one fell swoop.

So yeah.

I don't mind taking this bet.

Especially when it rests upon me.

And since I believe in myself that much I know I've got this thing in the back.

But who knows, maybe Selene will finally be a worthy opponent?

I can't wait to find out.