Chapter 175

Elara had been involved during the last two times they had lost control over No.17. Based on its biological nature, squids were solitary creatures that formed a lifelong bond with a single mate. It only wanted to be close to its mate and would attack anything that came too close. Furthermore, squids also had a strong territorial streak. It was obvious that No.17 treated Elara as his mate. His possessive nature worried Elara. She was concerned that she wouldn't be able to control him in the future. When he noticed that Elara's eyes were on him, happiness bloomed within No. 17. He hooked one of his tentacles around her wrist and asked with his eyes, "What's wrong?" Elara stroked his slightly curly hair. "Alphino, you don't want me to talk to other people?" No.17 nodded. "No," he answered honestly. "You don't want me to interact with other people, is that right?" No.17 nodded again without any hesitation. Elara sighed before saying, "But humans are social creatures. We're used to