Chapter 56

Elara gently stroked one of his drooping tentacles. "It wasn't your fault. The lab was invaded by unfamiliar test subjects." Ashley groaned. "Stop enabling him, you tyrant!" A short while later, someone knocked on the door, informing them that No.17 needed to undergo an examination. They intended to escort him to the medical center, but No.17 refused to let go of Elara. She had no other choice but to accompany him, though she was required to wear a thick protective suit. Even through the heavy gloves, No.17 clung to her hand, like a helpless puppy unwilling to part from its owner. He looked fragile and in pain. His half-lidded eyes looked dull and weary, as if his spirit had been tormented. Beneath his pale, bluish skin, faint veins shimmered with a light blue hue. Although his wounds had already healed, his expression lingered with melancholy. Machines conducted the tests, as no medical personnel dared approach him. However, this also meant the process was slower. Elara waited