Chapter 47

The creature possessed a serpentine form, its bluish-gray skin exuding an almost icy chill. Records in the base said an electric eel-type creature with this exact appearance was in the Class S experiments. It was humanoid with a serpent-like tail that was devoid of hair or eyebrows. Its eyes were covered by a thin gray membrane and lacked eyelids. These inhuman features sent an instinctive chill of fear through Elara. As soon as it came in, it sniffed the air. Soon, its head slowly turned toward the couch. Elara swiftly pulled Eryndor under the couch. The space beneath was cramped, and they had to curl up to fit even partially. Perhaps because Eryndor was also a mutant creature, he remained calm the entire time and never once showed a hint of fear. He simply followed her lead—if she hid, he hid; if she crawled under the couch, he did the same. As a keeper, Elara knew that as a marine creature, he likely couldn't comprehend her fear. The No.17 she took care of was also the sam