Chapter 171

Elara was in such a panicked rush to get to the temporary lab that she didn't even realize she had collided with someone until she stumbled backward a few steps. "I'm sorry—" she began to say, only to notice there wasn't anyone behind her when she turned her head. Elara was the only person in the hallway. She hadn't collided with anyone. Had she hallucinated the encounter? Elara rubbed her shoulder briefly before continuing on her way toward the temporary lab. Due to the tsunami and power failures, it had been days since Elara last saw No.17. She pushed the door open, her heart leaping into her throat when she saw the pale man lying collapsed in the corner of the lab. "Alphino…" Elara hurried over to him and supported him by his shoulders. His skin was icy to the touch. No.17's eyes fluttered open as he pressed his lips together. However, he refused to look at her, and his entire demeanor gave off the impression that he was lonely and aggrieved. "Are you feeling sick? Why are you