Chapter 210

Seated in the back seat were Ashley's frenemy, Elara and her biological weapon. Or rather, Elara's beloved pet. Elara casually stroked No.17's head while speaking to Ashley, who had been relegated to the role of their driver. "On behalf of the students at the academy, thank you." Begrudgingly, Ashley scoffed, only to catch a glimpse of a pair of dark green eyes staring at her through the rearview mirror. She froze. Instead of unleashing the string of curses she was about to say, she forced a polite response. "No worries. I'm just doing what I should." No.17 narrowed his eyes but remained curled up on Elara's lap, nuzzling his damp head into her palm as if earnestly seeking more affection. His dark green tentacles sprawled across the back seat, taking up so much space that the entire area felt uncomfortably cramped. Elara glanced down at him, observing his unusually docile expression. She couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you curious about the outside world? This is your first tim