Chapter 255

Elara opened the door to the rear compartment and moved to the back, switching places with Ashley. After she took the sedative Ashley had prepared, she lifted the lid of the reserve water chamber. "Get in," Elara instructed. She quickly added, "Be good, okay? I like it when you're obedient." Sure enough, Alphino climbed in without hesitation. Bathed in the warmth of her gentle voice, Alphino settled into the water chamber happily and gazed at Elara with a well-behaved expression. She spoke again. "I'll count to three, and then you'll freeze. The longer you stay frozen, the more your chances of winning." No.17 immediately froze. He wanted to win. "I'm going to give the frozen person an injection now." "Why… does the… frozen person… need an… injection?" "The frozen person isn't allowed to talk." Alphino obeyed and shut his mouth. Looking down through his long, thick lashes, he watched as Elara gradually pushed the sedative into his body. She then pressed a disinfectan