Chapter 27

Eryndor made a sound of acknowledgment, his husky voice sounding a little cold. He was aloof and standoffish, but Elara didn't remember doing anything to upset him. She had no choice but to cling to his arms, which held her head above the water and prevented her nose and mouth from being submerged. "Why are you hiding here?" She was a little scared because she couldn't see the bottom of the gigantic tank. "Is there anything dangerous in here?" He looked at her, his gaze unfathomable. "Are you scared?" "Yeah." She nodded truthfully. There seemed to be a fierce creature lurking at the bottom of the tank. She was worried it would pounce on them and rip their throats out at a moment's notice. Eryndor fell silent. The iciness he exuded grew stronger. As he turned away, Elara got a better look at him. He wasn't the same as before—a tubular device that looked like a necklace at first glance circled his slender neck. His originally flawless skin now had several needle patches and transp