Chapter 165

No.11 felt a strong urge to make Elara happy. Even though there was always a faint smile on her lips, her emotions rarely fluctuated. It was more like she smiled just for the sake of smiling than for any feelings in her heart. He felt a shiver of nervousness with anticipation, his fingers curling slightly as an uncharacteristic impulse stirred within him. If it were for her, he would be willing to offer all his light and warmth, to sacrifice himself entirely for her. To become a devoted follower, offering his soul and blood to this gentle being. "Elle." His gaze shifted, and he whispered again, "Elle…" Elara finally managed to pry him away. When she turned around, she noticed that her laptop had been closed at some point. After a moment of thought, she decided she would just simply visit No.17 in person the following day. She beckoned to No.11. "Come here." She then walked over to the water tank to check on the nitrifying bacteria levels. When she was almost done adjusting th