In the nourishment tank, Noel opened his eyes.
His half-formed body began to grow, revealing a few feathers on his transparent body, resembling the plumage of a bird, yet also the scales of a sea monster. A pair of blue vertical pupils were set in his pale face, steeped in blood color.
"Ka——"
The sound of an iron door opening was heard, and Noel quickly closed his eyes, pretending to still be asleep.
A series of footsteps approached, and Noel, with his eyes closed, waited for the daily routine check by the blue-skinned mechanical man.
"——I know you're already awake." The voice of the blue-skinned mechanical man echoed.
Noel's heart tightened; he was aware that the Mechanical Master was eyeing him like a hawk, and if he was discovered to be awake, his chance of escape would greatly diminish. His finger pressed against the intangible puppet thread, already contemplating silent execution.
