The Damned Demon - Chapter 646

Chapter 646 The Boy

In the Infinity Tower,

Anna lay reclined in a high-tech infirmary, her abdomen swathed in shimmering bandages that emitted a soft yet dark glow with each pulse. The sterile, white surroundings, punctuated by the quiet bustle of nurses, starkly contrasted the tension that hung palpably in the air.

The doors of the room hissed open, admitting Lila, who walked in briskly with a tablet in hand. Her expression was a mix of mock concern and reproach as she clicked her tongue disapprovingly, "Tsk, tsk, my pup, do you have any idea how close you were to causing us a huge loss by almost getting killed out there?" she asked, her tone layered with mock sternness.

Anna's fingers tightened reflexively around the edges of her bedsheet as she attempted to speak, her voice strained, "I-I am sorry, Doctor. I really wanted—"

"Shhh... Don't strain yourself, pup," Lila interrupted gently, placing a finger against her lips as she smiled reassuringly at Anna, "You don't have to worry about everything. We are going to take care of things," she assured her, though her comforting words seemed to only heighten Anna's sense of unease.

Before Anna could voice her concerns, Lila continued, "But in the meantime, I will let you have a chat with your cute besties," With a snap of her fingers, Lila turned and signaled for the nurses to exit the room with her as the doors slid open with a hiss.

Surprised and scrambling slightly, Anna reached for a white top lying beside her, pulling it over her head in a swift motion to cover her bandages, just as two figures entered the room nervously.

The first, shorter than the other, had delicate features framed by long dark green hair. Her ghostly green skin was almost luminescent under the clinical lighting, her large dark green eyes scanning the room warily. She was dressed in a long white dress that matched her peculiar appearance, a thick white collar around her neck pulsating with a dull red light.

The second was taller with midnight black skin, sported fiery red hair, and small black horns that protruded just above her forehead. Her arms, replaced by rusty metal prosthetics, clanked softly as she moved. Despite her daunting appearance, there was an unmistakable warmth in her dark red eyes.

However, the two looked a bit frail, and their faces were pale.

"Cila, Mira?" Anna mumbled, a mix of happiness and surprise coloring her voice, though her smile faltered slightly under the weight of her suspicions—why would the Doctor allow such a reunion without a catch? Someone like her would never be this kind to let her meet her sisters.

"Anna!" Mira called out, her high-pitched voice chimed out of the collar which glowed with a red light, yet imbued with excitement. Her mouth remained impassive due to the device, but her eyes sparkled as she dashed toward Anna's bed and hugged her tightly.

"Mira, I missed your hugs..." Anna mumbled softly as she returned a warm yet firm embrace as if she didn't want to let go of her.

Cila followed more slowly, her smile fading into a look of deep concern as she approached, "Anna, what happened? Are you okay?" her voice trembled slightly, after seeing Anna in a room like this.

Mira, her face etched with concern, scrutinized the various medical apparatus surrounding Anna. Her synthesized voice, constrained by the collar around her neck, chimed out nervously, "Anna, did you get hurt?"

Cila's smile waned as a shadow of concern passed over her face as if she suddenly remembered something, "Anna, do you know what happened to that human 'boy'?" she asked suddenly, her voice tinged with worry.

"The Boy?" Anna echoed, confusion knitting her brows together as she clasped Cila's hand, "Why are you suddenly asking about him?"

Cila's voice lowered to a whisper, her words laced with unease, "I overheard the Doctor and Master talking about him with excitement...something about them getting close to achieving their plans because of him. He disappeared right around the time you left this place. Do you know what happened to him?"

Mira's expression was one of genuine concern as she added, "He was the only human who was so nice and sweet. Can we meet him again? He wanted to be our friend, and it was the only time we got to play hide and seek. I hope we can play again. It was so fun."

Cila chuckled and patted Mira's head as she said, "Silly, you are now too big to play such a game."

Mira pouted as she hugged herself and mumbled, "I am not that big...I was good at hiding..."

Anna's heart clenched, a tightness enveloping her as she struggled with her memories. Before she could formulate a response, the doors to the infirmary hissed open, startling everyone inside. Armed guards, clad in heavy armor, rushed into the room, their presence slicing through the momentary peace like a blade.

"What are you—" Anna began, her voice laced with alarm.

Before she could finish, one of the guards roughly seized Mira's arm, yanking her forward, "Hey! Where are you taking her?" Cila's protective instincts kicked in, but another guard easily grabbed her as well, pulling her towards him.

"Leave them alone!" Anna's cry was desperate as she leaped from the bed, her eyes igniting with a menacing dark yellow glow.

"Stay right there unless you want a bullet in her head!" one of the guards roared, pressing a pistol against Mira's temple, silencing the room with the threat.

Anna's body froze, her eyes reverting to their usual dark gray as she addressed the guards through gritted teeth, "What do you want? We didn't do anything wrong."

"Oh my pup, don't get so worked up," Lila's chuckle echoed across as she walked into the room with a smile, making Anna feel she wasn't wrong to think that something was wrong.

"You will be coming with us along with these two demon pups. Then you can find out what's wrong," Lila said with a wink as she snapped her fingers together, and the guards dragged them out.

"Anna...." Mira's voice was faint, her eyes darting towards Anna with a silent plea for help.

"Everything will be alright..." Anna silently mouthed, her heart pounding as she followed the guards, fear gripping her with each step.