Deviant: No Longer Human

Chapter 83: The Village of Secrets!

"It's you," Amelia finally admitted, nodding with a mixture of realization and respect.The acknowledgment like a carefully guarded secret, shared only within the confines of this unexpected encounter.

Eleanor, maintaining her composure, nodded in confirmation. "That's right. I'll decide what to do with him, and I have already decided. You are going to use all the resources to help him heal, and keep him within the school premises until then."

The gravity of Eleanor's command hit Amelia like a sudden gust of wind, leaving her momentarily stunned. "Keep him with me!?But why?" she exclaimed, her eyes blinking in disbelief.

Eleanor, known for her calculated and sometimes harsh decisions, wasn't exactly renowned for acts of mercy.

This unexpected directive felt like a deviation from the norm, and Amelia couldn't help but question the underlying motives.

Eleanor, however, offered no immediate explanation.

With an air of mystery surrounding her, she withdrew her hands from Amelia's shoulder and departed, leaving behind a sense of ambiguity, "Take good care of him," she uttered cryptically, and left.

"..."

Amelia stood there in stunned silence, grappling with the unexpected directive from Eleanor. Her mind raced, contemplating the mystery surrounding Wang Xiao and the unusual decision to extend a lifeline to a stranger.

Collecting herself, she first took action to preserve the boy's modesty. A scarf, swiftly procured, discreetly covered Wang Xiao's private parts, preventing any potential scandal from arising.

Shaking her head to dispel the lingering confusion, Amelia decided on the next course of action. She reached for the telephone, fingers dialing the number of her trusted helpers.

The urgency in her voice conveyed the gravity of the situation as she directed them to come inside, the treatment of Wang Xiao requiring immediate attention.

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"Is he the right choice...?" Eleanor mused, her steps weaving through the silent pathways as she made her way back to her house.

The weight of centuries pressed upon her thoughts, an ancient dilemma resurfacing. For years, the

Eleanor's gaze shifted back to Wang Xiao, a mix of determination and uncertainty in her eyes. "Sometimes, Amelia, uncertainties pave the way for unexpected fortunes. I'm not ready to give up on that possibility."

Amelia's exasperated sigh echoed in the underground laboratory. "Why don't you train another person from the village to be the next head of the Ethics Committee? I can't understand you!"

Eleanor halted, her movements pausing as she considered Amelia's plea. The dim light cast shadows across her contemplative expression. "We can't afford that. They have lived forever inside the village, trapped in a monotonous existence that lacks the broader perspective needed for the survival of our species. It's my own fault," she admitted, the weight of regret and responsibility coloring her words.

"We have forever hypnotized and erased their memories, keeping them enslaved to this small reality." The confession, a stark acknowledgment of the consequences that had shaped the village's existence.

Amelia crossed her arms, frustration etched across her face. "So, what's the plan then? Keep banking on an outsider who might never wake up and, even if he does, might not have the abilities we need?"

Eleanor's gaze remained fixed on Wang Xiao's still form. "I believe he has something unique to offer. The outsider's perspective might be the key to our survival. We've stagnated for too long within the confines of our own creation."

Amelia's skepticism lingered, "But what if you're wrong? What if this is just wishful thinking, and we're risking everything for nothing?"

Eleanor turned to face Amelia, determination in her eyes. "Sometimes, Amelia, we must embrace uncertainty to break free from the chains of our own making. I won't abandon the possibility of a better future, even if it comes from an outsider."