บท 138: Conflicting Opinions.

Inside one of the waiting rooms in the Central Research Facility.

"Thank you so much for the tea, Edmonds." Illya kindly said.

The bald, pleasant-looking young man smiled lightly and nodded his head. He then turned towards Alex and offered him a cup.

Receiving the cup, Alex politely replied.

"Thank you very much."

Edmonds repeated his actions to Anya. After which he performed a salutatory bow and left the room. Upon his leaving, Illya casually asked.

"What do you think about Edmonds?" her tone seemed to hide a hint of mystery within.

Hearing this question, Alex directly replied. "Very weird." Thinking for a bit, he then continued.

"Something seems to be 'off' about him. I'm not sure how to describe this feeling. It's like he's not... alive?" Alex's tone grew confused as he tried to explain his feeling.

Anya nodded her head in affirmation of his words. She had also felt a similar feeling.