Chapter 182: Illyasviel
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The Einzbern Castle's living room, illuminated by the soft glow of countless white candles lining the walls.
A gentle breeze stirred the air, causing the candle flames to flicker and dance.
Before Haru sat Illyasviel von Einzbern, an image of ethereal beauty. Her silver hair, shimmering in the candlelight, cascaded down her back, a white dress draped elegantly around her slender frame. She radiated the grace and poise of a princess.
But Haru's face was grim. He was—displeased.
The reason was simple: the girl, as lovely and delicate as a fairy, wore a vacant, emotionless expression.
"What happened, Acht? What did you do to Illyasviel?" Haru's voice was cold, laced with anger.
In the underground chamber, Illyasviel's innocent, childlike curiosity had vanished in the twenty minutes it took for her to change clothes, replaced by this emptiness.
He hadn't wanted a doll. He'd wanted a person—someone with thoughts, feelings, laughter, tears.
Illyasviel, in her current state, was no different from an inflatable companion.