Shadow Slave

A few minutes later, Sunny heard a noise coming from somewhere above. Looking in that direction, he noticed that Cassie was standing at the edge of the wide branch, gripping the golden rope in her hands.

Before he could react, the blind girl was already climbing down. She was very cautious, but also quite nimble for someone without sight.

He blinked.

'Is she crazy? That's dangerous!'

But he was worried for nothing. Cassie quickly reached the ground and let go of the rope, safe and sound. She then summoned her staff and took a hesitant step, trying to remember where his shout had come from.

Sunny made his presence known and guided her by saying:

"I'm here!"

The blind girl turned her head in his direction and walked forward, carefully feeling the ground in front of her with the staff. Because of how uneven the surface of the island had become, it took her longer than usual to reach him.

Just as she was about to walk past, Sunny spoke again:

"Hey, Cas."

Cassie stopped and lowered her head with a surprised expression. Then, she asked:

"Why are you lying on the ground?"

He smiled weakly.

"Ah, it's very comfortable."

Suddenly, the blind girl frowned and asked in a worried tone:

"Are you hurt?"

Sunny shook his head with a sigh. His sense of humor was not always appreciated. In fact, it had often landed him in hot water in the past.

"Just bruised all over. Nothing serious. I'm just really tired… that one was really intense."

Since Cassie was still frowning, he thought for a moment and added:

"Neph is also fine. She's resting a bit further away."

Finally, the delicate girl relaxed. Her face cleared, and she offered him a hesitant smile.

"You really killed that demon?"

Sunny cast a gaze at the giant corpse and closed his eyes.

"Yeah. He's very dead."

Both of them were silent for some time. Sunny was on the verge of falling asleep when Cassie carefully asked:

you're just going

and blinked, trying

It's morning. There are things we

tree, hide themselves in its branches, risk their lives to set the demon on fire, not to mention the… all

time to rest yet. They had to take basic

exhausted body, Sunny stood up and offered Cassie his shoulder. After she placed her hand on it, he walked over to the Carapace Demon's corpse, stopping at the spot where Nephis was

with

"Good morning."

to force a polite smile. However, today

3.6 out of ten.

passing around the glass bottle full of cold, refreshing water. Sunny was in the middle of describing their

attacked. She used her Aspect Ability to ignite her sword and struck at the weakened patch of armor on the demon's chest, the one you told us

all along because Nephis had told her,

already severely wounded from his fight with the… the thing from the sea, so it was enough to finish him off. A few seconds later, he was

shook her

demon! I thought

Nephis corrected her:

we wouldn't

lowered her face,

three, it doesn't really change a

one girl to another, then finally turned to

right, it's not something one would expect to happen. But, anyway… I promised to cook demon meat for you after this is over, didn't I?

already tasting the juicy, tender meat in his mouth. However, Cassie suddenly frowned, a

don't know

He raised his eyebrows.

"What? Why?"

She lingered before answering.

it was evil. I didn't think about it

creature whose intelligence was comparable to theirs did seem a little wrong. Even if that creature was a bloodthirsty demon who would have swallowed them whole without a second

worked in the Dream Realm. Monsters devoured humans, and humans devoured monsters. It was the circle of life... death? The

Creatures were universally

and fearless, even valiant. When fighting against the terrifying monsters of the dark sea, he did not hesitate to stand his ground, refusing to surrender.

educate me on the ethics

Sunny's silence, Cassie blushed

it seems ridiculous, but that's just how I feel. You and

Sunny shook his head.

right. I understand… sort of. It's just that we didn't bring any supplies with us, so we won't be able to eat anything unless

sighed. Then, her face brightened and

great tree's fruits? I bet they're

at her

"Are you serious?"

confused

"Uh… yes? Why?"

blinked a couple

I'm pretty sure that it's the reason why all the coral around the Ashen Barrow is