Shadow Slave

Chapter 130

In the morning, they set out for the castle.

Before leaving the safe haven of the granite tower, Effie gave them a list of instructions:

"Follow behind me. Listen to everything I say. Don't make any noise. Don't bleed. Don't think too much. Some of the creatures out there can hear noisy thoughts, others can sense strong emotions. So don't feel fear, either."

Sunny stared at her with a grim expression. How was he supposed to control what he feels?

The vigorous huntress grinned.

"What? You never tried to solve math equations in your head to impress a lovely lady? Just do the same."

As Sunny's сheeks began to turn bright red, she giggled and turned to Cassie and Neph:

"Correction. The two of you, try not to feel fear. Doofus, you try not to get too excited. If walking behind me turns out to be too much, ask to get slapped, alright?"

Sunny scowled and uttered through gritted teeth:

"That… won't be a problem."

Effie blinked a couple of times, then smiled.

"Ah! Playing for the other team? I see, I see…"

What… what was that supposed to mean?!

Trying to get his emotions under control, Sunny took a deep breath and counted to ten.

equations my ass… who does she think she is?! Wait… why am

the huntress turned around and rolled the massive slab of granite that blocked the exit from the tower to

her back and gulped. That slab of granite had to weigh a couple of tons,

of his stare, Effie

"Like what you see?"

He answered on autopilot:

wait, no! I mean, that's not why

at the granite

that. That's my Aspect Ability.

practically the ultimate warrior Ability. With not only her strength but also

amount of soul essence over the years of hunting monsters in the Dark City. All those shards the recalcitrant huntress refused to pay as tribute to

secrets like that was not a wise thing to do,

surprise, Effie

like it's a great mystery. Around here, anyone with a pair of eyes knows what my Ability can do. Do you

was a mischievous glint in

anyone is insane

all my physical needs.

laughed and shook her

fun, not gonna

food was scarce and hard to come by, it was a

not Sunny. He knew what hunger, real

place. Perhaps she had

physical needs do people have?" Sunny thought, a little confused. "Air, then water and food, then… uh…

said not to

and looked up at Effie, who was staring at him and

'Don't flatter yourself, beanpole!'

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