Shadow Slave

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.

who does she think

the massive slab of granite that blocked the exit from the tower to the side. Lean muscles tensed and moved under her olive skin, making for a

granite had to weigh a couple of tons, at least. How strong

stare, Effie raised

"Like what you see?"

He answered on autopilot:

huh… wait, no! I mean, that's not why I was looking. How are

granite slab,

Aspect Ability. It's a strong all-around physical

many others, it was practically the ultimate warrior Ability. With not only her strength but also her speed,

soul essence over the years of hunting monsters in the Dark City. All those

that was not a wise thing to do, especially not in the ruthless reality of the

his surprise,

what my Ability can do. Do

a mischievous glint

As if anyone is insane enough

very simple! My Aspect not only enhances all my physical attributes, it also does the same with all my physical needs. Why do you think I ate enough meat to

and

was fun, not

the price for having the strength of many men was to have the hunger of many men, as well. Out here in the Dark City, where food was scarce and hard to come by, it was a dangerous Flaw to possess. It was a curse that could force a

Sunny. He knew what hunger, real hunger, felt like. What it could do

the first place. Perhaps she had become a huntress not because

thought, a little confused. "Air, then water and food, then… uh…

said not to get

who was staring at him and cackling. Embarrassed, he gritted his

'Don't flatter yourself, beanpole!'