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.

my ass… who does she think she

sure that they understood her instructions, the huntress turned around and rolled the massive slab of granite that blocked the exit from the tower to the side.

gulped. That slab of granite had to weigh a couple of tons, at least. How

glimpse of his stare,

"Like what you see?"

He answered on autopilot:

that's not why I was

granite slab, then

Ability.

very rare and powerful Ability to have. While not as flashy as many others, it was practically the ultimate warrior Ability. With not only her strength but also her speed, agility, endurance and resilience

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

Ability was? Sharing secrets like that was not a wise thing to do, especially not in the ruthless reality of

his surprise,

what my Ability can do. Do you want me to tell you what my

mischievous

if anyone is insane

simple! My Aspect not only enhances all my physical attributes, it also does the same with all my physical needs.

and shook her

was fun,

come by, it was a dangerous Flaw to possess. It was a curse that could force a person to

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

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

do people have?" Sunny thought, a little confused. "Air,

said not to

and looked up at Effie, who was staring at him and cackling. Embarrassed, he gritted his teeth

'Don't flatter yourself, beanpole!'