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.

ass… who does she think

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

her back and gulped. That slab of granite had to weigh a couple of tons, at least. How strong was

glimpse of his stare, Effie

"Like what you see?"

He answered on autopilot:

no! I mean, that's not why

glanced at the granite

That's my Aspect Ability. It's a strong all-around

Ability to have. While not as flashy as many others, it was practically the ultimate warrior Ability. With not only her strength but also

of hunting monsters in the Dark City. All those shards the recalcitrant huntress refused to pay as tribute to the tyrannical lord

was not a wise thing to

surprise,

not like it's a great mystery. Around here, anyone with a pair of eyes knows what my Ability can do. Do you want me to tell you what my Flaw is as

was a mischievous glint in

As if anyone is insane enough

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 shook

fun, not

Out here in the Dark City, where food was scarce and hard to come by,

scoff at its severity, but not Sunny. He knew what hunger, real

place. Perhaps she had become a huntress not because she wanted

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

I said not to

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

'Don't flatter yourself, beanpole!'