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 she is?!

that blocked the exit from the tower to the side. Lean muscles

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

glimpse of his stare, Effie

"Like what you see?"

He answered on autopilot:

not why I was looking. How are you that

the granite

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

was… a 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,

likely absorbed a very large amount of soul essence over the years of hunting monsters in the Dark City. All

Sharing secrets like that was not a wise thing to

his 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

a mischievous

right. As if anyone is insane enough to

my physical attributes, it also does the same with all my physical needs. Why do you think I ate enough meat to create a literal pile

laughed and shook her

was fun,

hard to come by, it was a dangerous Flaw to possess.

its severity, but not Sunny. He knew what hunger, real hunger, felt like.

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

a little confused. "Air, then water and

said not

Effie, who was staring at him and cackling. Embarrassed, he

'Don't flatter yourself, beanpole!'