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?!

turned around and rolled the massive slab of granite that blocked the exit from the tower to the side. Lean muscles

of granite had to weigh a couple of

of his stare,

"Like what you see?"

He answered on autopilot:

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

granite slab, then

Ability. It's a strong

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, agility, endurance and resilience boosted, Effie was like one of those ancient heroes Neph sometimes talked about. Especially since that boost seemed to be so

the Dark City. All those

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

surprise, Effie

anyone with a pair of eyes knows what my Ability can do. Do you want me to tell you what

a mischievous glint in her

As if anyone is

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 create a literal pile of gnawed bones, for the fun of

and shook

it was fun, not gonna

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

not Sunny. He knew what hunger, real hunger,

place. Perhaps she had become a huntress not because she wanted to, but because she simply

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

said not to get

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

'Don't flatter yourself, beanpole!'