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?! Wait…

turned around and rolled the massive slab of granite that blocked the exit from the tower to

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

his stare,

"Like what you see?"

He answered on autopilot:

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

the granite slab, then

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

the ultimate warrior Ability. With not only her strength but also

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

that was not

his surprise,

great mystery. Around here, anyone with a pair of eyes knows what my Ability can do. Do you want me to tell you

a mischievous glint in her

if anyone is insane enough

not only enhances all my physical attributes, it also does the same with all my physical needs. Why do you think I ate

and shook her

it was fun, not gonna

in the Dark City, where food was scarce and hard to come by, it was a dangerous Flaw to possess.

knew what hunger,

she had become a huntress not because she wanted

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

said not to get

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

'Don't flatter yourself, beanpole!'