Shadow Slave

Chapter 179

Once outside, Sunny spent some time finding Effie and Kai. The two of them were in the dining area of the lodge, discussing something between themselves.

There was no sign of Cassie anywhere, but he did notice Caster observing him from the stairs leading to the second floor.

'Is she avoiding me?'

Somewhat disappointed, Sunny landed on a chair next to the two locals he had come to know and gave them a dark look.

"What, the two of you know each other?"

Kai smiled.

"Who doesn't know huntress Athena? We had, uh… a few brushes in the past."

Deciding not to inquire what type of brushes he was talking about, Sunny sighed and asked:

"Does she know about that peculiar Flaw of yours?"

The charming young man blinked a couple of times, the said with confusion:

"I guess so? I don't make a secret out of it."

Great. Of all the people in the world, he got stuck with two weirdos who had no qualms about telling every random stranger about their most hidden vulnerability.

…Well, if he had a Flaw like Kai's, he wouldn't worry about it too much either.

'Lucky bastard.'

Since there was no point in pretending anymore, Sunny simply asked:

"Well? Was anyone in that room lying?"

Effie grinned.

"Ah, so that's why you dragged Night along. Paranoid much?"

Sunny would love nothing more than to ignore that question, but unfortunately, his own Flaw was much more restrictive than Kai's.

all. In fact, I think that I'm exactly as paranoid as a person should

the charming archer

Your friends are

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

to react to that display of naivete, Sunny shook his head and lowered

"Not even Caster?"

him a

was

Caster really just an honest

lingered for a bit and then

to continue our conversation in a week. Until then, you'll be under my

The huntress giggled.

That makes me feel real

He grimaced.

like much, but wait till you see my

a little. Reminded of something, Sunny patted him on the back

thanks for your help. Our deal is done.

winning any prizes with his looks already, but next to Kai, he seemed downright ug… uh… barely above

for a few moments, then forced

make your acquaintance, Sunny. I can honestly say that

at Effie with something that resembled pity, rose,

them

expression,

When do

Sunny didn't hesitate.

to the ruins.

gave him a strange look,

go hide in the ancient cursed ruins. At least we can feel safe there,

***

the streets of the Dark City. Being here in daylight was not something Sunny was accustomed to, so he

Sunny fell into the familiar rhythm of cooperating with Effie without skipping a bit, as though three whole months had not passed since they last saw each other. It was honestly nothing short of

point, the unruly huntress glanced

did you

a

slept during the day and hunted during the

became thoughtful for a while,

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