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.

that I'm exactly as paranoid as a person

the charming archer with expectation. Kai hesitated for

said a single lie. Your friends are

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

to that display of naivete, Sunny shook his head

"Not even Caster?"

gave him

was honest,

just an honest

lingered for a bit and then turned

continue our conversation in a week. Until

The huntress giggled.

That makes me feel real safe.

He grimaced.

might not look like much, but wait till you see my

a little. Reminded of something, Sunny patted him

help. Our deal

one bit. Sunny wasn't winning any prizes with his looks already, but next to

him for a

make your acquaintance, Sunny. I can honestly say that spending time with you is… uh…

at Effie with something that resembled pity, rose,

them were

looked around with a weary expression, and then asked in a

do we

Sunny didn't hesitate.

Honestly, I can wait to get back to

a

scary place and go hide in the ancient cursed ruins. At least we

***

of the Dark City. Being here

the familiar rhythm of cooperating with Effie without skipping a bit, as though

some point, the unruly huntress glanced at him

seriously. How did you survive,

gave her a dark look, then

am very good at hiding in the shadows. I slept during the day and hunted during the night. Observed my prey carefully

thoughtful for a while, then

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