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.

think that I'm exactly as paranoid as a

that, he looked at the charming archer with expectation. Kai

lie. Your

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

of naivete, Sunny shook

"Not even Caster?"

gave him

he was

really just an honest and honorable guy? Was his

unsure, Sunny lingered for a bit

and I agreed to continue our conversation in a week. Until then, you'll

The huntress giggled.

feel

He grimaced.

not look like much, but wait till you see my

suddenly choked on his drink and paled a little. Reminded of something, Sunny patted him on

thanks for your help. Our deal is done.

bit. Sunny wasn't winning any prizes with his looks already, but next to Kai, he seemed downright ug… uh… barely above

at him for a few moments, then forced out a

it was nice to make your acquaintance, Sunny. I can honestly say that spending time with you is… uh… an

that, he glanced at Effie with something that resembled pity, rose, and

them were left

expression, and then asked in

When do we

Sunny didn't hesitate.

I can wait to get back to the ruins. This place…

gave him a

go hide in the ancient cursed ruins. At least

***

through the streets of the Dark City. Being here in

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

huntress glanced at him and

seriously. How did you survive,

her a dark

I am very good at hiding in the shadows. I slept during the day and hunted during the night. Observed my prey carefully before striking at their weak spots. If I ever met something I

became thoughtful for a while, then

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