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.

as paranoid as a person should be.

at the charming archer with expectation. Kai hesitated for

said a single lie. Your friends are all extremely

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

to react to that display of

"Not even Caster?"

gave him

he was honest,

Was Caster really just an honest and honorable guy? Was

a bit and then turned to

our conversation in a week. Until

The huntress giggled.

me feel

He grimaced.

worry. I might not look like much, but wait till you see

Reminded of something, Sunny patted him

deal is done. See you around,

was not going to miss this guy one bit. Sunny wasn't winning any prizes with his looks

looked at him for a few moments, then forced out

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

Effie with something that resembled pity, rose,

two of them

with a weary expression, and then asked

When do

Sunny didn't hesitate.

can wait to get back to the ruins. This place… it gives me the

a

go hide in the ancient cursed ruins. At

***

streets of the Dark City. Being here in daylight

both of them were experienced hunters and worked well together. 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

the unruly huntress glanced at him and

did you

her a dark look, then

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

thoughtful for a while,

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