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.

paranoid as a person should be. By

he looked at the charming archer with expectation.

said a single lie. Your friends are all extremely honest

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

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

"Not even Caster?"

gave him a

was

Was Caster really just an honest

a bit and then

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

The huntress giggled.

That makes me feel real safe. Thanks,

He grimaced.

like much, but wait till you

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

thanks for your help. Our deal is

with his looks already, but next to Kai, he seemed downright ug…

a few moments, then

to make your acquaintance, Sunny. I can honestly say that spending time

with something that resembled pity, rose,

them

looked around with a weary expression, and then asked in

When do

Sunny didn't hesitate.

back to the ruins.

him a strange

problem. Let's ditch this scary place and go hide in the ancient cursed ruins. At least we can

***

Being here in daylight was not something Sunny

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

some point, the unruly huntress glanced

seriously. How did you

a dark

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 wasn't

became thoughtful for

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