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 should

charming archer with expectation. Kai hesitated

single lie. Your

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

display of naivete, Sunny shook his head and lowered his

"Not even Caster?"

him

he was

an honest and honorable guy?

a bit and then turned

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

The huntress giggled.

me feel real safe.

He grimaced.

might not look like much, but wait till

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

thanks for your help. Our deal is done.

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

archer looked at him for a few moments, then

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

at Effie with something

of them

looked around with a weary expression, and then

do

Sunny didn't hesitate.

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

him a

no problem. Let's ditch this scary place and go hide in the ancient cursed ruins. At least we can

***

they were carefully walking through the streets of the Dark City. Being here in

them were experienced hunters and worked well together. Sunny fell into the familiar rhythm of cooperating with Effie without skipping a bit,

the unruly huntress glanced

seriously. How did you survive,

her a dark look,

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

for a

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