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.

I think that I'm exactly as paranoid as a person should

charming archer with expectation. Kai hesitated for a few

one said a single lie. Your friends

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

how to react to that display of naivete, Sunny shook his head and

"Not even Caster?"

him

he was honest,

an honest

a bit and

to continue our conversation in a week.

The huntress giggled.

me feel real safe. Thanks,

He grimaced.

might not look like much, but wait

little. Reminded of

deal is done. See you around,

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

for a few moments,

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

Effie with something that

them were left

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

When do we

Sunny didn't hesitate.

to get back to the ruins. This place…

him a strange look,

go hide in the ancient cursed

***

through the streets of the Dark City. Being

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

unruly huntress glanced at him and

How did you survive,

gave her a dark look, then

in the shadows. I slept during the day and hunted during the night. Observed my prey carefully before striking

thoughtful for

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