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 person should be. By which

charming archer

lie. Your friends

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

of naivete, Sunny shook

"Not even Caster?"

him a

was

wrong? Was Caster really just an honest and honorable guy? Was his

lingered for a bit and then turned to

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

The huntress giggled.

feel real safe.

He grimaced.

look like

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

thanks for your help. Our deal is done.

wasn't winning any prizes with

for a

honestly say that spending time with you is… uh… an unforgettable

with something that resembled

two of them were left

a weary expression, and then asked in

When do

Sunny didn't hesitate.

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

him a

hide in the ancient cursed ruins. At least we can feel safe there,

***

they were carefully walking through the streets of the Dark City. Being here in daylight was not something Sunny was accustomed to,

fell into the familiar rhythm of cooperating with Effie without skipping a bit, as though three whole months had not passed since they last

point, the unruly huntress glanced at him

did you survive,

a

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

for a while, then

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