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 which I mean extremely,

archer with expectation. Kai

said a single lie. Your friends are all extremely honest

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

of naivete, Sunny shook his head and lowered

"Not even Caster?"

gave him

he was honest,

Caster really just an honest and honorable guy? Was

Sunny lingered for a bit and

to continue our conversation in a week. Until then, you'll

The huntress giggled.

me feel real safe.

He grimaced.

you worry. I might not look like much, but

suddenly choked on his drink and paled a little. Reminded of something, Sunny patted him on the back and

deal

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

for a few moments, then forced out a

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

that, he glanced at Effie with something that resembled

them

around with a weary expression, and then asked

do we

Sunny didn't hesitate.

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

him a strange look,

hide in the ancient cursed ruins.

***

the Dark City. Being here in daylight was not something

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

huntress glanced at

How did you survive,

her a dark

day and hunted during the night. Observed my prey carefully before striking

thoughtful for a

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