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.

as paranoid as a person should

the charming archer with expectation. Kai hesitated for a few

said a single lie. Your friends are all

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

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

"Not even Caster?"

him

he was honest,

wrong? Was Caster really just an honest and

unsure, Sunny lingered for a

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

The huntress giggled.

makes me feel real

He grimaced.

look like much, but

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

Our deal is done.

this guy one bit. Sunny wasn't winning any prizes with his looks already, but next to Kai,

for a few moments, then forced out

honestly say that spending time with you

with something

them

huntress looked around with a weary expression, and

When do we

Sunny didn't hesitate.

get back to the ruins. This place… it gives

a strange look,

scary place and go hide in the ancient cursed ruins. At least we can feel safe

***

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

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.

unruly huntress glanced at him and

How did

gave her a dark look,

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

for

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