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.

all. In fact, I think that I'm exactly as paranoid

he looked at the charming archer with expectation. Kai hesitated for

no one said a single lie. Your friends are

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

that display of naivete, Sunny shook his head and lowered his

"Not even Caster?"

gave him

he was

Was Caster really just an

Sunny lingered for a bit and then turned to

our conversation in a

The huntress giggled.

makes me feel real safe.

He grimaced.

not look like

and paled a little. Reminded of something, Sunny patted him on

help. Our deal is done.

wasn't winning any prizes with his looks already, but next to Kai, he seemed downright ug… uh… barely

for a few moments, then

honestly say that

glanced at Effie with something

them were

a weary expression, and then asked

When do

Sunny didn't hesitate.

wait to get back to the ruins. This

him a strange

problem. Let's ditch this scary place and go hide in the ancient cursed ruins. At least we can feel safe

***

Dark City. Being here

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

the unruly huntress glanced at

How did you survive,

gave her a

hiding in the shadows. I slept during the day and hunted during the night. Observed my prey carefully before striking at their weak spots. If I ever met something

thoughtful for a

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