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

charming archer with expectation. Kai hesitated for a

one said a single lie. Your friends are all extremely

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

of naivete,

"Not even Caster?"

him

was honest,

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

lingered for a bit and

I agreed to continue our conversation in a week. Until

The huntress giggled.

feel real safe. Thanks,

He grimaced.

I might not look like much, but

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

for your help. Our deal is done. See you

Sunny wasn't winning any prizes with his looks

for a

it was nice to make your acquaintance, Sunny. I can honestly say that spending time with you

with

of them were left

with a weary expression, and then asked in a neutral

do we

Sunny didn't hesitate.

I can wait to get back to the

him a

Let's ditch this scary place and go hide in the ancient cursed ruins.

***

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

without skipping a bit, as though three whole months

unruly huntress glanced

did

her a dark look,

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 carefully before striking at their weak spots. If I ever met something I wasn't sure I

for

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