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 as a

the charming archer with expectation. Kai hesitated for a few

a single lie. Your friends

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

of naivete,

"Not even Caster?"

gave him a

he was

wrong? Was Caster really just an

Sunny lingered for a

in a

The huntress giggled.

That makes me feel real safe. Thanks,

He grimaced.

not look like much, but wait

a little. Reminded of something, Sunny patted him

help. Our deal is done. See you

with his looks

for a few moments, then

make your acquaintance, Sunny. I can honestly say that spending time with you is… uh… an

that, he glanced at Effie with something

them were left

huntress looked around with a weary expression, and then asked in a neutral

When do

Sunny didn't hesitate.

to the ruins. This place… it

gave him a

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

***

the Dark City. Being here in daylight

them were experienced hunters and worked well together. Sunny fell into the familiar rhythm of cooperating with Effie without skipping a bit, as though three

unruly huntress glanced at

How did you survive,

a

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

for

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