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

he looked at the charming archer with

said a single lie. Your friends are all extremely

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

knowing how to react to that display of naivete, Sunny shook his head and

"Not even Caster?"

him

was

Was Caster really just an honest and honorable

a bit and

in a week. Until then, you'll be

The huntress giggled.

makes me feel real safe. Thanks,

He grimaced.

I might not look like much, but

little. Reminded of something, Sunny patted

help. Our deal is done. See you around, I

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

looked at him for a few moments, then forced out

acquaintance, Sunny. I can honestly

that, he glanced at Effie with something that resembled pity, rose, and

two of them

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

When do we

Sunny didn't hesitate.

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

a

this scary place and go hide in

***

through the streets of the Dark City. Being here in daylight was not something Sunny

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

huntress glanced

did you

gave her a dark look,

the shadows. I slept during the day and hunted during the night. Observed

became thoughtful for a

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