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.

I'm exactly as paranoid as a person should be. By which I

charming archer with expectation. Kai hesitated for a

one said a single lie. Your friends are all extremely honest

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

display of naivete, Sunny shook his head

"Not even Caster?"

gave him

was

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

lingered for a bit and then turned to

continue our conversation in

The huntress giggled.

feel real

He grimaced.

worry. I might not look like much, but wait till you see my

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

for your help. Our deal is done. See you

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

him for a few moments, then forced

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

Effie with something that resembled pity, rose, and

them were left

around with a weary expression, and then

do we

Sunny didn't hesitate.

Honestly, I can wait to get back to

gave him a

in the ancient cursed ruins. At least we can feel

***

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

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

huntress glanced at him and

seriously. How did you

a dark

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 could

for a while, then

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