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.

fact, I think that I'm exactly as paranoid as a person should be. By

the charming archer with

a single lie. Your

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

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

"Not even Caster?"

him a

he was

just an honest and honorable

a bit and then

continue our conversation in a week. Until then,

The huntress giggled.

That makes me feel real safe. Thanks,

He grimaced.

I might not look like much, but

paled a little. Reminded of

help. Our deal is done. See you around,

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

at him for a

honestly say that spending

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

of them were

a weary expression, and then

do

Sunny didn't hesitate.

get back to

gave him a strange look,

hide in the ancient cursed ruins. At least we can feel safe there,

***

Being here in daylight was not something Sunny was accustomed to,

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

unruly huntress glanced at

did you survive,

her a dark look,

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

thoughtful for a while,

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