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.

that I'm exactly as paranoid as a person should be.

the charming archer with expectation.

lie. Your friends are all

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

to react to that display of naivete,

"Not even Caster?"

gave him

he was honest,

really just an honest

unsure, Sunny lingered for a bit and then

our conversation in a week. Until then, you'll

The huntress giggled.

me feel real safe. Thanks,

He grimaced.

like much, but wait

a little. Reminded of something, Sunny patted

your help. Our deal is done. See

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

looked at him for a few moments, then forced out

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

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

of them were

weary expression, and then

do

Sunny didn't hesitate.

can wait to get back to

him a

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

***

the Dark City. Being here

with Effie without skipping a bit, as though three whole months had not passed

unruly huntress glanced at

did you survive,

gave her a dark look,

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

for a

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