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 mean

at the charming archer with expectation. Kai hesitated

no one said a single lie. Your friends are all extremely

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

display of naivete, Sunny shook his head and lowered his

"Not even Caster?"

gave him a

was honest,

wrong? Was Caster really just an honest

for a bit and then

I agreed to continue our conversation in a week. Until then, you'll be under my

The huntress giggled.

feel real safe. Thanks,

He grimaced.

I might not look like much,

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

help. Our deal is done.

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

archer looked at him for a

make your acquaintance, Sunny. I can honestly

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

of them were

looked around with a weary expression, and then asked in

When do we

Sunny didn't hesitate.

back to the ruins. This place… it

gave him a strange look, then

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

***

Dark City. Being here in daylight was

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

unruly huntress glanced at him

did you

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

for

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