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 think that I'm exactly as paranoid as a

charming archer with expectation. Kai

single lie. Your friends are all

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

react to that display of naivete, Sunny shook

"Not even Caster?"

gave him a

was

an honest and honorable

a bit and then

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

The huntress giggled.

makes me feel

He grimaced.

worry. I might not look like

little. Reminded of something, Sunny patted him on the

deal is done.

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

for a few moments,

to make your acquaintance, Sunny. I can honestly say that spending time with you

he glanced at Effie with

two of them

expression,

do

Sunny didn't hesitate.

Honestly, I can wait to get back to the ruins. This place… it gives me

gave him a strange look,

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

***

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

Effie without skipping a bit, as though three whole months had not passed since they last saw

the unruly huntress

How did

her a dark look,

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

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