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.

exactly as paranoid as a person should

the charming archer with expectation.

a single lie. Your friends are all extremely honest people,

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

react to that display of

"Not even Caster?"

gave him a

he was honest,

an honest and

for a bit and

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

The huntress giggled.

feel real

He grimaced.

like much, but

and paled a little. Reminded

help. Our deal

winning any prizes with

at him for a few moments, then

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

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

of them

huntress looked around with a weary expression, and

do we

Sunny didn't hesitate.

to get back to the ruins. This place…

him a strange

this scary place and go hide in the ancient

***

the streets of the Dark City. Being here

Sunny fell into the familiar rhythm of cooperating with Effie without skipping a bit, as though three whole months had not passed since they last

some point, the unruly huntress

seriously. How did you

a dark look, then

think? You 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

became thoughtful for

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