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

the charming archer with expectation. Kai hesitated for a

Your friends are all extremely honest people,

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

knowing how to react to that display of naivete, Sunny shook

"Not even Caster?"

gave him

was honest,

really just an honest and honorable

unsure, Sunny lingered for a bit and

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

The huntress giggled.

makes me feel

He grimaced.

not look like much, but wait till

Reminded of

your help. Our deal is done. See you

guy one bit. Sunny wasn't winning any prizes with

charming archer looked at him for a few

I can honestly say that spending time

Effie with

of them

huntress looked around with a weary expression, and then

do

Sunny didn't hesitate.

to the ruins. This place… it gives me the

him a strange look,

this scary place and go hide in the ancient cursed

***

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

the familiar rhythm of cooperating with Effie without skipping a bit, as though three whole months had not passed since they last saw each other. It was honestly nothing short

point, the unruly huntress glanced at

did you

a dark

I slept during the day and hunted during the night. Observed

for

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