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

looked at the charming archer with expectation. Kai hesitated for a

single lie. Your friends are all extremely honest people,

'Oh, you poor lamb…'

that display of naivete, Sunny shook his head and

"Not even Caster?"

gave him a

was honest,

just an honest

Sunny lingered for a bit and

agreed to continue our conversation in a week. Until

The huntress giggled.

feel real

He grimaced.

worry. I might not look like much, but wait till you see my

and paled a little. Reminded of something, Sunny patted

Our deal

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

charming archer looked at him for a few

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

at Effie with something that resembled pity, rose, and

them were

expression, and then asked in a neutral

When do

Sunny didn't hesitate.

Honestly, I can wait to get back to

a strange look, then

no problem. Let's ditch this scary place and go hide in the ancient cursed ruins. At least

***

they were carefully 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

point, the unruly huntress glanced

did you survive,

her a dark look,

you 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 striking at their weak spots. If I ever met

thoughtful for a while, then

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