Shadow Slave

A strange expression appeared on Sunny's face.

'Lend her a hand? Me? Why would a Master need help from an Awakened?'

Meanwhile, Master Jet added:

"You'll be generously rewarded, of course. Well… I can't guarantee the generous part, really, but there will definitely be a reward."

His eyes gleamed.

"Really? What kind?"

She chuckled.

"A fair share of contribution points? Enough to exchange for a decent Memory, at least. Plus, didn't you say that you owe me a favor?"

That did not sound bad at all. Saint was on the verge of reaching the coveted [200/200] status, and was currently just a few shadow fragments away from it. However, Sunny couldn't really agree to the proposal without knowing what exactly she expected him to do.

…Or could he?

Master Jet was one of the two Ascended he knew, and his only contact to the government. This was a relationship worth maintaining, which meant that it wasn't wise to refuse her request for assistance.

Plus, Sunny quite liked her, and also owed her a lot… even before she had saved him during the Gate battle. They were both from the outskirts, and had a rather good rapport.

They had a connection.

He lingered for a moment, and then said:

"Alright, no problem. I'll do it."

Master Jet answered with satisfaction in her voice.

"Good. I'll come pick you up, then."

Sunny glanced around, evaluating how presentable his living room was. He was suddenly a bit nervous.

'What the hell? What are you nervous for, fool?'

He cleared his throat, and then said:

"Sure… oh, wait. Let me give you an address…"

Master Jet laughed.

Sunny. I work for the government, remember? I know

call was cut off. Sunny was left standing with a

course she knows. I

strange look on his

"Did something bad happen?"

sighed, then slowly shook his

nothing bad. Just some business I have to deal with. Sorry, we'll have to continue the lesson

at him for a moment,

alright. I'll practice

that, Rain picked up her training

of seconds after the door closed behind her, the former huntress gave him

yours is a bit dense, isn't

offended by

"What do you mean?"

Effie giggled.

us are. We're just two average, random Awakened to her. I mean, it's not surprising that she didn't recognize you. But I

Sunny smiled slightly.

everyone, you see, is obsessed with the Awakened. Rain for example is more interested in historical stuff, about or from before the

Effie waved a hand.

you doofus. She's a good

paused for a

her wasting money on a hack

sound of a PTV stopping nearby, and of light steps approaching their door. Effie's

wheelchair, she opened

"Finally!"

the door. Her jacket, as always, was carelessly unbuttoned, revealing her slim waist and generous figure. Her short raven-black hair was a bit messy, and there was a look of slight surprise

at the older woman for a few moments, disappointment clearly

not

appeared on Master Jet's

the famous Raised

at her, then at Sunny, then back at

Then, she smiled.

doofus.

gave her a murderous look, cursed inwardly,

need to

She shook her head.

Memories should do. If everything goes well, you won't even need

and

if it doesn't go

Sunny suddenly feel very uneasy for