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.

work for the government, remember? I know

off. Sunny was left

knows. I wonder

on his

"Did something bad happen?"

sighed, then slowly shook

business I have to deal with. Sorry, we'll have to

him for a moment,

practice back home,

that, Rain picked up her training sword, said goodbye to

couple of seconds after the door closed behind her, the former

pupil of yours is a

offended by her

"What do you mean?"

Effie giggled.

you've been tutoring her for a whole month, and she still has no idea who the two of us are. We're just two average, random Awakened to her. I

Sunny smiled slightly.

yeah. Your pride must be really hurt, venerable Raised by Wolves. Please accept my sincere apologies… not everyone, you see, is obsessed with the Awakened. Rain for example is more interested in historical stuff, about or from before the Spell. Plus, the government mostly uses your Dream Realm appearance

Effie waved a hand.

doofus. She's

for a moment,

to see her wasting money on a

PTV stopping nearby, and of light

wheelchair, she opened the door

"Finally!"

the door. Her jacket, as always, was carelessly unbuttoned, revealing her slim waist and generous figure. Her short raven-black hair was

the older woman for a few moments, disappointment

You're not

smile appeared

the

glanced at her, then at

Then, she smiled.

job, doofus.

a murderous look, cursed inwardly, and turned to

need to

She shook her head.

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

hesitated, and

it doesn't go

making Sunny suddenly feel