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.

I work for the government, remember?

Sunny was left standing with a rather dumbfounded expression

knows.

on his face,

"Did something bad happen?"

then slowly shook

have to deal with. Sorry, we'll have to continue

stared at him for a moment, then

practice back home,

Rain picked up her training sword, said goodbye to Effie, and

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

yours is a

frowned, offended by her

"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

Sunny smiled slightly.

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.

joking, you doofus. She's a good

for a moment, and then

why it hurts me to see her wasting money on a hack

there was a sound of a PTV stopping nearby,

opened the

"Finally!"

to knock on 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 in her icy blue

at the older woman for a few moments, disappointment clearly written

You're not

polite smile appeared on Master Jet's

to meet the famous Raised by Wolves. I am Ascended

at Sunny, then

Then, she smiled.

doofus.

cursed inwardly, and turned to

need to

She shook her head.

goes

hesitated, and then

it

suddenly feel