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.

the government, remember? I

cut off. Sunny was left standing

of course she knows. I wonder

on his face,

"Did something bad happen?"

then slowly shook

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

stared at him for

alright. I'll practice back home,

Rain picked up her training sword,

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

of yours is a bit dense, isn't

offended by her

"What do you mean?"

Effie giggled.

still has no idea who the two of us are. We're just two average, random Awakened to her.

Sunny smiled slightly.

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,

Effie waved a hand.

doofus. She's

paused for a

her

a sound of a PTV stopping nearby, and of light steps

wheelchair, she opened

"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

woman for a few moments, disappointment clearly written on her face. Then,

You're not food

smile appeared on Master

Athena. It's an honor to meet the famous Raised by Wolves. I

glanced at her, then at Sunny,

Then, she smiled.

doofus. I

look, cursed inwardly,

I need

She shook her head.

goes well, you won't even need to use

and

it doesn't go

Sunny suddenly feel