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

call was cut off. Sunny was left standing with a rather dumbfounded expression

knows… well, of course she knows. I wonder what else she

on his

"Did something bad happen?"

sighed, then slowly shook

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

him for a moment,

I'll practice

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

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

yours is a

frowned, offended by her

"What do you mean?"

Effie giggled.

who the two of us are. We're just two average, random Awakened to her. I mean, it's

Sunny smiled slightly.

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

Effie waved a hand.

you doofus.

paused for a

why it hurts me to see her wasting money on a

stopping nearby, and of

she opened the door and

"Finally!"

the porch in her usual deep blue uniform, with one hand raised 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

few moments,

You're not

smile appeared

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

then at Sunny, then back at Master

Then, she smiled.

job, doofus.

look, cursed inwardly, and turned to Master

I need to

She shook her head.

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

and then

it doesn't

making Sunny suddenly feel very