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

could respond, the call was cut off. Sunny was

knows. I wonder what else she

look on his face, Rain

"Did something bad happen?"

slowly

business I have to deal

stared at him for a

I'll practice back

her training sword, said goodbye to Effie,

door closed behind her, the former huntress gave him an

pupil of yours is a

frowned, offended

"What do you mean?"

Effie giggled.

are. We're just two average, random Awakened to her. I mean,

Sunny smiled slightly.

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 to plaster all

Effie waved a hand.

doofus.

for a moment,

it hurts me to see her wasting money

a sound of a PTV stopping nearby, and of

her wheelchair, she opened

"Finally!"

raised to knock on the door. Her jacket, as always, was carelessly unbuttoned, revealing her slim waist and generous

older woman for a few moments, disappointment

not food

polite smile appeared on Master Jet's

the

at her, then at Sunny, then back at Master

Then, she smiled.

job, doofus. I

look, cursed

need to

She shook her head.

should do. If everything goes well, you

hesitated, and then

it

grinned, making Sunny suddenly feel very uneasy for some