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,

Sunny was left standing with a rather

well, of course she knows. I wonder

the strange look on his face,

"Did something bad happen?"

then slowly shook his

to deal

at him for a

alright. I'll practice back

training sword, said goodbye to

couple of seconds after the door closed behind her, the

is a

offended by

"What do you mean?"

Effie giggled.

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 mean, it's not surprising that she didn't recognize you. But I am

Sunny smiled slightly.

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

Effie waved a hand.

you doofus. She's a good

a moment,

to see her wasting money on a hack

sound of a PTV stopping nearby, and of light steps

opened the door

"Finally!"

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

moments, disappointment clearly written on

not

polite smile appeared on Master

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

her, then at Sunny, then back at Master

Then, she smiled.

job, doofus. I

cursed inwardly,

I need

She shook her head.

do. If everything goes well, you won't

hesitated, and then

if it doesn't go

Sunny suddenly