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 know your

respond, the call was cut off. Sunny was left standing with a rather dumbfounded expression on his

well, of course she knows. I wonder what

look on

"Did something bad happen?"

then slowly shook

I have to deal with. Sorry,

for

alright. I'll practice back home,

that, Rain picked up her training sword, said

the door closed behind her, the former huntress gave

yours is

offended by her

"What do you mean?"

Effie giggled.

month, and she still has no idea who the two of us are. We're just two average, random Awakened

Sunny smiled slightly.

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 to plaster all over the

Effie waved a hand.

joking, you doofus.

a moment, and then

hurts me to see her wasting money

there was a sound of a PTV stopping nearby, and of light steps approaching their

wheelchair, she opened the

"Finally!"

usual deep blue uniform, with one hand raised to knock on the door. Her jacket, as always, was carelessly unbuttoned, revealing her

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

not food

smile appeared on Master Jet's

honor to meet the famous Raised by Wolves. I am Ascended

her, then at Sunny, then back

Then, she smiled.

doofus. I

look, cursed inwardly, and

I need to

She shook her head.

usual Memories should do. If everything goes well, you won't

hesitated, and

it

making Sunny suddenly