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, remember? I

could 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 else she

the strange look on

"Did something bad happen?"

then slowly shook

I have to deal with. Sorry, we'll have to

stared at him for a moment,

alright. I'll practice back home,

Rain picked up her training sword,

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

pupil of yours is a bit

offended by her

"What do you mean?"

Effie giggled.

just two average, random Awakened to

Sunny smiled slightly.

pride must 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 before the Spell. Plus, the government

Effie waved a hand.

you doofus.

paused for a moment,

hurts me to see her wasting money on a

that moment, there was a sound of a PTV stopping nearby, and of light

wheelchair, she opened the door

"Finally!"

on the door. Her jacket, as always, was carelessly unbuttoned, revealing her slim waist and generous figure. Her short raven-black hair

few moments, disappointment clearly written on her face. Then, she

You're not

smile appeared on

to meet the famous Raised by Wolves. I am

at her, then at Sunny, then back at

Then, she smiled.

doofus. I

her a murderous look, cursed inwardly, and

I need to

She shook her head.

do. If everything goes

hesitated, and then

it

suddenly feel very uneasy for some