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

was left

she knows. I

the strange look on his face,

"Did something bad happen?"

sighed, then slowly

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

at him for a moment,

alright. I'll practice back

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

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

pupil of yours is

offended by her

"What do you mean?"

Effie giggled.

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

Sunny smiled slightly.

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

Effie waved a hand.

you doofus. She's a

a moment, and

why it hurts me to see her wasting money

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

she opened the door

"Finally!"

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

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

not food

appeared

the famous

at Sunny,

Then, she smiled.

doofus. I

a murderous look, cursed inwardly, and turned to

I need to

She shook her head.

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

and then

it doesn't

making Sunny suddenly feel very uneasy