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.

for the government,

respond, the call was cut off. Sunny was left standing

knows… well, of course she knows. I

look on his face,

"Did something bad happen?"

then slowly shook

deal with.

at him for a moment, then

I'll practice back home,

her training

the door closed behind her, the former

of yours is a bit dense,

offended by

"What do you mean?"

Effie giggled.

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

Sunny smiled slightly.

accept my sincere apologies… not everyone, you see, is obsessed with the Awakened. Rain for example is more interested in historical stuff, about or

Effie waved a hand.

joking, you doofus. She's

for a moment, and

me to see her

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

her wheelchair, 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

moments, disappointment clearly written

You're not food

smile appeared on

honor to meet the

then at Sunny,

Then, she smiled.

job, doofus. I

murderous look, cursed inwardly, and turned to Master

need to

She shook her head.

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

hesitated, and then

it

grinned, making Sunny suddenly feel very uneasy