Shadow Slave

The omurice disappeared from the plates with a speed that made Sunny a bit full of himself. He smiled proudly, and then looked at Nephis:

"So, what do you think about the mess we're in?"

She put down her utensils, looked at the empty plate with a hint of regret, and then asked:

"That Mordret… the Rank of his Aspect is the same as ours?"

Sunny nodded, prompting her to frown. While she thought, he reluctantly added:

"He is also older and more powerful than us, and possesses more knowledge than anyone in the waking world should have. Other than that, he is… actually, I don't know what he is, I just feel that something is very wrong with that guy. Regardless, he is dead set on destroying Clan Valor. It is just hard to tell how he is going to go about accomplishing that goal."

Changing Star remained silent for a few moments, then said evenly:

"He is going to search for allies."

Sunny's expression grew a little darker.

"Mordret is not exactly a team player."

Nephis slowly shook her head.

"It doesn't matter. No matter how powerful he has become, it won't be enough to reach his goals. The… the enemy is too strong. Their power is too absolute."

She did not say it, but from the grim expression on her face, Sunny could guess what Changing Star was thinking about. That she was in the exact same position.

Which did not bode well…

He grimaced.

to find the bastard on our doorstep one day? The enemy of my enemy,

to meeting Mordret again, let alone getting entangled with him in any shape or form. As far as he was

then

"No… I doubt it."

if she was right, that was

moment, Cassie deactivated her

like there are all kinds of activity going on inside. Hopefully, that is going to make most people

for a

of us should not linger, as well. It would be strange if Kai, Effie, and I are not seen at the manor. We will leave shortly

would leave Sunny and

how to feel about

meanwhile, glanced at the empty plates and said in a

live here as well, you

her with

next week, you

the blind girl hesitated for a few seconds, and

Clan Valor. They understand the pressure you are facing so soon after you return, so they are willing to be… patient. For now. That will buy you a short buffer before they come knocking. Be ready to receive some requests for public appearances and so on in a week or two, as well

her calmly,

about Song and

Cassie frowned.

in the negotiations, but I don't expect them to be too forceful. They are in a more advantageous position than Valor right now, after all. As for the House

the schemes of the two greater clans, but chose to remain silent. The information provided to him by Master Jet had been shared in confidence. Even if he wanted to, he couldn't go