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.

the bastard on our doorstep one day? The enemy of

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

frowned, then said with

"No… I doubt it."

was right,

deactivated her communicator and turned

Keepers have reached the Immortal Flame manor. They are putting on a show to make it seem like there are all kinds of activity going on inside. Hopefully, that is going to make most people think that you are there with them. You should

for a

long. Maybe a week… the rest of us should not linger, as well. It would be strange if Kai, Effie, and I are not seen at

leave Sunny and

did not know how to feel about

plates and said

live here as well, you

to her

the next

a sigh, the blind girl hesitated for a few seconds,

am also in contact with the government representatives 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

looked at her calmly,

Song

Cassie frowned.

get involved 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 of Night… they are remaining strangely passive these days, for

time to participate in 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