Shadow Slave

Sunny knew how to write, of course. That said, he certainly did not have a lot of experience writing by hand, let alone had a signature — simply because people at large, and especially those in the outskirts, almost never used paper and pens to relay information. Why would they, if everything was usually stored digitally?

However, he was in a better position than most. Out there in the Dream Realm, many long-abandoned traditions had found a new life, so Sunny managed to scribble down his name on the piece of synthetic paper with at least some semblance of finesse.

Handing it back to Master Naeve of Night, he smiled awkwardly.

"Here. I… hope your daughter likes it."

The scion of the great clan received the piece of paper with gratitude and hid it in the pocket of his coat.

"Thank you very much. I am away a lot, so this will go a long way. Next time I see her, she will probably already be six… and terribly peeved that I've been gone for so long. Coming back with a present is bound to help!"

He looked at Sunny with genuine mirth. Then, a knowing spark gleamed in his strange indigo eyes.

Naeve gestured at the ocean and asked:

"You are not too comfortable on water, are you?"

Sunny lingered for a moment, then scoffed.

"You must have seen the movie yourself. Is it really a surprise that I have a complicated relationship with the sea?"

The handsome Master smiled.

"Oh, yes. I haven't thought about that, sorry. Still… at least you are familiar with it. Most people just don't understand."

shared a strange feeling of closeness. Both had

sighed, then studied the massive silhouettes of the

chances of making it to Antarctica

Naeve laughed.

anything can happen. But this convoy is as safe

pointed to the especially fearsome dreadnought that

There are also at least one cohort of experienced Awakened warriors of my clan on each vessel.

great clan lingered for a moment, then added

indestructible. Still… that doesn't mean that our passengers can relax. Keep your wits about you, Master Sunless, and do remember the rules formulated

at the handsome man

whole thing, more or less. I may be lacking in many regards, but being unreasonably

Naeve smiled.

remarkable trait to have.

***

Naeve had turned out to be unexpectedly friendly and pleasant to be around. He was

about his current circumstances.

not enjoy the patronage of a Sovereign, but wielded an irreplaceable power. That unique advantage had carved a place for them at the very top of human

was

he had experienced twice before — one time in the shrine at the fourth level of the Ebony Tower, the other time in the great hall of the Night

Goddess of the Black Skies

Awakened of the First Generation known as Nightwalker, had inherited the lineage of Storm God and somehow shared its power with the

six divine lineages are accounted

Night had inherited the lineage

inherited the lineage of