Shadow Slave

While the Chain Breaker was receiving light repairs, the members of the cohort were left to their own devices. Those who had never been to Fallen Grace spent time exploring its island-ships and getting to know the locals. Cassie was busy arranging things for when she was gone.

Sunny... Sunny did not really want to look at the beautiful city of eternal dusk. It made him wistful, and so, he threw himself back into weaving, knowing that there was not much time left.

He did, however, continue to observe the blind girl through one of his shadows — out of habit more than anything else, by now, since she had never done anything to confirm the accusations made by the Sin of Solace in the past two months.

He also sent one of his shadows to keep an eye on Mordret. Sunny was certain that Cassie was doing the same, as well — the Prince of Nothing could not be trusted to be on his best behavior in a city full of people. Especially people who were inhabitants of a Nightmare, and therefore no different from his countless victims in the Kingdom of Hope.

But Mordret did not seem inclined to go on a massacre in Fallen Grace. In fact, he was mostly interested in its myths and legends, of all things, spending his days talking to people on the streets and listening to their stories.

The people seem to enjoy his company.

On the third day of their stay in the last human city, Sunny successfully altered the Transcendent arrow Memory Nephis had earned in Twilight, elevating its Rank to Supreme.

The onerous process of transplanting a new nexus and reinforcing the weave to withstand it left him drained and fatigued. So, Sunny decided to let himself rest and left the temple, eventually finding his way to the edge of the island-ship.

Sitting down there, he observed the busy canals of Fallen Grace and allowed his tired mind to rest.

It was not long after that when Cronos found him, brimming with endless curiosity, just like always.

Today, however, the teenagers at least tried to keep it in check. Noticing his strange behavior, Sunny raised his eyebrow and asked:

«What's on your mind?»

for a

won't be returning from Verge. Is

him, frowning a little.

aren't planning to die, mind you. It's just that we are Outsiders. Once the Defilement is destroyed, it's

response.

Tomb? What are you going to do

blinked a

no idea. It was hard to tell, considering that the state of Antarctica —

a part of the Dream Realm. No matter how much Sunny wanted to simply live a good life, he

moments of

less the same. There is no Defilement, but there is still Corruption. Nightmare Creatures are running around devouring people, so Awakened like me need to keep them in check. So I'll probably be battling some hideous abomination every other day, cursing loudly. ??gh??????wօr??~?ℴm. That's life for you. The secret to a happy

the teenager

you going to do after we get rid of the Defilement? Are you really going to the House

Cronos laughed awkwardly.

eventually. But probably

looked into the distance, at the bustling streets of Fallen Grace,

other lords and ladies defeat the First Seeker and vanquish the Defilement, there

Cronos smiled.

a miracle that a place like Fallen Grace can exist, don't you think? Lady Dusk has always been

then shone brightly

to exist... and thrive, just like she told us to. For myself, my wife, and our future children. Ah, but I'm just some brat. So, I