Shadow Slave

Chapter 1812 Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood Sunny was enjoying the sight of Nephis consuming the food he had prepared delightedly. He did not speak much and just looked at her, feeling that the day was perfect. Everything went much better than he had anticipated. It was so blissful, in fact, that he unconsciously expected a Cursed Titan to fall on their heads out of nowhere.

Then, he had to remind himself that he wasn't Fated anymore.

'So... it will probably be fine.‘

Still, his mouth was suddenly dry at the thought.

Not thinking much about anything, Sunny reached for the tea kettle.

But, at the same time, Nephis reached for the bottle of wine.

Suddenly, their faces were terribly close. It was to the point that he could feel her breath on his cheek.

The two of them remained motionless for a few moments, looking into each other's eyes. Neph's gaze was calm, but also made him feel hot.

His own gaze... Sunny had no idea. He felt that it was rather intense.

Her tantalizing lips were so close.

She did not exactly move, but he sensed a subtle tension in her muscles, as if she was about to lean closer.

The leaves rustled softly all around them, and the setting sun painted by the sky in a million shades of golden radiance.

Sunny took a deep breath...

And said:

"I need to tell you something."

Just like that, the moment was gone.

He sighed.

"I said that there were secrets that I might never reveal. But... before anything else happens, there is one of them in particular I must share. So..."

Nephis remained motionless for a bit, then picked up the bottle of wine and leaned back. Pouring the greenish liquid into a glass, she exhaled slowly and took a sip.

Then, she smiled faintly.

"You don't really have to tell me. I already know."

Sunny froze.

His heart skipped a beat... no, a few beats.

Suddenly, he was a little panicked.

his frazzled state, he forced himself to breath

what, exactly, do

gathering courage to admit that he was the Lord of Shadows for so long. But... she already knew? Know? Since

thoughts buzzing in

drank more wine

that hard

for a few moments,

feel like you've been giving me hints since we met today.

tone wasn't particularly agitated... which

wasn't it? How could she be so

a long time, so he felt a little

also didn't know how she could remain

looked at him and

them. Additionally... you could not have expected me to know, given how rare and arcane this knowledge is. lіghtn\оvеlс\аvе~c`о\m. But

Sunny trembled.

"What knowledge?"

smile grew a

you wear looks just like the ritual attire of a priest of the Nightmare Spell. The mask the Lord of Shadows wears is part of that attire, as well. Now, it might be a coincidence for me to stumble on two people with high affinity to shadows, and it might be a coincidence for two Awakened to possess

poured the tea

'...Huh.'

unlike the eye-catching Weaver's Mask. He had not expected anyone to attribute it to the cult of Weaver... but this

the humble shopkeeper, to begin with... their unexpected relationship was the result of a messy series of unanticipated events. So, Sunny had

knew

The idea was startling.

meanwhile, finished her wine and

the Lord of Shadows was too well-informed about everything that is happening in both worlds for someone who is supposed to be a recluse. Knowledge like that can't be achieved without an information network. So, I figured that he has many agents scattered across the

a couple of

'Huh?'

glass

at least everyone thinks so. But all these facts hint that it has. I don't know how the Shadow Clan

tilted his head

"Wait a moment..."

looked him in

agent of the Lord of Shadows, Master Sunless. But... that doesn't really change the way I think of

at her

does she sound a little

working for the Lord of Shadows... that made

It was so adorable!

inhaled, then said

"No, that's not it."

surprise appeared on