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.

state, he forced

Nephis... what, exactly, do

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

too many thoughts buzzing in

drank more wine and

it wasn't that hard to figure out,

for a few

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

particularly agitated... which

why wasn't it? How could she

been agonizing about this issue for a long time, so he felt a little hurt by the fact that she could remain so

how she

looked at

to know, given

Sunny trembled.

"What knowledge?"

grew a little

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 Memories

slowly poured the

'...Huh.'

Mask. He had not expected anyone to attribute it to the cult

to meet the humble shopkeeper, to begin with... their unexpected relationship was the result of a messy series of unanticipated events. So, Sunny had not been as meticulous in maintaining his disguise as he would normally

knew all

The idea was startling.

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

a couple

'Huh?'

her glass

lineage of Shadow God has never been discovered... at least everyone thinks so. But all these facts hint that it has. I don't know how the Shadow Clan managed to remain hidden for so long, and why you are starting

his head

"Wait a moment..."

looked him in the eyes and

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

at her

why does she sound a little

working for the Lord of Shadows... that

It was so adorable!

inhaled, then said in a cautious

"No, that's not it."

hint of surprise appeared