Shadow Slave

Chapter 1839

Chapter 1839: Last Days of Peace Chapter 1839: Last Days of Peace

Pale sunshine poured through the open window, and a gentle breeze made the curtains flutter. Sunny opened his eyes slowly, laying comfortably in his opulent bed. The subtle sounds of the city waking up washed over him, bright and lively on this peaceful morning.

He yawned, then slowly got up.

Today was like any other day in Bastion. There were some changes about the mood on the streets of the young city as of late, but mostly, it was the same. The Brilliant Emporium was also the same — except for one detail.

There was a hand-drawn sign standing in front of the entrance. It had been there for the past few days, attracting plenty of attention.

The Sign said:

"Closing soon

*Temporarily

**Farewell discounts for everyone! Best waffles in two worlds!"

As a result, Sunny had earned quite a lot of coins in the last day or two. The Brilliant Emporium seemed to have gathered a loyal audience, and the regulars were both sad to see it temporarily close doors and in a hurry to visit it one last time.

But today...

Today was the last day.

80, Sunny wanted to make it perfect.

Reaching the kitchen, he was surprised to see that Ajko was already there. The petite girl usually liked to sleep a lot — if it wasn't for the job, she would have lazed around in bed until noon. But today, she was there before Sunny.

He looked at her in surprise.

"...I'm not seeing things, am I?"

She grinned.

"Of course not, boss! What are you talking about? I have always been dependable, punctual, and diligent!"

Sunny looked at her with doubt.

"Dependable, punctual, and diligent... do you even know what these words mean?"

Aiko nodded energetically.

"Of course, boss!"

He stared at her some more, then sighed.

"Well, whatever. Start preparing the ingredients."

The petite girl made a fist and floated up a little.

"Yes, boss! I love you, boss!"

He shuddered.

Aiko had been like that after realizing how profitable a war could be to an establishment dealing with Memories. Her eyes had not stopped sparkling since. Sunny could practically see all kinds of nefarious schemes forming in her twisted little head.

'At least someone is happy...‘

He manifested an avatar and went about welcoming the first customers.

A few familiar faces visited the Brilliant Emporium that day.

Early in the morning, he guided Beth to her usual table and brewed her some coffee. The dark circles under the young woman's eyes were even more pronounced than usual, and she seemed to be partially asleep.

Sunny was a little touched that she made time to visit the Brilliant Emporium on its closing day despite that.

"Here's your coffee, Miss Beth. Thank you for coming to say goodbye."

him tiredly, then blinked a

"Huh? Goodbye?"

hesitated for a

We are closing

Beth frowned.

didn't know. I haven't left the lab in a week...

at her silently, not knowing what to say. His pleasant smile froze

She sighed.

grew to like this place! Good luck to you, Master Sunless... in whatever it is that

smile widened a

as well, Miss Beth. I really hope that you succeed. But, please... take care of yourself. Your

smiled with a hint of bittersweet sadness in her eyes. "I know. After all, there was someone who paid a

man seemed strangely down, looking in the window with

a few moments, then

something bothering you, Awakened

perked up a

It's nothing much... I'm just feeling old these days. I was born before there was even such a

the window and

world keeps changing, and old fossils like me can't keep up. Maybe it's time for me

down across from

talking about, Awakened Julius? You, of all

Julius raised an

Right... you probably don't know, but my course has never been very popular. I am usually lucky to get one or two students to attend... they are always the best students at the Academy, of course, but still! It's

Sunny shook his head.

is changing that you must never retire. Think about it. Wilderness survival might not have been very in demand before —

gestured to the

routes being established. We are not just surviving in the

with a strange expression for a

Then, his eyes glistened.

"You think so?"

Sunny nodded.

"Of course!"

man was suddenly full of energy

Dream Realm, youngsters like you will need someone with a bit of sense

infectious enthusiasm Sunny was familiar with. Smiling, he quietly left Teacher Julius to contemplate and left to

some point, Kim and Luster entered the

see

Sunny's hand and gripped his shoulder with a strangely emotional look on his

think I know why you have no choice but to do it, Master

man's eyes were almost

are a hero. A true hero! Princess Nephis, damn... I admire you

grabbed him by the collar, pulled him

my idiot husband,

hid

just saying. Can't I admire a virtuoso? It's purely academic interest..." Sunny coughed, then guided them to a

down, Luster looked

the way,

She shrugged.

it will

Sunny smiled with genuine

unforgettable meal. Later, Sunny heard soft

to run an errand, was floating in the air with a panicked expression. Little Ling was hugging her leg tightly, hanging on it like

were falling from

leave! Ling Ling won't let her

despair, Aiko stopped trying to float away and awkwardly patted him

it's alright, puppy! I'm not leaving yet! But if you don't let go...

his son off her, hugged him tightly, and

"Sorry about that..."

cream... but he still

His father sighed.

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