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."

stared at him tiredly, then blinked

"Huh? Goodbye?"

hesitated for

are closing today...

Beth frowned.

left the lab in a week... no,

silently, not knowing what to say. His pleasant

She sighed.

shame. I really grew to like this place! Good luck to you, Master Sunless... in whatever it

widened a

I really hope that you succeed. But, please... take care of yourself. Your life is precious,

her coffee and smiled with a hint of bittersweet sadness in her eyes. "I know. After all, there was someone who paid a great price to save it. So, I have to

tea. The old man seemed strangely down, looking in the window

for a few moments, then asked

something bothering you, Awakened

old man perked up a

was born before there was even such a thing as the Nightmare Spell, you know. A youngster like you might

the

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

across from him

Julius? You, of all people,

Julius raised an

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 a

Sunny shook his head.

world is changing that you must never retire. Think about it. Wilderness survival might not have been very

gestured to the quiet street

many more Awakened out there. There are mundane people living in the Dream Realm, too. There are roads being built between new cities and trade routes being established. We

him with a strange expression

Then, his eyes glistened.

"You think so?"

Sunny nodded.

"Of course!"

man was suddenly full

Now that civilization is developing in the Dream Realm, youngsters like you will need someone with a bit of sense to guide them.

he

and Luster entered the

disheartened to see the Brilliant Emporium

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

know why you have no choice but to do it, Master Sunless. Those damned

eyes were almost glistening

you are a hero.

him by the collar, pulled him back, and gave Sunny

my idiot

at her, hid a

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

they were sitting down, Luster

way, Kimmy... where's

She shrugged.

it

with genuine mirth

unforgettable meal. Later, Sunny heard soft whimpers coming from outside. Opening the door, he saw a

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

were falling from the little boy's

Ling Ling

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

you don't let go... I won't be able to walk! Ouch!

her, hugged him tightly, and gave Sunny a

"Sorry about that..."

Little Ling's tears were dried up soon. The boy was fully preoccupied with a bowl of ice cream... but he still insisted on holding Aiko's hand and refusing to let her out

His father sighed.

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