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."

then blinked a couple of

"Huh? Goodbye?"

hesitated for a

are closing today...

Beth frowned.

I haven't left the lab in a week... no, wait, what day is

silently, not knowing what to say. His pleasant

She sighed.

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

widened

luck to you as well, Miss Beth. I really hope that you succeed. But, please... take care

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

breakfast and tea. The old man seemed strangely down, looking in the window with a

for a few moments,

something bothering you, Awakened

old man perked up a

was even such a thing as the Nightmare Spell,

looked in the window and

old fossils like me can't keep

down across from

Awakened Julius? You,

Julius raised an

Why? 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

Sunny shook his head.

because the world is changing that you must never retire. Think about it. Wilderness survival might not have been very in demand before — but it was only useful to a handful of Awakened before, as

gestured to the quiet

new cities and trade routes being established. We are not just surviving in the wilderness anymore — we are trying to conquer it. So, experts like you will become more

with

Then, his eyes glistened.

"You think so?"

Sunny nodded.

"Of course!"

suddenly full of energy and

the Dream Realm, youngsters like you will need someone with a bit of sense to guide them. I might not have a lot of sense, but I do know a thing or two

Sunny was familiar with. Smiling, he quietly left Teacher

Kim and Luster

to see the Brilliant

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

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

were almost glistening

you to know that, for me... and many others like me... you are a hero. A true hero!

him by the collar, pulled

ignore my idiot

at her, hid a smile, and

just saying. Can't I admire a virtuoso? It's purely

were sitting down, Luster looked

way, Kimmy... where's

She shrugged.

was walking Beth home. So, it

smiled with genuine mirth and walked away

meal. Later, Sunny

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

from the

can't leave! Ling Ling won't let her

trying to float away

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

son off her, hugged him tightly, and gave

"Sorry about that..."

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

His father sighed.

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