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."

at him tiredly, then

"Huh? Goodbye?"

for a

are

Beth frowned.

the lab in a week... no, wait, what day is it

what to say. His pleasant smile froze

She sighed.

place! Good luck to you, Master Sunless... in whatever it

smile widened a

that you succeed. But, please... take

sadness in her eyes. "I know. After all, there was someone who paid a

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

hesitated for a few moments, then

something bothering you, Awakened

old man perked

just feeling old these days. I was born before there was even such a thing as the

the window

fossils like me can't keep up. Maybe it's

sat down across from him and

about, Awakened Julius? You, of all

raised

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

Sunny shook his head.

survival might not have been very in demand before — but it was only useful to a

the quiet

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 are not just surviving in the wilderness anymore —

stared at him with a strange expression

Then, his eyes glistened.

"You think so?"

Sunny nodded.

"Of course!"

suddenly full of

in the Dream Realm, youngsters like you will need someone with a bit of sense to guide them. I might

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

some point, Kim and Luster

to see the Brilliant Emporium closing

shook Sunny's hand and gripped his shoulder with a

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

were almost glistening

whatever it is worth, I want you to know that, for me... and many others like me... you are a hero. A true hero! Princess Nephis, damn... I admire you so much, Master Sunless! Please, teach

grabbed him by the collar, pulled

my idiot husband,

hid

virtuoso? It's purely academic interest..." Sunny coughed, then guided them to a

sitting down, Luster looked around and asked

the way, Kimmy... where's

She shrugged.

was walking Beth home. So, it will probably be just

little in his heart, Sunny smiled with

to make sure that these two enjoyed an unforgettable meal. Later, Sunny heard

who had left some time ago to run an errand, was floating in the air with a panicked expression. Little Ling was hugging her leg

were falling from the little boy's

Auntie Aiko can't leave! Ling Ling

Aiko stopped trying to float away and awkwardly

yet! But if you don't

finally managed to pull his son off her, hugged him tightly, and gave Sunny a

"Sorry about that..."

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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