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

"Huh? Goodbye?"

for a

We are closing today...

Beth frowned.

really? I didn't know. I haven't left the lab in a week... no, wait,

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

She sighed.

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

smile widened

Beth. I really hope that you succeed.

sipped her coffee and smiled with a hint of bittersweet sadness in her eyes. "I know. After all, there was

Julius breakfast and tea. The old man seemed strangely down, looking in

hesitated for a few moments, then asked

something bothering

perked up a

nothing much... I'm just feeling old these days. I was born before there was even such a thing as the

looked in the

can't

across from him and

are you talking about, Awakened Julius? You, of all people, must

raised an

get one or two students to attend... they are always the best students

Sunny shook his head.

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

the quiet street

cities and trade routes being established. We are not just surviving in the wilderness anymore — we are trying to conquer it.

Julius stared at him with a strange

Then, his eyes glistened.

"You think so?"

Sunny nodded.

"Of course!"

suddenly full

wilds. Now that civilization is developing in 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 about the Dream Realm. Let's see... I just need to change

familiar with. Smiling, he quietly left Teacher Julius to

some point, Kim and Luster entered

seemed a little disheartened to see the Brilliant

Sunny's hand and gripped his shoulder with a strangely

no choice but to do

were almost glistening with

for 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 me

silently grabbed him by the collar, pulled him

my idiot husband,

at her, hid

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

sitting down, Luster

the way, Kimmy...

She shrugged.

home. So, it

something stir a little in his heart, Sunny smiled with genuine

that these two enjoyed an unforgettable meal. Later, Sunny heard soft whimpers coming from

was floating in the air with a panicked expression. Little Ling was hugging her leg tightly, hanging on

were falling from

Ling

stopped trying to float away and awkwardly patted him on

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

dad finally managed to pull his son off her, hugged

"Sorry about that..."

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 of his sight

His father sighed.

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