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 couple of

"Huh? Goodbye?"

for a

We are closing

Beth frowned.

in a week... no, wait, what

looked at her silently, not knowing what to say. His

She sighed.

I really grew to like this place! Good luck to you,

smile widened

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

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

old man seemed strangely down, looking

hesitated for a few

bothering

perked up

born before there was even such a thing as the Nightmare

looked in the window and

fossils like me can't keep up.

down across from

talking about, Awakened Julius? You, of all

Julius raised

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 a

Sunny shook his head.

might not have been very in demand before — but it was only useful to a handful of Awakened before,

the quiet street

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 precious than gold

at him with a strange expression for

Then, his eyes glistened.

"You think so?"

Sunny nodded.

"Of course!"

was suddenly full of

The development of civilization is like a conquest of the 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 my

with. Smiling, he quietly left Teacher Julius to

some point, Kim and Luster entered the

see the

his shoulder with

choice but to do it,

young man's eyes were almost glistening

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...

collar, pulled him

idiot

her, hid a

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

down, Luster looked around and

way, Kimmy... where's

She shrugged.

was walking Beth home. So, it will

a little in his heart, Sunny smiled with genuine mirth and walked away

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

with a panicked expression. Little Ling was hugging her leg tightly, hanging on it

from the little boy's

Ling Ling

up in despair, Aiko stopped trying to float away and awkwardly patted

I'm not leaving yet! But if you don't let go... I won't

finally managed to pull his son off her, hugged

"Sorry about that..."

preoccupied with a bowl of ice cream... but he still insisted on holding Aiko's

His father sighed.

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