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 a

"Huh? Goodbye?"

for

We are

Beth frowned.

haven't left the lab in a week... no, wait, what day is it today? In ten

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

She sighed.

really grew to like this place! Good luck to you, Master Sunless...

widened

I really hope that you succeed. But, please... take care

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

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

hesitated for a few

bothering you, Awakened

perked

there was even such a thing as the

in the

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

down across

about, Awakened Julius? You,

Julius raised an

know, but my course has never been very popular. I am usually lucky to get one

Sunny shook his head.

must never retire. Think about it. Wilderness survival might not have been very in demand before — but

gestured to the quiet

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 — we are trying to conquer it. So, experts like you will become more precious than gold very

him with a

Then, his eyes glistened.

"You think so?"

Sunny nodded.

"Of course!"

man was suddenly full

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

infectious enthusiasm Sunny was familiar with. Smiling, he quietly left

some point, Kim and

to see the Brilliant Emporium closing its

his shoulder with a

no choice but to do it,

were almost

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

collar, pulled him back, and gave Sunny an apologetic

ignore my idiot husband, Master

her, hid

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

were sitting down, Luster looked around

way, Kimmy...

She shrugged.

So, it will probably

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

Later, Sunny heard soft whimpers coming from outside. Opening

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

falling from the

can't leave! Ling Ling

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

leaving yet! But if you don't let

her, hugged him tightly, and gave Sunny a

"Sorry about that..."

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 of his sight even for

His father sighed.

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