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Shadow Slave novel Chapter 2300

Mocking Kai was entertaining. It felt cozy and nostalgic, so much so that Sunny even managed to disregard that he was forgotten, for a spell. He sensed like he had recovered his companion once more... freewebnσvel.cøm

But simultaneously, it was also slightly painful. Just as painful as being near Effie and Jet felt... and Cassie, as well, to a smaller degree.

And even though the pleasure masked the pain most times, so did spending time with Nephis.

Concealed in Kai's shadow, Sunny pondered his strange reality.

Did it even count if the individuals he treasured recalled him?

He remained with them. He continued to be present to assist and shield those he wished to shield. Several of the fresh bonds he had constructed with them were just as significant as what they had been previously... almost.

But everything seemed unfinished.

Even though Sunny wished to reject it, he couldn't shut his mind to the reality.

A wiser individual might have been content with merely staying at their side, but Sunny was selfish. His hunger had no limits. He craved to be recognized, recalled... and cherished.

Yet, the harsh brutal fact was carved into his soul, regardless of how much he wanted to fool himself.

It matched exactly what he had understood back there, on the broken battlefield in Godgrave, after discovering that being adored and cherished by humanity would become its downfall.

Nobody could genuinely cherish him... because nobody could genuinely understand him.

'Ah. Why am I suddenly in such a dark mindset?'

Actually, Sunny didn't experience the pain most times. He didn't feel like a stranger when hanging out with Rain or crafting complex plots with Cassie. He didn't believe the fondness Nephis held for him was fake... even if it wasn't quite as intense as the fondness he held for her. He remained the initial, sole, and exclusive man in her soul.

His destinyless existence was not at all miserable.

So it was strange to discover himself sinking into the vortex of pessimistic thoughts all at once.

But truly, Sunny realized why.

It was due to what Eurys had informed him about the Apotheosis. Because for the first occasion in a lengthy period, he had been compelled to admit the certainty of the decision he would have to make.

Recover his destiny or deny it.

Connect himself to someone, or stay detached from everyone.

'Freedom... is a solitary space, I guess.'

"Sunless?"

Sunny belatedly noticed that Kai had already attained the rim of the great volcano. Emerging from the shadows, he sensed a burning warmth stroke his flesh and motioned a hand, attempting to scatter the stifling smoke that encircled them.

He could detect ash on his tongue.

Scowling, Sunny materialized the Jade Mantle and covered his face behind a helmet.

"So, there were seismic irregularities coming from underneath?"

Kai had summoned his ivory armor.

"Yes. I've been informed that you can detect what is occurring deep within the volcano. Oh... I've been informed that I'll need to join you on a secret mission, as well. I'd feel more secure if we guaranteed the protection of the city first."

Sunny nodded.

"I can indeed sense things from vast distances. Let's move nearer to the main shaft first."

As they attempted to move deeper into the crater, he asked:

"Can't you look through objects, though? Why didn't you just gaze into the depths of the volcano yourself?"

Kai paused for several moments.

"I did. But then I halted... worried that whatever lives there will sense me watching."

Most of his face was hidden by a helmet now, but Sunny could still see that Kai smiled.

"Please don't misinterpret... I am prepared to confront and eliminate that beast. But eliminating it without triggering an eruption or an earthquake that would harm the city might prove challenging. Having a Supreme nearby seemed like a smart precaution."

Kai stopped, then inquired carefully:

"As for that task we are supposed to complete... might I ask about its character? As well as why you would need my help with it."

Sunny smiled faintly.

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