A strange expression appeared on Sunny's face.
'Lend her a hand? Me? Why would a Master need help from an Awakened?'
Meanwhile, Master Jet added:
"You'll be generously rewarded, of course. Well… I can't guarantee the generous part, really, but there will definitely be a reward."
His eyes gleamed.
"Really? What kind?"
She chuckled.
"A fair share of contribution points? Enough to exchange for a decent Memory, at least. Plus, didn't you say that you owe me a favor?"
That did not sound bad at all. Saint was on the verge of reaching the coveted [200/200] status, and was currently just a few shadow fragments away from it. However, Sunny couldn't really agree to the proposal without knowing what exactly she expected him to do.
…Or could he?
Master Jet was one of the two Ascended he knew, and his only contact to the government. This was a relationship worth maintaining, which meant that it wasn't wise to refuse her request for assistance.
Plus, Sunny quite liked her, and also owed her a lot… even before she had saved him during the Gate battle. They were both from the outskirts, and had a rather good rapport.
They had a connection.
He lingered for a moment, and then said:
"Alright, no problem. I'll do it."
Master Jet answered with satisfaction in her voice.
"Good. I'll come pick you up, then."
Sunny glanced around, evaluating how presentable his living room was. He was suddenly a bit nervous.
'What the hell? What are you nervous for, fool?'
He cleared his throat, and then said:
"Sure… oh, wait. Let me give you an address…"
Master Jet laughed.
"Gee, Sunny. I work for the government, remember? I know your address."
Before he could respond, the call was cut off. Sunny was left standing with a rather dumbfounded expression on his face.
'She knows… well, of course she knows. I wonder what else she knows?'
Noticing the strange look on his face, Rain asked:
"Did something bad happen?"
Sunny sighed, then slowly shook his head.
"No, nothing bad. Just some business I have to deal with. Sorry, we'll have to continue the lesson next time."
She stared at him for a moment, then shrugged.
"Well, alright. I'll practice back home, then."
With that, Rain picked up her training sword, said goodbye to Effie, and left.
A couple of seconds after the door closed behind her, the former huntress gave him an amused look.
"That pupil of yours is a bit dense, isn't she?"
Sunny frowned, offended by her words.
"What do you mean?"
Effie giggled.
"Well, you've been tutoring her for a whole month, and she still has no idea who the two of us are. We're just two average, random Awakened to her. I mean, it's not surprising that she didn't recognize you. But I am a very famous person, you know!"
Sunny smiled slightly.
"Yeah, yeah. Your pride must be really hurt, venerable Raised by Wolves. Please accept my sincere apologies… not everyone, you see, is obsessed with the Awakened. Rain for example is more interested in historical stuff, about or from before the Spell. Plus, the government mostly uses your Dream Realm appearance to plaster all over the city, so…"
Effie waved a hand.
"I'm joking, you doofus. She's a good kid."
She paused for a moment, and then added:
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