One thing that equals exactly zero surprise of Shadow Slave reread:
Nephis and Sunless being autistic after growing in "non-combat social interaction? You people have those????" environment
(during completely unimportant for emotional and social skills period of 8 to 26, no less)
Question: does halfway apotheosis bestow you with social skills on its own? Answer: LOL
She could hear the Fire Keepers shift behind her. One of them even seemed to choke, coughing loudly in the dead silence of the dark temple. His coughing somewhat spoiled the solemn atmosphere of her serious proposal.
The Lord of Shadow did not respond immediately, either.
'Well, of course. He must be carefully considering the benefits and disadvantages of pledging his allegiance to the Sword Domain. I wouldn't expect anything else.'
However, the silence stretched for longer than she had expected.
'I see. He must be contemplating very deeply.'
Nephis was nothing if not patient. So, she waited patiently, giving the enigmatic Saint time to seriously consider his decision.
After a while, the Lord of Shadows spoke again, his elusive voice sounding a little flat:
"What, exactly… do you mean?"
Nephis was slightly taken aback, but masterfully hid her confusion. Had she not been clear?
"Allow me to clarify, then. I, Changing Star, invite you to join the alliance of Transcendent warriors and serve under the banner of the King of Swords, protecting and expanding the domain of humanity in the Dream Realm as one of his champions."
She lingered for a moment, and then added:
"I trust I do not need to list the benefits of pledging allegiance to one of those who have achieved Supremacy. These details can be discussed later, anyway. Resources, assistance, powerful Memories and Echoes, soul shards… nothing is out of the question. You won't be undervalued, Lord Shadow. No one survives in the Dream Realm alone, after all."
There were a few moments of silence, and then the cold voice resounded from the darkness once again:
"Ah. Thank you for the clarification."
Nephis tilted her head a little.
'What else did he think I meant?'
...No, Star of Ruin, you were not clear. He just went through seven stages of grief reminding himself you couldn't possibly mean what he wants you to mean. But worry not, you have him anyway.
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