Chapter 252

Unseen

Cassie reveals the lost expedition's secret: keep eyes closed crossing the dark river or go mad. Sunny uses shadow senses to guide the blinded cohort as Nephis seals their eyes with wax.

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Chapter 253

without a Master

Experience Chapter 253: without a Master. Part of the acclaimed dark fantasy series Shadow Slave. Features: shadow, sunny, nightmare.

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Chapter 254

The First Lord

Sunny leads the cohort across a stone bridge, escaping the dark maze. With the mist gone, they finally reach safety, testing their mental endurance in the Forgotten Shore.

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Chapter 255

Dawn Shard

Nephis and Kai honor the First Lord as Sunny leaves the skeleton. Neph absorbs a rare external Memory. The group grapples with shard mechanics and shadows in this emotional Shadow Slave chapter.

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Chapter 256

True Reason

Sunny and Nephis analyze Gunlaug's living metal armor, revealed as an Echo, not a Memory. Tensions rise as they debate the trustworthiness of their mysterious ally inside the Castle.

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Chapter 257

Nightmare Champion

Sunny deduces Shard Memories come from slaying specific Champions bound to ancient statues. With three memories in hand, the cohort prepares to hunt a fourth, unveiling crucial lore.

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Chapter 258

Herald of the Crimson Terror

Sunny confronts a Spire Messenger, using the Crown of Dawn and Stone Saint to challenge the Fallen Beast. With enhanced Memories, he aims to bridge the power gap and survive the cavern ambush.

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Chapter 259

Bloody Mayhem

Sunny races to touch the ancient statue to fulfill the killing condition while Effie suffers a devastating injury stalling the terrifying Messenger.

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Chapter 260

How to be a Hero

Sunny wounds the Messenger with the Midnight Shard, but the relentless monster strikes back. Cornered and defenseless, he is saved at the last second by a mysterious armored warrior.

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Chapter 261

Moon Shard

Sunny inspects the Ascended Memory Dusk Shard, analyzing its weight-shifting enchantment and realizing the shield can be a devastating offensive weapon like Effie's.

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Chapter 262

Path to Damnation

Sunny acquires the Ascended Moon Shard, a glass dagger with instant summoning, realizing its immense tactical advantage over standard Memories.

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Chapter 263

The Beginning of the End

Sunny and the battered cohort return to the Dark City after three months in the coral sea, physically changed and tempered by their nightmare journey.

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Chapter 264

First Things First

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Chapter 265

Hateful Shadow

Sunny plots revenge against the Fallen Devil while enjoying a rare peaceful meal with Nephis. They prepare to re-enter the Dark City, knowing Gunlaug anticipates their return.

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Chapter 266

The Devil You Know

Sunny shares vital intel on the Black Knight's powers with Effie and the cohort, turning their fear into a strategic advantage as they prepare to face the Fallen Devil.

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Chapter 267

Let There Be Light

Sunny and the cohort return to the Dark City, feeling an eerie sense of home. Avoiding Gunlaug's ambush, they advance toward the ruined cathedral to face the Castle's forces.

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Chapter 268

Clash

Stone Saint battles the Fallen Devil, revealing a hierarchy of shadow design. Sunny observes the duel as superior craftsmanship clashes with crude imitation in the ancient temple.

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Chapter 269

Incarnation of Death

Nephis battles the Black Knight at high speed while the cohort struggles to join the fight. Sunny and Caster must exploit the devil's unwieldy greatsword to survive.

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Chapter 270

Runaway

Nephis channels white flames through her Starlight Legion Armor. Narrowly escaping the Black Knight's attack, she retreats, leading Sunny into a desperate chase to survive the devil's assault.

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Chapter 271

Insurmountable

Sunny traps the Black Knight under a pillar, shattering his armor to reveal living darkness. However, the devil effortlessly throws the debris aside, showcasing terrifying strength.

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Chapter 272

Shadow and Darkness

Sunny's Shadow, enhanced by fragments, shatters the Black Knight's blade. Sunny and Nephis retreat tactically. As the Devil crumbles, Nephis's light annihilates the emerging darkness.

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Chapter 273

Chrysalis

Sunny watches in shock as Stone Saint consumes the Black Knight's soul essence. This dark revelation hints at the terrifying potential and hunger of his Shadow's evolution.

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Chapter 274

Salvation

Stone Saint evolves after consuming the Black Knight's soul. Sunny deduces that Shadows must defeat powerful, kindred foes to evolve, unlocking new potential.

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Chapter 275

Secrets of the Ruined Temple

Sunny faces solitude as Nephis departs. Reflecting on the lost safety of the cathedral, he abandons the majestic ruins before Nightmare Creatures return.

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Chapter 276

Black Door

Sunny descends beneath the cathedral into a cryptic chamber, discovering a black steel door akin to the Black Knight and eerie, cold torches that suggest ancient secrets.

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Chapter 277

Demon of Fate

Sunny discovers a mysterious chained corpse beneath the cathedral. A broken containment circle surrounds the prisoner. When he sees runes matching those of the Unknown, Sunny violently reacts, uncovering a shocking connection to the Spell's mysterious entity.

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Chapter 278

Weaver's Mask

Experience Chapter 278: Weaver's Mask. Part of the acclaimed dark fantasy series Shadow Slave. Features: shadow, sunny, awakened.

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Chapter 279

Guilty Conscience

Sunny equips the Weaver's Mask, experiencing enhanced vision and intuition linked to fate. He reflects on the Weaver's terrifying cunning and the lingering mystery of the prisoner's death.

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Chapter 280

One Last Job

Sunny leaves cathedral ruins, navigating changed Dark City. He considers using Weaver's Mask for constant deception but ultimately rejects this approach to maintain vital relationships.

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Chapter 281

Seven Heroes

Sunny examines a pristine mosaic in the Crimson Spire, realizing the Terror erased the Starlight Legion founders from history. He prepares to walk the spiral mural and uncover the ancient kingdom's ultimate downfall.

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Chapter 282

Sacrifice

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Chapter 283

Final Piece of the Puzzle

Sunny deciphers a mosaic revealing the Forgotten Shore's dark past: a blood sun created by sacrifices, the Terror of the Crimson Spire, and the origin of the cursed sea.

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Chapter 284

Nothing Serious

Sunny reunites with Nephis and the cohort at dawn. As they prepare for the Bright Castle, tensions rise. Effie questions Sunny's stoic mask before he confronts the Changing Star.

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Chapter 285

Kill Order

Sunny confronts Nephis about Caster's murderous intentions, shocked by the revelation. Nephis reveals she has always been a target, highlighting the extreme vulnerability of Sleepers isolated in the Dream Realm.

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Chapter 286

Blessings of the Fire

Sunny and Nephis journey to the Bright Castle under ominous skies. Breaking from his habit of following, Sunny walks alongside her as they discuss their traumatic First Nightmares, revealing contrasting experiences while tension mounts in the Dark City.

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Chapter 287

Lonely Star

Sunny returns to a fortified outer settlement where Nephis and Effie are worshipped as folk heroes via white armbands and graffiti. The survivors' hope clashes with tension from the castle.

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Chapter 288

Progress Report

Nephis returns to her settlement to find her militia has transformed weak Sleepers into capable fighters. Leadership and growth themes dominate as they prepare to face ongoing threats in the Forgotten Shore.

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Chapter 289

Start of the Play

Nephis shocks her followers by revealing a mountain of soul shards in the Dark City. The wealth, saved from their Labyrinth trials, is meant to strengthen them for future dangers, inciting worship in some and worry in Sunny.

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Chapter 290

Judgement Day

Tessai falsely accuses Effie of murder to challenge Nephis's justice. Sunny knows the truth while Nephis counters the giant's manipulation, raising tension in the Dark City.

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Chapter 291

Eye of the Storm

Experience Chapter 291: Eye of the Storm. Part of the acclaimed dark fantasy series Shadow Slave. Features: sunny, nightmare, aspect.

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Chapter 292

Just Cause

Shadow Slave continues in Chapter 292: Just Cause. Discover what awaits Sunny in this 5-minute adventure. Features: sunny, nightmare, demon.

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Chapter 293

The Challenge

Nephis invokes the right of challenge against Gunlaug. The Bright Lord mocks her insolence, revealing his disgust with her heroism before descending to confront her.

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Chapter 294

Song of Steel

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Chapter 295

The Duel

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Chapter 296

Creature of Light

Nephis unleashes her true power, wreathing herself in light to augment her physical abilities against the Bright Lord, while Sunny realizes the Divine nature of her Aspect.

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Chapter 297

Red Flower

Nephis unleashes deadly Blood Flower pollen on Gunlaug, while displaying her regenerative Immortal Flame abilities in a pivotal confrontation.

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Chapter 298

Fire and Blood

Sunny intervenes in the chaos following the Bright Lord's death. Using the Prowling Thorn, he kills a Guard targeting innocents and trips Caster, sparking a violent battle in the Castle of Dawn.

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Chapter 299

Twisted Reflection

Sunny confronts Harus in an ancient castle corridor, revealing his intense hatred. After years of avoiding malice, Sunny declares he'll enjoy killing Harus who represents everything he despises, hinting at past trauma with slavery.

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Chapter 300

Bright Lord's Slave

Sunny battles Harus on the Forgotten Shore, using Shadow Sense to counter blindness. Facing a tactical choice between raw power and vision, he realizes their fates are intertwined.

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Chapter 301

Heirs to the Throne

Sunny recovers from the Harus fight, gaining few Shadow Fragments. As the Bright Castle shakes from the Changing Star battle, he questions Nephis's ambition amidst the slaughter.

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