Shadow Slave novel Chapter 3014

Kai managed to lead Sunny to a private booth without being recognized by the fans. Inside, they had both privacy and a decent view of the stage — since both were supposed to remain incognito, that was a welcome arrangement.

Honestly, though, it was mostly for the benefit of the audience seated in the main hall below. Most mundane people would find it difficult to endure Kai's enchanting presence, and considering that most of the people in the audience were diehard Night&Gale fans... his sudden appearance could very well cause widespread devastation.

It would be good if the damage were limited to dozens of women fainting in their seats. Sunny did not exclude the possibility of a few of them suffering a heart attack on the spot, though.

‘Not everyone can be like me, building a tolerance to this ridiculous guy... ah, I really am amazing!'

Sunny glanced at Kai, who had finally removed his sunglasses and mask, and sighed heavily.

Below them, the concert hall was already full, and people were impatiently anticipating the beginning of the show.

He understood why they had to hide from the crowd. However, what Sunny did not understand was why Kai had chosen to hide his presence from the star of the show, his former partner, as well.

He nodded toward the stage.

"Are you sure you don't want to go backstage and say hi? I am sure your buddy will appreciate a bit of support. The fans will be happy to see you two together, as well."

Kai remained silent for a few moments, then shook his head with a wistful expression.

"No... I don't think it's a good idea."

He paused for a moment.

"If I reveal myself, today will become about me. And Gale really deserves better."

Kai looked at Sunny and shrugged.

"Plus, I think he's still a bit angry at me for abandoning the band and leaving him behind. Even if I had my reasons."

Sunny chuckled awkwardly. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"Really? I see..."

He was sure that there was no hidden meaning in what Kai had said, and yet, it was hard not to see the parallel.

Sunny had abandoned the cohort and left Kai behind, too, after all. He remained silent for a short while, then said:

"Listen, Kai, I know I already said that I'm sorry about what happened in the Nightmare, but... well, I don't know. Everyone has been so nice about it. I would understand if you were angry instead."

Kai gave him a confused look.

"Why would I be angry?"

Then, his expression changed subtly, and he looked away with a somber smile.