Chapter 98: Stalwart Light (Rewritten)
There was a deafening silence after Mongrel revealed the motivation that drove him to become a Stellaron Hunter. For a few moments, Sunny just stared at him in astonishment. He squinted his eyes.
"Yeah... I might have believed that if my slaver wasn’t another Stellaron Hunter. Speaking of, is SAM a boy or a girl? I’ve been having trouble figuring that out..."
Mongrel chuckled, not deigning to answer the question. After all, their Flaw didn’t work when they were talking to themselves.
"That? Well, you can think of it as security. Besides, attaining true freedom takes a lot of time. My chance simply hasn’t come yet."
Sunny frowned for a moment, before sighing.
"Alright. Let’s say that I do become free. What about the consequences? Sparkle and SAM know my True Name. If I end up free again, what if they decide to use it?"
Mongrel tilted his head, dryly asking:
"Why are you asking me? Shouldn’t you be asking yourself?"
Sunny huffed, the corners of his mouth curling up.
"Well, if you insist... basically, I think I’ve grown past simple murders. Instead, I believe that the punishment should fit the crime."
A knowing smile appeared on the Stellaron Hunter’s face.