A New Variable (6)

“Because you have two teams, you are given a title. Obviously, befitting your work.”

Amari said nothing. However, the emotional scar engraved by Shadow was still deep inside him. His mind couldn’t replay the trauma she inflicted on him whenever he tried to protest but his body remembered it too well. To go against Shadow was the last thing he wanted to do.

“Your position here is what we like to call a ‘fool’. On regular days, you are to follow your leader’s command. Do as you usually do. Follow along with everything including engaging in physical violence with my allies if you may.”

His body jerked, eyes filled with worry.

Shadow took note of his body's reaction. “Worry not, my dear. I’ll make sure to teach you how to kill my allies without actually killing them. Well, not me per se, it will be my Underworld family.”

“Why not you?” He was already full of worry.

His mind was already worrying about the future. Like ‘What if I can’t perform well?’ ’ What if our act is not convincing enou