The Shadow, completely amused by this development, started cackling loudly, looking at Midas like he was some idiot. In the next moment, the Shadow stopped laughing entirely, his face becoming the epitome of disgust.
{7. … Bd6}
"This is one of the reasons I hate you more than anything, you know… Always acting strong when actually, deep down inside, you are nothing but a wimp! So disgusting…" said the Shadow, sneering as he withdrew his hand from the board and placed his elbow on the table, holding his head up with his hands.
Midas said nothing again, merely shaking his head.
The move the Shadow had just made was a natural move he was supposed to make to protect the Pawn on e5.
