The faces of Oscar and the district master widened in shock and fear upon Ethan's confirmation.
'Wouldn't know you your head,' the district master cursed inwardly, careful not to let his thoughts show.
The Death Shadow was a name that evoked terror within the ranks of the shadow organization. A single mention of this figure was enough to instill fear in the hearts of its members, let alone the district masters.
So, if the young man before him was truly the death shadow, were they now in grave danger?
"Now, do you still intend to prevent me from taking the girl with me?" Ethan asked, his fingers still nonchalantly playing.
"No! No! I wouldn't dare," the district master replied, his voice shaky with fear.
"I thought as much," Ethan said as he slid off the table and moved carefully toward Ava.
"Would you like me to have the boys assist you in carrying her?" The district master asked, after a moment of regaining his composure.
