Stealthbane was startled, his eyes scanning the surroundings. "Second-in-command? Who? Who are you?"

'This fella is really dense.' Eric had made it so obvious, yet he still hadn't noticed.

Shadow popped a meatball into his mouth. "What second-in-command? From now on, I'm no longer part of the Crimson Order. Those bastards! I'll kill every single one of them I see from now on!"

Stealthbane understood. 'So, this man was the second-in-command of the Crimson Order.'

He gave a thumbs-up. "Wise move, Mr. Johnson! It's best to switch sides early and save your life. Speaking of which, I once thought about killing Mr. Johnson. That foolish decision almost cost me the assassin organization I built over decades!"

Shadow's eyes narrowed slightly.

'This idiot actually wanted to kill Eric? Even so, he survived? It's unbelievable.'

Stealthbane chuckled. "By the way, Mr. Second-in-command, the Crimson Order is quite mysterious. I've fought with your people and know a few things, but not much. T