His other subordinates flinched upon seeing such a brutal act. They wanted to run away, but the branding would kill them the moment they betrayed him. They felt resigned to their fate. They had regretted countless times why they joined this organization.
The leader looked at them. His face bore a crazed smile. "What are you guys looking at? Chickening out? Too bad you can't."
He found an office chair on the side and sat on it. He turned on his phone and called someone. This time, his voice was no longer cocky... just filled with respect and reverence. "Lord, although there were some mishaps, it's fine now. I managed to find a way to temporarily use the artifact... Yes, Lord. I'll do as you say."
After finishing the call, he looked at the dazed men beside him and clapped his hands. "Go, go, go! What are you guys standing there like statues for?!" This time, his voice reverted back to cockiness.
