Chapter 121 The lion’s den

The word hung in the air between them. Mariama stared at Oscar in disbelief. "Me? Are you insane? Agamemnon would recognize me in an instant." Oscar shook his head. "Not if we do this right. With the proper disguise and backstory, you could easily pass as one of the new players trying to curry favor with Agamemnon." "It's too risky," Mariama protested. "If something goes wrong-" "Then I'll be there to get you out," Oscar interrupted, his voice intense. "I won't let anything happen to you, Mariama. You have my word." She wanted to argue further, but a small part of her thrilled at the idea. This was her chance to take an active role in bringing down the man who had destroyed everything she held dear. "Fine," she said finally. "But we do this my way. No unnecessary risks." Oscar grinned, clapping his hands together. "That's my girl. Now, let's get you ready for your big debut." The next few days were a whirlwind of preparation. Mariama underwent a dramatic transformation, dying he