The laughter faded from Kade's face, replaced by a cold, serious expression. His red mana flared around him like a storm cloud.
"Seems all that crap you've been drinking finally drove you insane. Well, it doesn't matter. Even if your brain's damaged, I'm sure I'll get a nice price for the rest of your body."
With a sharp gesture, he called out to the two bulky men flanking him.
"Show him what happens when someone thinks they can defy me. Beat the crap out of him."
Elric's eyes widened in horror, his body tensing as he prepared for the incoming beating. Quinton, however, remained unfazed, his expression calm and calculating.
"The hard way, it seems…"
"How unfortunate," Quinton said, a wild grin suddenly appearing on his face.
Before the thugs could charge, Quinton quickly activated his talent. His eyes shone brightly as the gears turned.
"Gear Shift!"
BOOM!
