"And what about the changes to your innate ability?" Ethan asked.
Big Mike grinned so hard it looked like his face might split. "Heh. My innate ability got a massive upgrade too. Super cool skill—Dragonflame. Strong and flashy."
It was obvious Big Mike was thrilled with both of his Stage B gains.
"Not bad," Ethan said, giving him a nod. "Those two skills really are nasty."
Chris snorted. "Yeah, yeah. Great for bullying low-tier trash. If he actually fought anyone on this team, he wouldn't beat a single one of us."
He was still salty about Toxic Rain making him drop out of the sky and eat dirt.
Big Mike opened his mouth to argue, then looked around the circle… and slowly realized Chris wasn't wrong.
His eyes drifted—hopefully—toward Emily.
"At least I can beat Emily."
Chris narrowed his eyes. "You sure?"
Big Mike's confidence died on the spot. "Uh…"
