At Dr. Egghead's words, Knuckles gritted his teeth and cursed, "Human, I won't let you get away with this. And don't call me a hedgehog. I'm an echidna."
Hedgehogs and echidnas looked alike, but they were actually two entirely different animals, with no familial relation.
"Got it, hedgehog. Also, please call me Dr. Robert Nick."
Dr. Egghead laughed heartily, then controlled another mechanical arm to plunge a needle into Knuckles's neck.
Shocked and furious, Knuckles demanded, "Human, what are you doing?"
"Injecting you with a Chip Bomb. It's a favorite trick of that old woman Amanda."
Making an exaggerated exploding gesture, Dr. Egghead said, "Once I activate the Chip Bomb, your neck will go bang, and blood will spray everywhere."
"Shameless!"
Knuckles swore viciously. As a noble echidna warrior, he had actually been captured and even brought under the control of an insignificant human. It was utterly humiliating.
At that, Dr. Egghead pressed a button with a smile. A torrent of electricity surged into Knuckles's body, making him scream in agony.
"Hedgehog, show your master a little respect."
Dr. Egghead said, "Now, you have two choices. First, become my subordinate and obediently follow my orders. Second—heh, I believe you know what that option is."
Knuckles said bitterly, "You'll blow up my neck?"
"Of course not! What kind of person do you take me for? I'm an animal rights advocate."
Making a great show of indignation, Dr. Egghead said, "I'll only dissect you and study the mysterious power inside you. Believe me, you absolutely won't die. Even with your body hollowed out, you'll still be alive. I'm just that good."
"Am I supposed to thank you?"
Knuckles cursed. He hesitated, then said, "I surrender."
Dr. Egghead tilted his head and asked, "Giving up that easily? Are you planning to fake your