"Just like the real, temperamental Stone Boss."
As soon as Clock Kid finished speaking, the gang leader imitated Stone Boss's voice from the cartoon.
"Oh, hey, everyone!"
"Forgive me for being so forward. Welcome to Penacony, the Land of Dreams!"
"Hey." He snapped his fingers and ordered the lackeys behind him:
"Boys, line up and give our guests a proper welcome!"
"Huh? Y-yes, sir!"
The lackeys behind him immediately formed a neat line and stood at attention.
The gang leader called out:
"Ready—go!"
The lackeys bowed and shouted in unison:
"Welcome to Penacony, the Land of Dreams!"
Yan Huan folded his arms and nodded.
"At ease. You may rise."
The gang leader hastily bowed and scraped.
"Whatever you say! You are our most honored guest—"
The lackeys behind him bowed in unison again.
"As long as you're happy!"
At the sight, Clock Kid planted his hands on his hips and burst out laughing.
"Oh, my!"
"You must mean quite a lot to them. In that case, can you tell them to leave?"
Yan Huan smiled faintly at the gang members before him.
"Everyone, the best welcome gift on my planet is Credits."
"As locals, aren't you going to do something?"
"Of course!" The gang leader hurriedly pulled out his wallet. Behind him, the lackeys did the same.
Clock Kid couldn't take it anymore.
"Wait, wait, wait... What are you doing?!"
He rushed in front of Yan Huan and said angrily:
"You can't use Clockwork Trick to do bad things!"
"Bad things? What bad things?"
Yan Huan put his hands on his hips, utterly unconcerned.
"They scared me. It's only fair they compensate me for emotional distress."
"Fair! Of course it's fair!"
The gang leader hurriedly offered up his wallet.
"Just a little token of our goodwill. It's nothing worth mentioning."