When people fall into extreme panic, they instinctively grasp at any possible hope.
Michelle doesn't care whether Lance is pretending or not; even if he realizes it, he'd rather believe this person is truly afraid.
"Know what fear is now? Then let me go quickly."
"Since you're here, I must treat you to a few dishes. Have you ever tried 'Ants Climbing a Tree'?" Lance's smile grows more grotesque, his gaze locking onto Michelle's.
"I'm not in favor of skinning because it causes more nerve damage and is prone to fatal infections. Actually, we just need to scald your foot in boiling water.
In less than three days, blisters will form and fester, then we can pierce the blisters and tear off that layer of skin to get a complete foot without skin, while keeping the nerves intact and most sensitive.
Soaking it in honey water will attract ants, which will crawl on it, nibbling at the flesh bit by bit, the pain and itch are uniquely exhilarating."
