"Jared, don't overestimate yourself. Since when can you drink liquor? Don't make a fool of yourself," Hannah cautioned, her brows furrowed. "Don't worry, Mom. I know what I'm doing," Jared reassured her. When Gary started to object, Franklin interjected, "Squad Leader, let the youngsters be! Don't you remember the fun we had back then? We used to have drinking contests all the time!"

Gary, silenced, could only stare at Jared helplessly. Franklin turned to Zayne. "Zayne, I know you can hold your liquor. Don't be too harsh on Jared, okay? Besides, it's just for fun." Franklin knew Zayne's capabilities; he'd once seen him drink an entire bottle and still drive. "Don't worry, Mr. Saunders. For every glass Jared drinks, I'll down two!"

As Zayne spoke, he opened a bottle and began pouring. "What ridiculously small glasses! Bring us two bowls instead!" Jared ordered the waiter. Zayne stared, bewildered. "You can handle it, right?" Jared asked with a faint smile. "Of course! I can even drink from the bottle!" Zayne scoffed, thinking Jared was bluffing.

Soon, the waiter arrived with two enormous bowls—each large enough to hold a bottle of liquor. "Okay, so how should we do it?" Zayne asked provocatively. "Well, we'll do it the fast way." Jared downed his bowl instantly. Everyone was shocked. Gary frowned worriedly. "Jared, why would you drink like that? It's not good for your body! Enough, slow down." "Dad, I'm fine!" Jared assured him, flipping his empty bowl over. "Zayne, your turn."

Zayne, still stunned, thought, I can drink, but not like that! Gary pleaded, "It's all right if you can't do it. Don't force yourself, Zayne." But Jared taunted, "Yeah, it's okay if you don't drink, Zayne. But that'd mean you've chickened out." Infuriated, Zayne downed his bowl, his face flushing.

Jared poured two more bowls. Gary stood, shouting, "That's enough, Jared!" Ignoring him, Jared stared contemptuously at Zayne. "Stay out of it! Let's continue drinking!" Swallowing his pride, Zayne agreed. Jared downed another bowl without expression; the liquor had no effect due to his ability to absorb the alcohol with spiritual energy.

Again, everyone was astounded. Maria intervened, "It's okay, Zayne. Please stop now before you hurt yourself. Don't entertain Jared's stupidity."

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