Sonic the Hedgehog - An easy solution to an irksome problem

And then this happens.

Sonic: "We'll be taking that Emerald off your hands, Egg head!"
Eggman: "YOU'RE TOO LATE, SONIC!!"
Eggman: "I'VE ALREADY EATEN THE OTHER SIX CHAOS EMERALDS!!!!"
Sonic: "Heh, me? Late? I don't think s- I'm sorry what did you say"
Eggman: [See picture above]