Chapter 34: I'm Sorry, Qiqi Has Caused Trouble for Everyone
Although the main attribute of the hourglass was distorted towards defense, all four secondary attributes were effective.
Thus, Amon decided to make do with this holy relic for now, planning to replace the main attribute once he obtained better items in the future.
After checking the holy relics, Amon opened the card pool again.
Previously, Ningguang's favorability had increased, and he received an Entangled Fate and an Exercise Suit as rewards.
Amon had taken out the Exercise Suit but had forgotten about the Entangled Fate, which remained unused in his backpack.
Now, with another Entangled Fate acquired, he could draw two cards from the pool.
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The first draw yielded a purple glow.
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining the character skill 'Chihayaburu'!"
Amon was quite familiar with Chihayaburu, Kaedehara Kazuha's elemental skill.
When activated, it could pull objects towards him while launching him into the air.
Moreover, Chihayaburu could be charged—extending its range of attraction and hover duration.
In the game, this skill was highly versatile, whether for gathering enemies in the Abyss or exploring the overworld.
Amon's version of Chihayaburu was far more powerful. He could use it twice in quick succession, and its maximum range required no charging.
This enhancement made it significantly easier for Amon to maneuver or execute elemental reactions in combat.
Given Kazuha's high status in the game, second only to the Archons, this was a valuable acquisition.
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Encouraged by his luck, Amon drew again.
This time, the light was blue, revealing a Memory Enhancement Talisman.
Unlike previous talismans he had acquired, this one did not alter relic properties. Instead, it enhanced memory.
When applied, it could help the user remember everything they saw with perfect clarity.
For those with poor memory, the talisman could significantly improve recall.
Amon felt his own memory was adequate and didn't need it. Besides, wearing a talisman might look odd.
However, he thought of Qiqi.
With her affinity for talismans and her notably poor memory, it seemed like a perfect match.
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Amon took the talisman and approached Qiqi.
The little zombie stared at it with her innocent peach blossom eyes. She didn't understand its purpose but instinctively backed away, her expressionless face betraying fear.
"Amon… are you going to seal Qiqi?"
"Qiqi... doesn't want to be sealed."
"Please… don't seal Qiqi… okay?"
Her voice was soft but filled with sadness and pleading.
"Qiqi… doesn't want to be trapped in amber again..."
"There was no one to talk to..."
Hearing this, Amon felt a pang in his chest.
The memory of being trapped in amber for so long had left Qiqi deeply traumatized.
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Realizing her misunderstanding, Amon knelt and gently reassured her.
"Qiqi, I'm not going to seal you in amber."
"This talisman will help improve your memory. I just want to help you."
"Please trust me, okay?"
Qiqi raised her head, her large, clear eyes meeting Amon's.
"Help… Qiqi?"
"Qiqi believes Amon..."
"Because… Amon is a friend. Qiqi's friend."
Her voice was soft but sincere, and Amon was touched by her unwavering trust.
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Amon placed the talisman on Qiqi.
This talisman, drawn from the card pool, was extraordinary.
Once attached, it would not fall off, no matter the movement or external force. Only Amon or Qiqi could remove it.
"How do you feel, Qiqi?" Amon asked softly.
Qiqi tilted her head. "Qiqi… feels no different."
"But… it seems my memory is better now..."
"Qiqi remembers what Amon said…"
"Thank you…"
Seeing her improvement, Amon smiled, relieved.
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Suddenly, Qiqi blinked her large pink eyes and said weakly, "Amon… Qiqi wants to pick herbs."
Even with her impaired memory, Qiqi's habit of gathering herbs remained.
She prepared to leave, saying goodbye to Amon.
Before Amon could stop her, Qiqi ran out of the cave on her short legs.
Amon immediately remembered the villagers outside.
Having never seen a zombie before, they might react poorly.
Panicking, Amon hurried after her.
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When Amon emerged from the cave, chaos had erupted.
"Zombie?!"
"How terrifying!"
"Run!"
Villagers were fleeing in fear at the sight of Qiqi's pale complexion and cold aura.
Qiqi, meanwhile, stood amidst the commotion, her peach blossom eyes wide with confusion and sadness.
She didn't understand why everyone was so afraid.
She hadn't done anything wrong.
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"Sorry..."
"Qiqi… scared everyone…"
"Qiqi… I'm sorry for causing trouble for everyone…"
Though her face remained expressionless, her trembling voice sounded as if she were crying.
Her quiet apology only made the scene more heartbreaking.