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"Please, Mihoyo," I beg, "I just need some good artifacts! I want to be powerful! I want to feel growth! I want to feel like I can take on this world and the challenges you throw at me!"
Mihoyo says nothing for what feels like forever. Then, they toss something to me. It's a decent artifact, and I nearly drop it. "Thank you, Mihoyo! You are truly generous!" Perhaps they could tell I was lying, that somehow they knew I wanted more. Turning to leave, I cradle this treasure in my hands, in awe of it's power. Mihoyo walks up behind me. The twinkling goblet is the last thing I see as they snap my neck.