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<span class="mu-r">“I'll only agree to this on one condition. I want whatever Grannie Moon got.”</span> you demanded. <span class="mu-r">“Or at least something equally as impressive.”</span>
Cindy’s brows shot up in surprise, and Ana frowned slightly. Both women then turned to regard Mina. The Nosferatu looked to be deep in thought, tapping the side of her face with the tip of a sharp fingernail.
You didn’t know a lot about magical artifacts, but from the way that she and Cindy spoke about that Bloodstone thing, you had to imagine that it was something rare and powerful. Especially if it could bring Grannie Young back from the brink of death. And from what you could observe, there were little to no side effects.
Was it a selfish thing to ask for when it concerned all of humanity? Sure, maybe. But you didn’t need to get stronger for your own sake. Because when you were back there fighting Belasco, you honestly couldn't find a way to beat him before Cindy got involved. And if it weren’t for Ammit, you might not have made it out of there in one piece.
You haven't felt that vulnerable in a long time. You might be on your way to becoming a big fish in your own pond, but this wasn’t your pond, and there were far larger fish swimming around down here.
Mina’s movement abruptly halted, before returning her hands to their previous position.
<span class="mu-r"><span class="mu-i">“I am afraid that I have no other Bloodgem fragments to part with.”</span></span> she admitted. <span class="mu-r"><span class="mu-i">“But if power is what you seek, then I might have something to offer.”</span></span>
Mina reached into one of her dress’ pockets and pulled out a black medallion with a ruby spider clinging to its surface. She stepped forward and held it up to the light, where it refracted through the crystal spider, shedding spots of crimson light over you and the others.
<span class="mu-r"><span class="mu-i">“Legend has it that Arachne herself wove this out of her own blood-soaked thread, before overlaying it with bronze. And it is said that whoever wears it, will receive her blessing.”</span></span> she explained.
Cindy’s eyes were glued to the medallion as Mina slowly dropped it into your waiting hand.
<span class="mu-r">“Okay…but what does it do?”</span> you asked.
<span class="mu-r"><span class="mu-i">“You must wear it until the spider moves from the medallion. It will attempt to bond with you. I am told that the process is somewhat painful, but I trust that you will be able to handle it.”</span></span>
<span class="mu-g">“How will it affect him?”</span> Ana put in, staring dubiously at the strange trinket.
<span class="mu-r"><span class="mu-i">“It is meant to infuse the wearer’s body with the enchantment that Arachne wove into it.”</span></span> Mina offered, patiently waiting for you to fulfill your part of the bargain. <span class="mu-r"><span class="mu-i">“Your biology is unique, but you should be able to draw some measure of strength from this. If you are skeptical of its effectiveness, then you are welcome to try it on here and now.”</span></span>
You stared down at the medallion in your hand.
