Even after death, I was still something they hated.Before I realized it, tears were slipping down my face.“Host, don’t cry.”A cold, mechanical voice rang out behind me.I turned and saw the System that had been with me through countless lonely days and nights. For the first time, it had taken a visible form.A black cat stood in front of me.Expressionless, it padded toward me and placed one small paw in my palm.“You are good,” it said. “Very good. The failed bond was not your fault. Do not doubt yourself.”“Reading Host’s memories... 1%... 50%...”As the percentage climbed, the cat’s black fur grew lighter and lighter, as if one touch would make it disappear.I froze. Then panic surged through me.“System, what are you doing?“Stop. Stop reading my memories. You’ll use up all your energy.”The black cat floated into the air and brushed its face against my cheek.“Host, they owe you a debt. It is time they paid it back.”Then its body slowly turned transparent.“Memory extraction c
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