"More money? What does money mean? Train Coins? I don't have a single one of those. I don't understand why something like Train Coins exists, either. Even my abilities can't turn them into Abyss creations."
"Items, equipment, or abilities. Are you planning to send me to fight those High Gods just like this? Whatever you say, if even the mighty Abyss can't solve this, it'll definitely be even harder for a human like me."
"Oh... true. After all, even I... no! Who said I couldn't beat them? I just!"
Abyss grew agitated again.
"All right, one item. Something strong, or you can find someone else to do this."
"Oh..."
The doorway to the Abyss Realm trembled slowly.
On the other side, [Abyss] agonized over her remaining collection for a long while before finally sending one piece through the doorway with great reluctance.
"This... is for you..."
Wrapped in black-and-red liquid light, a cube flew out of the doorway toward Ye Qiyan.
Red Tears drew a sword to intercept it and reached out to touch it.
The cube slowly unfolded, revealing the item hidden within.
It was a fish sealed inside a stone pillar.
The system's Appraisal Light Screen appeared before him the instant contact was made.
[Stone Temperance (Level 12)] [Ability: Stagnates divine faith, preventing divinity from flowing]
"This should work. It's perfect for countering those inferior divine monsters! Well, human? Isn't my stuff amazing?"
Ye Qiyan silently put the item into his storage space, then sighed and shook his head.
"It's not very good, but fine. I can't help being softhearted. I can't stand seeing anyone bullied. Even when it's you, Abyss, who once nearly tried to capture me, I still have to help when I should."
"It's... not very good?"
Abyss fell into slight confusion.
"Of