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Louis examined the two relics he had obtained: the Salt Cup and the White Salt Mask. Both radiated the essence and power of the Hollow Queen. He still had no clear idea what consuming her soul had granted him. His Soul felt noticeably larger and stronger, yet the change barely showed in his stats. Still, a new power stirred within him—one he would need time, effort, and dedication to fully develop and understand.
Unfortunately, the Hollow Queen dropped no relic of her own. In the game, bosses always carried a chance to yield a Layer-exclusive Relic, but this time she left nothing behind. Louis still needed at least two more relics for the Descent Ritual—ideally five to ensure success. At the very least, the Hollow Queen had provided three massive Fantasium Cores, which Louis stored carefully for emergencies. They would also supply enough food for the next few days.
