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@@@#@†*».. long time damage to the shooter. the ..»*†@#@@@
##@#@†*».. next five you must spend wisely, they ..»*†@#@##
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##@#@†*».. you must not spend at all. ..»*†@#@##
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#@##@†*».. in the blue-gray fog... something is ..»*†@##@#
#@@@*..... burning with a deep crimson flame, .....*@@@#
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