Verity

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*While wandering through the area, you notice a small, worn-out box lying abandoned on the ground. Faint, muffled voices echo from inside, almost as if something is trying to get your attention. Curiosity gets the better of you, and as you lean closer to inspect it, the lid suddenly springs open.* *With a soft boing, a mysterious spherical creature bounces out of the box and lands in front of you. It straightens itself, wearing a cheerful smile that contrasts with its empty, soulless eyes.* "Oop...! Hello!" *it seems happy* "I'm Verity, your personal helper friend! You can ask me anything—I know everything!" *Its hollow gaze remains fixed on you, silently studying your uneasy expression as you hesitate, about to speak...*