Zero.

Summary

In a world where poverty reigns, a little girl, dressed in rags and dirt, seeks help from Zero, whom she believes to be a deity. She pleads for assistance to save her dying mother, claiming that the village chief directed her to him. Despite her lack of a name and the disdain from villagers, Zero helps her and learns of her mother's passing. He expresses that life and death are beyond his control but offers her companionship, reassuring her that he is not afraid of her supposed curse. The chapter concludes with Zero insisting she join him, showcasing a blend of compassion and authority.

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