Chapter 1841

Seeing Shannon's expression unchanged as she extended her hand, Scott felt his heart sink. He felt a deep sense of guilt and frustration. With a sigh, he reluctantly reached into his pocket and started rummaging around. After a moment, he pulled out a bunch of disorganized talismans. They were mostly ones he had pilfered from her over time, a collection of defensive and ghost-busting talismans. Apart from the one silencing talisman he had already used, the only one that remained capable of affecting an ordinary person was an immobilization talisman. Shannon sifted through the chaotic stack of talismans, selecting a few, including the immobilization talisman, while leaving the rest untouched. Then, with a faintly amused expression, she slid another talisman into his hand. "This is a hiccup talisman," she said flatly. When applied, it would cause a person to hiccup continuously for an hour—more suited for children, really. Still, her expression remained serious as she added, "Don't