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Whoever has the amulet in their possession can 1) cause great pain by pointing at another living creature, 2) cause time to go into slow motion (but only for the target(s)) by saying the word "Zotz!", or 3) cause instant death by simultaneously pointing and saying "Zotz!". Both government and
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