It is an indestructiblecurse that prevents the Peasant from buying items with gold. It cannot be removed until the Peasant restores their gold balance to zero from a negative value from using Pilfer Credit Cards. When a new run is started, the curse is automatically inflicted and the negative balance is carried over. It can be obtained by finishing a run with a negative balance or losing the card when a negative balance is incurred (e.g., selling the credit card to Black Rabbit or losing the card to Relic Eater).
The curse can also be removed if the Peasant speaks to the Shop Keeper to solve a "vermin problem" in their store. Accepting their request opens the storeroom, where the fight can be initiated, at the end of which will set the Peasant's balance to 0.
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I see you have been enjoying the benefits of our credit program.Shop Keeper
Shop Keeper
I see you have been enjoying the benefits of our credit program.
You know, I may have an issue you can help with. I would be willing to settle your debt if you were to accept.Shop Keeper
Shop Keeper
You know, I may have an issue you can help with. I would be willing to settle your debt if you were to accept.
We have a vermin problem in our storehouse. Would you solve it for us?YesNoShop Keeper
Shop Keeper
We have a vermin problem in our storehouse. Would you solve it for us?
Excellent. No need to return when you are done. I will erase your debt when the task is complete.Shop Keeper
Shop Keeper
Excellent. No need to return when you are done. I will erase your debt when the task is complete.
Debt is a major curse item in UnderMine.
Shop Keeper
