### 83

Lay down your weapon, mortal, for I have power enough at my command to blast you to sightless atoms! The reptilian raises her webbed hand and from the darkness of a dozen arches protrude tubes of glowing crystal, each one charged with a pulse of destructive energy that is aimed at you. Tell me what draws you here, lest my patience fail! she demands.

Reluctantly you sheathe your weapon and obey her command.

Turn to 256.