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When the insectoids come to within a body’s length of where you stand, suddenly their shiny black shells sprout masses of razor-sharp spines. The leading creature, the one who survived your Bow fire, emits a high-pitched screech; it is the signal to attack.

As one, the creatures leap into the air and fall upon you from above. Desperately you twist and dodge to avoid being crushed beneath their heavy, spiky bodies.

If you possess the Sommerswerd, turn to 160.

If you do not possess this Special Item, turn to 43.