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You step away from the body of your enemy and allow yourself a smile of grim satisfaction that you have, at last, rid Aon of this evil intruder.

‘Hurry, Lone Wolf,’ says Alyss, impatiently. ‘Naar is vengeful. He will soon be wanting to know how his champion is faring. If he finds him slain, we will both feel his wrath.’

‘Then we must escape from here,’ you reply. ‘But how? Do you know of a way?’

‘Mmm … maybe,’ she replies, narrowing her green eyes. ‘Yes … I’ve got a plan.’

If you possess the Discipline of Kai-screen and have attained the rank of Kai Grand Crown, turn to 280.

If you do not possess this skill, or if you have yet to attain this level of Kai Mastery, turn to 98.