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You dodge the bolt successfully and the old man emits a cry of shocked surprise when he sees you unsheathe your Kai Weapon. He turns tail and runs towards the village, shrieking hysterically.

You hear him calling the men of the village to gather their weapons. He denounces you, saying that you have attacked him without provocation, and he orders that his men put you swiftly to the sword. Quickly you turn and run towards the ridge. You know that it would be useless to attempt to reason with these people and so you resolve to reach the trail and make a hasty escape.

Turn to 145.