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You press your back against the door and recite the words of the Brotherhood Spell Strength. As the spell takes effect, you feel an invigorating surge of power flowing through every sinew of your body. Energized by this magical power, you lean back and press with all your might to keep the portal shut. There is another blow on the door, but it fails to shift you. Then you feel the surface temperature of the portal is changing; it is getting hotter.

If you possess Grand Nexus, turn to 227.

If you do not, turn to 173.