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Shortly after dark, you make your way towards the stone bridge, keeping close to the river to avoid the enemy encampments on either side of the road which crosses into Zuda. You get to within 6 yards of the bridge itself before you are forced to stop when you see enemy soldiers at the river’s edge. They are filling their canteens and washing clothes. If you are to make a successful crossing below the bridge, you will first have to distract them, or lure them away.

If you possess Assimilance and have attained the rank of Kai Grand Master Superior or higher, turn to 17.

If you possess Elementalism and have attained the rank of Kai Grand Defender or higher, turn to 333.

If you possess neither of these skills, or if you have yet to attain the required levels of Kai Mastery, turn to 79.