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You release your bowstring and send your Arrow arcing towards the Bhanarian signalman, but he hears its approaching whistle and instinctively he ducks below the parapet. The Arrow passes within a hand’s breadth of his head before arcing harmlessly away in the distant grassland.

Quickly you shoulder your Bow and run to the ladder that leads to the flag-tower platform. The signalman peers over the edge of the parapet and, when he sees you climbing towards him, he raises his spear and attempts to impale you upon its gleaming steel tip.

If you possess Kai-alchemy and wish to use it, turn to 214.

If you possess Magi-magic and wish to use it, turn to 52.

If you possess neither of these skills, or if you choose not to use them, turn to 39.