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'You play a daring strategy, Lone Wolf. But I think I have you now.'

Captain Kelman moves his ornate keystone across to your side of the board with a triumphant smile. But it soon fades to a look of shock as you unexpectedly counter his move. 'Stalemate,' you reply coolly. The captain stares at the board in disbelief.

'The skills of the Kai never cease to amaze me,' he says, slowly scratching his head. He is still staring at the Samor board when you finally bid him goodnight and return to your cabin.

Turn to 197.

Text copyright © 1984 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1984 Gary Chalk.