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From within the closed helmet of black steel, a voice calls out--'Die Northlander!' The crossbow is hurled aside, and the warrior charges out of the Denka Gate, an axe held high in his hand. You cannot avoid him and must fight him to the death. Due to the speed of his attack you cannot use a bow.

Armoured Assassin: COMBAT SKILL 24 ENDURANCE 26

If you win the combat, turn to 28.

Text copyright © 1985 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1985 Gary Chalk.