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A blue flame burns at the tip of the creature's staff. It flares and forms into a ball of pulsating energy. The Helghast shrieks with malicious glee as it whirls the staff once around its head, sending the screaming ball of blue fire towards your chest.

If you choose to dive to the floor to avoid the flaming missile, turn to 27.

If you have a bow and wish to use it, turn to 39.

If you wish to attempt to deflect the fireball by striking it with your weapon, turn to 258.

Text copyright © 1987 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1987 Gary Chalk.