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You are about to descend when a shadow looms into view and a Drakkar officer appears at the foot of the stairs. Instantly you press yourself to the wall and use all your Kai skills to mask your presence. He strides up the stairs, passing within a few feet of you, but miraculously he fails to notice you and continues without stopping. After wiping the sweat from your brow you continue down the stairs.

Turn to 285.

Text copyright © 1987 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1987 Brian Williams.