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You recognize the Black Cube to be a Nadziranim power crystal, an explosive device that can only be activated by creatures of the Darklands. Were you to take this item, it is possible that it could detonate and kill you at any time. 6

To continue, turn to 263.

[6] You may still risk taking the Black Cube if you wish.

Text copyright © 1988 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1988 Brian Williams.