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You draw on your innate Magnakai ability of Animal Control, but to no avail. The Akataz has already detected your scent; it is too late to attempt to mask it now.

With a chilling howl the leathery creature comes bursting through the curtain, its claws and fangs shredding the rotting fabric with ease. For a moment it becomes entangled and struggles to tear itself free, allowing you precious seconds in which to react to this vicious attack.

If you have a Bow and wish to use it, turn to 99.

If you do not, or choose not to use it, turn to 286.

Text copyright © 1991 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1991 Brian Williams.