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As the last automaton drops at your feet, you sheathe your weapon and race towards the dais. During your fight, the Demoness was putting on an armoured breastplate of varnished black steel and was otherwise distracted. But she saw you slay the last of her automatons and now she is aware of your plan. She has no intention of allowing you anywhere near the dais or the Deathstaff.

If you possess Kai-alchemy, turn to 57.

If you do not possess this Grand Master Discipline, turn to 282.

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