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Swiftly you steer Bracer off the track and into the surrounding undergrowth. Almost immediately you hear an angry voice shouting a command, followed by the sound of crossbow bolts in flight. A glance over your shoulder makes your heart leap--a bolt is speeding directly towards your face!

If you possess Kai-alchemy, turn to 170.

If you do not possess this Grand Master Discipline, turn to 69.

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