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‘Captain Chan, let the prisoner go … ’ you whisper, ‘and be ready to signal to the caravan.’

Reluctantly, Chan obeys your command. He unwinds the trailing rope from his saddle and Xango digs his heels into his horse’s flanks, making the animal lurch away at the gallop. As soon as his brother is out of the field of fire, Kronar utters a coarse laugh. Then, simultaneously, he and his companion let loose their straining bowstrings.

If you possess Kai-alchemy and wish to use it, turn to 22.

If you possess Magi-magic and wish to use it, turn to 215.

If you do not possess either of these skills, turn instead to 170.