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If you have a coded missive, turn to 676 immediately. If not, but you have the codeword Deliver , turn to 98 immediately. If you have neither, read on.

The soldier recognizes you. He bows and says, ‘Welcome, my lord. I will take you see King Nergan.’

He leads you to Nergan’s mountain stockade, where the king greets you warmly.

‘Ah, my local champion! It is always a pleasure to see you. However, I was hoping you had spoken with General Beladai of the allied army – we need that citadel. Now go. That is a royal command!’

You leave, climbing down to the foothills of the mountains.

Turn to 474.