The next morning, August 29, 1373 on Earth, finds you rested and loaded with spells again. On your command, the Steve Jobs drops back towards the planet. Tully says, "We should probably find another entrance. Any sign of repairs to the area that has been slagged, Steve Jobs?" "Yes. It has been completely repaired." "Any other similar entrances, Steve Jobs?" Tully says, "I suspect they will be on high alert for awhile...or maybe they think we couldn't get back again." "Assuming the symmetry of the fortress holds, there are probably similar entrances in all of the towers." "Steve Jobs, any sign that they have scanned us or use radar or other methods to be aware of your presence?" "None." Tully says, "Maybe we should just go in the same way...it would be good to talk to them, though. With their wishes, we might be able to find a Nernal or get some direction." He looks over to Zanax. "Zanax, maybe you should stay here. That way, we don't put you in an uncomfortable position." Zanax asks, "Steve Jobs, do you detect any nernals in the fortress?" "I do not." Zanax shakes his head. "I say we just reduce the fortress to slag and move on then. Clearly they cannot help us." "Hold the fort, Zanax. Your high and mighty see things one way reality is not going to help us on this mission," Lo says. "The world is not black and white, you know. Sometimes for the greater good, you need to ally yourself with some not so good people. I think Tully is on to something re them and their wishes!" By this time the Steve Jobs is approaching the fortress. "I am detecting movements on the battlements of the fortress," he announces. "Can you display what is on the battlements on one of the monitors? If they fire upon the ship, please take evasive action. Also, might as well put up the shields." "Very well." The main viewer shifts, and reveals a close up of the fort. You see at least a half a dozen efreeti on each section of wall. Suddenly one points at you and his lips move. Then, the ship turns inside out, or so it seems, and vanishes. You tumble through the air for a short distance - down - and land on hard pavement.
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