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“He sells birthday candles,” the man reveals the correct solution to you and nods approvingly. You seem to have impressed him with your knowledge. Without hesitation, he slips you the 5 coins. “You've earned them.” But then he sends you away with a friendly gesture.

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If you want to gamble again, choose between the following sections:

- If you want to join the first woman, do so in section 267.

- If you prefer to join woman number two, go to her in section 275.

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- If you want to try your hand at a game of dice, join the third woman present in section 283.

If, on the other hand, you want to leave the arcade again, go to one of the following sections:

- If you want to go to the forge, do so in section 265.

- If you prefer to try the inn, go to section 332.

- If you go to the harbor instead, expose yourself to the unpleasant smell in section 350.

- If you want to take a closer look at the glass house, do so in section 351.

- If you go directly to the craftsman, speak to him in section 352.