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You ignored the wooden staircase. The only adventure you're dealing with right now is finding a lonely man. Plus, if you found him, you could ask him about the strange noises you heard.

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You've reached the stone staircase. Wiping your sweat with the back of your hand, you started to climb it. The steps were wide and almost covered with moss.

The gate.

What was the combination again?

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