Volcanic Ruins III

Volcanic Ruins III (also known as Page 27: Master of the Ruins) is the third checkpoint in Volcanic Ruins.
==Dialogue==
===Start===
Faust
: Of course, it was no mean feat to enter the volcanic ruins—one does not simply walk into this corridor, after all. Faust knew he was on unfamiliar turf, patrolled by feathered furies. These vicious birds of prey guarded their master, with everything from razor-sharp claws to droppings so large, they cast a shadow over you like a looming raincloud of avian feces.
Ruins Megabird
: "CA-CAW!" A megabird attempts to dive-bomb Faust, but he quickly jumps aside, leaving the giant feather duster angry and confused.
Faust
: "Oh, I do so hate senseless violence!" Faust whines to himself as another bird swoops down, its talons glinting. "Isn't there anyone here who would like to have a calm, rational discu-"
Ruins Megabird
: "CA-CAW!" These birds are clearly more interested in picking a little than they are in talking a little. Another megabird snaps its jumbo jaw at him.
Faust
: "Right, this doesn't seem to be working out too well for me. I think I'd better hightail it out of here!" Faust sees an opening and starts to head for it. A couple of megabirds collide into each other, each trying to chase him as he runs. Thankful for the temporary distraction, Faust takes off.
Ancient Stone Mural
: He skids around a corner and sees that the road suddenly ends. Instead, there's an immense stone mural ahead. Faust does an awkward somersault to avoid running into the rock at full speed, stopping himself just in time.
Faust
: "What an odd place for a mural... This really makes very little sense as a place to showcase one's art, honestly... Unless... Perhaps it's another obstacle, strategically placed. Yes! You have to solve this riddle to get through. Of course!" Faust is cheered at the thought of a good puzzle. He likes to spend lonely nights in the Ivory Tower doing crosswords and sudoku.
Ruins Megabird
: "CA-CAW! CA-CAW!" As the squawking grows louder, Faust sighs and rubs his temples. Clearly, he had something to take care of before he could dig into the riddle. "OK fellas... who likes fried chicken?"
===Against <Infernal Efreet> Zaahir===
==Navigation==
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