Apparently, these two people know each other. You wonder how they recognize each other when one of them is wearing a mask, but that's none of your business.
The Dwarf blocking your path seems determined to be the one to slay the dragon, and the nature of their quarrel appears to be political. From experience, you know it's best to stay out of it.
Turning to you, your ally asks you not to interfere in his fight against his rival. You agree, of course. However, it seems the enemy mercenaries intend to fight you.
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The enemy Dwarf and your Dwarf ally will not be present in the ensuing battle (don't count them), and the outcome of their duel will depend on your victory or defeat. If you have no other allies besides the Dwarf, only fight until one of the enemies' Endurance reaches 0, and then consider yourself victorious.
Go to 229. Add the code F3.