Chapter 7: Natasha Wins!
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After winning her first round match, Natasha moved on to the second and
third rounds, easily dispatching whoever she faced.  Her technique and
execution were near perfection as she powered her way into the finals.
Again, the poor sap did not stand a chance.  Amigne was very impressed
with Natasha.

"Natasha Chase," Amigne said, "you are the winner of the tournament.
Congratulations, champion.  Here is your 5,000 gold.  Your trip will be
on the boat "Sphinx" leaving from the port to the east.  There is no town
there, just a small port.  It is my boat, and it will drop you off at
Jidoor."

"Thank you, Mr. Amigne," Natasha replied, "You have been most helpful to
my cause."

"I know, Miss Chase."  Amigne smiled.  "Indeed I know."

The next morning, Natasha boarded the "Sphinx."  The boat was beautiful.
Amigne appeared to be very wealthy indeed.  The trip was also a dream.
Soon, the boat reached land, and Natasha was let off.

"One last thing, Miss Chase," Amigne said to her.  "When you reach
Jidoor,  I hope you will be careful.  There is also something extra in
the money bag, but do not open it until Jidoor."

"I will wait," Natasha replied.  "Thank you so much."

"No, thank you."  Amigne laughed.

Every step towards Jidoor brought back memories for Natasha.  They were
not very pleasant ones, but they were indeed memories.  She wondered if
the Karns were still around in Jidoor as she drew closer.  Natasha
decided to drop by, just to say "hi."

Natasha felt something evil as she entered the town, but thought nothing
of it.  The inn would be quite expensive, but the 5000 gold she had
recently won would greatly help out.  She paid for her room and entered
it.  She then remembered what Amigne had said, and she opened the back.
With the 5000 gold, there was a note:

"What was once was backwards, is now back to old
 I studied your fighting for 5000 gold
 Tomarrow night, I will tell you your dream
 It will help take out some of your steam
 Just think who I am, without getting mad
 Then you'll realize, 'I've just been had!'

-Amigne

Upon reading this note, she was very puzzled.  Rooks had taught her to
think everything out, so she read the note over and over again.
Suddenly it dawned on her,

"Backwards," Natasha said, "Spell Amigne backwards!"

She spelt out on paper, "E-N-I-G-M-A."