turn toward the water at the Sphinx. Be sure not to speak to her. She will never let you go. Keep walking and when you see the Volt Eater, the Coma Gardens lie just beyond. You cant miss it. "
"Thanks," said Spyder desperately wanting to ask what the hell a Sphinx and a Volt-Eater were, but thinking the better of it. He knew hed find out soon enough.
He wasnt disappointed. Following the crowd in the direction the mercenary had pointed, Spyder saw a Sphinx. A living, breathing Sphinx, like the sculptures in Golden Gate Park. The Sphinx sat up on its haunches, its lion body acorn brown, muscled and sleek as a cruise missile. Gathered around the Sphinx was a rapt crowd. They were clearly in awe, maybe hypnotized, thought Spyder. The Sphinxs face-the face of a human woman-was easily the most beautiful he had ever seen. Spyder looked away when he caught himself staring, but the Sphinx had already noticed him.
"Dont be shy, my friend. Come closer. I can answer all your questions and tell you your destiny. "
Spyder half-turned in her direction. "Nope. Sorry. No thanks," he said.
The Sphinxs eyes narrowed with sudden interest and the crowd turned to see who she was looking at. "Yes, you should keep moving," she said to Spyder. "Dont let anything or anyone stop you from getting where youre going. " Lowering her voice, the Sphinx spoke to her adoring crowd. Spyder slowed his gait, listening to her words. "See what passes, my children. A blind fool. A golden champion. What could he be seeking under heavens rough gaze? We have a mystery in our midst. " When Spyder turned to sneak a last look at the Sphinx, she was staring him right in the eye. The beautiful beast gave him a smile and a win
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