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Here, you must ride a magic carpet to avoid being eaten by a giant worm. All the while, you must avoid flame jets on the floor that will instantly incinerate you and your carpet, as well as fireballs being shot out of the walls. This level hosts an optional item which will affect the game's ending. There is also a hidden coffee pot item as an easter egg, and is useful later in the game.