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!warriorslash

You draw your sword and perform a powerful swing:
slash
The sword slips out your hand hits a rock. Ha! A rookie mistake....but the battlefield does not forgive. The enemy leaps towards you with two big steps and sinks his sword into your chest. Without any mercy he watches you slowly sink to the ground as you exhale your last breath. You lose a life point.

egad!

Okay, down to 2 hearts.

Does my item still exist for my next attack?

Yes, any pickpocketed item will last for the remainder of the stage. That unfortunately means you're stuck with that gem.

Thanks for that.... let's take this one balls to the wall!