Beware the black mudslide...of occultism!

(Music climaxes. There is a flash and a sound like the explosion of a giant light bulb. Ka enters. He is larger than life: his head is wolf-like and ringed by a nebula of stars.

    A Crusader enters. He is in full armor and wears a white tunic with a red cross. He carries a similar white banner. Ka pulls out a ceremonial sword and stabs the Crusader, who falls to the ground and removes his helmet. Blood gushes from his mouth. He speaks.)