"But by doing so, you'll be directly confronting that creature called the Great Serpent," the Elf Queen said. "Do you really have enough confidence to face such a daunting challenge?"
"What if I don't?" Lynch chuckled. "Even if I'm not his match, he can't possibly kill me. As a Mage, I have many ways to protect myself." He looked at the Elf Queen's worried eyes and added, "Please rest assured, even the flames of Hell can't harm me in the slightest."
"That's good. Hearing you say that makes me happy," Hernfurry sighed softly.
