[ Trahearne quietly watches as Link thinks, nods, and draws his sword. As far as he knows of the other, didn't think Link would back down or hesitate, but nonetheless, he is satisfied. With a firm nod in reply, he turns his attention back up to the floating rocks, and the dozen tiny dragon heads protruding from the main dragon's mouth with an undaunted stare. And after a beat, he begins bounding up the steps towards it. Hope Link is following close behind, because here comes the lore dump. ]

It took years of research and weeks of careful planning to finally take down Zhaitan. The campaign into its territory was brutal, and we much was lost in order to secure victory.

[ It was very much worth it, however. ]

But this is not Zhaitan itself. I doubt it has nearly a fraction of the power the true dragon. Even if we cannot bring it death, we can at least beat it back.

[ Even if he's wrong, he sounds terribly confident. ]