Of Various Foes

"Certain characters in certain stories like to search far and wide for the strongest foes to prove their strength against. Their understanding of power is akin to a fledgling bird collecting shiny stones. Fortunately, the Hexenzirkel's latest friend is a character of a different sort. With regard to his not breaking into tears or suffering epiphanies on the spot, it truly is worthy of praise. After all, if he believed every pleasant remark he heard, well, he would be too susceptible to trickery, and that would hardly help him live a long life."