And Clef was not exactly weak himself. And he was irritated at someone who treated Link this way. As soon as Link's arrows were past where this would stop them, he created a large sphere shield around Ganadorf, trapping him within a shield. "He prevails because he is strong and dedicated. But there is nothing at all wrong with having help, or moral support. After all, we are stronger together. Always," he said, in his best teacher voice.

"And you will not harm my son." And that was steel and fire and all of his seven and a half centuries. Her could not defend his princess, he would defend his boy. And stand at his back, supporting him as he defended himself.