I've been playing Dark Flame Wolf's Origin 2nd quest. I have a few questions. At the end of castle 8 there is a path through fire that leads to 2 nasty reflector robes. By the time I get to them I'm about wiped out (even with the red cloak.)

Does anyone have any tricks to beating them?

Also, is there a magic upgrade somewhere in the quest (the one that reduces magic by half?) That would really help me.

Also, I see heart containers in the water using the lens, where in the world are the flippers? Maybe the hearts are third quest goodies but I hope not.

Wonderful quest DFW, challenging and quick. :)