The protector's words made Link stop. He glanced at Gretel. She was "frozen" in the spatial seal. A bloody gaping hole practically went straight through her. Her entire body was covered in blood. Flesh lay on the ground around her. Her frozen eyes were opened listlessly. Her pupils had started expanding, but her head was raised slightly. Her gaze was directed at Link's current position.
Her expression was complicated. There was some happiness but also bitterness. No one could pinpoint her thoughts.
Something was clear though. If Link removed the spatial seal and didn't receive any help, she would die within a few minutes.
"She doesn't have any power to fight back." Link didn't want to do it.
"She doesn't now, but you won't let her die. You have enough power to save her. As long as she's alive, she will try to destroy the Book of Creation piece. She will be your opponent… So, if you let her live, you won't be able to get the piece."