"I can track down the Demon myself, follow me" you explain to the Mage.

You set off, the Mage following behind. After two days you give up and allow the Mage to guide you to the Demon. He does so, and when you finally confront said Demon...

...the Mage hightails it out of there.

It's you against the Demon, what do you do?

Clobber the brute with your Sword

Clobber the brute with your Sheild

Pull out the magic gem given to you by the Evil Wizard (Only choose this if you have met and beaten the Evil Wizard)