As the sun began to rise over the horizon, Max wrapped his hand around Sebastian who was having pre-fight jitters.
" What I don't understand is why can't I just give the ring to Severus or you or Zippo? Why can't I just like - have you all summon the undead? Why must I be personally present on the dangerous missions? " Sebastian asked as he tried to weasel his way out of the situation.
" You can't because the treasure is bound to you Sebastian…. " Max reminded
" Agh technicalities! That bastard cursed me while he was dying. I'm telling you Max, he could have rested in peace but he cursed his ring to be bound with me because he knew it will make my life miserable " Sebastian ranted as his idiotic comments made Max relax his nerves a little before the fight.
Since Mira was still healing her damaged wing Max did not want to ride with her into battle, rather he was teaming up with the clone right from the get-go to start the fight.