If you enter this room the door automatically locks and you can't get out until he is defeated. If you win the battle, you will get either the key to the door to the next location along with money or you will get a more powerful sword. In Monster Land you have few friends but plenty of enemies. Besides these monsters, the Dragon has recruited the strongest enemy possible as its end of round bosses. They say money grows on trees.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
In this game they are golden. If you're running short of time, stop in a tavern. The sands of time reverse. While in the bar, have 2 drinks rather than just one. If you finish a round with all your hearts read, you will get a 10,000 point bonus.