LOL!! Yep, Hayashi, a large part of the first couple of chapters is a grand ol' game of "protect the mage"! Then you get Fireball and the mage REALLY starts kicking in on his/her worth!
Hint: Let him or her hang out in the rear while you advance your fighters. Equip everyone with missile weapons and take out the goblins from afar. (Missles are MUST-HAVES in this game!)
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
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