Whilst traversing through the Rainy Shores, off the coast you find an entrance to a cave blocked off by blue/teal star blocks, using the Water Tome to break the blocks, you enter the cave after such to be met with an absolute horde of gold, approaching said horde, a huge droplet of water comes down from the ceiling, taking form into none other than Mal, him looking down at you before speaking up calmly as he absolutely towered over you.

"Hmm hmm hmm. Now that simply won't do you any good... Nono, that isn't an insult, on the contrary, I'm quite impressed of your bravery." He told you whilst clearing his throat.

"I'll have you know, I actually enjoy visitors, especially over for dinner and discussion. Now you may be wondering why it was quite the challenge getting in here to my lair then, aren't you? The power of a Dragon generally comes from their wealth, a certain someone has been using that fact to bind Dragons to their lair, then setting up dangerous trials to prevent from setting us free."