Malasha nodded, her expression pained.  "I understand your feelings, childe.  But there's a reason Rack controls a lot of demontown.  He's an incredibly powerful sorcerer, and he's stolen bits and pieces of power from countless sorcerers and witches over the years to add to his own.  His club will have the best protection spells he can devise, and the best physical protection money can buy. You're going to need some high-powered help."