Guarded and Short

The Geozard, a heavily-guarded enemy, is also made short work of after you can use the whip to remove its shield.

Source: Video Game / The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
In an otherwise short-and-forgettable flash game, Bush Royal Rampage, while being guarded by George W.

Source: Victoria's Secret Compartment
Trapped in Another World: Karl and his friends have no easy way to return to Earth, short of finding a gate guarded by the world's oldest, strongest dragon.

Source: Literature / Guardians of the Flame

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