Lead Makala to the Zephyr Hedger (an elementalist Jacaranda boss, level 24, accompanied by several other plants). Once you kill them, he will prepare "The Elixir of Strength" and suggest you drink it quickly because he hears something approaching. The something is Slort Nilbog, a level 5 miniature heket, and while you are under the effect of the elixir, you cannot attack or use skills because you're too weak. After a few seconds of watching you struggle with the fight, Makala has a good laugh, and the effect is removed, allowing you to kill Slort Nilbog and finish the quest.