I went through the shortcut right away, because I didn't feel like climbing all the way back up the level just to use the shortcut to take out Black Phantom Scirvir. Decided to just do that first, then go down to the exit of the last cave, and go through the hard parts, then go for Flamelurker. It's too bad I died at my first attempt on Flamelurker. I mistakingly tried to block with my bow, as well as messed up the timing of when to eat grass. I also noobishly allowed myself to be cornered. I'm actually surprised I took him out on my second try; there were many times where I thought I wouldn't be able to dodge a few hits, and where I didn't think I'd have time to heal up, but I guess it worked out well for me in the end.