Feedback wanted: Some questions on Ending (spoilerish)

[masochism]

Alexander is old, but he also practices magic. There is no reliable information which indicates that that Daniel can easily kill Alexander. The pep talk he received from himself might just be a little bit biased and unreliable. In addition, if I'm not mistaken, a diary entry specifically states that Alex's 'servants' are **always** nearby. Seeing as killing someone (even an old guy) with bare hands takes a fair amount of time for someone such as Daniel (clearly not a trained fighter), it is very likely that the monsters/servants could and would intervene. Weapons are out of the question, because it is made painfully obvious that Daniel lacks the ability to (effectively) use even a makeshift club, let alone a weapon which kills quickly.