Fighting abruptly breaks out at the border with the Kingdom. Nearby citizens claim such fights are common and of little interest. The Demon Lord flies Max close to the border where they discover the Republic is protecting the border with a force field, and any Kingdom soldiers that attack are harmlessly put to sleep with magic. A Kingdom mage penetrates the shield with a powerful sniper spell, injuring Anego. Leo drives the army away before confronting his former mentor, Captain Galmoff, with the Kingdom's selfish hypocrisy. The mage shoots Leo in the neck, but Leo is unhurt and sends the mage back with an invitation for Fred to discuss peace when he is ready. Having seen Leo in action, the Demon Lord is satisfied and prepares to teleport home. Leo senses the demonic magic and gives chase. Max battles Leo long enough for the Demon Lord to cast his teleportation spell. Leo recognizes Max just as they vanish and cannot understand why he would protect a demon. They arrive home, bashing the unhappy ghost on the head as they land. The Demon Lord thanks Max for protecting him.