Alfonso’s saviour is revealed as Rafael Banderas, who explains the existence and function of the Makai Knights, including Alfonso’s family's connection to the Knight of Light. Banderas takes Alfonso to the Valdona of Count Romero but they find the property infested with Horrors, including a gaint slug-like Horror who eats Count Romero. Alfonso attacks it without effect, then Banderas transforms into Gaia the Knight of Defense and destroys it. Meanwhile León and Germán continue towards the city of Santa Bard.