Our protagonist reaches the Dark Lady's castle after a challenging journey and is asked for aid. He describes the relentless attacks of the demon, resulting in widespread destruction, thousands of lives lost, and many in mourning. However, the Queen of the underworld argues that the war has brought humanity together, stimulating population growth, economic development, and social progress. She anticipates that terminating the war would lead to even more severe civil strife. Our Hero, persuaded that collaborating with the Dark Lady offers the only hope for peace, offers his assistance.