: To protect the peace, Maou intimidates the army into retreating. He tricks them into believing Emi is his prisoner—rather than his ally—to maintain his fearsome reputation in the demon realm while ensuring they return home without further bloodshed. Aftermath and Revelations

: As the battle concludes, Amane , the beach hut manager, reveals she is more than she seems. She is an "Earth God" protecting the sacred land and effectively vanishes after providing the "black sword" (Maou’s horn) that allowed the group to fight.

While working at the beach hut in Choshi, the group is confronted by a massive demon army led by , a representative of a violent faction from Ente Isla. They have arrived through a portal, seeking to conquer and exploit the human world. The Hero and the Demon King