Bigarms and Tall Friend reveal their reason for coming: to disclose information to Little King John and introduce the creator of the stronghold. The Ancient Artifact was a starship built by Ratboy Genius to absorb electricity from the Final Charge, teleport back in time, and create Little King John's world. To completely drain all the energy, the starship released enough water to completely flood John's world (an unfortunate side effect). Sneezy was a Galactic Friend named Buck Dodger, and had been codenamed as a spy to make sure Little King John found the Artifact and the portal device. Little King John contacts the person who sent them, and it is revealed to be Ratboy Genius. With reluctance, John must agree to Ratboy's terms if both universes are to be saved.