 He learns that the influx of demons on the island was arranged by Sanctus, who was resurrected as a demon by Order scientist Agnus.Nero is revealed as Sparda's descendant, convincing Sanctus to use Kyrie as bait to force Nero to assume the role he intended for Dante.Dante sabotages Sanctus's plans, freeing Nero so he can save Kyrie and destroy Sanctus and the Savior.