Maxi Remington is left with his sister Cornette Remington and mother (unnamed) when his father, the former Guard Commander, was killed in action. He begins as an eager, though naive Junior Guard member, usually kept in reserve. Fate would intervene, however, as a group of Flower Thieves (monsters in this setting) attack his hometown. Maxi and his partner, Liddo head out to meet up with the Commander, but run smack dab into one of the Flower Thieves. Maxi amazingly manages to hold out, but when he attempts to show mercy to the creature, it takes the opportunity to attack. Though Maxi is saved by the Commander, he is viewed with suspicion and hostility from then on.