Leir (Marvel): part 5

Marvel Comics Presents #30 (OCT 1989)

The fifth appearance of Marvel's Leir (lord of lightning and god of the spear!!) was an odd-little tale in the monthly anthology, Marvel Comics Presents.  Like many MCP stories, this one felt like a throw-back to the old standalone Golden Age tales.  It takes up a mere 8 pages...and by the time you finish it, you may wonder why those 8 were so utilized.

As the above splash page depicts, the story launches with Leir fighting a monster.  When the monster mysteriously disappears just before Leir can destroy it (essentially rehashing Leir's introduction to the Marvel universe), our hero is fuming.  This is despite the best attempts of Dagda (leader of the Celtic gods) to congratulate him on a job well done.

Dagda explains that the creature was sent by the Fomorians, ancient enemies of the Celts.  It's not explained why Dagda shares this information.  One might assume it's because he wants to support Leir's desire for vengeance.  However, when Leir (accompanied by Caber) travels to the realm of the Fomorians and is on the verge of victory, he is driven back--by Dagda!?!

Leir's question is perfectly valid.  I've got a follow-up: 
Does Dagda have a split personality...or does he just enjoy jerking Leir around?

In the words of SuperMegaMonkey, "that, without a doubt, was a story that lasted eight pages."