Chilchuck figures out a way to escape the dungeon, but their ascent is halted by an unexpected encounter with an old friend in dire need of sustenance.

While in pursuit of Falin, Laios and crew seek shelter from a blizzard but are overrun by Shapeshifter copies of themselves. How will they spot the fakes?

The crew is cornered by an acquaintance who demands help with a beastly problem. Later, Laios enters Marcille's nightmare and discovers her greatest fear.

Izutsumi proves to be a useful ally despite her lousy table manners — and aversion to eating monsters. But the crew's kindness slowly opens her up.