Spring has arrived, and Myne is raring to go make clay tablets in the forest. But first, she must convince her family that she can handle the journey.

With the paper-making process about to begin, Myne can't hider her excitement as she and Lutz go to meet Benno as per his invitation. He reveals that he is willing to arrange for all the equipment and materials they need to make paper, but the ensuing conversation makes Lutz see Myne in a very different light.