Subaru has been saved by Beatrice at the last moment, against his wishes. But in conversation with her, it becomes apparent that she has a unknown motive.

After Subaru finally finds someone in Echidna to whom he can tell the truth about his respawning, he finds out what it is about the rabbits that ate him. Echidna gives him the chance to talk to the witch who created the white whale as well as the rabbits.