Yomikawa attempts to defend Esther, Huotou, and the Sisters clone from Scavenger's attacks, and learns why they are so hostile to the city's teaching staff. Huotou fights back against Naru, with help from Esther, but will it be enough?

Unable to discover the secret to reaching Level 6, Hishigata tries a new approach by recruiting Esther Rosenthal, a necromancer. Esther and Hishigata's sister, Hirumi, become fast friends, but Hirumi's secret may jeopardize that friendship.