Joseph continues to slay one Demoniac after another. Wolf escapes from this bedlam, after which Hermann gives chase. Amanda follows suit, but along the way she meets a girl named Snow. Years ago Snow has became an Amalgam after being exposed to Joseph's blood. Since then she traveled with him, during which course they became emotionally close. Amanda learns of Hermann's destination from Snow, leaves her to deal with the raging Joseph and heads toward XAT headquarters where Wolf has taken shelter.

Xargin and the Demoniacs attack the Zwölf headquarters, immediately causing complete mayhem. Sasha confronts Xargin, telling him that she has been brought back to life for the purpose of purifying him. Xargin replies that nothing other than terminating the world will serve as purification. Meanwhile, Amanda and Hermann are searching frantically for Malek when Amanda discovers a mysterious message.