In this chapter, we learn that two genocides have already occurred in the area, and that manichaeism may no longer be able to provide protection. The two men discuss whether or not they should seek protection from the other forces, and the latter says that he will do so if manichaism will no longer provide them with support. He also says that the Pope will release a "fierce and murderous aura" whenever he is to be seen with the former pope, which means that the current pope will be a threat to the former one. The men decide to go to the chiefs and ask them for protection, but they are interrupted by the arrival of Roger, who wants to know what the order is. He tells them that he was the one who investigated the murder two years ago and that he has heard about the monster at the tribe called the virgin moon. He asks if they know about the mute kid, and they all say that they do. They also tell him that they have found the girl, who they call "jojo" because she is mute. They all think she is still in shock from the incident, and no one cares for her anymore, except for guardian tina, who has come up with a new name for the girl. They decide to find the monster on their own, and Roger tells them to stick together. He says that if they are not going, he will eat them with his "floods of saliva" if they