In this chapter, Desdemona tries to freeze time in the chrono coffin, but the spell is complete, and the first demon will be able to defeat the second one. The second demon is stronger than the first, and Desdemonas is certain that the humans will defeat him. Desdemonna is disappointed that Gilbert and Margaret were mistreated, but she is also disappointed that he is still alive. She tells him to hurry and use her as his vessel. He tells her that he does not take pleasure in company of men, and that he doesnt take care of his own needs. She reminds him that he used to have a letter from a friend, but that he didnt get ahead of himself. She says that she doesnt want him to die. He says that he cannot say how long his astral form will last without a vessel, and he cannot even guarantee that he can hold back the second demon for too long. He cannot believe he is being reunited with him in such a circum stance