The chapter opens with a description of the weird made-up words that shenmu said to the creature. Shenmu is a "mountain spirit" , while the creature is "a venomous insect" . She tells the story of how she and her grandmother were the last witches to remain in the forest, but she has died. The creature is glad to be back with her, and says that she will be able to protect the forest as long as she is with her