The narrator tells us that he's finally met the muskdeer. He's been waiting for her to show up in flesh, and now he can finally do it. He tells the group that they're going to die in the rift valley, and that they shouldn't worry about the eight black-eyed servants because they'll all die there too. The narrator also tells them that the sound demon is going to attack them alone, and they should focus on him instead of worrying about other people. The sound demon says that he can't wait for the battle to begin, because he'll be able to control his own body. He also says that the battle is over, and he'd like to eat some meat. He says that there's an empty seat in the group, and if he wants to take it, he needs to perform well. He asks how long they've been walking, and the narrator tells him that it's about halfway there. He adds that the fog is getting worse, and everyone should be careful.