In this chapter, Tod explains to his brothers that he has discovered the keys to the piano, and that they have lied to their brothers about the piano's existence. He tells them that once they have the keys, they will be able to return to their original universe, but that they must leave the world and return to the original universe. Tod says that he is covered in his mouth, so that death will not know about their conversation. He says that tod has suffered a serious injury and almost died, but he is now in a strong, cold, and immortal state