In this chapter, the mind controller breaks through the shield and begins to attack Ellie. He is about to do so when he hears the rustle of the school's patrol team. He tries to stop them, but they will not listen to him. He tells them that the third search for Ellie has failed, and that the magic medium has been shot down. He warns them not to be fooled by Ellie's usual gentle, paranoia, and stubbornness. He says that he will go back to the library and practice his combat skills. He promises that they will stick together through thick and thin.