Henry escapes the hideout through a secret passage shown to him by messages on the walls shown to him through the seeing tool and makes his way to a barge. Allison and Tom escape and leave Henry behind, unable to get him out in time. During a conversation between Tom and Allison, Allison explains that The Ink Demon has found the hideout and that they need to escape. Eventually, Allison, now trusting Henry, gives him a piece of glass known as the seeing tool that reveals hidden messages throughout the world when Henry looks through it. Henry comments on the song Allison is singing, claiming he recognizes it. He is locked in a prison because Tom distrusts him.
The chapter starts with Henry waking up in a bed at Tom and Allison's hideout. Having gained and lost allies along with enemies, the end of the Ink Demon finally reveals itself.
