The book speaks through Philomela, but it wouldnt be possessing her if she wasnt alittlecomplicit in being possessed.

Gregory transforms into a giant bear, but his first attack on Philomela is blocked by Alcyone.

Alcyone and vanishes through a portal.

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Chise tells Liza that shes going after them.

She couldnt risk them to save one girl, particularly one who was keen on destroying themselves anyway.

Still, I dont think Chise will be following Lizas advice anytime soon.

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Shes well aware that her compassion and her desire to save Philomela is selfish and very possibly self-destructive.

But shes going to venture to save her anyway.

If she didnt, she wouldnt be Chise.

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Chise recalls that she did, by promising to make potpourri with her sometime.

When Fabio offers to tag along and take responsibility for them, Elias allows them to come.

Quite without warning, Chise gets things started by assuming the form of the red dragon.

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Elias covers the others with his body before following her.

Meanwhile, Philomela has returned home to the Sargeant mansion with the werewolf and Alcyone.

We know she wants Adam back, but she never said anything about Philomelas mother.

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Shes using the dragon within as a bloodhound to track Philomela using the scent of her emotions and soul.

The dragon eventually surfaces and transforms back into Chise.

Apparently she has business with Chise that takes precedence.

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Let the deep dive down memory lane commence…

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