While fleeing underground, Lawrence is stabbed by a pursuer of the Medio Trading Company, slowing him and eventually causing him and Holo to become trapped by Chloe. She tries to convince Lawrence to hand over Holo in exchange for his life, but he refuses. To protect Lawrence, Holo transforms into her wolf form and rampages through more pursuers before disappearing as Lawrence blacks out. He awakens in the Milone Trading Company headquarters, where he is informed that despite the vast profits, there were also vast losses in the coin venture. Lawrence takes the small remaining payment in pepper but soon receives a bill for new clothes and apples. After realizing that Holo is still around, Lawrence reunites with her and they agree to continue their travels together.