Lutz scolds Myne as she rests in a temple bed for collapsing from excitement after finding out she can become a temple librarian. When she arrives home and tells her family about her plan, however, Gunther angrily refuses to allow her to go and convinces her that priestesses are for orphans that must stay at the temple. As Myne comes to terms with this, the Devouring begins to bubble up inside her due to her inner turmoil of choosing between books and family. A few days later, Myne returns to the temple to turn down the offer and meets the High Priest. Together, they read the religious scripture until the High Bishop arrives, who is puzzled by Myne's decision to refuse his offer...