Subaru wakes up the next day having survived the attack with the timely arrival of Emilia and Ram. The barrier surrounding the village is restored to keep it safe from Mabeasts. However, Subaru is afflicted by a large number of interwoven curses from the bites he received and Beatrice is unable to lift them all before they take effect. Subaru is given a sword by the villagers and heads into the forest with Ram to kill the puppy controlling the Mabeasts, lift the curses on him, and find Rem. To his disappointment, Ram reveals to Subaru that she does not have a demon horn like Rem and is less powerful. Subaru draws the Mabeasts by attempting to reveal the truth about his Return by Death. Subaru and Ram are chased and fall down a cliff where they are met by a pack of Mabeasts and a berserk Rem. Using information provided by Ram, Subaru puts a plan into motion to hit Rem's horn so that she will regain her senses.