Knocked unconscious by Subaru's attack, Rem dreams of an event in her past that she and Ram would rather forget. After waking up, she tells Subaru that she's just committed the same sin again.

According to a new prophecy seen on the Dragon Stone, there are five priestesses with the potential to be the kingdom's next ruler.

Subaru awakens in front of the fruit stand in Lugunica's capital yet again. Realizing that he's in a hopeless situation, he desperately seeks help from Crusch, Priscilla, and Anastasia.

To save Emilia, Subaru approaches Crusch to negotiate the formation of an alliance. His terms are a bit difficult for Crusch to believe, but she can see that Subaru isn't lying.

Subaru and Julius face off against Betelgeuse's Unseen Hand. However, as one Unseen Hand after another is launched their way, the two heroes find themselves completely on the defensive.

On his way back home from the convenience store, Subaru is suddenly brought to another world and he tries to figure out what has happened.