A Devilish Trial One by one, all of Hajime's companions return from their dreams, except for Kouki, Ryutaro and Suzu, whom Kaori uses her powers to forcibly awaken. The party proceeds further and discover that the Great Tree is far larger than they originally believed, with just its tip exposed above ground, when they are attacked by slimes who douse them into a liquid with aphrodisiac properties that almost make them lose reason, except for Hajime and Tio. After the effect passes, they are attacked by a swarm of cochroaches that instills fear on them, and while defending themself from the insects, Hajime suddenly starts feeling a deep hatred towards Yue, whom also feels the same towards him.