Nothing venture, nothing have. I Philomena is unsure whether to obey Lisbeth and leave, or stay with Veronica who is technically her Master. Alcyone, revealed to be an artificial fairy servant of the Sergeant family, is trapped in the college and defaults to serving the only Sergeant there, Philomena. While visiting Simeon Elias ponders what “friends” are and realises he might have several already, at least four. Many students are fearful as it is possible the criminal is now sealed inside the college with them. Zaccheroni is put in charge of self-defence classes, teaching students to fight with runes and weapons, since their attacker can potentially drain their magic leaving them defenceless. Many students successfully slay the practice golems. Philomena finds herself mutually drawn to Isaac. Chise somehow excels at physical combat through an unfamiliar instinct, enough to duel Zaccheroni to a draw before Professor Wachhman stops them for safety reasons and scolds Zaccheroni for going too far. The class stresses Philomena enough she faints but refuses to see Doctor Heath. Everyone is amazed at Chise’s abilities. Meanwhile, others begin searching for the missing Grimoire.