on the Death Loop- Subaru Natsuki and Emilia have emerged from the First Trial of the Sanctuary with unexpected results. Returning to camp to recovear, a conversation with Roswaal further deepens Subaru's suspicions as to the true motives of individuals both inside and outside the Sanctuary. But when Subaru returns to the mansion to figure out the truth, an old foe with a visceral bloodlust reappears to fulfill a deadly promise!