Clare arrives at a cave inhabited by two Awakened: the Abysmal one known as Riful (West), and her boyfriend Duph. In her confrontation with Duph, Clare is rescued by Galatea. They come to learn of a secret arms race between the three Abysmal ones of the North, West, and South and Riful's intentions to raise as many Awakened troops to join her side as she can before their inevitable confrontation. As Galatea buys time by distracting Duph, Clare races to save Jean, the only Claymore with the brute strength enough to penetrate Duph's armour.