They eventually get to the world where Friday has kidnapped the people; Friday has lost her self-control and is about to "experience" thousands of people at once using her Key. As Arthur has succeeded Friday as ruler of the Middle House, he is able to stop her. It turns out that Arthur's friend Leaf was among the kidnapped people. The book ends with a note that Suzy got from Ugham before his death, which reads: "For the last time, I do not wish to intervene. Manage affairs in the House as you wish. It will make little difference in the end. S".