At the entrance to the next village, Ivy spots a scary-looking guard standing watch. Trembling with fear, she attempts to pass, but the guard stops and questions her. When she says that she's come from Latomi Village, the guard says something unexpected.

When Ivy goes into the village to sell her catch, everyone is really nice to her which makes her nervous. Later, she chances upon a peddler selling zaro, a specialty of Latomi Village. When she asks how the village is faring, the answer surprises her.