Summary

Marie-Laure continues to read about the Nautilus on the radio, and Werner listens. He places the headphones over Volkheimer’s ears and admits that he began listening to her weeks ago. Now, however, she keeps asking for help, saying he is there and that he will kill her. When she finishes the story, Werner watches as his phantom girl returns. Despite the absolute darkness, he is able to see her clearly as she addresses him, clearly seeing the hole in her forehead. Volkheimer sits with the headphones on while Werner sleeps, and hears the music of Clair de Lune. He wakes Werner, and then constructs a shelter of masonry, pulling Werner behind it before tossing a grenade near the ruined staircase. A hole is made and before long they are both out. Volkheimer goes for food, urging Werner to go...