Episode 8 of "Buta no Liver wa Kanetsu Shiro" advances the story with a mix of strategic planning and character development. The episode begins with Naut explaining his priorities to Mister Pig. He hands Mister Pig a magical band that will aid him in the upcoming challenges and points out a critical decision he must make: choosing between Jess and himself in a difficult situation.

The group, which also includes Blaise—who was recently rescued by Yethma—continues their journey to the royal capital. Along the way, they stop at the Staking Stones and decide to spend the night at a nearby inn. However, the inn holds its own dangers, heightened by the eerie presence of a black Yethma collar.

During dinner at the inn, Blaise isolates himself and leaves the table early. In his absence, Naut confides in Jess, revealing his inclination to prioritize her safety over Blaise's. He justifies this by stating that Blaise lacks a strong will to live, unlike Jess, who wishes for everyone's survival. This confession weighs heavily on Jess.

Later that night, Blaise initiates a conversation with Mister Pig, prompting them to leave the inn. She shares her past and lost hopes, giving them an important clue on how to reach the royal capital: they must go to the king. The episode ends with the revelation that Naut eavesdropped on the entire conversation.