When an ogre attack makes its way into his castle, Maurice, along with everyone inside evacuate. His wife and daughter, Colette and Belle become trapped in the castle's library, however, hiding underneath a table. Colette holds the ogres off whilst Belle is escorted to safety by guards, but Colette is killed before she can be saved as well. Grieving for his wife, Maurice prepares a funeral casket and holds a vigil for her. Belle eventually awakens, having passed out after the ogres attack, but has no memory of her mother's sacrifice. She asks Maurice about her mother's whereabouts, only to see the ongoing wake. Maurice later checks up on Belle, who is unable to sleep. She expresses interest in tracking down rock trolls, beings who can restore memories, thus allowing her to know what happen