Rasputin tells Hellboy of how after his reported death he was eventually approached by the Nazis and collaborated on Project Ragna Rok, bringing Hellboy into the world and retiring again until he heard the voices of the Ogdru-Jahad calling him to the Arctic.; Ann brings the obviously intelligent giant gorilla, dubbed Monkeyman by Akiko, to her father's library in hopes of teaching him English. One week later, as Ann continues to grow stronger and wonders what effect the interdimensional discharge may have had on her, Axwell formally introduces himself.