So I'm guessing that "voice" is herself, or a mixture of dragon, cartaphilus, and herself.
and it makes sense now, that dude who was "checking" the book had switched it for a fake, and that was why it was flaking. Now we just have to find out how important this book is and what it does.
Edit: I looked at the previous chapter, and noticed that the dude who was checking the book is the same dude in the last page of this chapter getting yelled at by Mr. Angry Man. Either it's a double or an illusion, or he's faking it the whole time.
Hah. Lucy Webster and her "spiders." Wonder why she doesn't care much for her family. I guess we'll find out.
What's up with Philomela? Kudos to Chise's amazing sniff power, though.
I'm wondering if I like Chise's new haircut or not. I do like longer hair, but I reckon I'll get used to her new hairstyle very soon,