第7話

あらすじ

日本語の要約がないため、Englishで表示しています。

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Ozen explains that the Curse-Repelling Vessel does not prevent the Curse as its name suggests. Instead, dead creatures placed inside temporarily begin moving again and instinctively crawl toward the center of the Abyss. She reveals that Riko was stillborn, revived inside the Vessel, and may be driven downward by the same unnatural force. Reg angrily attacks, but Ozen’s strength overwhelms him. She withstands his extending arms, knocks Riko aside, and continues beating him even after he prepares the Incinerator. Reg’s weapon fires through the chamber, yet Ozen survives and displays the relics embedded throughout her body, the Thousand-Men Wedges. After Reg loses consciousness, Marulk summons Ozen’s cave-raider team. Ozen then admits the confrontation was a severe test rather than an attempt to kill them. She believes their present abilities are inadequate for deeper creatures, although she also confesses that Lyza’s supposed grave was empty and encourages Riko to continue. Flashbacks show Ozen training the younger Lyza. Once Reg recovers, Ozen sends Riko and Reg to survive ten days beyond Seeker Camp with their current equipment. She forbids casual use of the Incinerator because firing it leaves Reg unconscious and Riko defenseless.