1. Section 7 – “Approaching Darkness”
2.  
3.  
4. Fuzzy
5. Good job! You guys got the light element with no problem at all.
6.  
7. Fuzzy
8. Only one more element left to go. Where’s the next one? You guys wanna know, right? You do, right?
9.  
10. Fuzzy
11. ...Oh? What’s up with the atmosphere around here? What is it?
12.  
13. Kazuma
14. It’s certainly great that we got the element but... that’s beside the point right now.
15.  
16. Kazuma
17. Hazama-san! Just what the hell are you trying to pull!?
18.  
19. Hazama
20. ...I beg your pardon? That is... what is it that you’re asking me, exactly?
21.  
22. Kazuma
23. Please stop with the games.
24.  
25. Kazuma
26. Ever since we came here, again and again every single person we’ve encountered has wanted your head on a pike!
27.  
28. Kazuma
29. Are you trying to get us caught up in your problems?
30.  
31. Kazuma
32. You’ve known something this whole time and have just been keeping it a secret. ...Am I wrong?
33.  
34. Hazama
35. You’ve got it all wrong, I’m not trying to get you guys wrapped up in anything. I’m not sure how I’d be able to accomplish that in the first place.
36.  
37. Hazama
38. I want to get out of here just as much as you do.
39.  
40. Hazama
41. And like I’ve told you before, I don’t know much about myself to begin with.
42.  
43. Hazama
44. I haven’t known any of these people. Even if they’re going to blame me for something I don’t have any memory of... I still can’t give you any answers.
45.  
46. Raabe
47. We heard you the first six times.
48.  
49. Raabe
50. Still, there’s no mistaking the fact that everyone we’ve come across has known who you are.
51.  
52. Hazama
53. I just want to get out of this situation.
54.  
55. Hazama
56. ...You feel the same way, don’t you, Kazuma-san?
57.  
58. Kazuma
59. I mean, that’s true, but...
60.  
61. Hazama
62. Right? You want to get out as well.
63.  
64. Hazama
65. I understand where you’re coming from.
66.  
67. Kazuma
68. What...?
69.  
70. Hazama
71. Right now you’re trapped within your current “self.” You’ve always wanted to escape from it, haven’t you?
72.  
73. Kazuma
74. ...Are you referring to how I can’t remember anything? But then, if this is related...
75.  
76. Hazama
77. There’s nothing, is there?
78.  
79. Hazama
80. It’s a big deal, after all. I’d love to know your answer. Do you really want your memories back?
81.  
82. Kazuma
83. What sort of memories are you talking about?
84.  
85. Hazama
86. I suppose that would depend on what you would consider a memory.
87.  
88. Hazama
89. Is it your parents’ names? Is it where you were born? Is it remembering days long past? Or maybe it’s just your own personal history?
90.  
91. Hazama
92. Are those the things that you want?
93.  
94. Hazama
95. What is it that you’re really looking for? What do you truly desire?
96.  
97. Kazuma
98. W-What are you... saying...
99.  
100. Kazuma
101. Th... That isn’t what we’re talking about right now.
102.  
103. Kazuma
104. Every time I talk to you, I feel like I’m going crazy... My apologies, but please stop talking to me that way from now on.
105.  
106. [Kazuma flees]
107.  
108. Hazama
109. Oh dear, he must really hate me.
110.  
111. Raabe
112. ......
113.  
114. Hazama
115. ...Is something wrong?
116.  
117. Raabe
118. No, I think Kazuma’s already said it well enough.
119.  
120. Raabe
121. It sounded like you were prioritizing your conversation with him over getting out of this place.
122.  
123. Hazama
124. Oof, you got me there. I should’ve been more focused on our current predicament.
125.  
126. Hazama
127. Whenever I look at him I just can’t seem to leave him alone. He looks as clueless as a newborn faun that hasn’t quite found its legs yet.
128.  
129. Raabe
130. Clueless, huh... That’s rich, given that you don’t know anything about yourself either.
131.  
132. Hazama
133. That certainly is a sore spot for you, isn’t it?
134.  
135. Hazama
136. But sadly I can’t do anything more to change your mind right now. We should find that last element while we still can.
137.  
138. Hazama
139. Fuzzy-san, could you take us to where the final element is located?
140.  
141. Fuzzy
142. Hehehe, you got it. Up next is...
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144.  
145.  
146. Hazama
147. Goodness, something definitely happened here. Looks like whatever it was wasn’t pretty.
148.  
149. Ciel
150. Biological reaction detected. Someone is approaching us at alarming speed.
151.  
152. Ciel
153. But this reaction is...
154.  
155. [a slash is aimed at Hazama]
156.  
157. Hazama
158. Uwaah!?
159.  
160. [enter Saya]
161.  
162. Saya
163. Ah... a near miss. Just a little bit closer and he would have lost his head... how annoying.
164.  
165. Raabe
166. Saya, huh? She must have the last element.
167.  
168. Raabe
169. You heard her, Hazama. I’m assuming you don’t remember anything about her either?
170.  
171. Hazama
172. Y-You’re kidding, right!?
173.  
174. Hazama
175. Why would I do anything that would turn a terrifying sword-wielding woman against me!?
176.  
177. Hazama
178. I think I’d remember if someone wanted to decapitate me!!
179.  
180. Saya
181. You don’t remember? Allow me to refresh your memory.
182.  
183. Saya
184. You’ve stolen what is most important to me. Surely you don’t believe I would be able to let that stand?
185.  
186. Saya
187. You’re despicable. You took away Nii-sama... my brother. Even if I were to gouge out your heart, I would still never forgive you for what you’ve done.
188.  
189. Saya
190. Nii-sama gave my life meaning. He was the only reason I was able to exist in this world.
191.  
192. Hazama
193. Is that so? I can’t imagine making someone other than myself the sole reason for my existence.
194.  
195. Hazama
196. Whether I did something or not, it’d be unfair to expect them to stick around forever, wouldn’t it?
197.  
198. Hazama
199. And even though you say it’s my fault, I can’t really say I feel much resentment coming from you.
200.  
201. Kazuma
202. A reason to exist... Why... do I...?
203.  
204. Saya
205. You must be bold to utter such lunacy to my face.
206.  
207. Saya
208. No more unnecessary questions. Regardless of the truth, the outcome will remain the same.
209.  
210. Saya
211. I’ll devour you whole.
212.  
213. [a black mist covers the area]
214.  
215. Raabe
216. That Drive... it’s Soul Eater! This isn’t good.
217.  
218. Raabe
219. If it goes out of control, we’ll all be destroyed, not just Hazama.
220.  
221. Hazama
222. From the looks of it she’s a dark type.
223.  
224. Hazama
225. That would make her the same type as me. We’re not exactly a poor match-up but I’m not at an advantage either.
226.  
227. Hazama
228. I’ll probably have to rely on Rei-san for this one, but let’s go get that last element!
229.  
230. >L-Let’s do our best then.
231. Raabe
232. We don’t have much of a choice. Right now we need to focus on getting Soul Eater under control.
233.  
234. >Do we really have to...?
235. Raabe
236. It is what it is. Let’s focus on subduing Saya first.
237.  
238. Hazama
239. This is our last fight then. Let’s do this!
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241.  
242.  
243. Saya
244. Gah--!
245.  
246. Ciel
247. The target’s battle level has dropped substantially. I don’t believe further combat to be necessary.
248.  
249. Saya
250. Heh, haha... so that’s it...
251.  
252. Saya
253. I finally understand the reason behind this inexplicable unease.
254.  
255. Saya
256. Hazama... it’s that “thing” inside you that’s the true reason for my distress...
257.  
258. Hazama
259. That “thing”? ....Oh, I see... I suppose that may be it, yes.
260.  
261. Raabe
262. What are you talking about? You’re not making any sense.
263.  
264. Hazama
265. Ah, I guess I never mentioned it... I’ve felt it ever since I woke up in this world.
266.  
267. Hazama
268. That there’s “something” inside me. Some sort of unsettling shadow that I can’t put my finger on.
269.  
270. Hazama
271. Originally I had thought I was just imagining things. I assumed it had something to do with this strange city.
272.  
273. Saya
274. Heh... you’re nothing but a “snake.” I hope that shadow of yours swallows you down until there’s nothing left. You’re a truly deplorable man.
275.  
276. Saya
277. The rest of you should heed my advice. It’s not wise to leave your necks exposed around a “snake”...
278.  
279. [Saya vanishes into static and leaves behind a sphere containing the Dark symbol]
280.  
281. Kazuma
282. ......
283.  
284. Fuzzy
285. Congratulations! You got all the elements～!
286.  
287. Fuzzy
288. This is certainly a relief for me, don’t you think?
289.  
290. Fuzzy
291. This is what you’d call a load off my shoulders, isn’t it? I can finally retire from being your guide.
292.  
293. Fuzzy
294. Haah～, now I can play around as much as I want.
295.  
296. Fuzzy
297. Ah, I still have one last job to do though.
298.  
299. Ciel
300. What’s left for you to do?
301.  
302. Fuzzy
303. Now that you have all the keys, I still need to take you to the right place.
304.  
305. Fuzzy
306. After that, my job here will be done.
307.  
308. Fuzzy
309. Although it’s really up to you guys if you want to go or not, isn’t it? Even if you guys pussy out now, my job here is finished.
310.  
311. Fuzzy
312. So what’ll it be? You wanna keep going? Or do you wanna stop here?
313.  
314. Fuzzy
315. Choosing to stay put will leave you trapped here forever though. Ahahaha.
316.  
317. Raabe
318. You’re talking about the “innermost part of this world,” correct?
319.  
320. Hazama
321. I came this far with the intention of finding my way out of this world.
322.  
323. Hazama
324. Of course I plan on heading to this “innermost part.” As for the rest of you... what shall you do?
325.  
326. >Let’s go.
327. Raabe
328. Fair enough. The only way to proceed is to go forward.
329.  
330. >Maybe it’s better if we stopped here...
331. Raabe
332. I understand how you feel, but I’m afraid we’re going to have to. Even if we’re walking into a trap, it’s our only way forward.
333.  
334. Raabe
335. By going there we’re likely to find out more about the cauldron as well.
336.  
337. Hazama
338. Ah, that’s a relief. Well, now that we’re all on the same page, we should...
339.  
340. Raabe
341. Don’t get the wrong idea. Our goals just happened to align this time.
342.  
343. Raabe
344. We’re not doing this to cooperate with you.
345.  
346. Hazama
347. Still so cold... Words can hurt too, you know. Ouch.
348.  
349. Kazuma
350. ......
351.  
352. Kazuma
353. Something inside me...
354.  
355. Ciel
356. Kazuma-san, we’re leaving. Is everything alright?
357.  
358. Kazuma
359. Ah, no, I’m fine. Let’s go!
360.  
361. Kazuma
362. Let’s hurry up and get back to where this all started... back to Ishana.
363.