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Even when twilight arrives and the darkness swallows all,

may the ever-twinkling stars in my heart burn like the morning sun!

Even if there is an astonishing amount of anger seething

where their unyielding eyes are focused,

people will always be able to stand up, again and again,

using the lives they were given to their fullest

The hot flames burning in the palms of my hands

are a strength that everyone has deep down inside them

If instead of wavering about the distant future

you break down the realities in front of you now one by one

they'll change into ordinary sand

We can't be worried about appearances

Let's break in through the front gate

Front breaking

We've been traveling in search of the Hellmaster's Jar.

At the town of Vezendi,

a merchant named Radock wanted to hire us as bodyguards.

Apparently, Zuuma had sent Ozzel to him with the Hellmaster's Jar

and a message that said, "Hire Lina Inverse if you don't want to die!"

Geez! Zuuma's out to get me, Mazokus are attacking us,

and Ozzel is really suspicious too!

Urgh! What the heck's going on?! Someone explain to me!

"Town Scape Because It's Manmade."

I hurt all over...

Well, we did sleep on the floor...

I had high hopes because our room was next to Radock's,

but I wasn't expecting a storage room!

It was very thoughtful of Mr. Abel;

this way we can respond quickly when Zuuma strikes!

Yeah, right. Very thoughtful.

I slept great!

You're sure carefree. I'm still exhausted from yesterday...

Those Mazokus were pretty serious trouble!

Do you have any idea why they attacked us, Lina?

Not really. I can think of a few things, but...

Was it connected to the jar? Zuuma? Or maybe something else?

Nah, you probably just got on someone else's bad side again.

No, I didn't!

That was my first encounter with Gduza and Dugld, at least!

Whatever the case, there's a lot we don't know.

Zuuma hasn't attacked yet, either.

Zuuma certainly seems very roundabout this time.

He orders Ms. Ozzel to take the Hellmaster's Jar and message to Mr. Radock.

And in that message he orders Mr. Radock to hire us as bodyguards.

Zuuma and Ozzel and Radock and the jar?!

It's okay. You don't need to think any more than that.

In any case, wouldn't it be quickest to investigate Ozzel?

I'm curious about Rezo inside the jar, too.

Yeah. She's extremely suspicious.

Excuse me...

D-D-Don't sneak up like that! It's bad for the heart!

I'm sorry. The door was open, so I came inside.

What do you want?

The master wishes to see you. Please come to the stateroom right away.

If you'll excuse me...

- I didn't notice her at all! - Is she able to conceal her presence?

She's definitely not normal...

What took you so long?!

What if Zuuma were to attack while you're busy sleeping in so late?

I told you, if Zuuma's going to attack, he'll attack me first!

Besides, we're in the next room over! We can rush straight here!

I'm being targeted too, you know. I need you where I can always see you.

You won't get the jar if you're lax bodyguards.

You can't be serious!

Is that understood?!

Urgh!

What's with that attitude?! He acts all big just 'cause he has the jar!

He's on edge because his life is in danger. Let's just overlook it.

Gourry and Pokota are guarding him right now,

so that should calm Radock down a little bit.

Yeah, true. He might be a pretty decent guy any other time.

Or who knows, maybe he just doesn't like you.

Oh, maybe! I bet that's it!

- Hold on, you two! - It's only natural.

As if anyone would ever trust scam artists like you.

Even if my dad's life is in danger, he's still being stupid.

Personally, I want you out of this house this very minute.

Here we go again.

You came here just to say that?!

I'm just reigning you in a little, and checking on you.

Basically, try anything funny and you'll pay.

Sheesh! Could either of them get any ruder?!

All we can do is exercise restraint until Zuuma shows himself.

What a pain!

Thank you, Ozzel.

No, I am only doing my duty as a maid.

Master Abel.

You didn't eat your breakfast. Was it not to your liking?

No, it wasn't that. I just don't have much of an appetite...

Do you feel unwell?

Master Abel?

No, I'm fine.

Then shall I make a light evening meal?

Yes, please do.

Very good, then.

When is Dad going to leave next?

I don't know. He hasn't said anything.

I see.

Shall I ask him?

No, that's okay. Thanks.

Just who is Ozzel anyway?

First Gioconda, then Zuuma, and now Radock...

She keeps changing her master, and she always gets on good terms with them...

Well, fundamentally she's probably doing it all to protect Rezo's spirit and the jar.

But if she's protecting the jar, then why did she ask us to break it?

All right! We'll just have to take action!

Amelia and Zel can do the bodyguard stuff while we investigate Ozzel!

Bodyguard work certainly is boring...

Without Lina at his side, I doubt Zuuma will attack.

- I guess we should play chess or something. - Yeah.

A Tiger Striped Swallowtail? No, it's not...

- It's Ozzel. - What do you want?

I want to make clothing you can wear in the winter,

so I will need to take your measurements...

That won't be necessary.

As a maid, you need only concern yourself with the house. Nothing else.

I see. Please forgive me.

I don't understand Ozzel at all.

- Is there any point in following her? - We might find something out eventually.

For now, let's just follow her.

Oh, Ozzel!

- Thanks for getting that for me! - Hello, Ma'am.

Hello! I just got some delicious fruit! Try some!

- That looks great! - I want some, too!

She'll spot us if we go!

Thank you.

What do you think? Nice and fresh, isn't it?

Here, try these too!

- That looks great too! - I want some, too!

She'll spot us if we go!

Take one of whichever you like!

Here, take both!

Thank you.

My fish are fresh as can be! Take one!

I appreciate it, as always.

I have some great meat today! Here, this is on the house!

Thank you, as always.

- Ozzel! - Thanks for coming!

- You're so nice, Ozzel! - It's so rare to find someone so polite these days!

Mr. Radock sure found a great maid!

Whoa...

- She's really popular... - She sure is...

Welcome!

You have a sharp eye, Miss! There's only one jar like that in the world!

- Now what's she doing? - Beats me...

H-Hey! What are you doing?!

P-Please, stop!

I can't!

Sheesh!

Someone! Please stop me!

Hey, you!

- Ms. Lina! - Knock it off, will ya?!

Do you have something against jars?!

Calm down!

Thank you.

You owe me one.

What was that about, anyway?!

Looks like there's a story behind this...

- This certainly is unexciting... - Yeah.

Check!

- Hold on! - Nope! There are no "hold ons"!

Come on, just this once! Please!

No!

I had no idea I was being followed. It turned out to be a real help, though.

Which one is better?

I have no sense of taste.

Apples and oranges...

I wanted to choose one just as a real person would, but...

What should I do?

Oh, in situations like that, I think either'd be fine.

- Just choose both. - It's common to have a hard time choosing!

I see. Even people have a hard time choosing.

Even people...

Hey, what was all that jar-breaking about?

I don't know, either.

Lately, I suddenly feel strange whenever I see a jar, and then...

Well, now that you know we've been following you,

this is as good a time as any to ask you some things.

Like what?

What is Zuuma's goal? Why is he doing things in such a roundabout way?

I don't know.

I was simply ordered by Master Zuuma to take the jar to Master Radock.

- Why did you follow his orders? - Because I had no reason not to.

Oh.

Okay, next question.

It's very clear that you're protecting the Hellmaster's Jar.

Yes.

So why did you tell us to break it?

If you're protecting it, then why did you tell us to do the exact opposite?

Explain that.

Hey, why aren't you talking?! Don't tell me you're having a mechanical breakdown!

For now, I can't say.

It isn't yet time to talk about that. I think you will understand eventually.

It's almost like we're talking to a certain someone else.

Oh, him?

I have this feeling someone was just talking about me...

All right. I'll change the question. How's this?

Some Mazokus attacked us recently; do you have any idea why?

Mazokus?

If there's anything at all that you know, I'd like to hear it.

Hmm. I...

You know why?!

...have no idea.

Oh? Why are you depressed?

Urgh! We didn't find out anything important at all!

Do you suppose Ms. Lina was able to find out Ms. Ozzel's secrets?

Who knows. She seems surprisingly formidable.

That's true.

Checkmate!

What?! H-Hold on!

How many times have I "held on" now?! No more "hold ons"!

But!

Unfortunately, there are no "hold ons" with us, either.

Mazokus?!

It's me, Dugld.

Gduza.

So, what do you say we continue where we left off?

One question first!

What is your goal?! Does this have to do with Zuuma? Or the jar?!

That's something to be asked after you've beaten us.

But, unfortunately, that won't happen.

Because your lives are going to end here!

- lf that's how you want it. Let's go, Amelia! - Right!

- All right! Now it's my turn to ask! - Yes.

How can Rezo's spirit inside the Hellmaster's Jar be revived?

Can he save Taforashia?!

I don't know that, either. My job is to protect the jar, that's all.

As for reviving Master Rezo's spirit, or in other words...

In other words?

He's here.

Zuuma is?!

- We know you're there! - Yes, I am here.

About time you showed up, Zuuma.

I came to this town, just like you wanted!

I appreciate it. Let me express my gratitude with actions instead of words!

Fire Ball!

Thanks, Pokota!

- Gourry! - Yeah!

Come, light!

Are you on Zuuma's side after all?!

No, our contract has ended.

Then help us out! You owe me one, plus you need us around anyway!

Understood.

- Let's do it! - Yeah! - All right!

I will eliminate all who interfere!

- Pokota! - Yeah!

Damu Bras!

Gotcha!

Elmekia Lance!

I've figured out your technique!

Is that so?

I thought you had it figured out?

Impudent little!

Elmekia Lance!

What's wrong? Is there something you want to say?

Visfan Rank!

I won't fall for the same trick twice! I'll start with you!

- You! - This is part of my contract.

Vaal Flare!

Guumu Eon!

Playtime is over!

- I hear people over here! - All right!

- Stop! - He sure is quick to run!

Hey! What's going on?!

The bell tower! What happened?!

- U-Uhh, well, you see... - You're coming with us!

Guess I should've seen that coming...

Amelia!

We'll continue this fight next time! You've escaped death for now!

Hey!

Are you awake?!

Th-Those Mazokus...

They've been hurt too. The showdown is postponed until next time.

But I never expected the Mazokus would attack again instead of Zuuma...

Yeah. Still, they definitely spell trouble.

You two!

What have you been doing this entire time?

You didn't seem to be in the house at all.

Some Mazokus just attacked and we were inside their barrier!

Mazokus? Hmph. How convincing.

It's obvious you were loafing around somewhere!

No! We've been fighting this entire time!

What's this ruckus about?

It seems they ditched work and went off somewhere.

Good thing we managed to fool the neighborhood watch group!

It's all thanks to Ozzel's popularity!

Fine, I know I'm...

You're going to keep them on anyway?!

- Naturally. - You're too soft, Dad!

Don't blame me when you lose something else precious to you!

- What do you mean by that? - Nothing!

Wait, Abel!

- You're back? - I apologize for my tardiness.

Do everything as a group. The more the people, the better.

'Kay.

That will be all for today. Get some rest.

Yeesh...

Now, now...

What shall I prepare for dinner?

- I won't need any. - But...

I said I don't need any!

Very well, Sir.

What can save this grieving heart?

I've driven myself into a corner

and am steeped in my own broken tears

I know how not to give up

I believe in the path I've chosen

Even so, what if I come across pain that won't go away?

I want to be strong always,

so that I can take in your sadness

Even the meaning of my continued life has been called into question

I have no answer at all to give

I'm simply going to walk forward with my head up

Why do people hurt each other? Why do people shed tears?

The darkness gives no answer to those questions...

On the next Slayers Evolution-R:

"Uncover The Exposed Darkness!"

If you don't watch, I'll go berserk!