Talk:The Lost Fable/@comment-4739476-20190508175504/@comment-35434444-20190509211641

@ChishiroKurin

I understand that it sounds contrived for Ozma to have ask how to stop Salem offscreen, but if you assume that asking that question would provided a useful answer, than you're forced to conclude that the only reason the story sets the world scene on the basis that Ozma is at his wits end is because he didn't think to phase his question a certain way or Djin was being cagy even though it's her job to help when it's obvious that the thematic implications are far more important.

(Upon further consideration, I'd be happier knowing that Djin was being as all-inclusive as possible with her answer and read Ozma's overall intention to defeat Salem in the same way that the dragonballs avoid any technicalities of speech by granting the subjects wish exactly the way they envision it rather than rigidly adhering to their phrasing.)

The ending to the Lost Fable was supposed to put across that Remnant is in an interminable dreadlock that cannot be resolved with the same reasoning that brought it about. Any speculation about loopholes or oversights in the operation of the artefacts, considered at all seriously, is just a distraction.

@Kemix0711

If you want to get "ace attorney," than consider this:

くらえ！

The Gods said, "As long as this world turns, you will walk it's face."

Salem cannot be stopped -- let alone destroyed -- because sealing her away or rendering her unconscious as opposed to killing her would free her from her torment and thus infringe upon the conditions of her punishment. Were it to happen, she would be freed by their power or otherwise fate would conspire to ensure that it never happened.

It's very strongly implied that the only way to save Remnant is for Malik --   I mean Salem -- to learn her lesson.