Thread:SpiritedDreaming/@comment-4141313-20191018025135/@comment-4141313-20191018040150

Yeah but the root is something you're more likely to die from. In this case, the problem can be compared to a tree. Anyone can possibly cut a tree down with an axe, but to remove the stump, you need to dig deep and use a lot more tools. Salem is the stump and Ozpin is the tree. Hazel meanwhile is comparable to the lumberjack who only just started cutting trees. If he tried to remove the stump on his own and without the proper tools, he'd more likely just get crushed by the entire tree since he tried to remove all of it at once like an idiot. But if he cuts the tree down first and gets outta the way before it falls, he not only has an easier job, but he doesn't risk dying as much. Meaning he gets his catharsis before he dies.

To be absolutely clear, I am of the belief that Hazel does hold Salem on some level responsible. He's just focusing on Oz because unlike Oz, he has no way of killing Salem. He's more likely to die in quicker than I can snap my fingers if he went after Salem first. Instead, I believe he's only working with Salem to go after Oz, and that once Oz is gone, he'll betray Salem and kill her before killing himself, if he doesn't die against Salem. As for how, well remember. One of the relics is a Sword embodying the concept of destruction that leveled Vacuo. Something Salem wants and will need her enforcers to get.