Made in Abyss Chapter 065

In the Midst is the sixty-fifth chapter of the Made in Abyss manga series.

Synopsis
At Camp 5 on the Furthest Edge of the Abyss, Reg is bathed by members of Hail Hex, following his battle with Nishagora. Team Riko and the members of Hail Hex then attempt to introduce themselves to one another.

To overcome Nanachi's hesitancy, the leader of Hail Hex, Srajo, gives a brief but ominous explanation of Juusou and her motivations.

Inviting Riko and company to observe the entrance to the 7th Layer, Srajo reveals the true nature of The Song of Hariyomari and questions Riko's understanding of the 7th Layer's curse.

Feeling more at ease, Team Riko re-attempts to make a more formal acquaintance with their hosts. Tepasté and Reg are then tasked with supervising Menae and Sherumi while they bathe. Nanachi is able to eavesdrop on a comment being made to Srajo and the two parties discuss the Human-looking silhouette documented in Lyza's notes.

Srajo feels confident that Reg is not the same figure as shown in Lyza's writings, noting that the mysterious being may in fact be female. Srajo then discusses this "Girl-type" and the connection it may have to Bondrewd's relic, Sparagmos. This exchange also prompts questions about Meinya's origin. Srajo believing the creature to be an attempt by Bondrewd to artificially create Juusou.

Meanwhile, Tepasté takes her opportunity to interrogate Reg about his Gentle Knock, Mermaid Burp, and her companion Cravali. After having confirmed Cravali's fate, the two are then called back to the bath by Menae and Sherumi.

The twins are revealed to be limbless, with inhuman features. They forebodingly reveal that Team Riko may yet share a similar fate.

Character Appearances

 * Bondrewd
 * Belaf
 * Faputa
 * Frapam
 * Human-looking silhouette
 * Meinya
 * Menae and Sherumi
 * Nanachi
 * Nishagora
 * Reg
 * Riko
 * Shrine Maiden
 * Srajo
 * Tepasté
 * Yataramaru

Bestiary Indexing

 * Meinastilim

Referbacks

 * The Human-looking silhouette from Lyza's letter is referred to as "Girl-type" by Srajo when compared to Reg. In contrast, Bondrewd has referred to Reg as a "Boy-type."

Quotes
"Srajo, talking about her goals"

- We are still in the midst of a fairy tale.