Brielle suffered several setbacks.
So, she fully learned her lesson.
If a pack of dogs appeared, she immediately killed them from a distance using throwing stars.
If she encountered a group of Okami Clan males, she avoided them whenever possible.
If she couldn't avoid them, she killed them as quickly as possible to prevent them from draining her vitality from afar.
She discovered something important: after encountering the Okami Clan, even if her vitality was drained and she became weak, as long as she wasn't completely drained, she could recover by killing the corresponding Okami.
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The Source Palace, remade by Lord Quinn, was far larger than the original.
There were countless details and elements worth exploring.
Compared to Ashina Castle and Senpou Temple, it gave Adventurers a completely fresh experience. Every few steps revealed something new.
Whether it was gameplay, exploration, immersion, or artistic design—everything remained consistently top-tier.
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Just as Ethan (Time Traveler) had speculated, the Source Palace was divided into multiple regions from south to north, separated by vermilion gates and rammed-earth walls.
The further north one traveled, the higher the terrain—and the more magnificent the architecture.
However…
Despite the elegant scenery of red walls, green tiles, quiet courtyards, and falling cherry blossoms—
There was an eerie, unsettling atmosphere.
It felt like beautifully crafted funeral offerings—no matter how exquisite, they were meant for the dead.
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Brielle first passed through the residential area.
There, she encountered blue-robed Okami males—slow, fragile, half-human, half-fish creatures.
Though served by lesser Okami attendants, they clearly held low status.
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Further ahead…
Inside the Mizuo Mansion, she encountered red-robed Okami.
These creatures were more grotesque—ulcerated bodies, more tentacles—and far more disturbing.
They fed on their own kind.
Inside one house, several red-robed Okami were devouring blue-robed corpses.
> "That's disgusting…"
> "This 'fairyland' is rotten to the core!"
> "Immortality like this is a curse!"
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Brielle fought them in a bloody battle.
These aristocrats were far stronger than the blue-robed ones.
Even without draining vitality, they had decent speed and attack power.
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The fight attracted Okami female warriors—a new enemy type.
They were tall, armored, masked, and extremely dangerous.
> "So the Okami Clan has gender roles…"
"Males are weak, females are warriors!"
These female samurai were at least Tier 2, Grade 1.
Strong—very strong.
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Even Brielle, now capable of Tier 2, Grade 3 strength, was pressured by just two of them.
Their swordsmanship was elegant yet deadly—like a dance.
They also had strong regeneration.
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Realizing she couldn't waste time, Brielle used a special weapon—
Rustblade (Rust Maru), given by Isaac (Isshin).
The blade carried a powerful toxin: Green Rust Poison.
It was especially effective against the Okami.
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One strike.
Poison applied.
The samurai weakened instantly.
Moments later—execution.
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With this strategy, Brielle pushed forward:
Stealth
Assassination
Direct combat
She carved a path through the Source Palace.
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She killed:
Over 50 Okami males
Around 20–30 female samurai
And that was without full exploration.
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Finally—
She reached the highest point.
A mountain.
From it flowed the purest Source Water.
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Brielle analyzed:
This was the origin of everything
The water caused all mutations
It spread downstream to villages
It created immortality—and corruption
> "This… is the source of all curses."
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Excited, she pressed forward.
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Suddenly—
A black projectile shot toward her like a cannonball.
She sliced it mid-air—but its power was terrifying.
An Okami Elder appeared.
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Name: Serena, Okami Elder of Stillness
Strength: Tier 3, One Star
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The Elder attacked with lightning-enhanced projectiles.
Each strike had explosive force.
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Brielle countered:
Destroyed incoming attacks
Used Lightning Reversal
Reflected the attack
Then—
She struck with Rustblade.
Poison took effect.
Enemy weakened.
---
In seconds—
Execution.
Victory.
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Without hesitation, Brielle rushed to the summit.
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Unlike the grand palace below—
At the top, there was only a small cave.
Inside:
A stone coffin
A mysterious girl
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The girl was not fully transformed.
She looked human… but lifeless.
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Then—
A voice echoed in Brielle's mind:
> "Messenger of the Dragon's Legacy… pray, and I will guide you to the true realm."
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She obeyed.
Closed her eyes.
Prayed.
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When she opened them—
Everything had changed.
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She stood in a vast sea of clouds.
Endless.
Dreamlike.
A colossal, decaying tree stood at the center—
Twisted like a dead god.
---
> "This… is the real realm."
> "The source god exists in dreams."
> "The girl… is the vessel."
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The truth became clear:
The "god" lived inside the dream of a chosen host—
Trapped in eternal sleep.
Neither alive nor dead.
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And now—
Brielle stood before the final battlefield.
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The ultimate boss.
The end of the journey.
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