At this moment, Bianca still felt as if she were in a dream.
This long yet incredible adventure was finally coming to a perfect end.
Along the way, she had explored most of Ashina, witnessing countless unforgettable sights and encountering vivid, memorable characters.
This small and seemingly insignificant land—this isolated eastern nation—held a story and history that felt real, legendary, and deeply captivating.
When all the clues and plotlines finally converged in the Source Palace and the Fairy Realm, everything reached its climax in the breathtaking battle against the Sakura Dragon.
The Adventurer had personally created history and forged a legend.
The Secret Realm of Miracle City was nothing short of divine craftsmanship. No underground dungeon or other realm could provide such a thrilling, ultimate experience.
And as for that final battle…
It was unforgettable for Bianca.
The End of the Dream
As the Sakura Dragon was defeated, the Fairy Realm illusion gradually collapsed and vanished.
Although the dragon had been slain within the dream, it had not truly died—only fallen into another slumber.
If it were not properly sent away through the ritual of Dragon's Homecoming, it would awaken again in a few years, and the curse of the Dragon Heritage would return.
After exiting the Secret Realm, Bianca noticed that the Okami maiden kneeling before the stone coffin had completely lost all signs of life. Her body cracked and slowly turned to dust.
With the dragon asleep once more, she was finally freed from her eternal dream.
Ashina Falls
There was no time to linger.
Bianca teleported back to Ashina Castle using the Sculptor's Idol.
But what she saw next made every Adventurer's expression change.
Compared to before, the Interior Ministry had launched a full-scale assault.
The castle gates were destroyed
Flames engulfed the main keep
Streets turned into battlefields
Smoke filled the air
Ashina had fallen.
By sunrise, the country would cease to exist.
A heavy silence filled the Adventurers.
No one could stop the tide of history.
The Sword Saint's Final Stand
Fighting her way through enemies, Bianca eventually reached the Tenshu Pavilion.
It was burning.
Below it lay piles of corpses—elite enemy soldiers cut down with precise, lethal strikes.
And there—
Sat Isshin Ashina.
Motionless.
Dead.
White-haired, blood-soaked, gripping his worn blade… still upright even in death.
Emma appeared, her face filled with sorrow.
"Lord Isshin fought to the very end… He kept his promise."
Even in his final moments, Isshin had held off countless enemies alone.
The Adventurers felt deep respect.
Final Destination: Reed Plains
Bianca quickly moved on.
After cutting through more enemies, she reached the Reed Plains—the place where everything began.
There, she saw Kuro…
And someone else.
The Return of Genichiro
"...It's you again," Bianca said coldly.
Standing before her was Genichiro Ashina.
But he was no longer the same.
His body was corrupted
His eyes burned red
Dark energy consumed him
He held Kuro hostage.
"I will not let Ashina fall!" Genichiro roared.
He drew a black Mortal Blade.
Kuro warned:
"Be careful… that blade is another Mortal Blade!"
There were two:
The red blade: Gracious Gift of Tears
The black blade: Open Gate
The Final Clash Begins
The two clashed instantly.
Steel met steel.
Sparks flew.
But now…
Bianca was far stronger than before.
Within just a few exchanges—
Genichiro was overwhelmed.
Genichiro's Last Gamble
Desperate, Genichiro used lightning.
But Bianca reflected it effortlessly.
He collapsed, defeated.
Then—
He spoke softly:
"Ashina… I have done my best…"
For a moment, even the Adventurers felt sympathy.
But then—
Genichiro raised the black Mortal Blade…
And slit his own throat.
Resurrection
Blood erupted.
Something moved within it.
A hand emerged.
Then—
A figure stepped out.
It was Isshin Ashina.
But not the old man.
This was Isshin in his prime.
Young. Powerful. Unstoppable.
The Truth of the Black Blade
Kuro explained:
The red blade severs immortality
The black blade resurrects the dead
Genichiro had sacrificed himself to bring Isshin back.
Completely.
With no chance of revival.
The Final Decision
Isshin spoke calmly:
"My grandson gave everything… How can I ignore his will?"
Then he looked at Bianca.
"You decide."
He raised his blade.
"Defeat me—and everything ends.
Lose—and I will fight to restore Ashina."
The True Final Battle
Bianca smiled.
Excited.
Not afraid.
"I've always wanted to fight you… the strongest warrior of Ashina."
Isshin laughed.
"Hesitation is defeat."
The wind howled.
Lightning flashed.
Two warriors stood facing each other—
The final battle was about to begin.
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