Completing the Mystery of the Soulless Army: Solving the Enigma

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You’ve spent generous time getting to know the owner of Kounno-Ya, but now it’s time to assist him in ensuring his shipments reach their destination on schedule in the fourth episode of Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. Rasputin and his associates are determined to disrupt the shipping port in Harumi-Cho.

This episode is one of the lengthier ones in the game, filled with puzzles to tackle and foes to defeat. As you strive to return the shipments to Harumi-Cho, you’ll acquire several new abilities.

Discovering Shipment Issues in Harumi-Cho

At the start of this chapter, you’ll learn that the owner of Kounno-Ya, a general goods store located near the Narumi Detective Agency, is facing difficulties getting his goods from the Harumi-Cho port. Narumi sends Raidou Kuzunoha XIV to gather more details. It’s worth noting that items at Kounno-Ya are priced higher due to the shipping troubles, so use your Scavenger demons to manage your inventory wisely.

Make sure to finish any tasks in Tsukudo-Cho before taking the streetcar to Harumi-Cho, a new area you unlock after speaking with Narumi. There’s a lot to explore, so take your time to discover hidden treasures on the ground and chat with various locals in the Harumi-Cho area. Eventually, head north to meet with the owner of Ryugu, who is also waiting for her supplies.

When you speak with the owner of Ryugu, ensure you ask all the questions available to get a comprehensive understanding of the situation in Harumi-Cho. After gathering information, return to the Narumi Detective Agency in Tsukudo-Cho to discuss the case with Narumi. He mentions that the Yakuza boss might have more information, so when you’re ready, take the streetcar to Fukagawa-Cho and revisit the bathhouse.

Investigating Dark Harumi-Cho

When you arrive in Dark Harumi-Cho, you’ll immediately witness a sailor under attack by a group of Anzu. Jump in to assist and prepare for a fight. Throughout this segment, you’ll encounter multiple Anzu, so it’s smart to bring a strong Volt Order demon to help in the battles.

Alternatively, you can use Raidou himself to fill any elemental gaps, as your Summoner Skills allow you to cover the four basic elements. Equip Raidou with the Volt Skill and unleash electrical damage every few seconds. Don’t forget, there’s a Dragon’s Fount just inside Dark Harumi-Cho if you need to recharge.

Once the battle concludes, the sailor mentions that two others are missing after their group was attacked. Proceed south across the narrow bridge and use the ladder on your left to descend to the water level. Here, you’ll find an Aril Rift in the real world, but it’s also a key puzzle spot in the Dark Realm version of Harumi-Cho.

To save the next sailor, you’ll need to freeze the water next to the lower platform. Use a Frost Order demon that knows Cool Down to create a path. Once the water is frozen, walk out onto the ice and cross to another ladder, and get ready for the second of three major battles against Anzu in this area.

Finding Access to the Church

After clearing the battle with Triglav in Dark Harumi-Cho, return to the normal world and head back to Harumi-Cho to speak with the owner of Ryugu again. She’ll hand you the Ring of Memories, which you should keep as a key item. Discuss with Gouto-Douji how to access the Catholic church since the usual bridge is out of commission.

To solve this, you need to recruit Big Tarrasque to help you traverse all bodies of water in the game. Head back to Daidouji Manor and go to the basement to negotiate with Big Tarrasque. Make sure you bring enough yen because he’s a bit demanding. You’ll need to:

Pay 100 yen.
Follow up with 300 yen, for a total of 400.
Pay an additional 500 yen, bringing your total to 900.
Refuse to pay 1,000 yen.
Scold Big Tarrasque if he becomes threatening.

Wrapping Up the Chapter

After your negotiations succeed, Big Tarrasque rewards you with the Flute of Rhone. This item allows you to summon him to any port in the Capital, unlocking access to hidden locales and treasures. Notice the blue dots on your overworld map? Those are Big Tarrasque ports, and summoning him will allow you to explore new areas.

Use this ability to sail back to the Harumi-Cho port and make your way to the Catholic church. After passing through, visit the Foreigner’s Cemetery and engage with the ghost. Choose "Suggest Elfman" and "Show Ring of Memories" when prompted, and Elfman will provide you with vital information regarding Rasputin, the man impersonating him.

Prepare for the boss battle in this episode against Rasputin, and the chapter concludes once you defeat Monk Rasputin.