239 Chapter 239 - The End

“I think that human is likely only inflicted with a serious illness… There should be a doctor that’ll come and give him treatment,” said Priestess Oranka to Elder Safran with a quiet voice when she saw the scene of Professor Parker falling to the ground.

“I also… hope that is the case,” said Elder Safran.

Unknowingly, Priestess Oranka began to pray to the Holy Tree Narushi. She prayed for the safety of the professor in the movie.

She was praying for a fictional character in a movie?

When Priestess Oranka realized what she was doing, she felt her behavior to be very childish.

But, she soon discovered that she was not the only one acting in such a manner. The other elven priestesses seated beside her were no longer smiling. Instead, they all had very serious expressions on their faces.

Late into the night, Professor Parker’s son-in-law finally came to the stage station riding a carriage and brought Hachi back home.

Immediately after, the scene shifted to Professor Parker’s funeral. It seemed like the movie was telling the audiences that Hachi’s owner died.

“An outcome within expectations. Human lifespan is short. But, it’s been a long time since I’ve grieved over the death of a human.”

Elder Safran relaxed his clenched fists. It seemed like he had accepted the reality.

“It’s about time… for this story to end,” murmured Priestess Oranka with a quiet voice.

After the death of Hachi’s owner Professor Parker, Hachi was adopted by Parker’s son-in-law and brought to live with them. With this, Hachi now possesses a different warm home.

Perhaps this could be considered a happy ending too.

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But, once again, the progression of the movie exceeded Priestess Oranka’s expectations. Suddenly, Hachi ran out of Professor Parker’s son-in-law’s house and onto the street…

Even though Priestess Oranka detests humans using their own values to weigh animals’ loyalty, she actually hoped that someone would use a sausage to lure away Hachi.

It was currently winter in the movie. There was a snow flurry in the sky. Sitting before the shrubs, Hachi’s fur was being covered by the snow. A lonely expression was present on his face. Seeing him like that, many people felt sympathetic.

Stop waiting. He won’t return.

Priestess Oranka felt like she could hear the shouts from the hearts of the people around her. Or perhaps those were shouts from deep within her own heart.

Regretfully, Hachi was not lured away by a sausage. No one attempted to adopt him again either. Ever since that day, the field hound has continued to sit before the shrubs waiting for his owner’s return.

“The tree… had wilted. Time has passed,” said Elder Safran.

A tree behind where Hachi would always be has gradually wilted. After that, new sprouts grew on the branches. The movie was using that sort of method to show the rapid passage of time to the audiences.

Finally, the movie screen gradually blackened.

“Is it finally… the end?”

Priestess Oranka leaned onto her chair. She no longer dared to guess what would happen next. If the movie was to end here, it would at least leave some suspense in her heart.

She stubbornly cling onto the belief that the field hound will be adopted by a kind soul. Unfortunately, her hopes were crushed once more.

The screen brightened again. The same village appeared on the screen. Professor Parker’s wife arrived at the village on a carriage. Through her viewpoint, Priestess Oranka could tell that ten years had passed.

“Elder Safran, is that Hachi’s dream? Or is it the reality…?” Gallolei covered her mouth. Her eyes were completely reddened. As she was crying, her voice was choking with emotions. Even breathing became difficult for her.

“That… should be a dream…”

“It’s a miracle!”

Priestess Oranka suddenly interrupted Elder Safran. Surprised, Elder Safran turned to look at her. He discovered that this aged priestess actually had a terrifying expression… one of absolute determination. It seemed like if Elder Safran was to refute her, he would bring forth a terrifying outcome.

“That field hound must’ve managed to wait till his owner’s return!” said Priestess Oranka.