[Novel] The Wolf of Kai ~Prologue: The Incident at Mount Kita~ ④

"The Heavenly Wolf of Kai" is a Japanese-style Sengoku fantasy set in a fictional "Hinamoto" inhabited by beastmen. It tells the story of Princess Sakura of Kai Province and her companions. It depicts kindness, conflict, and the meaning of life. "For whom was that life born?" Prologue "The Kitadake Incident," Chapter 4 "The Traces of Spring." The story goes back to a peaceful spring day, before the incident on Kitadake. After a long winter, the signs of spring finally arrive in the village of Kai. Princess Sakura, on the monthly anniversary of her late mother Yae's death, heads to En'ōji Temple, her family temple. Farmers call out to her along the way. From their casual conversations, Princess Sakura's character and the image of a princess beloved by her people emerge. And, starting with the historic temple she heads to, the story expands into the distant past, into the history of the beastmen. The village of Kai, bathed in the warmth of spring sunshine. What lies beyond those peaceful days...? This is an original novel I've been writing, presented with illustrations created by AI. I hope you enjoy this one too. 🌸 📖 Previous Stories Prologue Chapter 1: "The Forest of Mist" https://www.aipictors.com/posts/817957 Prologue Chapter 2: "The Frozen Forest" https://www.aipictors.com/posts/819053 Prologue Chapter 3: "The Rotten One" https://www.aipictors.com/posts/821993 *This work is a work of fiction. It depicts a unique world that differs from real people, organizations, and history. *Illustrations use AI-generated images. There may be slight differences in the details of the characters.