Spice and Wolf, Vol. 3
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"I wish to return to my hometown, even if…it is no longer in existence," said Horo. "Aye.”
In the end, the giant human and dog puppets outside the window collided with each other, arousing a wave of cheers.
However, Lawrence immediately realized that the performance was not a simulation of battle.
Not one of the people controlling the puppets was not laughing cheerfully, and each member of the on-looking crowd had a beer mug in hand.
That was definitely not bashing each other, but the motion of putting an arm around each other's shoulder. Next, the people began to sing and dance, and the puppets were set on fire at the center of the crossroads. "Heheheh, the actions of humans sure are daring.”
"Aye, it's quite a sight.”
Although he was quite far away, Lawrence felt his face grow hot, seemingly as a result of the heat.
The people surrounded the flaming debris, which seemed as if it could easily obscure the moonlight, and cheered as they toasted one another.
Within the town of Kumerson, after a great dispute, the various humans and gods who had come from various places had once again settled down to banqueting and drinking to their hearts' content.
At long last, everyone had stopped confronting one another. "Let us go as well.”
"Ah….sure?”
Yet, Horo did not make any movement. Perceiving Lawrence's confused expression, Horo lifted her face and said: "Me, I shall not mind it even if I have to be as passionate as the flames that consume those puppets. What about you?”
The puppets that had been set on fire began gradually to collapse into one pile.
Despite being mocked, Lawrence maintained a smile and answered: "I should just be able to manage while I'm still drunk.”
Horo opened her mouth and laughed, revealing her sharp canines. Wagging her tail excitedly, she spoke in a tone that could not be any happier: "If you were to become drunk as well, who would be left to take care of me? You foolish mule!" Lawrence took the hand of the smiling Horo, and walked out of the room.
A clamorous night had once again descended upon Kumerson.
However, after some time had passed, a rumor began to spread in town that on that night, a true goddess had walked amongst the crowds.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Final Chapter