(This audiobook is narrated using a Digital Voice) In the tranquil heart of Nara, Taro stands as the reluctant guardian of Kasuga Shrine, a sacred home to the ethereal deer revered by his people. When General Kaito's ambition threatens to shatter the delicate balance of nature and unleash the catastrophic wrath of Kasuga Ryūjin, the formidable dragon spirit, Taro must confront his own fears and summon the strength to protect both his sanctuary and the one he loves, Emiko. As the lines between duty and destruction blur, Taro must grapple with the consequences of invoking ancient power, even as secrets of Kasuga Ryūjin’s tragic past emerge, revealing that true strength lies not in domination, but in compassion.