"This story is pretty long. It all began when an Evil God from the west invaded Ashitaka's village..."
Princess Mononoke told the story of how humans and nature could coexist harmoniously from a somewhat unusual angle. The story was not complicated, but its ultimate outcome and the crimes committed contained many things that were impossible to let go of.
Xu Le did not tell it quickly, but his delivery had a good rhythm, and Night Fiend looked attentive.
"After saving the forest, San still couldn't let go of humanity's crimes in destroying it. She chose to return to the woods. Ashitaka respected her choice and lived in Irontown, occasionally riding Yakkul to visit her. The two smiled as they parted amid the lush green mountains..."
When the story ended, Night Fiend stared into space, apparently thinking. Xu Le had no intention of disturbing her.
About five minutes passed like this before Night Fiend came back to her senses.
"Could you tell it again?"
"Huh? Of course."
Xu Le nodded hurriedly. It was hardly an outrageous request. She only wanted him to tell the story again.
So he told the story of Princess Mononoke once more, and Night Fiend listened just as attentively.
Actually, Xu Le had also intended to use this story to probe Night Fiend a little. Its central idea was not complicated.
Xu Le felt that if Night Fiend found it resonated with her, she should understand its meaning and might even guess some of his own thoughts.
He just did not know whether Night Fiend would care about what he thought.
"That's a very good story!" Night Fiend said suddenly.
"You think so, Lord Night Fiend?"
"Yes. Some things are inherently difficult to reconcile and impossible to forgive."
"Uh..." Xu Le felt something was off. Had Night