A Deer of Nine Colors

📖 SYNOPSIS

The anime unfolds in ancient times, beginning with a Persian merchant lost in a fierce windstorm. A spiritual deer with nine vibrant colors appears, guiding him to safety. Later, the deer rescues the merchant from drowning, and in gratitude, he vows to keep the deer's location a secret. The merchant finds himself at an imperial palace, where the king desires the deer's skin for clothing. The king demands the deer be hunted. Tempted by greed, the merchant breaks his promise and leads an army to the deer's location. Hoping for another rescue, he falls into the river, but this time, the deer's magic turns the warriors' arrows to dust, and the merchant drowns. The story explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the consequences of breaking promises.