Harukanaru Toki No Naka De Season 1 Episode 3 Priest
- October 19, 2004
In Harukanaru Toki No Naka De season 1 episode 3, entitled "Priest," our main character, Akane, finds herself in a different world, the Heian era, and learns that she is the Priestess of the Dragon God. While trying to learn more about her abilities and responsibilities, Akane is asked to perform a purification ritual for a sick villager. She agrees, but soon realizes that it is not a simple task as she is chased by demons and almost loses consciousness.
During the ritual, Akane meets a mysterious priest named Abe no Yasuaki, who helps her complete the purification. Yasuaki also reveals that he is the Dragon Priest and that Akane must continue to perform these rituals to keep the world in balance. However, the two are interrupted by the arrival of Akuram, the antagonist of the series, who kidnaps Akane and takes her to his castle.
While in captivity, Akane meets Akuram's sister, Fujihime, who is kind and sympathetic towards her, explaining how she and Akuram used to be friends before a misunderstanding drove them apart. She also teaches Akane about the history of the land and how the Dragon God affects everything in it.
Meanwhile, Yasuaki, who has been searching for Akane, enlists the help of other warriors, including Abe no Takamitsu, Minamoto no Yorihisa, and Tachibana no Tomomasa, to rescue Akane from Akuram's castle. They face many obstacles, including demons and traps, but manage to rescue Akane and bring her back to safety.
In the end, Akane realizes the weight of her responsibility as the Priestess of the Dragon God and vows to continue to perform the purification rituals. She also begins to understand the intricacies of the world she finds herself in, as well as the relationships between its inhabitants.
Harukanaru Toki No Naka De season 1 episode 3, "Priest," is a thrilling episode full of action, adventure, and suspense. It introduces several new characters, expands on the lore of the world, and further develops the main character, Akane, as she learns more about her role in this strange new land. The episode leaves viewers on the edge of their seats, curious to find out what will happen next.