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Emilian's JourneyAuthor: Toyoshima Yoshio
| Original Title | エミリアンの旅 |
|---|---|
| Author | 豊島 与志雄 |
| Genre | Fantasy & Sci-Fi |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a world where wanderers weave through continents, a clever Gypsy boy named Emilian roams with only a violin and a striped squirrel as companions. Orphaned and free-spirited, he drifts from town to town, charming strangers with music and wit while evading the weight of permanence. His journey brims with whimsical escapades: outsmarting pistol-wielding thieves by spinning tales of legendary burglars, silencing a village’s mysteriously shrieking geese with a stolen revolver, and turning a priest’s devil-sealing ruse into a chance for liberation. Each encounter reveals his knack for turning chaos into opportunity—whether tricking gullible blind men or dazzling crowds with absurd performances involving ticklish pigs. Yet beneath his carefree laughter lies a restless soul, forever chasing horizons where danger and wonder collide. As dawn breaks on one adventure, another beckons—a voyage across seas, where smugglers, sheep, and new mysteries await. Emilian’s path is a tapestry of mischief and ingenuity, inviting readers to wander alongside a boy who dances with trouble but never lets it catch his shadow. |
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