The Eighth Saintess Elahan, like all Saintesses before her, was found in an orphanage with no known bloodline. She was raised from infancy within the headquarters of the Holy Church without a single thing lacking.0

Due to the overflowing divine power they possessed right from birth, Saintesses always shared the trait of silver hair and golden eyes, regardless of genetic background. Within the Church, everyone knew what such an appearance signified. However, to common folk, a child who looked different from others was something to fear.1

This was the reason why Saintesses were rarely raised by their birth parents and were usually taken in near orphanages or slums under the protection of the Church.0

Unlike cardinals, whose position was determined by effort and merit, only one Saintess was ever born at a time. Called “the Staff of the Goddess,” the responsibility and power that came with that title were immense.1

The Saintess also held jurisdiction over the Holy Iron Inquisitors, the military symbol of the Holy Church. If misused, such authority could lead to catastrophe. Perhaps for that reason, the Goddess placed divine constraints on the fate of her Staff.0

“My Staff shall not be born of those who exalt themselves as noble.”0

First, a Saintess is never born into noble or royal bloodlines.0

“My Staff shall not dwell in the shadows of...0