Long ago, a deadly pestilence struck the Kingdom of Geed until a young woman with restorative gifts emerged and rescued the realm. Now she is honored as goddess Lushe, and a shrine built for her draws people who share her talents to serve the land as so‑called saintesses.
Lua Restoatt is a hopeful saintess, yet her gift falters—she mends by absorbing others" wounds into herself, earning the moniker "Broken Saintess." This broken skill almost claims her life when she hurries to aid Captain Garrett Vance, a knight she holds in high esteem. Yet Lua"s closest companion, Arianne Trebias, claims the deed and becomes betrothed to Garrett.
Heartbroken by this betrayal, Lua swears never to heal again and focuses on her hidden second power: inflicting those she once drew pain from with sickness. When Second Prince Sven Geed Crone learns of this, he seeks an alliance. Driven by vengeance, Lua—once shy—accepts his offer, prepared to retaliate against those who wronged her and assist the prince in unveiling the temple"s dark mysteries.
