You can’t read about Thư’s story without knowing Nho and Phong’s story too. Truthfully the existence of the three saints is a labyrinth. Whether or not there’s a purpose in this world stored for them, may the universe’s epistle reveal the answer.

Let’s start with the fire elementalist, Nho.

It all began when everyone’s attention was on the strange earthquake, a peculiar sighting of a girl falling from the sky. The royal family said to be on the hunt for her, the culprit on the other hand, roamed free around the main town with a mask, completely oblivious to the attention.

However, very very far from the town lies a village. A village where the river never stops flowing, vital to all lives, agile even against droughts. What a mere farmer did not expect to see when he went there to store water, was the body of a sleeping girl underneath the clear stream.

“ What are we going to do with her? “, his concerned wife asked her husband with a troubled expression. They laid the girl on their bed and hurried to change her clothes.

“ How long has she been under there? The river is narrowed and small, there’s no way she could drown. I’ve never seen someone sleeping so peacefully under water.. “.

The girl had light tanned skin and dark brown hair which radiates hues of red when the sunlight shines on it. They chose to keep her discovery a secret from the villagers, settling for peace and quiet.

She woke up after three days of slumber, surprising the farmer and his wife to see her quick recovery. “ My name is Hạ Tuyết Nho, it’s a pleasure to meet you. “, Nho gave them a smile full of gratitude.

It was the Đào family who took her in, unlike Thư, Nho didn’t seem to be frantically questioning why she was here. No it wasn’t because she was in shock. This saintess is not very outspoken on the outside, apparently.

Well fuck, how did even I get here??? Was the first thing she thought of when she first woke up. However, Tuyết Nho was quick to accept her existence in this strange world. She spent most of her days helping the family out, tending the crops, collecting fire woods, and preparing food.

Tuyết Nho was assigned with a task, to collect water from the stream, yep the same river she was sleeping under. She squatted at first to admire the running water and it’s cooling breeze. Again, this saintess is not very outspoken on the outside but do not let her calm facade fool you.

Behind that unbothered face lied a chaotic mind web with strings of curses.

Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck.

I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHERE THIS IS, WHY, OR HOW, I GOT HERE.

Nho looked at her reflection, tears streaming down like rain from both of her eyes.

Doesn’t it look like she’s having a semi-mental breakdown.

“ Lol, why are you crying? “, a strange mini voice interrupted her moment.

Unlike any other normal person who would jump from the sudden source of sound. Nho continued to sit there, sniffling away and wiping her snots away.

The voice spoke up again, “ You look miserable as hell, damn, lol “.

This time she actually put the energy to look at the “thing”, beside her, and I meant very close beside her was the literal face of a fox. It wasn’t just any ordinary fox, it was a milky fox with nine tails.

Nho sighed, “ Great, we have a Hồ Ly Tinh, I mean- nine tailed fox “. She shoved the fox’s face away, causing it to gasp in offense.

“ HOW DARE YOU SHOVE ME AWAY- “.

“ You’re too loud, I’m in my feels right now “.

“....... “

A sudden light bulb lit up above the fox’s ahead, it immediately hopped onto her lap, it’s paw placing itself on top of her hand. The nine tailed fox looked serious for a second, like a monk trying to meditate. Nho looked at the fox, “ What are you doing?-”.

“ S is for Super! U is for Unique! P is for Perfect! 'cause you know we are sweet!! “.

Nho started with a blank, completely done for life expression. The fox continued it’s cheers, “ E is for Enthusiasm! R is for Rap! So come on all you FOXES Fans! And Dang stand back!​ “.

“ Hell no “, she cried and got up, causing the nine tailed fox to fall off her lap. It went flying behind her again.

“ Hey, hey, hey, I’m your guide from now on. My name is Ly! “.

Nho was speed-walking at first till she started sprinting for her life.

“ Hey! Why are you running, saintess!! “, the creature followed her happily with a smile as it’s owner was currently panting for air.

I’M TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM YOU, FURRY LOOKING ASS-

Nho wasn’t very athletic, if anything she hated sports, so within 2 minutes, she collapsed to the floor. The saintess wheezed for life, her fox peered closely to her face,

“ Collapsing already? Is my master that weak~? “.

Son of a bitc-

“ Who’s your damn master?? “, she struggled to speak through her breath.

“ You, of course “.

Nho, once again, stared at the nine tailed fox with so many question marks floating around her head. “ Ah...maybe I should explain it clearer “. Ly cleared it’s throat, “ Does the title ‘The Path to Eternal Prosperity’ sound familiar to you? “.

“ The book? “.

“ Yep! “.

“ Yeah, I do know the book because my friend never stops telling me about it.. But what’s that gotta do with anything? “, Nho was back in her calm and collected manners.

“ Saintess, you’re in the world of that book “.

“ ……. “

Another moment passed by, then another, then another, till she finally responded. “ I’m in a novel world? “, Ly nodded.

Nho honestly doesn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

“ You’re also a fire elementalist, you can bend fire to your liking! “.

“ How?.... “.

“ It just comes to you slowly ~ “, Ly cooed and it gave her goosebumps.

Nho sat up once again and scanned the fox, “ I’m guessing you’re just gonna follow me? “. A nod was all she needed as the saintess turned back to walk herself back home, bringing a troublesome companion with her.

“ Be aggressive, Be-Be-Be aggressive! “, Ly annoyingly chanted near her ears. She had to urge to smack it away like a fly, but Nho does not condone animal abuse.

They entered the village’s gate as Nho held the water bottle close to chest. “ So, saintess, how much do you know about this novel? “. Tuyết Nho lifted her face up the sky as she thought for a moment.

“ Not many, but I do know the overall plot, about a protagonist earning the love of the people with her intelligence and uh...the two princes who fought over her heart? I know who she ends up with, that’s all I know “.

“ Oh, and the villainess? “.

“ She’s a crazy psycho? “.

“ Is that all you know?... “.

Before Nho could answer, a rock was thrown in her direction, fortunately it missed her. “ Hey! The devil’s eye is back! “, a young kid shouted with his friends as they all giggled along. Rocks, tomatoes, trash, you name it, everything was thrown in her direction.

“ Why do they call you that? “, Ly asked as its master continued walking and taking the hit. She gave the fox a strange look.

“ My eyes, they’re not the same color, you see. “, she gave him a closer look, her left eye had a lighter color than her right eye, almost amber.

“ Is that a good reason to pick on someone? “.

Nho chuckled, “ You’ll be surprised “.

“ Should I kill them- “.

“ No “, Nho sternly answered.

“ Why not? “.

“ They’re just kids, they don’t know better. Violence won’t solve anything either “.

She finally reached her current home, stopping in her tracks. Nho was just about to ask whether or not people could see Ly, it answered as if it read her mind. “ Only you can see me, saintess, don’t worry~ “. The saintess nodded slowly and she opened the wooden door.

“ I’m home- “, she almost dropped the water bottle and she only has one question on her mind.

The two people sitting on their small dining table all turned to look at her. Her friend, Thư, told her about them too many times, to the point where she practically memorized their description.

Why is Linh Đa and Lý Kim in her house?

And most importantly, is that her male best friend sitting with them? Is that Phong?