A Tale of the Secret Saint (Light Novel) (2025)

The story of a young woman's quest to become a knight while hiding her saintly power. Fia always dreamed of becoming a knight. Born into a family of knights, she's the least talented among them, but she still clutches to her hope and trains with everything she has. When the day comes for her to slay a small demon and prove her worth, she ends up face to face with a dragon instead! A deadly injury makes her life flash before her eyes... and she suddenly remembers her former life, when she was a powerful Saint in a bygone era who defeated the Demon King. That life ended in pain because of who she was, making her fear ever becoming a Saint again. Now that the magic from her previous life has been rekindled, she may become a more powerful knight than she ever dreamed - if only she can survive long enough!

Fia finally achieved her dream of becoming a knight, and was even assigned to the prestigious First Knight Brigade! But her unusual feats of strength and magic are already attracting unwanted attention. Keeping her saint powers a secret is proving harder than expected. Now, a black dragon has been sighted in Starfall Forest, and Fia is sent on a mission to find it... but does this black dragon have anything to do with her familiar, Zavilia?

The story of a young woman's quest to become a knight while hiding her saintly power-and don't miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas! Fia always dreamed of becoming a knight. Born into a family of knights, she's the least talented among them, but she still clutches to her hope and trains with everything she has. When the day comes for her to slay a small demon and prove her worth, she ends up face to face with a dragon instead! A deadly injury makes her life flash before her eyes...and she suddenly remembers her former life, when she was a powerful Saint in a bygone era who defeated the Demon King. That life ended in pain because of who she was, making her fear ever becoming a Saint again. Now that the magic from her previous life has been rekindled, she may become a more powerful knight than she ever dreamed-if only she can survive long enough!

Fia always dreamed of becoming a knight. Born into a family of knights, she's the least talented among them, but she still clutches to her hope and trains with everything she has. When the day comes for her to slay a small demon and prove her worth, she ends up face to face with a dragon instead! A deadly injury makes her life flash before her eyes... and she suddenly remembers her former life, when she was a powerful Saint in a bygone era who defeated the Demon King. Now that the magic from her previous life has been rekindled, she may become a more powerful knight than she ever dreamed-if only she can survive long enough!

RIP-ROARING ROAD TRIP!With her Sutherland expedition complete, secretly saintly Fia Rudd is eager for a vacation! When Cyril and Kurtis gate-crash her getaway, she reluctantly relents that more holidaymakers are merrier. But when a certain pair of brothers with jewel-toned hair invite themselves along too, things really get rolling. A joyful jaunt to Blackpeak Mountains await!

KINDNESS SAVES THE DAY!Fia's travels take her into the heart of Sutherland alongside the First Knight Brigade. There, the land is still scarred from the wounds of "The Lament of Sutherland," and internal conflict instigated by Captain Cyril's parents. Worse still, to this day, the land and its citizens despise knights because of the tragedy, which means trouble for anyone in the brigade. However, Fia won't lose hope. In fact, she might just be exactly what Sutherland needs to help heal this tragic situation!

THE KING'S CHALLENGEAfter returning to the Royal Capital, Fia is…off to meet the king?! With Saviz and Cyril by her side, Fia gathers her courage and faces the meeting head-on. But she’s in for a surprise as the king decides to test her worth as a knight. Fia’s pitted against the king’s favorite jester, Cerulean, and forced to play a game that will put her strategic skills to the ultimate test! Will she be able to outsmart the fool, or will he bring her to her wit’s end?

SAINTLY SHENANIGANSWedding bells are about to ring for Saviz, and Fia decides to join the court jesters to create the best celebratory performance possible. But when Cerulean, Náv’s king in jester’s clothing, entices Fia to dress up as a saint and join the jesters for some fun in town, he has no idea that she’s actually the Great Saint! And as Fia starts leaving miracles in her wake, will her secret be exposed?

A ROYAL MESSWhen Lloyd and Priscilla whisk Fia away to meet the royal castle’s saints at the royal villa, things take an unexpected turn. But that’s just the start of Fia’s troubles. The Queen Dowager Hyacinthe, head saint and mother to Saviz and Cerulean, pays a visit to the royal capital and a tea party is held to mark the occasion. Saviz requests Fia to come along as well…as his good luck charm?! But luck might be just what the royal family needs as Fia learns of a rift between the Queen Dowager and Cerulean, and she might have just the solution they need!

HEAD SAINT...FIA?!During a standoff between King Cerulean and his mother, the queen dowager and head saint, Cerulean makes a shocking announcement: he’s recommending Fia as a candidate for the next head saint! Now, all eyes are on Fia as preparations for the head saint selection event get underway…yet she boldly starts using her powers all over the place! But Fia can just blame the holy stones for any magical feats, right? With such an air-tight plan, what could possibly go wrong?

OLD AND NEW FRIENDS IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAIN!In the northern region, Blackpeak Mountain towers over all…and that’s exactly where Fia wants to visit during her time off. She's eager to find Zavilia and learn what became of his quest to become the dragon king. During her journey, Fia finds herself in an unexpected family reunion. Then, as her party ascends the mountain, an unknown dragon attacks! What has become of Zavilia? And can Fia and friends survive the deadly Blackpeak Mountain?