Path of the Saintess: A Progression Fantasy Novel (Volume V)

Elise is closer than ever to reaching Third-tier. A mission to clear the Flamewing Griffins from Griffon Gorge should provide the final Merits she needs for her advancement. Instead, she discovers traces of Death magic—and evidence that an old enemy is preparing something far more dangerous than another attack. That threat is only the beginning. As the Church of Light pushes deeper into the Pyreflame Woods, tensions with the local Dambos tribes continue to grow. Demons move through the wilderness, cultists search for opportunities to advance, and powerful factions within the Empire are beginning to pay closer attention to Elise’s extraordinary rise. Every victory brings her more Merits, more resources, and greater authority. It also gives her enemies more reason to act before she becomes unstoppable. To protect the frontier and prepare for the approaching Convergence of Planes, Elise must break through the limits of her current tier, master even more powerful magic, and prove that her growing influence can accomplish more than winning battles. But the higher she rises, the more dangerous the attention surrounding her becomes.