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Living the workaholic life in her mid-20s, Sei never expected she’d be summoned to another world, let alone obtain the power of a living Saint. And she especially didn’t expect to be totally ignored by the locals! While the kingdom desperately needs a hero, it turns out Sei was just the backup option. Left alone, she explores her newfound powers at the royal Research Institute, unraveling the mysteries of magic potions. As she helps the sick and the dying, her talents reveal themselves. Might Sei be the Saint this world needs after all?

A charming isekai tale about a woman’s magical entrepreneurship in a fantasy world–which is now an anime, in English from Crunchyroll! (And don’t miss the original light novels and manga spin-off, also from Seven Seas.)Living the workaholic life in her mid-20s, Sei never expected she’d be summoned to another world, let alone obtain the power of a living Saint. And she especially didn’t expect to be totally ignored by the locals! While the kingdom desperately needs a hero, it turns out Sei was just the backup option. Left alone, she explores her newfound powers at the royal Research Institute, unraveling the mysteries of magic potions. As she helps the sick and the dying, her talents reveal themselves. Might Sei be the Saint this world needs after all?

BY THE GRACE OF THE HOLY SAINTWith her workaholic life on Earth further and further behind her, Sei is truly coming into her own as the living Saint of the kingdom of Salutania. Experimenting with her unique holy magic, she finds new ways to fortify both herbs and potions with strength never before seen. It’s a strength she may soon need to rely on, because the day is drawing close when she’ll join the royal knights on their campaign to subjugate the wild monsters of the land. When the kingdom marches on a monster-haunted forest, it’ll take all the powers of a Saint to make sure everyone comes home safe!

POTIONS AND POLITICSSei’s life has just returned to a semblance of normal when she’s once more summoned to the palace. A foreign prince is coming to the kingdom, ostensibly to study abroad, but his true intentions are shrouded in mystery. In order to protect Sei, the kingdom instructs her to hide her true identity as the Saint and retreat to the safety of the palace. While she complies at first, she soon finds herself drawn to the prince—especially when it becomes clear that she might be the only person who can help him.

Could workaholic office lady Sei be a legendary Saint? Not according to the crown prince of another world who summoned her and quickly declared a different girl was the real Saint! That suits Sei just fine — she would much rather spend her days quietly helping people with her unbelievably powerful magic. But how long can Sei live her ideal life of leisure before her true nature is revealed?

The handsome Prince Kyle earnestly believed she was the saviour who would banish darkness from the world. Unfortunately, Aira was no saint at all, and the weight of Kyle’s royal expectations caused no end of trouble for them both. Now that they’ve parted ways, Aira is exploring her newfound magic powers as a member of the Royal Magi Assembly. Whether it’s enchanting jewels or slaying monsters, the life of a mage is full of possibilities–including a full-scale expedition to parts unknown!Series Overview: Aira Misono is a run-of-the-mill high school girl. She never imagined that she’d be summoned to another world, let alone declared its saviour. Yet from the moment the handsome Prince Kyle lays eyes on her, he’s convinced that she’s the long-awaited Holy Saint destined to banish darkness from his world. Aira herself maintains significant doubts. Is she really up to this challenge? She might be able to use magic, but is she really a Saint? Aira’s fears and struggles only deepen when the woman summoned alongside her begins to look more and more like the one who truly deserves that title.

Sei, a 20-year-old office worker, is whisked away to a whole new world. Unfortunately for Sei, the ritual that summoned her - meant to produce a 'Saint' who would banish the dark magic--brought two people over instead of one. And everyone prefers the second girl over Sei?! But this is just fine by Sei, who leaves the royal palace to set up shop making potions and cosmetics with her newfound magic. Business is booming, and this might not be such a bad life, after all... as long as her supposed Sainthood doesn't come back to haunt her.

Sei, a 20-year-old office worker, is whisked away to a whole new world. Unfortunately for Sei, the ritual that summoned her - meant to produce a 'Saint' who would banish the dark magic - brought two people over instead of one. And everyone prefers the second girl over Sei?! But this is just fine by Sei, who leaves the royal palace to set up shop making potions and cosmetics with her newfound magic. Business is booming, and this might not be such a bad life, after all... as long as her supposed Sainthood doesn't come back to haunt her.

THE SAINT REVEALEDThe land of Salutania needed a savior, but Sei didn't get chosen for the job. Stranded in an unfamiliar world, she wound up finding all kinds of ways to keep busy: potion-making, enchanting, and accidentally romancing a handsome knight! Deep down, though, Sei always knew she had the power of a Saint. When she reveals that power by regenerating a wounded man's missing arm, will her peaceful days be over for good?

DARK HEART OF THE FORESTAt long last, Sei knows how to control the power of the Saint that resides within her...which means it’s time to wield it. She must cleanse the forests of Klausner’s Domain, or her new friends will never again know peace and prosperity. But Sei’s first foray into the forest depths nearly ends in disaster. While she and the knights await reinforcements from the capital, Sei has to wonder: what if the Saint’s magic isn’t enough? What must she be ready to sacrifice to save the people of Klausner?

Living the workaholic life in her mid-20s, Sei never expected she’d be summoned to another world, let alone obtain the power of a living Saint. And she especially didn’t expect to be totally ignored by the locals! While the kingdom desperately needs a hero, it turns out Sei was just the backup option. Left alone, she explores her newfound powers at the royal Research Institute, unraveling the mysteries of magic potions. As she helps the sick and the dying, her talents reveal themselves. Might Sei be the Saint this world needs after all?

Nach einem langen Arbeitstag wird die Mitte-20-jährige Sei Takanashi in ihrem Hausflur von einem grellen Licht umhüllt und findet sich plötzlich in einer Parallelwelt wieder. Schuld an ihrer unfreiwilligen Reise ist das »Ritual zur Beschwörung der Heiligen Maid« am dortigen Königshof. Jene Maid soll die Kraft besitzen, die in diese Welt einfallenden Monster auszulöschen. Neben Sei ist mit Aira Misono noch eine zweite Frau erschienen, die vom Kronprinzen Kyle prompt zur Auserwählten bestimmt wird. Verstoßen und unfähig, nach Japan zurückzukehren, beginnt für Sei ein neues Leben in Slantania. Als Forscherin am Institut für Heilpflanzen findet sie schließlich eine neue Berufung. Da ihre magischen Tränke ungewöhnlich stark sind, kommt die Vermutung auf, dass sie doch die Heilige Maid sein könnte. Der Manga zum gleichnamigen Anime!

Nach einem langen Arbeitstag wird die Mitte-20-jährige Sei Takanashi in ihrem Hausflur von einem grellen Licht umhüllt und findet sich plötzlich in einer Parallelwelt wieder. Schuld an ihrer unfreiwilligen Reise ist das »Ritual zur Beschwörung der Heiligen Maid« am dortigen Königshof. Jene Maid soll die Kraft besitzen, die in diese Welt einfallenden Monster auszulöschen. Neben Sei ist mit Aira Misono noch eine zweite Frau erschienen, die vom Kronprinzen Kyle prompt zur Auserwählten bestimmt wird. Verstoßen und unfähig, nach Japan zurückzukehren, beginnt für Sei ein neues Leben in Slantania. Als Forscherin am Institut für Heilpflanzen findet sie schließlich eine neue Berufung. Da ihre magischen Tränke ungewöhnlich stark sind, kommt die Vermutung auf, dass sie doch die Heilige Maid sein könnte. Der Manga zum gleichnamigen Anime!

Nachdem Sei im Lazarett einem Ritter geholfen hat, möchte sie schauen, ob sie auch etwas für die anderen Verletzten tun kann. Um mehrere Patienten auf einmal zu heilen, probiert sie einen Zauber aus, über den sie in einem Buch gelesen hat – und hat damit Erfolg! Schnell spricht sich herum, welche Wunder die junge Frau aus der anderen Welt bewirken kann, und der Glaube, dass sie die Heilige Maid sein könnte, wird stärker. Ein Bewertungszauber soll nun endgültig Aufschluss über Seis wahre Kräfte bringen …

Sei macht hinsichtlich ihrer magischen Kräfte seit einiger Zeit keine Fortschritte mehr. Daher bittet sie Kommandant Hawke um Erlaubnis, den Trainingsstunden des dritten Ritterordens beizuwohnen. Und gleich am ersten Tag auf dem Übungsplatz begreift sie, dass sie in Sachen Tempo und Technik einen Zahn zulegen muss. Als ihr Magielehrer Yuri Drewes Wind davon bekommt, spricht er seinen Unmut aus. Warum hat er etwas dagegen, dass Sei mit den Rittern trainiert?

Seit Sei die mysteriöse goldene Magie im Kräutergarten des Instituts angewandt hat, versucht sie zu ergründen, was genau sie ausgelöst hat. Doch alle Experimente und Recherchen bleiben erfolglos. Da werden plötzlich ihre Forschungen von einer dringlichen Anfrage unterbrochen: Sei soll den Ritterorden zur Monsterbekämpfung in den westlichen Wald begleiten. Ob sie inzwischen bereit für so einen Einsatz ist?

Sei kommt mit dem Brauen von Tränken kaum hinterher, da ereilt sie schon wieder eine neue Bestellung von einem Ritterorden. Umso verdutzter ist sie, als der Direktor sie plötzlich darum bittet, die Herstellung augenblicklich ruhen zu lassen. Der Grund dafür ist der akute Mangel an Heilkräutern, die sonst in großen Mengen aus dem Klausner-Gebiet geliefert werden. Sei zögert nicht lange und stellt Nachforschungen an, um herauszufinden, wie es zu diesen Engpässen kommen konnte ...