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Eight #5
Eight 5: The Saint of Water
The hunt begins immediately.
In the wake of Old Baxteiyel, Eight and Fala pursue a fleeing spy, only to discover hints of a Maltran conspiracy threatening all they know and love, called Project Birthright.
One spy leads to another, and Eight and Fala must take on new identities as they follow the trail through the deep wilderness and into enemy territory. Their target is a heavily fortified stronghold, far beyond the reach of allies or rescue. Sabotage is the goal. Survival isn’t guaranteed.
Along the way, Eight, Fala, Yuki, and even the Deer God must reckon with what it means to be silvered. New powers awaken—deadly and strange—and every choice they make has the potential to reshape them in ways they can’t take back.
To protect what they love, each will have to decide what they're willing to become.
The Saint of Water is the final chapter in Eight’s story. It’s a tale of espionage and wilderness survival, of faith and transformation, and of a man who was never meant to be a hero but became one anyway.
In the wake of Old Baxteiyel, Eight and Fala pursue a fleeing spy, only to discover hints of a Maltran conspiracy threatening all they know and love, called Project Birthright.
One spy leads to another, and Eight and Fala must take on new identities as they follow the trail through the deep wilderness and into enemy territory. Their target is a heavily fortified stronghold, far beyond the reach of allies or rescue. Sabotage is the goal. Survival isn’t guaranteed.
Along the way, Eight, Fala, Yuki, and even the Deer God must reckon with what it means to be silvered. New powers awaken—deadly and strange—and every choice they make has the potential to reshape them in ways they can’t take back.
To protect what they love, each will have to decide what they're willing to become.
The Saint of Water is the final chapter in Eight’s story. It’s a tale of espionage and wilderness survival, of faith and transformation, and of a man who was never meant to be a hero but became one anyway.
482 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 23, 2026
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This is a fantastic book and a great addition to the series. To me, this book clearly signals the end to the first major arc in Eight's story. He has fully integrated with his new world, established himself and who he is, as well as his relationships to those around him. Eight is no longer reactive; now he has much more agency. He has spent the time and effort to improve himself to the point where he can safely explore the world. This includes his sense of purpose, as his power and authority have coalesced into a purpose consistent with his identity and goals. It was great to finally see Eight come into his own and move through this world with agency. I am looking forward to the next arc and seeing where Eight's journey takes him now that he has the power to actively explore his world.
February 26, 2026
Exceptional characters and outstanding world building. Utterly unique and a highlight of the LitRPG genre.
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