**Sayo thought she died…but found herself surrounded by fluffy animals who talk in human language! Lovely fantasy which takes place in ancient Japan.** Due to the drought, Sayo was sacrificed to the water god to bring rain. But when she opens her eyes, she was in the inner court of Suijin-sama, the water god. Around her were animals…a bear, a fox, a wolf, and more. And they all speak human languages. Then she realizes that she was holding a white-and-black animal. A penguin! Sayo had no idea how she came to the inner court, but she was accepted by Yatagarasu, retainer of Suijin-sama. She starts her life in Winter Palace, very different from her days in the rural village, and enjoys it. Still, there are mysteries not solved. Who brought Sayo here? Where is Suijin-sama? Who is this penguin, with no memory at all? *Source: KADOKAWA Global*

Olivia, a renowned and highly skilled “Black Apothecary,” is tormented by memories of her previous life as a former saint who was executed. Determined to live peacefully in this life, she spends her days quietly in a remote forest as a simple herbalist. One day, a beautiful knight appears and requests her cooperation with the knight order. Wanting to avoid trouble, Olivia refuses—but due to an unexpected turn of events, she ends up accompanying him anyway…!? A tale of a reincarnated ex-saint seeking peace, fate dragging her back into the spotlight, and the bond that begins to form with the knight who seeks her help.