As the summoning ritual commenced, the Saintess of the Sea Concubine Palace decided to make a water elemental her soul pet, even though it was the most inferior rank of companions. This choice caused skepticism among others who believed that a Saintess should choose a more powerful option, such as the water emperor. Despite feeling unworthy, the water elemental questioned why the Saintess had chosen her, a novice, as her Saint.