During their journey Chamka and Takiko come upon a burning house. Chamka tries to save a young girl's life and demonstrates his special power: to freeze things

The year is 1923. Suzuno Ohsugi’s father, Takao, warns her to stay away from The Universe of the Four Gods, telling her it’s a book that only men can touch.

Miaka's thoughts have been invaded by the voice of the god Suzaku. She is also challenged with the mission to restore the balance of power between the four gods

First published in Japan by Shogakukan Inc.

When schoolgirl Takiko Okuda tries to destroy her father's translation of "The Universe of the Four Gods," she is sucked into the story and becomes the Priestes