Zhu Tian started by deceiving his father-in-law from the perspective of pirates.

However, Tirion Fordring began to talk incessantly, recounting his past to Runtti.

"I have seen the noblest orcs and the most vile humans. My son died in my arms, and I swore to him that I would reclaim my glory, rebuild the Knights of the Silver Hand, avenge the Lich King Arthas, and uphold justice." Tirion Fordring spoke his story with great passion and fervor.

The group of elderly paladins or paladin recruits standing nearby all looked excited and enthusiastic.

They clapped wildly, lamenting the fate of the great lord and admiring the determination of the vast territory.

All the paladins and recruits present were moved by Tirion's words, and beams of holy light instantly shone forth.

"For the Knights of the Silver Hand!"

"Avenge ourselves against the Scourge!"

"Avenge that traitor Arthas!" a large group of paladins declared passionately.

The paladin recruits, who were still in training, also burst into enthusiastic applause.

"..." Runti looked at Tirion Fordring speechlessly, thinking that the old man was a complete idiot.

You clearly had the ability, so why didn't you go and save your son first? Why did you just randomly pick an adventurer to save him? If you had gone yourself, he probably wouldn't have died, right?

And are you an idiot? Can glory feed you? I'm a pirate!

Having grown up in an environment like the Beasts Pirates, Rumble has always been dismissive of any notion of justice or similar concepts.

This world is a dog-eat-dog world, where only the fittest survive. As long as you are strong enough, you can survive and thrive.

If she hadn't stolen two Ancient Zoan Devil Fruits while with the Beasts Pirates, she and her brother would just be ordinary soldiers now.

However, in order to appear somewhat more sociable, Runti stood aside and clapped, but in his heart, Runti labeled Tirion the Buddhist monk as a perverted righteous man, and thought this guy should join the Navy.

You're talking about justice with a pirate?! Are you kidding me?

"Child! You have exceptional talent, a powerful physique, and superb fighting skills. I believe you are the hope for humanity's future."

"You will definitely become an excellent paladin." Tirion said, looking at Runti in front of him.

"..." Runti, you're kidding me.

What a beautiful age! Since this girl arrived, many new recruits trained by the Knights Order, and even some young, formal paladins, have been vying for her attention.

They do all sorts of things they think are heroic and righteous, trying to win the other person's favor!

The girl has a perfect figure, a delicate face, and a pair of long, slender legs. She is very beautiful.

Even if I were decades younger, I would still be smitten with her. Youth is truly wonderful!

If only my son, Talan, were still alive, he would be captivated by this girl too!

However, when a tall, leggy girl like that is out in the open, many new recruits will stare at her and lose focus on training.

“Child, you are indeed no longer suitable for recruit training. Come with me, and I will formally teach you the Path of the Holy Light and guide you to obtain the power of the Holy Light,” Tirion Fordring said as he approached Runti.

Upon hearing this, Runti became excited. Finally, finally, he could come into contact with the holy light energy.

Xiaorun has been waiting for a long time, okay?

"Congratulations, Miss Runti."

"Go for it, Miss Runte! Become a powerful paladin!"

"The Holy Light will bless you, Miss Runti."

"Your future is bright; holy light is watching over you."

A large group of young paladins and new recruits collectively offered their blessings.

"Oh! You bunch of idiots are all too weak! Don't hang around in front of Xiaorun anymore."

Run doesn't like weaklings. You guys are such an eyesore, like flies. After saying that, Run left without looking back.

A group of young paladins and recruits were left behind, looking disheveled in the wind.

What a fiery personality, and such a sharp tongue! I really love her!

The young paladins grew to like Runti even more.

Looking at the group of young paladins and new recruits, some of the older paladins shook their heads helplessly. This girl is not easy to deal with!

I wonder which of you can subdue her.

"Alright, you bunch of bastards, get back to training!"

"Don't slack off! Look at you, even a girl your age is learning faster than you. What excuse do you have for being lazy?" The old paladin raised his warhammer and roared.

"Yes, Instructor! We'll begin training now."

Tirion brought Runti to an open space, intending to formally teach her the Way of the Holy Light.

"First, child! I want you to feel the power of the Holy Light. I want to guide the Holy Light into your body. Don't resist, just accept it," Tirion Fordring said.

Runti nodded, stood in front of Tirion Fordring, and held his head high.

"You shall kneel on one knee, assume the posture of knightly contemplation, and then listen to the teachings of the Holy Light," Tirion Fordring began.

Please! Little girl, you're not supposed to stand in front of me like this.

"Oh! Do I have to kneel down? Xiao Run doesn't like kneeling to others."

"It's not about kneeling before me, it's about kneeling before the great Holy Light. Just kneel on one knee to show your sincerity," Tirion Fordring said.

This girl's personality is a difficult thing to deal with.

However, he believed that the power of the Holy Light would change this girl; her talent was simply too good, even better than that of their first generation of paladins.

Her strong physical attributes make her an excellent paladin.

With a helpless sigh, Runti approached Tirion Fordring, then knelt on one knee and performed a knightly prayer.

"Embrace the Holy Light, my child! Believe in the Holy Light, my child!" Tirion Fordring roared, then began to draw upon the Holy Light within him, establishing a close connection with the formless and intangible Holy Light elemental power in the universe.

A huge golden light descended from the sky, enveloping Runti, and a warm, sun-like feeling flowed into Runti's body.

It feels so warm! It's like being back in my mother's arms, like basking in the morning sunlight.

Believe in the Holy Light, believe in the Holy Light, for the Holy Light is everything to you, the Holy Light will rule over everything, and only by believing in the Holy Light will you be saved.

A very faint voice suddenly rang in Runti's ear; it was a gentle voice.

But it wasn't Tirion Fordring. Runti's Observation Haki began to operate at full speed, preventing his mind from being invaded and seduced by this special energy.

Just letting this energy gather in his body, amazing! Rhodes said that holy light would brainwash him after entering his body, so this is what it is.

Fortunately, Jun's Observation Haki was strong enough. Jun slowly closed his eyes and activated his Observation Haki to the fullest extent.

Calm your mind, stop listening to the beautiful voice in your head, and wholeheartedly accept the baptism of the holy light.

At this moment, the holy light in the sky was extremely intense, forming a golden pillar that enveloped Runti.

Seeing this, Tirion Fordring nodded with satisfaction. This child had exceptional talent, and the Holy Light was particularly kind to her.

At this moment, Runti accepted all comers and, relying on his extremely powerful physical attributes, began to absorb the holy light energy into his body.

A golden light began to flow, and powerful holy light surged within Runti's body. However, the voice that could affect a person's spirit could not invade Runti's mind at all.

If a Naaru were here, it might have been able to influence Runti, but unfortunately, it was only Tirion Fordring who triggered the Holy Light.

The intense holy light fluctuations drew the attention of all the paladins; these powerful holy light fluctuations were truly formidable! They were even stronger than those of Prince Arthas back then.

I wonder how strong or weak they are compared to the five original paladins?

The holy light shone for more than an hour before it stopped. At this time, Runti was bathed in the holy light, his fists were clenched tightly, and his forehead was covered with sweat.

It's so dangerous, so dangerous, it's really so dangerous!

If this continues any longer, my Observation Haki will not be able to hold up. That bastard Rod actually made me come into contact with such a dangerous power.

You wretched little Pei! Your older sister did all this for you.

"Well, child? Have you felt the beauty and power of the Holy Light?" Tirion asked with a smile.

This girl's background doesn't matter, because no matter who she is.

There is no way to infiltrate the paladins; they will eventually be infected by the power of the Holy Light and join its embrace.

Once someone is recognized and baptized by the Holy Light, regardless of who they were before, they will become a servant of the Holy Light.

"Yes! Run has already felt the holy light within his body. I can use the holy light now." After Run finished speaking, a powerful holy light energy bloomed in his palm, emitting a dazzling golden light.

"Very good, child! Your talent has exceeded my expectations. You will surely become a pillar of the Knights of the Silver Hand." Tirion Fordring nodded in satisfaction and spoke with an approving expression.

“Okay,” Runti said, standing up from the ground.

What a charlatan! This guy's pretty good at conning people!

Combined with that incredibly sacred power, it's indeed easy to capture some naive and foolish guys.

We need to be more careful around this old man in the future, and when using this holy light power, we must activate our Observation Haki.

Damn it! If Jun knew Conqueror's Haki, his resistance to holy light would be much stronger! Rhodes, why didn't you send Yamato to learn it?

It's because that silly girl is the one who's most compatible with this special energy!

Chapter 76 Punishing Rider Rune, Returning to the Pirate World

This strange energy, full of justice yet also full of seduction, is most suitable for that stupid girl, Yamato, right?

This trip was truly dangerous; she was almost bewitched by that mysterious power. Fortunately, the environment she grew up in shaped her unique personality.

I hate justice the most. Power is power, and it should be controlled. Those who are controlled by power do not deserve to be strong!

"Child, you have now begun to grasp the power of the Holy Light, but there is still much for you to learn."

"We paladins have three major systems; you can choose one to train in first," Tirion Fordring said, looking at Runty.

This girl has great potential, and the Holy Light seems to favor her greatly, bestowing upon her a lot of power.

"Isn't it enough to just use this power, attach it to your weapon, and then fight?" Runti said.

When I was learning about rage and Armament Haki before, this is how I used it. Is there something different about this energy called Holy Light?

"Of course they are different. We paladins have three talents. The first talent is called the Retribution Knight. This type of knight has an incredibly powerful attack force."

Wielding various two-handed weapons in combat, they can unleash Crusader Strike, Judgment, Holy Strike, and Divine Storm.

"Furthermore, various holy seals and auras assist in punishing opponents with absolutely powerful holy light, which is the most aggressive aspect of holy light," Tirion Fordring said.