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The duty of the paladin is to protect the priest.

Like a priest, this is also a life-long job, you can't resign, and once you are designated as the object to protect, if there is no order from above, you generally follow the priest until the other party dies, or the paladin for the sake of To protect him and die, if something happens to the priest, but the paladin is considered to have failed to fulfill his duties, the guardian is likely to be sentenced to blasphemy by the Inquisition and then thrown out to feed the dogs, oh no, hanged.

Of course, it's a bit different from priests. At least paladins can get married and have children, and don't have to be monks like priests for the rest of their lives.

However, even with so many restrictions, for many swordsmen, paladin is still a profession they aspire to.

Because of this occupation:

[-]. High wages.The Holy See is rich and powerful, how can the salaries of paladins be low?

[-]. Stable income.Unlike mages and priests, swordsmen are naturally worshiped and worshiped by commoners and nobles because of their powerful magic.The better ones can become the private guards of the nobles, or enter the palace and become the guards of the royal family. However, this is a minority after all. Many swordsmen have to join those mercenary adventure groups in order to support their families, and use their lives to fight hard in exchange for High profits.But if you become a paladin, it will be different. This job is far more respectable than those mentioned before. With the support of the Holy See, and using tiger skin as a banner, your status will immediately rise to several levels.

Three, more powerful.Swordsmen are good at martial arts and don't know magic. This is already the consensus of the whole continent. However, after joining the Holy See, they will have the brand of the Holy See on their bodies and be blessed by the Goddess of Light. They will learn a skill called "Light". Arrow" martial arts.The arrows are blessed with light magic, which will greatly increase the damage rate, that is to say, they have increased the martial skill equivalent to the long-range attack of the elves. Of course, due to the limitation of racial talent, there are very few people who can achieve the damage level of the elves, but This is enough for swordsmen who only know swordsmanship.

Combining all the advantages above, the paladin has become the yearning of swordsmen. A swordsman who can become a paladin walks more windily than others.If there is such a saying in Olin Continent as honoring ancestors and ancestors, then there is no doubt that the first thing every swordsman who becomes a paladin must do is to burn incense to their ancestors.

But it is not without exception, such as Bart.

Bart was born in a remote small village with a poor family, but he longed to be a swordsman since he was a child.Fortunately, he was not only talented, but also got the favor of a certain nobleman by chance, and that nobleman was willing to sponsor him to go to the big cities of the empire to learn more advanced martial arts.

Fortunately, he met a sword master at that time. The sword master liked his diligence and was willing to accept him as a student. After studying for three years, Bart returned to the nobleman who supported him and became the nobleman's bodyguard. .

Five years later, the old aristocrat died. Because of the deep friendship between the two, the old aristocrat recommended Bart's resume to the Holy See before his death, so Bart became a paladin again gloriously.

A swordsman can be regarded as a leader if he is mixed in this way. Bart is a person with no ambitions. The only thing he does actively in his life is that he is still obsessed with becoming a swordsman when his family is not good, so he plans to join the Holy See. Work hard, follow a lord, serve him, protect him, do your duty, and strive to become a great paladin!

But Bart soon discovered that he was wrong.

Dreams are beautiful, but reality is cruel.

Of course, this is not to say that the Holy See is not good.

The Papal State is very rich, and even the food quality is comparable to that of ordinary aristocratic families, but this is also a place that pays attention to seniority.

In terms of talent, Bart is not the most outstanding. Although he has a master swordsman, there are many talents in the Holy See. Anyone who is picked at random is a great swordsman. Juggernauts are not uncommon. On the outside, it might be regarded as superb martial arts skills, but in the Holy See, it is really inconspicuous.

Under the circumstances that this kind of ability is not the strongest, and it doesn’t matter if he has no background, and he will not flatter his boss to go through the back door, Bart has been doing odd jobs in the Papal State. A certain red-clothed archbishop needs to visit, and the ceremonial guards are not enough, so he will be sent. Grab it and set out a mission. Once the mission is over, you will be alone again.

This made Bart very frustrated.

As a man, who doesn't want to make contributions?He originally thought that he would be assigned to a certain priest as a permanent guardian, but now it seemed that his wish could not be realized.

However, fate often comes at unexpected times.

Just when Bart thought that he might have to keep doing odd jobs until he died of old age, things turned around. The head of the Paladins found him and assigned him a task: to go to the Garter Empire to protect a man named Yannick Hill's priest, if there is no accident in the future, he will continue to serve as the priest's follower.

Bart couldn't believe his ears. What he thought was hopeless happened to him.

Looking at Bart who was so excited that he couldn't help himself, the team leader patted him on the shoulder with a deep smile: "Do it well, your future is tied to that priest!"

Bart felt that the head of the team was really approachable and amiable. He didn't usually go out of his way to establish a good relationship with him, but the other party took care of him like this.

Bart, who was in a state of excitement, didn't pay attention to the other's subtle expression. This excitement lasted until he and his companions who would go with him to complete the mission were transported to the Garter Empire through the magic circle of the Papal State. When they saw the legendary Until the priest who is about to become the leader of their small team.

The poor paladin was completely stunned, like a basin of cold water poured down on his head, instantly extinguishing all his expectations and enthusiasm.

In his vision, the object of his allegiance should be powerful, and maybe majestic, or charismatic, and like to joke, but there is no doubt that he must have the qualities of a leader, and he can calmly and calmly fight in battle. command.

but now……

God, this is the person I will follow?

A low-level priest? !

Bishop Lahe didn't seem to notice the different expressions on the faces of the visitors from the Papal Kingdom, and said enthusiastically: "Welcome, my colleagues, Goddess of Light, I believe your mission this time will be successful It's done! Let me introduce you, this is Priest Yannick Hill who is about to become your leader!"

The silver-haired priest was still wearing a low-level priest's robe, accepting the scrutiny of these strangers who didn't know what to do—I don't know where he got the bad taste. Obviously, the high-level priest can be directly appointed by the bishop. With his current ability, coupled with the following It is not difficult to be a high-ranking priest in Lahe's relationship, and he can make the faces of the visitors not so weird, but he just doesn't, it seems that he is still in love with this robe.

Even if other people are not as closed-informed as Bart, and have more or less heard of the strange origin of Priest Yannick, but when they see this low-level priest robe, they will inevitably have some psychological barriers and doubt his ability. .

"With all due respect, we don't want to accept the leadership of a low-ranking priest." A high-ranking priest raised his eyebrows and looked around the silver-haired priest rudely, "If you have the corresponding ability, then please wear the corresponding one." clothes, otherwise it will lower our style. Oh, but of course, if it is judged by beauty, I think you really have the ability to lead us!"

His words caused others to snicker, but Bishop Lahe lowered his face slightly.

If there is anyone who does not want this mission to fail, Bishop Lahe is undoubtedly one of them.

As an ally, Yannick completed the mission and returned safely, which would only benefit him and not harm him, but now seeing the uneven qualities of these people, Bishop Lahe began to worry deeply.

While they were looking at Yannick, Yannick was also observing them.

A total of five priests and six paladins came.

Among the priests, there are two high-ranking priests, three middle-ranking priests, and one priest corresponding to a paladin. The extra one with a deeply shocked expression must be the paladin who is going to follow him.

It seems that the small team is not too small, including priests and swordsmen, but Yannick is not happy at all.

What did you say before?

A team of high-ranking priests was wiped out by vampires.

High-ranking priest.

Those are high-level priests!

What's the matter with the mid-level priests in the team now? !

Is the Holy See cheating him? !

But having said that, don't these mid-level priests know what challenges they are about to face, and dare to follow?

Roaring through ten thousand beasts in his heart, the silver-haired priest showed a charming smile: "I know my appearance is very good, and you are not the first person to be so flattering. But I am also deeply troubled by this, after all, your appearance It's generally not your fault, let alone mine, and if you feel jealous because of this, it's obviously not a virtue that a priest should have."

That high-ranking priest was tongue-tied, since when have I been jealous of you?Which eye of yours sees that I'm jealous of you?I'm just joking, okay?

Without even thinking about it, he retorted.

Immediately, the silver-haired priest raised his index finger at him and made a motion to signal silence.

This action is elegant and beautiful, but the high-ranking priest is very disdainful, who will really shut up because of this?

But when he opened his mouth, he was horrified to find that he couldn't open his mouth anymore!

Not only that, but his mind gradually became a little chaotic, and he couldn't even remember what he wanted to say. Although he was still standing there, his eyes were blank, which made it obvious that something was wrong.

This is the shroud of holy light without sound or staff!

People who saw this scene clearly were shocked.

The way they looked at the silver-haired priest changed immediately.

Even Bishop Lahe was quite surprised. He had never seen Yannick's level before, but he could survive in La Serena and keep the ring of bishop in his hand. But I didn't expect it to be so good. The hand of the holy light just now is probably not much worse than myself.

Of course, the stronger Yannick was, the higher the chance of completing the task, and the happier Bishop Lahe would be.

But this group of young friends who met for the first time were indeed intimidated by the priest's dismounting threat.

It is worthwhile to practice repeatedly during this period of time, it seems that it is still very capable of bluffing people.The silver-haired priest was a little proud, but there was a soft smile on his face: "Handsome priests and knights, it seems that we can finally get to know each other calmly?"

Bart swallowed, and first introduced himself: "Dear Lord Hill, I am Bart, a paladin, and your follower."

Following knight etiquette, he knelt down halfway, took one of the priest's hands, and touched his fingertips lightly with his lips.The tone was cautious, and there was a hint of excitement. The anxiety and disappointment when he first came had disappeared. Who wouldn't want their priest to be strong? Unlike the rest of the team, Bart's mind was much simpler.

Baker, who was standing beside the priest, felt very bad. With such a great swordsman who seemed to be stronger than Miss Sophia, would His Excellency Hill still want him?

The strong sense of crisis made his fighting spirit even more high-spirited. In order not to be abandoned and eliminated, he decided to target this guy, try his best to catch up with him, and become the most powerful assistant by His Excellency Hill's side!

With the scene just now, other people no longer dare to underestimate the silver-haired priest as before. Even though some people may still be dissatisfied or have other small thoughts, they can't see it for the time being.

"Augustin." The other of the two high-ranking priests introduced himself, concise and to the point, with a cold expression. The scene just now didn't make him look different. He seems to be a difficult person to get along with. .

"Hello, I'm Alexander, a mid-level priest. Nice to meet you, Your Excellency Hill."

"Hi, I'm Darwin, a mid-level priest,..."

"Hello……"

"Hi, I'm Dante, the knight of His Excellency the Priest who was taught by you just now." When it was the last Paladin's turn to introduce, he showed a helpless expression, "Please allow me to extend my regards to you on behalf of Priest Avery. Sincere apologies."

"I accept your apology, but I hope there will be no next time." Dante's attitude made the silver-haired priest quite satisfied. After all, he was a companion who was about to fight side by side.

Ai Fuli, who was relieved of the spell, was a little sluggish, but fortunately, although there was a look of displeasure on his face, he finally didn't say anything rude.

At this time, Bishop Lahe, who was watching coldly, finally said, "It's a bit late today, everyone rest here for a night, and then start tomorrow. I have already prepared enough rooms and food."

When he said that, others naturally had no objection.

After sending people to take the priests and knights to rest, Bishop Lahe left Yannick with a serious look on his face: "What do you think of these people?"

In the face of Bishop Lahe, Yannick didn't need to hide his thoughts: "It seems that the Holy See doesn't want me to successfully complete this task."

Bishop Lahe showed helplessness and sullenness: "I didn't expect it to be like this. I guess these people didn't get along well in the Holy See, so they were thrown out like trash. Oh dear Hill, I I didn't expect it to be like this, I really don't want you to be held back by them!"

Not to mention the mid-level priests and those knights, the only two high-level priests, one is cold and withdrawn, not good at communicating, and the other is rude and likes to sing a different tune. Such people went to exterminate the vampires together, and even Bishop Lahe felt that the future was worrying.

Now that the matter has come to an end, it is useless to complain. Although it is also painful, Yannick comforts him in turn: "After all, they are high-level priests, and they may have rich experience in dealing with the enemy."

"Hey, I hope so!" Bishop Rahe patted him on the shoulder. "Good luck, buddy!"