Chapter 75: Old Buddha: Believe in the Holy Light, child! Runti: You're an old swindler!

Why are you telling me a story? Xiaorun doesn't want to hear a story; quickly teach me how to use the Way of the Holy Light!

However, Tiliaofoding began to speak at length, recounting his past to Runti.

"I have seen the noblest beastmen and also the most despicable humans. My son died in my arms; I swore to him that I would regain glory, rebuild the Silver Hand Knights, take revenge on the Lich King Arthas, and uphold justice." Tiliaofoding spoke passionately, loudly telling his story.

Beside them, a group of elderly Holy Knights, or Holy Knight recruits, all had faces flushed with fervent enthusiasm.

They clapped wildly, feeling regret for the Highlord's misfortune and admiring the resolve for the great land.

All the Holy Knights and recruits present were moved by Tiliaofoding's words, and beams of Holy Light instantly shone forth.

"For the Silver Hand Knights!"

"Take revenge on the Scourge!"

"Take revenge on that traitor Arthas!" a large group of Holy Knights spoke passionately.

The Holy Knight recruits still in training also burst into enthusiastic applause.

"" Runti looked at Tiliaofoding somewhat speechlessly, thinking this old man was a complete idiot.

You clearly have the strength; why didn't you go save your son earlier? Why did you just randomly find an adventurer to save him? If you had gone yourself, he probably wouldn't have died, right?

And are you an idiot? Can glory be eaten as food? I'm a pirate!

Having grown up in the environment of the Beast Pirates, Runti treats anything related to justice with contempt.

This world is survival of the fittest; as long as you're strong enough, you can survive and live well.

Back when she was with the Beast Pirates, if she hadn't stolen two ancient Devil Fruits, she and her brother would just be ordinary soldiers now.

However, to appear slightly more sociable, Runti still stood aside and clapped, but in her heart she labeled Tiliaofoding a perverted justice fanatic, someone who should join the Navy.

You're talking justice to a pirate! What joke is this? "Child! Your talent is excellent, you have a strong body, you have superb fighting skills, I believe you are the hope of humanity's future.

"You will surely become an excellent Holy Knight." Tiliaofoding looked at Runti before him and spoke.

"" Runti, you're trying to fool me.

What a splendid youth! Since this girl arrived, many recruits in the knight order's training, and even some young full-fledged Holy Knights, have been swarming around her.

Doing all kinds of actions they think are brave and just, hoping to win her favor!

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

Even if I were several decades younger, I would also swarm around her; youth is truly great! If my son Tailan were still alive, he would also be captivated by this girl—how wonderful that would be! However, with such long-legged girls out there, many recruits would constantly stare at her, distracted from training.

"Child, you are indeed no longer suitable for recruit training. Come with me; I will formally teach you the Way of the Holy Light and guide you to obtain Holy Light power." Tiliaofoding came before Runti and spoke.

Upon hearing this, Runti instantly became excited; finally, finally, she could come into contact with Holy Light energy.

Xiaorun has been waiting for a long time, okay?

"Really, congratulations, Miss Runti."

"Come on! Miss Runti, become a strong Holy Knight!"

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

"Your future is bright; the Holy Light watches over you."

A large group of young Holy Knights and recruits collectively voiced their blessings.

"Oh! You bunch of idiots are all too weak! From now on, don't sway back and forth in front of Xiaorun.

"Xiaorun doesn't like weaklings; you're extremely eyesore, like flies." Runti said and left without looking back.

Left behind were a group of Holy Knights and recruits in disarray in the wind.

What a fiery personality, with a truly poisonous tongue—I really like it! The young Holy Knights now like Runti even more.

Watching a group of young Holy Knights and recruits, some elderly Holy Knights helplessly shook their heads, thinking this girl is really hard to handle!

Who knows which of you could subdue her?

"Alright, you bunch of bastards, all of you go train hard!

"Don't slack off; look, a girl your age learns faster than you—what reason do you have to be lazy?" The elderly Holy Knight raised his warhammer and shouted.

"Yes! Instructor, we'll start training now." Tiliaofoding brought Runti to an open space, intending to formally teach her the Way of the Holy Light.

"First, child! I will let you feel the power of the Holy Light; I will guide the Holy Light into your body—don't resist, just accept." Tiliaofoding spoke.

Runti nodded, stood before Tiliaofoding, head held high and chest out.

"You must kneel on one knee, make the knight's contemplative gesture, then listen to the teachings of the Holy Light." Tiliaofoding spoke.

Come on! This girl isn't just letting you stand there like that in front of me.

"Oh! Do I really have to kneel? Xiaorun doesn't like kneeling before others."

"It's not kneeling to me, but to the great Holy Light; just kneel on one knee to show your sincerity." Tiliaofoding spoke.

This girl's personality is a handful.

However, he believes the Holy Light's power will change this girl; her talent is truly excellent, even better than that of the first-generation Holy Knights.

A strong physique can make her an excellent Holy Knight.

Helplessly sighing, Runti came before Tiliaofoding, then knelt on one knee, performing the knight's prayer gesture.

"Embrace the Holy Light! Child, believe in the Holy Light! Child." Tiliaofoding let out a loud roar, then began to draw forth the Holy Light power within his body, forming a close connection with the formless, Holy Light energy of the universe.

A massive golden light poured down from the heavens, enveloping Runti; a warm, sunshine-like feeling surged into her body.

It feels so warm! Like returning to Mother's embrace, like basking in the morning sunlight.

Believe in the Holy Light, believe in the Holy Light, for the Holy Light is your everything; the Holy Light will reign over all, and only by believing in the Holy Light will you attain salvation.

An extremely muffled voice suddenly sounded in Runti's ear; it was a gentle voice.

But it wasn't Tiliaofoding; Runti's Observation Haki kicked into high gear, preventing her mind from being invaded and bewitched by this special energy.

Just let this energy gather within her body—how amazing! Luode once said that after the Holy Light enters the body, it brainwashes you; is that really what this is? Fortunately, Xiaorun's Observation Haki is also strong enough; Runti slowly closed her eyes, fully exerting her Observation Haki.

She calmed her thoughts, no longer listening to the wondrous voice in her mind, but wholeheartedly accepting the baptism of the Holy Light's power.

At this moment, the Holy Light in the sky was extremely intense, forming a golden column of light that enveloped Runti.

Seeing this scene, Tili'ào Foding nodded satisfactorily; this child's talent is very good, and the Holy Light also favors her greatly.

At this moment, Runti accepts all who come, relying on his extremely strong physique, begins to absorb Holy Light energy into his body.

A stream of golden light began to flow; the powerful Holy Light surged tumultuously within Runti's body, but that kind of sound that could affect one's spirit could not invade his mind at all.

If there were a Naaru here, perhaps it could still affect Runti, but unfortunately only Tili'ào Foding is the one who invoked the Holy Light.

The intense Holy Light ripple made all Holy Knights look sideways; this powerful Holy Light ripple is so strong! Stronger than Prince Aersasi of yore.

I don't know how it compares to the first-generation Holy Knights; the Holy Light's illumination lasted over an hour before stopping. At this moment, Runti bathed in the Holy Light, clenched his fists tightly, sweat covering his forehead.

So dangerous, so dangerous, really dangerous!

If it continues a bit longer, my Observation Haki won't be able to hold up; Luode this bastard actually had me come into contact with such dangerous power.

Damn Xiao Pei! Elder sister did all this for you.

"How is it, child? Do you feel the beauty and strength of the Holy Light?" Tili'ào asked with a smile.

This girl's origins don't matter, because no matter who she is.

Trying to infiltrate the Holy Knights is impossible; they will eventually be infected by the Holy Light's power and thus join the Holy Light's embrace.

As long as she is recognized by the Holy Light and baptized, no matter who she was before, from now on she will be a servant of the Holy Light.

"Mm! Xiao Run has already felt the Holy Light within; I can now use the Holy Light." After Runti finished speaking, a strong Holy Light energy burst forth in his palm, emitting a dazzling golden light.

"Good child! Your talent exceeds my imagination; you will surely become a pillar of the Silver Hand Knights." Tili'ào Foding nodded satisfactorily, speaking with approval.

"Okay." Runti stood up from the ground and spoke.

Really an old god‑swindler! This guy's trick‑deceiving skills are not bad; combined with that just‑mentioned supremely sacred power, it's indeed easy to capture some naïve fools who haven't seen much of the world.

In the future, we must be on guard against this old man; moreover, when using this Holy Light power, we must definitely activate Observation Haki.

Damn! If Xiao Run could wield Conqueror's Haki, his resistance to this Holy Light energy would probably be stronger! Luode, you bastard, why didn't you send Yamato to study?

It's because of that foolish girl that she is most compatible with this special energy! (End of chapter)