I was so scared that I put all my points into health.

Recently, monsters have been inexplicably appearing in areas where they shouldn't exist. Nearby, villages and cities with weak defenses have been frequently attacked by monsters, with shops and crops also suffering damage, exacerbating food shortages.

However, the seed shop run by Raine's father became a beacon of hope for everyone due to the miraculous effects of the Holy Attribute seeds. These seeds not only grew extremely quickly but also yielded exceptionally high production, soon leading to a situation where supply couldn't meet demand. This news quickly reached the ears of merchants in other villages.

One day, a cunning merchant strolled into the shop. His gaze, like a cold hook, swept back and forth between the seeds and ingredients on the shelves, a barely perceptible glint of greed flashing in his eyes. His eyes were like those of a hungry wolf lurking in the shadows, eyeing its prey that was about to be captured.

The merchant raised his voice, shouting arrogantly at his shop assistant, "Go and call your boss out here! I have something important to discuss with him!" The merchant was secretly plotting; he had long coveted the shop's goods. In his view, although this remote village was small, the shop had a rich variety of seeds and ingredients, some of which were extremely rare. He thought that if he could acquire these goods at a low price and then transport them to big cities or disaster-stricken areas, he could leverage his years of experience in the business world to inflate prices and make a fortune. Furthermore, he planned that if he could seize control of the shop's supply, he could then monopolize the business in the region.

Just then, a young woman dressed in aristocratic attire stood at the door. She stood tall and graceful, like a rose blooming in a palace, exuding an air of both nobility and approachability. The woman stepped forward and said, "You merchant, how dare you so rudely request to see the boss? Do you perhaps have some ulterior motive?"

The merchant glanced at the girl sideways, his gaze lingering for a moment on her exquisite aristocratic attire. He sensed her distinguished appearance, unlike that of an ordinary person, but then he thought, "This is just a remote little village. What important figures could she possibly be? I'm quite wealthy within a hundred miles; why would I be afraid of a little girl?" So, with undisguised arrogance, he demanded in a haughty tone, "Who are you? This merchant is here to conduct business; it's none of your business, little girl, to interfere."

The girl slightly raised her chin, her eyes carrying a hint of majesty: "I am a princess."

Upon hearing this, the merchant couldn't help but sneer, his face full of disdain: "Princess? Humph! How could a princess possibly grace your remote, godforsaken village with her presence? I bet some young lady has simply changed into a few fancy clothes and is trying to pass herself off as a princess to fool people. She doesn't even know her own worth. There's no reason for so many princesses to come to such a poor, backwater place."

The princess seemed to have anticipated the merchant's reaction. Calmly, she took a silver badge from her pocket. The badge gleamed brilliantly in the dim light of the shop, its exquisite patterns resembling mysterious runes, proclaiming royal nobility and majesty. Upon seeing the badge, the merchant's face turned deathly pale, and his body began to tremble like a leaf in the wind. He had seen this badge from afar at a grand royal banquet; it was an exclusive badge possessed only by royalty.

The merchant was so frightened he could barely speak. He knew he had met his match and dared not harbor any more illusions. He turned away in a sorry state and fled the shop in a panic, looking like a rabbit being chased by a hunter.

It turned out that the princess had secretly slipped out of the palace to help her people overcome the crisis. She knew the hardships the people were enduring during this time of food shortages, and that Renn's father's shop had some special seeds and ingredients that might be of great help. Soon after, Renn's father arrived. The princess explained her purpose to him, and Renn's father was moved by the princess's kindness and sense of responsibility. The two quickly reached an agreement.

Meanwhile, Renn, who was out adventuring, was unaware of what had happened inside the shop. When he returned and heard his father recount the events in detail, he was filled with admiration for the princess. In his imagination, this princess was completely without any haughty airs, so approachable, like a warm light shining on the hearts of every suffering citizen.

Many years ago, the village of Raine welcomed an extraordinary guardian—an adventurer who had reached level 50. This adventurer was named Eric, and his arrival brought new hope and vitality to the village.

Eric was once a wandering warrior, conquering vast continents and enduring countless life-or-death trials. His backstory is legendary, from a poor farmer's son to a revered paladin, he wrote an immortal tale with his courage and wisdom. Eric chose to become a paladin because he firmly believed that the power of holy light could dispel darkness and bring peace and justice to the world.

As a paladin, Eric wears heavy armor and wields a holy warhammer. Every attack he makes is imbued with the power of holy light, capable of healing the wounds of his allies and delivering fatal blows to enemies. His fighting style is steady and decisive; he excels at charging into battle, using his powerful impact and defense to protect his teammates, while also providing ranged support using holy magic.

To express their respect and gratitude to Eric, the village chief specially built a paladin training ground for him. This training ground not only provided Eric with a better training environment, but also gave the young people in the village the opportunity to learn paladin skills.

Normally, villages like Renn only allow villagers to advance to lower-level professions. To advance to higher-level professions, they must travel to larger cities, or even to mysterious and dangerous realms and labyrinths, completing special quests. However, Eric's arrival breaks this convention. With his help, the village's young people can also advance to the higher-level profession of Paladin.

However, since Eric is currently only level 50, he can only help young people become apprentice paladins and complete their first job advancement. If they want to pursue higher-level job advancements, such as the second or third job advancement, they will need to go to the paladin's hall in a larger city to receive more systematic and professional training.

However, other poorly defended villages were not so fortunate. Monster attacks became increasingly frequent, destroying shops and crops in many villages, and food shortages became a serious problem. The Adventurers' Guild in Raine Village also issued a quest to support other villages, calling on capable adventurers to go and offer assistance.