Unexpected! Joanna's Crisis

After Chen Rui left the room, Elisa spoke. "He's a fine follower. But wasn't what you just said a little premature? Do you really think you'll definitely become a Temple Knight?"

Seeing the newfound confidence in Paul's smile, Elisa shook her head lightly. "Your strength has reached the Saint level, and your teacher is the Chief Holy Knight. By all rights, your chances should be quite good. But as the old saying goes, the affairs of the world are ever-changing."

"What exactly do you mean?" Paul frowned.

"White Cliffs is a place where rules matter everywhere." Elisa rose to her feet. "Though absolute strength can stand above all else, your strength is not yet enough to stand above certain rules. Even your teacher, Lord Pasari, has rules he cannot cross. With your intelligence, I needn't say more."

Paul's face darkened. "Are you threatening me?"

"Don't misunderstand. I'm merely telling you the truth." Elisa met Paul's gaze without the slightest fear. "If you intend to choose Lord Pasari's path, it clearly won't work. You must carefully consider your own position, or sooner or later, you'll be eliminated by the rules."

As she spoke, Elisa smiled again. "The matter I mentioned last time... have you considered it? Though you may seem arrogant on the surface, I know you're a smart man. Even if you haven't said it aloud, you must have given it serious thought—don't doubt my judgment. The sensory gift I possess wasn't something I used to deceive Richard. I know full well about the hesitation in your heart. There's no third person here, so I'll simply lay everything on the table. The Loman Family is merely a mid-tier family. You became Lord Pasari's disciple, first for the opportunity and training, and second because you wanted to use Holy Mountain's influence