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Paladin is a top-tier member of the Hero Clan and a member of their Special Forces the most powerful elites gathered for their combatant prowess. He is the strongest hero in YS Harbor for District 21 but is also a priest in the Church of Thorns.
It was revealed that he was involved in Operation Dusk over a decade ago but his role in the operation is a mystery. After the Hero Trials, he became the mentor of Chaser, a graduate of the trials.
Paladin was introduced in Nostra City Arc, where the Nameless attempted to assassinate him but ended up clashing against the villainous group alongside the Black Hand.
Appearance
Paladin is a tall man with a rather emaciated appearance and red dark hair. His Gift, Pilgrimage of Perseverance can greatly alter his appearance into a much more handsome and muscular form although this change is only temporary for the duration of his Gift.
Paladin's Hero uniform consists of a long, brown, medieval-like Mantle with yellow borders and shoulder armors. He also wears a symbol of his religion in front of his chest,
Personality
Paladin has an incredible sense of justice and appears to be a man that greatly values his convictions, whether religious or his duties as a hero. He is very religious as he is a devote fellow of a popular religion that worships a god named Daltaris and prays whenever the opportunity rises.
He has a code of honor in a similar way to Prosecutor that values the lives of civilians; however, he is more ruthless in his heroic duties. He will not hesitate to kill an opponent if the need arises, but Paladin isn't a self-righteous man, nor does he stand on moral superiority that "blinds" him in his life as a hero. He also doesn't look down nor dismisses the opinions of others who have their own personal codes.
Even with his immense power as a Gift User, he isn't xenophobic towards regular humans having accepted Chaser to be his sidekick rather than a powerful talent like Airblast. During his battle with Hero Killer, he expressed his concern for Nenya's well being as she was overusing The Torch.
History
Paladin's early life remains largely unknown, but he joined the Church of Thorns, presumably as a young man. His life during this period isn't fully known but he eventually became a priest within the church.
Age of Heroes and Villains
Paladin later joined the Hero Clan during the Age of Heroes and Villains, adopting the codename Paladin. He rose through the ranks and became a member of the Special Forces, the strongest heroes for the clan and was assigned to YS Harbor, one of the largest clan-controlled Districts as he became its strongest hero.
Operation Dusk
Years ago, an unsettling shift took hold within the Hero Clan, culminating in the launch of "Operation Dusk," named after the top-tier hero, Dusk. This covert operation, orchestrated by the clan’s executives, aimed to purge perceived "traitors" within their ranks.
Paladin was involved in the operation, though his exact role remains unknown.[1]
Majesty
In the following decade, Paladin frequently clashed with Majesty, the Saint of the Church, over their conflicting ideals of the church's teachings.
Story
Nostra City Arc
Paladin is targeted by the Nameless. He clashes with Farza and the Gold-Blood Gang's leaders, Rezo Gold-Blood and Office Staff.
Assault on Castle Gray Arc
With the clan fracturing, war erupting between heroes, and the Smiling Man’s announcement of New Nera’s resurrection. Claymore escorts Paladin and Loyalists of the Master to his teacher, the Master of the Clan
Among them are Dalia Mendoza The Punisher, Narkle Encilion, Azure Dragon, and Highnoon. The Master gives a speech and entrusts them with stopping Engen and the Villains, the Master readies himself for a decisive confrontation with Bishop.[2]
Paladin travels with the Hero Task Force but kept to himself as they headed towards Castle Gray. Days later, the group easily cross the Forest of Immortals and Highnoon suddenly senses a change in the air.
The Hero Task Force unexpectedly encounters Ijincheon, the Executioner of the Four Swordsmen. While the Punisher is weary of his sudden appearance to the point of drawing out her Gift, she tells him that the Hero Clan is curious about him and his strength as she briefly remembers his title as "The Incompetent One" amongst the previous Executioner's pupils, but Ijincheon brushes off her questions and tells them not to mind him as he’s just passing through.
As the Punisher remembers her shuttered memories, Ijincheon changes his mind and decides to tag along with the group of Heroes as they track down Engen and the Villains.
War of Disbandment Arc
Paladin is mentioned Majesty's zealots as they hoped that he would one day realize that their teachings are right.[3]
Battles & Events
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Trivia
- Paladin, in his Gift form, is one of the most muscled characters in the series.
- Paladin, just like Majesty, is a devote fellow of a popular religion that worships the God, Daltaris. And just like Majesty, he wears a symbol of the religion on his chest, once his Gift is activated, 3 golden-colored symbols of this symbol can be seen on his body: 2 on his arms, and 1 on his back.
References
- ↑ Hero Killer Episode 109
- ↑ Hero Killer Episode 137
- ↑ Hero Killer Episode 189
