System vs Rebirth

Just like the prediction, Noel and Anna found a small lake in the middle of the forest. There were at least some distances between the water and the nearest tree, so there was no dead tree floating in the lake.

At the same time, the water itself was a crystal clear, showing that it wasn't contaminated by anything.

"This is…" Anna narrowed her eyes and approached the water, examining it carefully. She even touched the water and felt the cold temperature even though it was still summer.

On the other hand, Noel found his system pop out of nowhere, startling him.

[Mission: Dive into the water.]

[Description: Dive down to the bottom of the lake.]

[Reward: Icy Plain 100 Years Old Ice.]

'This is…' Noel widened his eyes in shock. He almost forgot that his spirits could actually communicate with him through two ways. One was the usual meditation while the other one was through Ardagan's system.

However, this was the first time Noel received this sudden mission. When he looked at Anna who was already suspicious about the water, he could understand the reason. Since he shared his vision with the spirits, they, specifically Heisk, knew Anna had found out something about the ice underwater.

'I see. I should be the one getting this ice then. I don't know their use, but I believe it's useful for me.' Noel thought as he put down his bag and approached the water. "Move."

Although it was thin, she somehow saw the fluctuation of

was here and even started taking off

ignored her. Although it was embarrassing to strip in front of her, Noel had

trunk, he dipped his feet into this icy

gritted his teeth, wondering if he could

'Did he notice something weird under the water? But even with

from his action, he seems to know there is something in the water.

Energy to strengthen his muscle. To his surprise,

effect reminded him of the time he used

of the day. Is it because of Ardagan and Heisk? Ardagan has that black flame while Heisk has ice. Ardagan is probably the reason I can withstand this cold. I shouldn't waste this

to the center

as he took a deep breath before putting his head underneath the water, searching for something unique

lake wasn't that deep. It was

the area where he could stand with his head above the water, he found a small glimmer among the rocks at the

spots a few times and confirmed the blue gem buried underneath those

two minutes. The distance between me and that place… Well, the lake is not that deep. A single jump is probably

steeling his resolve, Noel took a deep breath and started running. His head gradually submerged as his body moved to the

him quite an effort to move underwater, but he managed to get another breath after

get more time to retrieve the light