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."

thin, she somehow saw the fluctuation

and even started taking off his

ignored her. Although it was embarrassing

only a trunk, he dipped his feet into this icy water lake. It

teeth, wondering if he could do

Energy can resist the cold to a certain degree," Anna shouted, helping him. After that, she examined Noel's movement and thought, 'Did he notice something weird under the water? But even with my sensitivity, I could only sense it barely.

seems to know there is

other hand, Noel used his Spiritual Energy to strengthen his muscle. To his surprise, he could feel the

he

and third sparring 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.

walked to the

to swim…' Noel thought while gritting his teeth as he took a deep breath

deep. It was only

the water, he

a few times and confirmed the

hold my breath for almost two minutes. The distance between me and that place… Well, the lake is not that deep. A single jump is

a deep breath and started running. His head gradually submerged as his body moved to the

took him quite an effort to move underwater, but he managed

him get more time to retrieve the light blue