System vs Rebirth

"Since we're running instead of riding a horse, the journey will take at least a day longer. I guess we need to focus on our speed as well as the time limit," said Anna while stretching her body.

"Yeah. And we've this luggage." Noel glanced back. Since they were going to have a journey on their own later, they brought their own tent and tools. So, their luggage weighed the same.

"Indeed. Let's go then." Anna smirked, looking at the horizon.

Noel nodded as the two started running to their destination.

This was the first time Noel and Anna ran for such a long journey. Even in the past life, Anna rode a horse or carriage when traveling this far.

So, it was quite surprising to see Noel pushing himself this far.

'No wonder he could grow stronger that fast in the past life. His dedication toward training is something to be praised of. The more I am with him, the more I learn how he behaved in the past.' Anna thought while running.

Noel ignored her gaze and continued running, following the road. They had no way to pinpoint their exact location when traveling, so they followed the dirt road and turned to another direction when they met the crossroads.

It was true that they could arrive earlier by going straight one way, but they would end up getting lost because they couldn't pinpoint their exact location.

Even so, Noel didn't complain. How could he complain? This was a perfect opportunity to continue his running training.

talking between them. During the night, Noel would

but if he could do this, he could

wild animal that hadn't been turned into a demon for

his hostility openly anymore. If Anna talked to him, he would listen and reply

day, Noel found another set of training that could be done while running.

proficiency by the time they arrived. Even

had finally

safe. They probably

the houses were made of wood instead

would find something like this when he was a noble. The most he would

to experience this kind of life again. She had sworn to herself that she wouldn't mistreat people again, so this was

pointed at the people that were moving around the village. Some of them held a weapon, some held their farming tools. However, all of them seemed to be vigilance. They were probably afraid of the

Women and children hurriedly ran back to their houses and closed every window and door. The men gathered in front of the village while holding their weapons and tools to

because they could only see Anna and Noel.

took out his knight token and shouted to calm them down. "My name is Noel Ardagan, an Apprentice Knight of the Demon Banner Army. We're here because the request for bandits subjugation. Please lower your

Noel's words. They looked at each other, wondering what to

back, giving a way for an elderly man. His aged face was filled with wrinkles that he had a trouble to even open

them and asked, "I apologize for our behavior. However, I have a request that I hope Sir Noble can comply. Would