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.

day, they just kept running. There wasn't even much talking between them. During the night, Noel would train himself by making himself aware of the surroundings even if

could do this, he could travel alone without getting ambushed by monsters

animal that hadn't been turned into a demon

the time, Noel never showed his hostility openly anymore. If Anna talked to him, he would listen and

training that could be done while running.

the time they arrived.

had

them safe.

houses were made of wood instead of bricks. The difference of quality of living was clear

like this when he was a noble. The most he

had sworn to herself that she wouldn't mistreat people

them held a weapon, some held their farming tools. However, all of them seemed to be vigilance.

villagers spotted them, they informed the others. Women and children hurriedly ran back to their houses and closed every window and door. The men gathered in front of the village

because they could only see Anna and Noel. If it was a bandit group, they

Noel Ardagan, an Apprentice Knight of the Demon Banner Army. We're here because the request for bandits

people became a bit confused after listening to Noel's words. They looked at

a way for an elderly man. His aged face was filled with wrinkles that he had a trouble

approached both of them and asked, "I apologize for our behavior. However, I have a request that I hope Sir Noble can comply. Would you mind showing me the token so that I can confirm your