System vs Rebirth

"Here you go." Noel bought a bag of fruit and asked Rica to take some. They were going around the town after Rick's suggestion. He was thankful to them to wait for him just so that they could give the armor personally.

So, he didn't mind to spend the rest of the day to show them around. Though, Rick didn't join them.

"Thank you." She received an apple while asking, "Do you have any recommendation when visiting this fort?"

Noel thought for a moment. He had been running around the town and helping the people, so his connection was quite wide among the citizens. Hence, he had a few suggestions.

However, there was one spot that held a special place in his heart.

"There is one." Noel smiled, recalling the memory of that place.

"Oh! Do you mind if we go there?"

Noel nodded as he didn't hesitate to bring Rica to the plaza where he first met the kids. Since that day, he never appeared before them anymore, but it didn't change the fact that he still watched them from afar, feeling happy with their achievement.

Like usual, the kids had been performing in the plaza with many people waiting for them. After months of dancing, the kids had truly gotten better.

"Oh my!" Rica raised her eyebrows in amusement. The kids were actually moving in unison. Although their moves were a bit sluggish compared to a professional dancer, they had their own specialty that no one could replicate.

They were actually dancing with swords. Every swing was quite big in soldier's perspective, but they truly gave a different charm, making them look beautiful.

an odd number, so the

*Plak!*

*Pak!*

*Creak!*

produced when they hit each other's sword, but surprisingly, it created a festive mood as if

but smile while clapping their hands at the same time as the sword was hit each other. Those enjoyed their performances

couldn't take her eyes off

because they were his pride and joy. Although their meeting was brief and an accident happened, the kids had truly grown from the children who grew in the slum

the clapping sound while enjoying

lasted for another four minutes and the money started piling up

bright kids." Rica

nodded without

worried… They're still kids, so I'm afraid that adults are trying to take advantage of them." Rica sighed. "I mean there must be people who

anyone didn't know that Noel had been spreading

those scary rumors so that no one would touch them. Of course, he often beat people up in the dark, which reinforced the

way, the kids could

today's performance seemed to be different. There was a guy suddenly clapping while walking

That's the first time I see people swinging their sword so beautiful!" The guy was a young man with short spiky

guy was. Even Noel observed this guy's movement, making sure he didn't make any foolish

I'm simply amused by your unique dance that involves the sword. It's something I have never seen before." The guy placed his hand on his chest like that of a gentleman. "Let me introduce myself. I am Septa, Demon Observer Squad's squad captain. Do you happen to be interested

right now, but I can offer you some advices that you can apply to your dance. I believe you're going to