System vs Rebirth

While Anna was absorbing all the Demon Crystals, Noel had finally reached the Greenwood Kingdom, specifically the Ezenholm Territory.

As a Spirit Magician Family, the Ezenholm was located near the border to both the Dark Territory and the Muivell Kingdom, becoming the tower that stopped both of them. There were also other families located near the Dark Territory, but Noel's focus was on the Ezenholm Family.

"Ezenholm Territory is not that vast. However, it's incredibly solid. They have fortresses around the border of Dark Territory and the Muivell Kingdom, allowing them to keep control over both of them.

"However, the real territory is located in the middle of those fortresses. That's right. We're heading to the middle territory where the Ezenholm Family could easily send reinforcement to all forts.

"This is…" Ilzen smiled and pointed at the huge city with a great wall and ditch surrounding the city. "This is our main city, named after our own family, Ezen City. The city works as a headquarters that maintains stability within all our borders. If there's a need for reinforcement, Ezen will send forth reinforcement since this is the place where people are trained.

"Unlike the Demon Banner Army, the Greenwood Kingdom allows each noble to create an elite army instead of a regular army. Of course, this caused a lot of cold wars between nobles, but this also forced them to improve if they didn't want to get swallowed up.

"With the royal family reigning as the supreme power, they're creating a system that can make the nobles improve themselves, causing a continuous improvement.

"Although I don't want to brag, the Greenwood Kingdom is the most advanced kingdom right now." Ilzen smiled, explaining. It seemed that he wanted to convince Noel to defect to this kingdom instead of continuing to stay in the Muivell Kingdom.

Even Elsa looked away, knowing that Ilzen loved how smart Noel was. Noel was very hardworking and talented, making him a good heir. Now that he had lost laziness, he had to continuously improve himself. That was why it would be good if Noel Ardagan could become Noel Ezenholm.

However, Noel had no intention of doing it. He refuted Ilzen's words by saying, "But… Don't forget that the Muivell Kingdom is not that weak either. It's focusing on its military might. That's why it can create the Demon Banner Army."

future, trying to produce something that can make an ordinary person fight as well. In other words, even if you're not talented, you can change your life." Ilzen tried to convince him, but Noel only shrugged, rebuking everything. He made it clear that he had no intention of leaving the Muivell Kingdom

the gate as Ilzen used the badge of the family to enter. They went straight to the mansion located in the middle of the city, the

gate recognized Ilzen and hurriedly opened the gate. But they didn't recognize

have Elsa show you your room.

in the past, but it seemed the guards were new, so they didn't recognize him.

was the last time you visited this place, Young

eight years ago. I was seven years old at that time. Well, I visited this family every year when I was four. But I didn't go anymore after I was seven years old." Noel looked around while pointing at the fountain between the gate and the mansion. "The fountain had a star decoration on the top back then, not a

the back

an aged voice filled their ears, completing her words. "That's because Elsa destroyed it accidentally because she

turned around, finding an old lady walking toward them. She had an aged face, but her expression was still brimming with energy. Despite her old age, she often walked around. Elsa recognized her

her appearance didn't change much after all these years. He placed his hand on his chest and

years, Noel. How are you?" She nodded, giving

and said, "I hope that Grandmother has been

unlike you… Such a pitiful child.

her all this time, his movement was awkward,

man. I really want to see you growing up. You look like Leysha…" She closed her eyes, embracing

visit you all this time." Noel could finally feel the warmth of the

long as you are alright, Grandma doesn't mind."

glanced at Elsa and