System vs Rebirth

"This is your room, Young Master." Elsa opened the door for Noel.

"Thanks." Noel smiled and entered the room, looking at the nostalgic room.

Elsa also felt the nostalgia from Noel and left the room. "Then, please excuse me."

"Mhm." Noel nodded while looking around. The familiar table, bed, and window position. He was small at that time, so he had to use the chair to look outside. But this time, he could simply reach for the window and look at the town.

This was one of the reasons why he loved being in this room. He could see the bustling street that was the exact opposite of his laziness.

Every time he visited, he would be with his parents. This time, however, he stood here alone, watching the bustling city.

Noel's expression contained his sorrow and loneliness. He thought that he should have spent more time with his family instead of lazing around. He should have accepted their invitation every time they visited this place.

Unfortunately, no one knew regret until they experienced it. And Noel was too late to realize it as his parents were no more.

He closed his eyes for a moment, recounting all those images in his mind. He subconsciously clenched his fists and muttered in a low voice, "Don't worry, Father, Mother. I'm going to exact my revenge. I'm sorry that I couldn't spend more time with both of you, but I have to move on. Sorry and thank you, Father, Mother."

He took a deep breath while trying to brush this thought so that he didn't show it to this family. Although it was fine, he believed it would just bother them.

Unbeknownst to him, there was an old man leaning his back on his room's door. He also had a sad expression. Despite Noel's volume, he could hear it just fine.

It took him a while before he straightened his back and knocked on Noel's door.

*Knock!*

*Knock!*

"Noel, it's me."

voice. It took him a few

opened the door and saw his

had long white hair coupled with a white beard. His aged face looked completely different from her grandmother's. He didn't seem to be filled

It's been a few years." He nodded with a warm

I apologize

"Are you tired?"

"Not really."

case, do you want

important, considering his grandfather was the one sending Ilzen and the others to pick him up. So, he agreed without hesitation. "Yes. I'd

you can meet the others later during dinner. As for me…

without hesitation, not

that so?" Raincart paused for a moment. "I don't know what I am supposed to say now that I'm with you. But I guess let's talk about some important stuff

Noel chuckled, feeling a bit embarrassed since Raincart saw through his

about… Just ask me questions. Is it about

I want to ask, but I guess I want to know this first. What

your father stole my beloved daughter, I never hated them." He shook his head. "If you're asking whether I hate them or not, it must mean that you're curious about why they didn't escape to this place. With our strength, we should

nodded,