System vs Rebirth

"Last moment, huh." Noel muttered and said, "I guess I can say it's been a while, right? Kirika, so I should say Miss Loetzel?"

"How—" Kirika was stunned, staring at the wall as if 'looking' at Noel.

Even Lokhar was stupefied and asked, "Loetzel? A family name? You're a noble?"

"I have just realized it not long ago. I guess, you are the girl that I met almost a decade ago."

"A decade ago? You still get to know that person?" Lokhar became even dumbfounded. However, it wasn't over because Kirika was going to drop bombs after bombs.

"I have changed so much because of you, Noel. Did you remember what you told me back then?"

"Yeah, I remember. It was as simple as changing yourself."

"Those words meant a world to me back then. I started training my body and changing for the better until I became like this. And before long, those people who looked at me with contempt had to flock around me."

"I'm glad that you have found what you're looking for. Though, I don't understand why you're hiding your identity and sneak into the Demon Banner Army."

"I wanted to repay you. To be honest, when I first came here and saw you, I wondered whether you actually wanted to live or not. If you wanted to live, I was planning to become your comrade and help you through the missions. At least, I wanted to give you the best start for you to reclaim your life. If you didn't want to live, I wanted to change you to restart your life."

"Wanted? You didn't plan to do it anymore?"

can I do?" Kirika leaned on the wall with a sad smile. "You're clearly wanting to live, a great one at that. I wanted to help you by becoming your pair, but Anna Stargaze is there. I can't be compared to

silent for a moment. "Are you going to return then? Ah, never mind that question.

confused for a moment while Lokhar snorted. "You don't have to mind me, you bastard. This is the last group missions we have, so even if she leaves, it won't affect me in any way. Though, the real question is whether she can leave this place or not. Our body has been drugged, so we can't even use our Spiritual Energy. And

you…" Kirika looked at Lokhar with a sad expression. Although it'd been only a few months, Lokhar had been her pair this whole time. There were a lot of memories they had created

that." Noel interrupted because Kirika's repayment was far too big, considering all the things he

has a tradition to repay everyone ten folds. If someone gives you a coin, you pay back ten coins. Of course, it also worked the other way around. If someone beat you once, you'll beat them to death… So,

Since we're in here, we can fake Kirika's death so that she can

objection. It won't affect me in any way. Besides, we're still trapped here,

think about it then. You must have been trying to find the escape route this

works though."

are you helping

your family's tradition. I'm saying this… You're already useless to me, Kirika. I don't need you anymore." Lokhar snorted. He precisely said all those words so that Kirika thought it

the way here for me, so

feel their kindness. Despite wanting to help, she only received the help this

repayment. After all, he could achieve this point was due to her ability. So, there was no need for

the case, then we'll have to leave this place." Noel

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