System vs Rebirth

"This is the proof of completion." Jasmine handed the letter to Noel.

After taking some rest last night, Noel immediately got back to work the next day, making sure that no more demons would come to terrorize them.

Now that he had finished his job, Noel got his proof of completion.

"Are you going to stay here for the rest of the day?" Jasmine asked while glancing at the window, finding the orange color from the light.

Noel thought for a moment. Since he had promised to meet Anna three days later, he still had some time. "If you don't mind, that is."

"Of course, I don't mind." Jasmine was delightful to host Noel again. There was also a regret in her heart. "I also want to apologize to you for my interruption in your fight. If not for my shout, you would have completed your job perfectly."

"Not at all. I can understand that normal people won't easily know about the demons' behaviors. So, I have considered it before fighting them." Noel waved his hand as if telling her not to mind it anymore.

"Is that so?" Jasmine believed Noel was the only one who had this kind heart. If it was any other knights from the Demon Banner Army, they would have berated them or even taken some advantages.

"As long as you don't make the same mistake again, it's all good," added Noel.

Jasmine realized Noel was actually comforting her despite her making a mistake. She looked at Noel for a while as though she was recalling something. "That's right. Don't worry about the villagers, I'll be taking care of them. I don't know why but you seem to be a bit rushing. Do you have an appointment or something?"

"Yeah. That'll help. Thank you."

thanking you." She paused for a moment before changing the topic.

you know

first time I met your father was twelve years ago. Back then, your father was hosting a banquet and I came with my

slightly felt left out and tired, so I walked to the outside to get some air. It was then your father came to me, asking whether I'm sad or not. I had a sullen look

changed his words and asked whether I'm troubled

tilted his head in confusion. "I'm not very

said 'A wise man once said people said a word, but you heard two.' That saying was always in my

you heard two…" Noel muttered in

Noel's reaction. It seemed that Noel had caught something and was pondering

it in words." Noel scratched the back of

I tried to figure out and what I found was that… you listened to others but also saw their expressions and gestures. For example, I had

when I heard that question, my expression was distorted a bit, making your father realize I'm not. So, he

That is possible too." Noel

wasn't sad at that time because I had accepted my fate

wanting to escape the

for him and he even bought me from my house. He paid a huge sum of money that my father couldn't endure and even promised the favor of the

a better deal than a political marriage, so he agreed and sent me to work for him. Of course, he didn't do it out

set up a laboratory for myself to learn and experience stuff. Getting such an overwhelming favor, I worked earnestly. I

of them being an irrigation in the flatland. It can increase the harvest in Ardagan's territory, so the increase in profit is a way for me