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."

moment before changing the topic. "Anyway, you said you

you know

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

walked to the outside to get some air. It was then your father came to me, asking

changed his words and asked whether I'm troubled

in confusion. "I'm not

once said people said a word, but you heard two.' That saying was always in my head ever

heard two…" Noel muttered in a low voice, looked down, and fell into

smiled upon Noel's reaction. It seemed that Noel had caught something

it, but I can't put it in words." Noel scratched the back of

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

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

too." Noel nodded

I wasn't sad at that time because I had accepted my fate to become a political tool. However, I also shared my problem

wanting to escape the political

bought me from my house. He paid a huge

political marriage, so he agreed and sent me to work for him. Of course, he didn't do it out of pity. I was already known as a nerd back then, who loved to read

Getting such an overwhelming favor, I worked earnestly.

the flatland. It can increase the harvest in Ardagan's territory, so the increase in profit is a way for me to