System vs Rebirth

Noel understood Eric's worries.

"You will do just fine as their leader." Noel assured him.

"But Erica is better in taking care of them."

"Being a leader doesn't mean taking care of everyone. Being a leader, you can make a decision when others are arguing about their choices. Being a leader, you can stand in front of them to let them know you are there. That's why I can assure you their leader is you."

"Big Brother…" Eric felt like he understood a bit of what he was saying.

"What do you think of them?"

"They are my family."

"Then, you have to protect them." Noel smiled and gave him a question. "What will you do if someone threatens them?"

"I will step forward and protect them."

"That's correct. Leave everything about the group to Erica. You just have to do what you can do for the group. When Erica has trouble, you have to step up and become her strength, assuring her that everything will be fine.

"Use your body to protect them and sacrifice your life to keep them alive. There are so many things you can do as a leader. That's why this is my advice to you. No matter how hard it is for you or the group, never show it in your face.

"If you are troubled, the group will also become troubled." Noel pointed at Eric's heart. "Become a pillar for everyone; a pillar they can lean on, a pillar that can protect them, and a pillar that can support them."

if he could do it or not. But he remembered what Noel said earlier. Even

the tears on the corner of his eyes and took a deep breath as if

so I have to do it." Eric clenched his fists and looked at Noel with a serious

said, "That's good. I'll leave the group to

"Yes!"

giving his last advice to Eric, Noel turned around and walked away

was sad because they had to be separated, but he slapped his cheeks until it was red before

he went back to the barrack, he saw Anna standing outside as if waiting for him. A bag was sitting on the ground

face, thinking the emotion from when he left his family would resurface

person among them. He just couldn't bear to

earlier, he shouldn't show it to them

mature right now? Can't you just be your energetic self

to comfort him, making

long time to absorb all this, the graduation will be held a

fine." Noel picked up the bag and asked, "What's

after the graduation. The letter of recommendation will be given in the graduation as well, so just bring everything you need and throw everything else outside your room since they're going to clean up

we'll be getting a new place. Then again, the Demon Relief Squad is always

you don't have to worry for the next one week.