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."

moment, not knowing if he could do it or not. But he remembered what Noel said earlier. Even if he had a hesitation in his heart, he

his eyes and took a deep breath as if steeling

can do it or not. I'm their leader, so I have to do it." Eric clenched his fists and looked at Noel

patted his head and said, "That's good. I'll

"Yes!"

his last advice to Eric, Noel turned around and

separated, but he slapped his cheeks until it was red before showing a calm and brave face. He swore in his heart that he would

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

properly bid farewell to them?" Anna asked with a concerned face, thinking the emotion from

he might be the most saddened person among them. He just couldn't

he said earlier, he shouldn't show it to them because they

do you have to look so mature right now? Can't you just be your energetic

alone was enough to comfort him, making him embarrassed because he was

a long time to absorb all this, the graduation will be held a week from now. I'm going to finish in five days, so if you have any trouble, you can come to me after

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

as well, so just bring everything you

the Demon Relief Squad is always on the move, so we won't have any luxurious

will be taken care of by the instructor. So, you don't have to worry for the next one week. Just absorb the Demon Crystals to get as