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."

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

wiped the tears on the corner of his eyes and took a deep

it or not. I'm their leader, so I have to do it." Eric clenched his

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

"Yes!"

turned around and walked away while

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

barrack, he saw Anna standing outside as if waiting for him.

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

person among them. He

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

you have to look so mature right now?

was enough to comfort him, making him embarrassed because he

a long time to absorb all this, the graduation will be held a week from now. I'm

picked up the bag and

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

there, we'll be getting a new place. Then again, the Demon Relief Squad is always on the move, so we won't have any luxurious place, I

for the rest, everything will be taken care of by the instructor. So, you don't have to worry for the next one