System vs Rebirth

One week later.

The Apprentice Knights who were still in the fort gathered in the training ground to witness a historical moment. There was also a group of kids witnessing the ceremony.

Noel and Anna were kneeling on one knee in front of the commander, who personally handled the graduation as they were the first pair that graduated from this place. They were also the strongest out of all of them. So, they deserved such attention.

The commander stood in front of them as Shale handed him a tray with a token, a knife, and a uniform.

He grabbed the token and the knife before extending them to Noel while saying, "I'm happy to announce that Noel Ardagan has fulfilled the requirement to be the Elite Knight of our Demon Banner Army. Will you use your power to eliminate the demons in the name of the Demon Banner Army?"

"I vow to protect the people from the demons in the name of the Demon Banner Army." Noel received the knife and cut his finger, letting the blood drop to the token.

After that, he returned the knife and held the token with his hand before pouring his Spiritual Energy. Suddenly, the token shone in silver color. From now onward, the only one who could activate this token was Noel. If he died, then no one would be able to light up the token anymore.

This token would act as his identity, proving him to be one of the elite knights from the Demon Banner Army. It came with many benefits, considering the army handled far stronger opponents than the regular army.

Last but not least, the commander handed the black-colored uniform to Noel, which he gratefully received.

Anna also experienced the same thing. She proved the token and received the uniform.

They received thunderous claps from the other Apprentice Knights. Although these knights didn't admit it, they knew Noel and Anna deserved it.

Meanwhile, Noel got another cheer from the kids, which livened the ceremony.

Before finishing the ceremony, Shale brought them a letter.

shall become a member of the Zero Squad of the Demon Relief Squad. Work hard in your next

Noel received the letter on

the Knights of our Demon Banner Army.

of applause was heard as the

join my Demon Extermination Squad, but

Sir." Anna and Noel

retiring to the inside. This

them. Though, they approached Anna more

hand, Noel never cared about it

the ceremony. He came to Noel and extended his hand. "Congratulations,

you." Noel shook his hand

going to follow you right after. Just

to it." Noel

left, Noel took care of the

"Big Brother, Congratulations!"

"Big Brother…"

"Big Brother…"

each of them with a smile on his face. Eventually, he came to Eric and Erica, holding their hands. "Eric. Please take care of

Big Brother. I'll protect them with my

be hard for you from now on, but I hope you can continue

to me."

everyone. I will treasure this

be the ones thanking you for providing us with this opportunity. Without you, we might not survive this winter. So,

followed him,