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.

Relief Squad. Work hard in your next post and keep climbing through

received the

and Anna Stargaze are the Knights of our Demon Banner Army. Those who harm them are harming the Demon Banner Army, and I shall spare no effort in handling

was heard as the commander

and said, "I'm sad that you two can't join my Demon Extermination Squad, but I hope that you use

Sir." Anna and Noel answered in

retiring to the inside. This was their moment, so they should get some

they approached Anna more than Noel as

the other hand, Noel never cared about it since the kids came

today and attended the ceremony.

shook his hand

you right after. Just you

to it." Noel

Noel took

"Big Brother, Congratulations!"

"Big Brother…"

"Big Brother…"

face. Eventually, he came to Eric and Erica, holding their hands. "Eric. Please take care of the

Brother. I'll protect them with

It will be hard for you

to me." Erica nodded with

at the rest of the kids. "Thank you, everyone. I will treasure this memory. If something

we might not survive this winter. So, thank you very much." One of the kids answered while bowing

followed