System vs Rebirth

The group didn't say anything as they left the city immediately.

They ended up creating a camp not far from the city to have their lunch before finishing their mission.

"Still, why do you stop me?" Anna furrowed her eyebrows, asking the reason for Paul's action. "I want to smash a few soldiers and that guy's head. Argh… I'm angry!"

Paul maintained his calm expression even though his heart was filled with anger as well. He took a deep breath and said, "Not everything can be solved by strength. I know that you are a noble lady, but this is the Demon Relief Squad. We're here to help the people, not harm them."

"But aren't you frustrated after all that?" Anna bit her lips.

"Well, calm down, Anna." Noel stopped her from causing more ruckus and bringing the mood down even further.

"This is involving you, Noel!"

"It's fine. I believe that our vice captain has a hidden intention with his action, right?" Noel winked at Paul as if he had understood the meaning behind the action.

Hidden intention?" Anna frowned,

finally explained the reason why he held back this whole

step back and endure everything to get your revenge. I wanted to slam that table earlier, but I refrained myself. Our Demon Banner Army is fair and just, so if I destroyed the table earlier, it would also give

suffered. Then, if you made your move earlier, it would also give another

was where the reality struck me… I couldn't even file a formal

when that guy sent assassins to kill

now, the negotiation could

the condition he wanted us to make is probably to let him take the credit by making reports about mercenaries. He could claim he hired a mercenary group to fix the situation and boosted his status as the successor of

without telling him or

commander himself, who will demand compensation after the Lawrences tried to claim our work, treating us badly and even pointing their swords at us. You

Anna gasped. This was the

should be able to force the Lawrences to strip his position as their second son, reducing him to a commoner. With him being

extreme pain from hunger, drink polluted water due to his thirst, and finally die without anyone knowing him. He'll

still considered as Demon Relief Squad. It won't be Paul, who did it, but the Demon Relief Squad that did all this. This way, the Lawrences couldn't even try to lessen the damage they suffered, and the commander

others were impressed by Noel's analysis while Paul smirked and gave a thumbs up as if he had found his comrade. "Hehe, you know

easiest escape for them. However, slowly dying is the hardest one, especially if you can drag