System vs Rebirth

The Valley Master was looking at the silhouettes of the people who had just left his castle.

"It's been a while since someone managed to pique my interest. To think there is someone who can see through that plan in just a glance…" The Valley Master narrowed his eyes. "Noel Ardagan, huh…"

"Do you need me, Master?" The butler entered the room and bowed, asking for the instruction.

"If I'm not wrong, Ardagan Family has…"

"Yes. They've fallen after the battle for the throne. The richest man in the kingdom, Luke Ardagan, is executed together with his wife. His riches are seized by the royal family. But there is currently no leader that occupies their territory."

"No one is occupying that land? Even though that land is the reason why the Ardagan Family becomes the richest family?"

"The Count once became famous for saying, 'The land is like iron ore. Without great experts tempering it and turning the ore into a sword, nothing will prosper.' And that's why after the execution, all the experts who have been working for the Count scatter. Some join another family, some are living in seclusion, some are missing."

"Hoh?" The Valley Master narrowed his eyes. "I see. It seems that the former Count is the head and those experts are his limbs. Cutting the limbs won't take down the count, but taking down the head will destroy the family…"

The Valley Master contemplated for a moment before smiling. "Can you see it, Azhen?"

"What is it, Master?"

new head." The

bit as if understanding his intention.

bad to have the next generation owe me something. Once they ask for your help, make sure you keep him alive no matter

who would

…

to an inn while waiting for the rest

of them had a troubled expression as if they had

don't know how the Valley Master handled the monsters, but it's clear that they're only attacking one side of the wall. As for the number, we

pinched the bridge of his nose, contemplating for a moment. Before saying anything, he asked Noel's opinion, considering he

there is one thing that I haven't told

have told him during the conversation so that he could negotiate with the Valley Master. But that thought vanished as soon as

place, but also those outsiders that want to crush this place. Do you think the enemies who can do something like this

confused since Noel's explanation was

stop the demon bear, there is no way the enemy will send their people to their deaths just

kill you, either with

Strength… Wait, are you saying…" Paul gasped as if

level or the Valley Master might be the culprit himself. But because I couldn't find any

us, considering there would be a huge conflict with the Demon Banner Army. If that's the case,

organization that has the ability to kill us and doesn't mind picking a fight with the Demon Banner Army. I'm afraid they're sending a Devil Bishop to this area.