System vs Rebirth

The next day.

Zion, Stella, and Rose immediately headed straight to the lake to do their job. The rest were taking their time around the city while Noel and Anna had decided to go around together.

"To think that you manipulated the conversation like yesterday." Anna smirked.

"Mhm…" Noel nodded, remembering what Paul said before. He kind of felt bad since if what Paul said was true, he didn't have to resort to manipulation. "Either way, there is something that I want to hear from the people around here."

"What is it?" Anna's expression became serious, wondering what kind of information he had received.

Noel thought for a moment before smiling back, "Just follow me around."

"Tsk." Anna clicked her tongue. Though, she kept following him to see what was going on.

Noel walked around the town and found a stall of fruits. He came to this stall without hesitation. His expression was filled with a smile as if he was enjoying the town. "The fruits look good."

"Oh my. You have great eyes. We picked this not long ago, so they're still fresh." The woman chuckled, flattered. She also noticed Anna who was next to him.

The moment Noel said, "How much for a bag?" the woman grabbed the bag while saying, "It's 5 copper. You don't seem to be someone from around here. Do you come to this place recently?"

"Yes. We're just sightseeing around here." Noel chuckled while raising one finger to tell her he wanted one bag.

"Oh, do you like this place?"

when I

so? It would be even more beautiful if not being harassed by the demons. Recently, there were a lot of demons attacking this

leave this place?" Noel asked with a shocked

can take care of the farm and sell it like this. Besides, this place has the esteemed Water Lord that takes care of us, so

Water Lord really takes care of his people here. I haven't even found any slums in this city unlike

of the people who live here are former slaves. He bought us and released us, granting us protection. I heard there was someone who got in

seems to be

I'd rather help the fight against those demons and remain in this place instead of searching for another home." The woman nodded

certainly love to visit this place again when

agreed without hesitation. "Since you're traveling

in two more

much. Are you sure about

course. Please take it."

her five copper coins. He then held Anna's hand and gently dragged her

understand what he was doing this

you doing?" Anna's eyes were glued to the hand held by Noel. She never thought Noel would be this bold. He didn't even correct her when she called her

I'll tell you about it, but for now, just act like this until we reach

Of course, her gaze hadn't moved even an inch. She wondered why Noel acted like this and she also felt a bit

bag, asking her to take

Anna grabbed one without saying a

on the other hand, began to explain his action. "When you are a merchant that wants to open a branch in a city, you usually go around the town first and even spend some money to

it's better to talk casually with them. There's no need

praise the city and the lord for seeing their reaction. If they're looking repulsive or their answer seems a bit stretched, we know that