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 arrived here. The valley

not being harassed by the demons. Recently, there

Isn't that dangerous? Aren't you going to leave this

this place? This place is a blessing for a woman like me since I can take care of the farm and sell it like this. Besides, this place has the esteemed Water Lord that

really takes care of his people here. I haven't even found any slums

a third 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 trouble with the Water Lord when creating trouble for us.

seems

demons and remain in this place instead of searching for another home." The woman

seems to be a truly wonderful place. I'd certainly love to visit this place again when

hesitation. "Since you're traveling with your girlfriend, then let me give you a

woman put in two more

so much. Are you sure

course. Please take it." The woman

He then held Anna's hand and gently dragged her

didn't understand what he

were glued to the hand held by Noel. She never thought Noel

do?" Noel widened his eyes in amusement. "Well, I'll tell you about it, but for now, just act like this until we reach the next

hadn't moved even an inch. She wondered why Noel acted like this and she also felt a bit frustrated for

as they took a turn, Noel slowed down his pace while extending the bag, asking her to take some to eat. He also had let

without saying

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

so it's better to talk casually with them. There's no need for manners or

If they're looking repulsive or their answer seems a bit stretched,