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 was truly

even more beautiful if not being harassed

you going to leave this place?" Noel asked with

this place? This place is a blessing for a woman like me since I can take care of the farm and sell

of it, the Water Lord really takes care of his people here. I haven't even found any slums in

granting

seems to

in this place instead of searching

wonderful place. I'd certainly love to visit this place

you should do it." The woman agreed without hesitation. "Since you're traveling with your

two more apples

so much. Are

take it." The

Noel nodded and gave her five copper coins. He then held

understand what he was

hand held by Noel. She never thought Noel would be this bold. He didn't

what I want to do?" Noel widened his eyes in amusement. "Well, I'll tell you about it, but for now, just act like this

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

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

grabbed one without saying a single

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

talk casually with them. There's no need for manners or whatever we've learned as noble.

where we begin to strike up a conversation with them. Just 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 the lord is