System vs Rebirth

Just like many people's predictions, there was no one who attacked them during the purification. And Jonathan finally removed the soil from the lake, allowing the lake to become one again.

After that, he tested them one last time to make sure they didn't leave any poison behind.

As soon as they had completed the work, they immediately wrapped up and returned to the city to bring the joyous news.

"There was no ambush…I guess we'll hear a lot of things from Captain Clara after this." Stella scratched the back of her head, thinking how awful it would be when their captain finally regrouped with them.

Paul nodded. "Either way, it's good that no one is hurt. That's the most important. All kinds of punishment and lectures are better than having one of you crippled or dead. So, that's all I care."

The group nodded their heads in agreement.

Unbeknownst to them, Noel had known another secret, which the Water Lord whispered to him a few days ago. He was still pondering about it since it was a crucial factor in their plan.

At the same time, he couldn't say anything about this to this squad. At the very least, it was better if they didn't suspect anything to make it even more believable.

'Still, to think the Valley Master asked me like that… Even now, I still couldn't understand the depth of the Valley Master. His ability is way beyond me, considering he can make a plan of that level.

'Now that I think about it, it seems that my plan has been a little too straightforward. All I do is use my abilities to overcome any challenge. I have never tried to lower the enemy's guard, pull them in, and execute them.

'I should have thought about this already… I should become shrewd. Even my father could manipulate his own execution, so it's clear that if I want to meet my father, I should be as shrewd as him or even more.

'Instead of searching for him, I might be able to trick him into coming out to meet me by himself.'

eyebrows, realizing something important. He was a former noble and if all the prestigious noble families

richest

political battle, they had to scheme against each other. If they didn't

outsmart those people. He realized it

for today. However, the next time I meet

aware of Noel's thoughts because he maintained his poker face all the

soon as they reached the city, they washed their bodies and

follow me. The

the dining room, finding a long table that could fit

in, the Valley Master approached them with a huge smile. "Thank you

our job."

life-saving. Do you know how much it would affect the city if the problem wasn't fixed within a short period of time? And even if you could drain it, we would

that's the case, you should thank Noel. After all,

nodded with a serious expression before moving to Noel. "Thank you very

just happen to have this ability, so I believe I should use it

known as the Water Lord, didn't have the purification ability. It was truly a good ability, you know." The Valley Master patted his shoulder before gently dragging

he was forced to sit next to the Valley Master. And Paul was in the same position as him, just

biggest contribution to this

the meal." The Valley Master smiled, asking the butler and

food. Last

years old wine called Regel D. Blue. Try it." The Valley Master smiled while holding his cup, slightly spinning the glasses. He moved his nose next to the glasses, smelling the sweet

*Cough!*

it was a bit too strong. "Excuse