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.'

noble and if all the prestigious noble families saw the current him, he would surely become one of the top candidates for

had the Ardagan Family, the richest family in the

than that. In this political battle, they had to scheme against each other. If they didn't constantly outsmart the

people. He

for today. However, the next time I meet the Valley Master,

because

they washed

them. "Please follow me. The Valley Master is waiting for you in the

dining room, finding a long table

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

just doing our

the city if the problem wasn't fixed within a short period of time? And even if you could drain it, we would

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

before moving to Noel. "Thank you very much,

have this ability, so I believe I should use it

you're very humble. Even I, who was 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 him. "Let's go. Sit next to

to sit next to the Valley Master. And Paul

clear that the biggest contribution to

meal." The Valley Master smiled, asking the butler and the maid to bring out their

food. Last but not least, they poured out wine

The Valley Master smiled while

*Cough!*

if it was a bit too strong.